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Cover of a Great Western
Railway brochure advertising
'Camp-Coach' holidays.

 

 

 

Shopping & Eating Out

 

Shopping and Eating in Blue Anchor
 

There’s a small shop at the entrance to the Hoburne Holiday Park in Blue Anchor. They sell the basics, including bread, butter, tinned food, bacon, sausages and milk.
 

In Blue Anchor there are two pubs serving drinks and food. Also there is the wonderful Driftwood Cafe just 5 minutes away serving breakfast and delicious meals, coffees, teas and cakes throughout the day and open, after Easter, for Friday dinner and Saturdays in the summer holidays.

The Driftwood Cafe

Sign outside the Driftwood Cafe giving some details of the natural history of the area


Shopping and Eating in the Wider Area
 
There are supermarkets in Minehead together with a huge range of other shops and restaurants. Dunster boasts several cafes and other eateries.
 
The following are just a selection of restaurants and cafes you will find in the area. Clicking on the name or the image will open the associated website if available.
 
Fausto's
Authentic Italian Cuisine

We serve authentic Italian, Mediterranean and European cuisine. We aim to use local produce wherever possible, serving fresh seafood, fish, local Exmoor 10oz steaks and much more. All food is cooked fresh to order - we don't serve 'fast food' only good food as fast as possible. We also cater for Gluten free and any other specific requirements. Just ask any member of staff and they'll be happy to help.

https://faustos.co.uk

4 Holloway St, Minehead. TA24 5NP
Telephone: 01643 706372

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29, The Avenue, Minehead, Somerset TA24 5AY
Telephone: 01643 706090

Apple Tree Tea Rooms

Vintage, retro, historicist, nostalgic, joyful, lightweight, playful, beautifully silly, delicate, regressive, and a tad hopeful. We’re here to celebrate and share the joys of taking refreshment in convivial surroundings with people we like set against a clock that might just stop for a while…

Presently, open only Wednesday to Saturday - and accepts cash only.

https://appletreetearooms.com/

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Pebble's Tavern
(links to their Facebook page)

At the award winning Pebbles Tavern you will find a very friendly & comfortable atmosphere where you can enjoy our large range of Ciders, Real Ales, Single Malts, Rums, Artisan Gins & Fine Wines whilst you relax with your friends. We specialise in Real Cider so, if it’s Cider or other quality drinks you are looking for, Pebbles Tavern is the place to come in Somerset.

 

24 Market Street, Watchet, Somerset,.TA23 0AN
Telephone: 01984 634903

email: deanatpebblestavern@gmail.com

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24 High Street, Dunster, Minehead. TA24 6SG
Tel: 01643 821595

More details from 'Dunster Info'
and 'Tripadvisor'
email: Cobblestonesdunster@gmail.com

Cobblestones

Tripadvisor... Set in the charming village of Dunster. Situated on the High Street, just down from the Yarn Market.
We have a comfy bar area, where you can watch the world go by while enjoying yummy cakes and thirst quenching drinks, which follows through to a relaxing restaurant, whether its a light bite or hearty food your after we hope that there will be a little something to suit everyone.
We also have a peaceful walled garden, so English weather permitting you can bask in the sunshine! the garden has a back gate so National Trust members can park out the back. Dogs are welcome in the bar and garden

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Reeves Restaurant

We are a multi-award winning fine dining restaurant in Dunster, near Minehead in Somerset. We serve local product and seasonal cuisine. We are chef-owned and believe in a passion for great food, great atmosphere and good times.
Whether you choose to dine in the beamed restaurant or outsi fine dining restaurant in the heart of the medieval village. From the warm welcome you receive front of house, to the fine ingredients used and attention to detail in the kitchen, Reeves is worthy of its glowing newspaper reviews.

20-22 High Street, Dunster, TA24 6SG
Telephone: 01643 821414

email: justreeves@hotmail.com

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Selworthy, Somerset. TA24 8TP
Telephone: 01643 863030

Periwinkle Cottage

Periwinkle Cottage is a picture postcard cottage situated on Selworthy Green. This quintessential English Tea Rooms and Gardens has a fresh and contemporary décor and is home to the owners, tenants of the National Trust.
They provide a wide range of cakes, all baked on the premises as well as light lunches and of course the traditional favourite, Clotted Cream Teas.
Open Everyday: 11.00 am – 4 pm
 

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The Old Ship Aground

Why not dine alfresco and enjoy some of the best views in Minehead, across the harbour to the Quantocks and Wales? The location is idyllic.
The Old Ship Aground, built in 1911 and formally known as The Pier Hotel, is an historic listed Edwardian pub located on the harbour in Minehead.
Fresh, locally sourced great food. Enjoy home cooked seasonal food in a relaxed pub atmosphere.
Open from Monday to Sunday.

 

Quay St, Minehead, TA24 5UL.
Telephone: 01643 703516

email: info@theoldshipaground.com

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The Blenheim Gardens Cafe
(links to their Facebook page)

Blenheim Gardens is a popular 6 acre park in the centre of Minehead. It was created in the 1920’s and is now a mature, attractive and sheltered haven.
The newly refurbished and well loved gardens cafe is open 7 days a week from 9:00am serving Breakfasts, Lunches, cakes, ice cream, waffles, pancakes and much more!
The gardens also boasts an extremely popular 18 hole putting green!

Blenheim Gardens, Minehead, TA24 5QA

 

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