Places near here to eat, stay and visit

The Hood Arms, Kilve>> (10 miles west). Big garden with climbing frame. Close to interesting fossil beach.

Blackmore Farm>> (1.5 miles east). Light meals, garden, children's climbing frame

Walled Gardens of Cannington tea room >> (2 miles east)

Quantock Tea rooms, Nether Stowey >> (4 miles west)

Foxy Bean Cafe, Adscombe >> (3 miles sw) well-reviewed pit stop in the hills. Excellent coffee and light bites.

Greenway Farm>> (3 miles east) - newish venture with excellent reviews.

Quantock Lakes>> (4 miles west) - restaurant alongside wedding venue. Good reports.

Or picnic in the vines? If the weather’s nice, how about buying a picnic lunch at Blackmore Farm Shop and eating it among our vines with a cold bottle of Oatley? We can lend you glasses and a rug or set out chairs and tables for you. In summer we keep café tables under the trees (below left) or you can eat at the tables under our awning (above).

Things to do in Somerset

Want to combine your vineyard visit with other activities?

Check out Jane’s Pinterest Board about visiting Somerset and Exmoor (mainly round us) >> (opens in a new window),

And this lovely series of videos about rural Somerset’s COOL Rural Tourism experiences >> to give you ideas.

Attractions close to us (click on the links for more info):

The Walled Gardens of Cannington, botanic garden, part of the local Cannington College, with tea room and occasional weekend outdoor theatre events >> (2 miles east)

Cannington Golf Centre >> (2 miles east)

The beautiful Quantock villages of Over Stowey and Nether Stowey with the National Trust-run Coleridge Cottage>> where the writing of “Kubla Khan” was famously interrupted by the Person from Porlock. (4 miles west).

Start of The Coleridge Way walking trail>> (4 miles west). Video about the Coleridge Way here >>

Steart Marshes nature reserve >> - internationally important birdwatching site, beautiful, peaceful coastal saltmarsh landscapes, walking, cycling, bridle paths (4.5 miles northeast)

The Quantock Hills - Area of Outstanding National Beauty >>, breathtaking views and varied forest, hill and moorland walks on a manageable scale: walking, mountain biking, riding and other outdoor activities. Just lovely. (5 miles southwest)

Kilve Beach >> No sand but completely unspoilt, dog-friendly, great views and amazing geology and fossils - and just a few hundred yards back from the beach, the Chantry tea rooms >> (10 miles west)

Music on the Quantocks >> Amazing, international-level mostly classical or sometimes jazz music in tiny, postcard-pretty Broomfield Village Hall and local churches and country house gardens. Very informal, you can go in your jeans, but no compromise on exceptional performance quality. All booked through Facebook/email. Subscribe to their page to get advance details.

Nearby Accommodation

Oatley visitors have told us they have enjoyed staying at:

B&Bs:

Blackmore Farm, Cannington (1.5 miles) 15th Century, Grade 1 Listed Manor House, self-catering and bed & breakfast accommodation. Winner of the AA award for best guest accommodation in England 2011-12. Farm shop.

Gurney Manor Mill, Cannington (2 miles) 16C Water Mill with attached barns and buildings converted to a comfortable and atmospheric B&B. Just beyond Gurney Manor itself (see below).

The Old Cider House, Nether Stowey (3 miles), dog-friendly bed and breakfast accommodation in picturesque Nether Stowey, within a mile of Quantock Hills walking country and mountain bike trails.

Parsonage Farm, Over Stowey (3 miles) a traditional 17th century farmhouse and smallholding with log fires, delicious meals, and beautiful gardens.

Huntstile Organic Farm, Goathurst (7 miles) 14C farmhouse in the Quantock foothills, comfortable en suite B&B and also self-catering accommodation. Home cooked local organic produce.

Self Catering:

Gurney Manor, Cannington (2 miles): Self catering, sleeps 9, good place for a group. Landmark Trust medieval manor with its own walled garden next to the river on the edge of Cannington, filled with ancient architectural detail and with an intriguing history to unravel.

Cannington Grange (2 miles) 8 luxury converted cottages and apartments, set in 3.5 acres of landscaped gardens – plus indoor heated pool, jacuzzi. gym, fishing pond, games room, outdoor play area, tennis courts.... Accommodates groups from 2 to 44.

Model Farm, Wembdon (3 miles). Self catering accommodation for large groups of up to 18. Accommodation is in http://modelfarm.com/the imposing, spacious, south facing Victorian front of the 17th C farm and the more rustic Cider Barn. Lovely gardens and grounds for guests to use.

Stogursey Castle (4 miles - or 2.5 by footpath). Landmark Trust restored moated castle gatehouse with back garden enclosed by ruined 11th C castle walls. Historic, romantic hideaway for 2-4, self-catering.

Secret Valley Glamping (4 miles) Comfortable wigwams, Tipis, Yurts, Lodges some with hot tubs, beautiful location in the Quantock Hills AONB with activities, animals and vineyard. https://www.secret-valley.co.uk/glamping-accommodation

Huntstile Organic Farm (7miles) See above for B&B but also self-calering in The Apple Loft, gypsy wagon, shepherds hut and orchard camping field.