Selworthy

Important notice -

In line with government guidance, our countryside space is open for local visitors to access for walks. We ask all visitors to follow guidance on social distancing to keep everyone safe.

A timeless rural landscape of thatched cottages, nestled in the vale of the Holnicote Estate.

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Visitors walking through a garden in spring

Visiting this spring 

In England and Northern Ireland, our gardens, parks and countryside remain open for local people to exercise. Shops, houses and other indoor areas are closed, and cafés are takeaway only. The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors from the nearby community remains our priority and we urge you to book your visits in advance and stay local. All places in Wales are currently closed. Please check the property webpage before you travel.

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Selworthy

Things to see and do

Selworthy is a good place to start discovering the wonderfully varied Exmoor landscapes within the 4,856-hectare (12,000-acre) Holnicote Estate. This is a timeless rural landscape of thatched cottages, a fine medieval church, walks through wooded combes and sweeping views across the vale to Dunkery Beacon, Exmoor's highest point.

Thatched cottages at Selworthy Green, Holnicote Estate, Somerste

Village life around the Holnicote Estate 

With over 12,000 acres of land on the estate, we've put together our top village hot spots to help you get the most from your visit.

The view from Selworthy Beacon on the Holnicote Estate, Somerset

Selworthy and Bury Castle circular walk 

This three-mile walk takes in some of the best views on Exmoor. Explore an Iron Age enclosure known as Bury Castle along the way.

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Eating

Tea-rooms near Selworthy

Periwinkle tea-room on Selworthy Green, Holnicote Estate, Somerset

Eating on the Holnicote Estate  

With a choice of tea-rooms across the estate where will you chose to relax? On picturesque Selworthy Green admiring the stunning view? By the famous packhorse bridge in Allerford? A short walk from the pebble beach of at Bossington? Or beside the ancient woodland in Horner?

A picture of a savoury cream tea available in the Brewhouse at The Vyne

Perwinkle Tea-room 

Perwinkle Cottage is situated on Selworthy Green, this is a quintessentially English tea-room and gardens overlooking the Holnicote Vale. Indulge in a wide variety of cakes as well as cream teas. Contact 01643 829111

Slice of chocolate and beetroot cake

Cross Lane House  

Cross Lane House is a lovely picturesque tea-room. They offer a wonderful selection of delicious cakes and light lunches. The gardens are a peaceful spot, where you can sit outside and relax. Contact 01643 863403

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History

The Holnicote Estate, Somerset.

Holnicote and the National Trust  

Have you ever wondered about Holnicote's history and how it became part of the National Trust?

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Our work

Our work on the Holnicote Estate

Horner Water in Horner Wood

Funding assists woodland management 

Find out more about the woodland work the Holnicote rangers have been undertaking.

Rangers with water vole release cage

Riverlands Porlock Vale streams project 

The Porlock project is part of the Interreg 2 Seas Co-Adapt programme. We will be working with European partners to restore natural processes that build a more resilient river catchment.

The view from Horner Wood towards Selworthy

Exmoor 

We’re working to create space for nature on Exmoor, engage with communities and help wildlife thrive.

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Places to stay

Holidays on Exmoor

The exterior of Old Gateway Cottage Holnicote Estate Somerset

Old Gateway 

Explore Exmoor National Park from this cosy farmhouse cottage on Holnicote Estate.

Dunkery View, Holnicote Estate, Somerset

Dunkery View 

On the fringes of Exmoor, this quirky cob and thatch cottage is the perfect base for hiking the moors.

Ivy's Cottage, Selworthy

Ivy's Cottage  

A snug one-bedroom English country cottage in the village of Selworthy with views over Exmoor.

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