Local Accommodation and Other Attractions

CAMPING

Stathe Bungalow Farm.  If you are a member of Camping and caravanning association, you can stay at the heart of all the crane action on the Levels and Moors on a peaceful site in the village of Stathe.

E-mail: andrew.hector2@gmail.com   Or telephone: 01823 698777 for details.

Mixed Coarse Fishing, and Ruby Red Beef boxes also a speciality.

B & B

Oath-Hill Farm Bed and Breakfast will get you right near to where the cranes are often seen – you may even be lucky enough to hear them calling from you bedroom!

www.oath-hill-farm.co.uk or contact Steve and Meg on 01458 251320 

Burrow Hill Bed and Breakfast. Stay in peace and tranquility on the Somerset Levels and Moors in the beautiful village of Kingsbury Episcopi.

www.burrowhillbandb.co.uk/default.aspx 

or phone 01460 240288 / Email: burrowhillbandb@gmail.co.uk

BED ONLY

Ensuite double room in Oath.  Stay right beside the River Parrett and beside the River Parrett Trail footpath from where the cranes can often be seen - contact Roberta at

http://www.crashpadder.com/short-rental/bridgwater/ensuite-double/7197

SELF CATERING

Walkers Farm Cottages.  Four 4-star self catering cottages, situated in the heart of the Somerset Levels just outside Stoke St. Gregory. 1 cottage is M1 disabled friendly. The cottages have superb views over West Sedgemoor and the surrounding area.

www.walkersfarmcottages.co.uk or call Will and Di Tilley on 01823 698229

 LOCAL PUBS /FOOD AND ACCOMMODATION

Why not combine your visit to see the cranes with some wonderful local food, drink and company at one or more of the following:

The King Alfred Inn, Burrowbridge http://kingalfredinn.com   Tel: 01823 698379

The Royal Oak, Stoke St. Gregory  http://www.theroyaloaktaunton.co.uk  Tel: 01823 490602

The Rose & Crown, Stoke St. Gregory http://www.browningpubs.com  Tel: 01823 490296

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:

The Willow and Wetlands Centre, Stoke St. Gregory  01823 490 249

Basket making, willow charcoal, exhibitions, tea room and more.....

http://www.englishwillowbaskets.co.uk/visitor_centre.htm

Burrow Mump

Fantastic views across the moors from this historic monument http://www.visitsomerset.co.uk/site/things-to-do/visitor-attractions/burrow-mump-p787993

NEARBY NATURE RESERVES:

Swell Wood RSPB Reserve, Fivehead.

http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/s/swellwood/about.aspx#

Greylake RSPB Reserve, nr Greinton.

http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/g/greylake/index.aspx

Hamwall RSPB Reserve, nr Ashcott.

http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/h/hamwall/index.aspx

Shapwick Heath NNR

http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/conservation/designatedareas/nnr/1006131.aspx

Westhay Moor SWT Reserve

http://www.somersetwildlife.org/westhay_moor.html

Cattcott Lows SWT Reserve

http://www.somersetwildlife.org/catcott.html

You can view recent sightings of the cranes and share your sightings on the Somerset Sightings Map page.