The AONB has a fascinating range of landscapes.

There’s all sorts of ways to enjoy the scenic Quantock Hills: biking, horse riding, walking guided trips. You can base yourself at Base Lodge in the traditional coast town of Minehead and then head out!

Once a Royal Hunting Forest, the Quantocks are now valued as a site of natural beauty and diversity. Search the beaches for fossils on the ‘Jurrassic COast’; see Red Deer stags raising their majestic heads above the heather; listen out for woodpeckers in the ancient woodland ‘coombe’. 

Minehead, with its long flat sandy beach, is the start of the South West Coast Path and the Northern Gateway to Exmoor.

Self catering accommodation for a seaside holiday in Minehead. Minehead, with its long flat sandy beach, is the start of the South West Coast Path and a gateway to Exmoor.   Base Lodge offers self catering accommodation in the centre of Minehead, close to the towns park and shops and just a few minutes from the sea front.   Minehead is a great coastal location with access to the stunning scenery of Exmoor and the Quantock Hills.   Perfect for a family seaside holiday and walking and sightseing. Minehead has a long flat sandy beach, great for picnics, games and sandcastle building.  The harbour has a RNLI station and pleasure boat cruises on the paddle steamer Waverley.  The promenade has cafés, bars, shops and spectacular views across to North Hill.  You can walk up to St Michael’s Church using the quaint Church Steps between  thatched cottages and overlooking the town.   To see the location of Base Lodge and other great value self catering accommodation in Devon and Cornwall click here.