Selworthy

View over thatched cottages of Selworthy towards Dunkery Beacon

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

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The view from Dunkery Beacon, Somerset

Picnics with a view  

Enjoy a day out with a picnic

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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.

Walkers on Bossington Hill on the Holnicote Estate, Somerset

Walks around the Holnicote Estate 

From coastal cruises to hikes on the high moorland, find out more about walking the Holnicote Estate.

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.

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Eating and shopping

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?

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What's on

Upcoming events

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Pond dipping and picnic

Wed 28 Aug 2019
11:00-15:00
Join us for fun dipping sessions to discover who's making their home in a pond. Followed by a picnic.

What's on nearby

Exmoor Pony at Webbers Post

Events at Webber's Post  

Discover what's on at Webber's Post. Take a walk to Webber's Post, which has views across to Exmoor's highest point - Dunkery Beacon.

Walkers enjoying the view from Bossington Hill, Exmoor National Park, Somerset

Events at Bossington  

Discover the village of Bossington nestled on the coast, with access to the South West Coast Path and cosy tea-rooms.

Sheep at Horner Farm, Holnicote

Events at Horner Wood 

Take a stroll to Horner Wood on your visit. With an ancient woodland part of a National Nature Reserve.

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Get involved

Woodland on Horner Hill, Holnicote Estate, Somerset

Are you passionate about woodlands? 

Get to know the 2500 acres of woodland on the Holnicote Estate. We have an exciting new volunteer role, why not join us?

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Our work

Children enjoying stream dipping

Porlock Vale Riverlands appeal 

We're working to restore rivers and encourage local communities to rediscover them. Find out how you can help.

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