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Welcome to Higher Orchard |
Graham and Janet Lamacraft welcome you to their charming Victorian
house in the unique medieval village of Dunster. Higher Orchard was
built in 1864 on ground which was once orchard land belonging to the
Benedictine Priory (founded around 1090) and is one of the very few
Dunster properties with open views and off road parking.
Within the Exmoor National Park, the house stands in an elevated
position, looking over the village and the church, towards the castle.
Situated in a quiet location, on the edge of the village, two minutes
walk from the house takes you to the village centre with its shops,
pubs and restaurants.
Higher Orchard makes the ideal base from which to explore Exmoor and
its surrounding area. Graham's family have lived in Dunster for almost
a century and he has good knowledge to help you to make the most of
your time in this beautiful area.
Hens in our Orchard |
Outside our Dining Room
Keen walkers will find an excellent network of way marked paths from
Dunster, the nearst being within 50 yards of the house. Just ten
minutes or gentle climb from the house will take you up Grabbist Hill
to open views of some of the most spectacular scenery in West
Somerset. Here can be seen the distant Quantock Hills, Exmoor and
across the sea, the coast of Wales. Guided walks by National Park
staff are frequently available and a good bus service links Dunster to
other Exmoor villages. Horse riding, fishing and golf are all
available nearby.
The West Somerset Steam Railway has a station at Dunster and runs from
Minehead to Bishops Lydeard, where a bus connection can be made to
Taunton. We are happy to pick up visitors and their luggage if they
choose a car-free holiday . As well as the train there is also a
regular bus service from Taunton to Dunster. |
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