Exmoor, Devon, West Somerset,directory listing of b & b, bed and breakfast, b and b, b&b, guest house, hotel, Minehead, accommodation, Somerset, South West England, UK, guest house, information by the Minehead Hotels Association

<body onload="javascript:{if(parent.frames[0]&&parent.frames['header'].Go)parent.frames['header'].Go()}" topmargin="0" leftmargin="0"> <div style class="panel"> <h2><font color="#EFD158"><img border="0" src="images/collage.jpg" width="750" height="121"></font></h2> <h2><font color="#EFD158">Welcome to Minehead!</font></h2> <p><b><font size="5">M</font>inehead has something for everybody, whether they are staying here for a short break or planning a longer holiday. This Website has been provided by the Minehead Hotels Association (representing the town's hotels, Guest Houses & B&B's). You will find lots of details about our accommodation as well as local information intended to help you if you are either visiting or staying in Minehead.</b> </p> <p align="center"><b><a href="index.htm" target="_top">Home</a> | <a href="where_to_stay.htm" target="_top">Where to stay</a> | <a href="local.htm">Local information</a> | <a href="places.htm">Places to visit</a> | <a href="travel.htm">Travel</a> | <a href="seafront.htm">The seafront</a> | <a href="about_exmoor.htm">Exmoor</a> </b> </p> <hr width="740" noshade color="#181EA5"> <p> Our pages list details of all graded accommodation providers - Bed and Breakfast ( B & B), guesthouses and hotels - in Minehead. <font size="5" color="#EFD158"><b><img border="0" src="images/old_town.jpg" align="right" hspace="10" style="border: 2 solid #181EA5" width="150" height="177">S</b></font>omerset's premier holiday resort of Minehead has a superb setting between the heather-clad hills of <font color="#008000"><b> Exmoor National Park</b></font> and the coast. The town is sheltered by North Hill (pictured above) which can be seen for miles around. Originally Minehead had 3 separate settlements, but over the years these have joined together. Much of the older parts with <font color="#008000"><b> thatched cottages and narrow alleyways</b></font> survive. The best known is Church Steps below St. Michael's Church on North Hill (pictured right). Quay Street leads to the <font color="#008000"><b> picturesque harbour</b></font> where the old stone pier is the landing stage for Bristol Channel cruise ships "Waverley and "Balmoral" as well as private boats and fishing trips. <blockquote> <font size="5" color="#EFD158"><b>M</b></font>inehead is proud of its parks and gardens especially <b><font color="#008000"> Blenheim Gardens</font></b>. These provide a floral setting for Sunday band concerts as well as a wider range of fine music on Saturday afternoons during the summer. The town has been very successful in the national Britain in Bloom competitions winning the 'Best Small Town trophy in '95 and '97 and becoming international winners in 2000. </blockquote> <p><font size="5" color="#EFD158"><b>T</b></font>he town centre <font color="#008000"><b> shopping area</b></font> is well worth discovering with many speciality shops in addition to high street "names". Prices are very competitive in Minehead and the town is a good place to look for gifts and bygones. The tree lined Avenue leads from the town centre to the seafront and Minehead's <b><font color="#008000"> large sandy beach</font></b>. Construction work on the new sea defences was completed in 1999 and further work has provided excellent facilities on the promenade. The seafront is very attractively lit in the evenings complemented by the lights of North Hill rising above it.</p> <blockquote> <p><b><font size="5" color="#EFD158">T</font></b>he seafront railway station is the headquarters of the very successful <font color="#008000"><b> West Somerset Railway</b></font> which keeps alive the spirit of the old Great Western Railway. <font color="#008000"><b> Steam trains</b></font> run along the coast and past the Quantock Hilts to Bishops Lydeard - a distance of 20 miles. Many special events (dining trains, murder mystery trains) are organised and there are several steam festivals each year. In 1999 the railway celebrated the 125th anniversary of the extension of the line to Minehead.</p> </blockquote> <p><font size="5" color="#EFD158"><b>M</b></font>inehead has a wide range of <font color="#008000"><b> cultural, entertainment and sports facilities.</b></font> The Regal Theatre in the town centre offers a full programme by local and touring drama companies, music and occasional films. An exciting range of entertainment is open to visitors at the Butlins Family Entertainment Resort. The thrilling Fun fair has dodgems a Carousel and other rides. The Skyline Pavilion is a striking landmark on the seafront Aquasplash is Minehead's modern <font color="#008000"><b> indoor leisure pool, spa and fitness centre</b></font> and is open throughout the year. Fun facilities include a wave machine, slide and bubbles. <blockquote> <p><b><font size="5" color="#EFD158">S</font></b>ports fans will enjoy the new <font color="#008000"><b> Sports and Leisure Centre</b></font> at the West Somerset Community College. The complex has facilities for badminton, squash, tennis (4 floodlit courts), a fitness studio and a range of indoor and outdoor sports. A special programme for children is available in the summer holidays. Spectators can watch football, rugby, hockey and cricket at various venues.</p> </blockquote> <b><font size="5" color="#EFD158">M</font></b>inehead has a wide choice of <font color="#008000"><b> excellent walks</b></font> starting in the town and leading out into the beautiful Exmoor countryside. The best known is the <br><font color="#008000"> <b> South West Coast Path</b></font> which starts on the seafront (from the bronze "map and hands" pictured above) and follows the coast to Lands end End and on to Poole Harbour in Dorset.<br> <br> <b> Please explore our other pages for more information. We hope you like what you see and look forward to your "Stay in Minehead".</b> <h3 align="center"><b>Participating Bed & Breakfast, Guest House and Hotel establishments</b></h3> <p align="center"><b> <a href="avondale.htm" target="_blank">Avondale</a>  | <a href="http://www.bactonleigh.co.uk/" target="_blank">Bactonleigh</a> | <a href="http://www.beverleigh.co.uk" target="_blank">Beverleigh</a> | <a href="http://www.channelhouse.co.uk" target="_blank">Channel House Hotel</a> | <a href="http://www.dorchesterhotel-minehead.co.uk" target="_blank">Dorchester Hotel</a> | <a href="http://www.dunkery-lodge.co.uk" target="_blank">Dunkery Lodge</a> | <a href="http://www.glendower-house.co.uk" target="_blank">Glendower House</a> | <a href="http://www.kenellahouse.co.uk" target="_blank">Kenella House</a> | <a href="http://www.lornadooneguesthouse.com" target="_blank">Lorna Doone</a> | <a href="http://www.kingswayhotel.co.uk" target="_blank">Kingsway Hotel</a> | <a href="http://www.lornadooneguesthouse.com" target="_blank">Lorna Doone</a> | <a href="http://www.lynvalleyminehead.co.uk" target="_blank">Lyn Valley</a> | <a href="http://www.marstonlodgehotel.co.uk" target="_blank">Marston Lodge Hotel</a> | <a href="http://www.montroseminehead.co.uk" target="_blank">Montrose</a> | <a href="http://www.oakfieldminehead.co.uk" target="_blank">Oakfield House</a> | <a href="http://www.parksguesthouse.co.uk" target="_blank">Parks Guest House</a> | <a href="http://www.groomsholidays.org.uk" target="_blank">Promenade Hotel</a> | <a href="http://www.sunfieldhotel.co.uk" target="_blank">Sunfield</a> | <a href="http://www.tranmereguesthouse.co.uk" target="_blank">Tranmere House</a> | <a href="http://www.tregonwellhouse.co.uk" target="_blank">Tregonwell House</a></b> </div> </body>