Watchet Cottage

25/05/2024

A NEW we**am has been installed at Watchet station, giving viewers the chance to live-stream the comings and goings on the historic West Somerset…

18/05/2024

Watchet Railcams now live

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Railcam are delighted to be partnering Watchet Visitor Centre, in a project that aims to increase our coverage of the delightful West Somerset Railway, whils...

17/05/2024

Tomorrow will see the launch of our two new Railcams on Watchet Station providing amazing views of both the daily trains and also out over the Bristol Channel to Steep Holm

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28/04/2024

Congratulations Pebbles Tavern just minutes from our cottage


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Pebbles Tavern in Watchet is celebrating winning Somerset Cider Pub of the Year once again.

07/04/2024

Less than 100 foot steps from our cottage with 27 traditional ciders and 7 different varieties of Perry 🍻

All from Somerset and all Natural!

You can also buy fish & chips next door at Watchet Harbour fish bar and eat in Pebbles Tavern whilst enjoying a few 🍺

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23/03/2024

9351 departing Watchet on the first day of West Somerset Railway 2024 season

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15/03/2024

6695 leaving Minehead earlier this afternoon on a test run.

She is due to be running on our opening weekend of West Somerset Railway - only 8 days to go!

We are all very excited about the start of the season and welcoming guests to stay with us in 2024

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05/03/2024

Today is the 60th Anniversary of

"Hey, mister! Can we have our ball back?"

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Filmed here at Crowcombe Heathfield Station today in 1964 on the West Somerset Railway.

wsr.org.uk/beatles for more about the Fab Four visit to the railway

Why not follow in their footsteps and stay with us and explore the locations of the filming of The Beatles hits along the line.

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:) For those who are asking:If you go on this site, you can read the whole script! :)http://www.aellea.com/script/ahdn.htm

01/03/2024

Watchet Street Fairs start this Sunday and every 1st Sunday of the month through to 6th October.

Come along and enjoy shopping, food and live entertainment

01/03/2024

We are very excited to announce that Watchet will feature in Somerset - Wonder of the Westcountry on Channel 5 on Thursday 29th February at 8pm!

Catch up at https://www.channel5.com/show/somerset-wonder-of-the-west-country/season-1/episode-1

19/02/2024

Get ready for the return of one of the most popular events in the West Somerset Railway calendar, the Spring Steam Spectacular 2024! Join us between Friday 3rd May and Monday 6th May for a feast of steam action, with something to suit enthusiasts and families alike.

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08/02/2024

NEW luxury leather sofas have arrived for the start of the 2024 Season

Soft leather and comfort for our guests to relax after a day exploring beautiful

Your comfort 🛋️🛋️🛋️is our priority

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27/01/2024

𝗦𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄!

Snowdrop Valley is a privately owned remote valley in a hidden part of Exmoor close to Wheddon Cross. The Badgworthy Land Company kindly allow access to the valley while the beautiful carpet of snowdrops is in bloom each year.

The village of Wheddon Cross will be welcoming visitors to Snowdrop Valley from Saturday 27th January until Sunday 25th February 2024.

For more details about parking, private hire taxi service and refreshments etc, visit the Weddon Cross website 👉🏼 https://www.wheddoncross.org.uk/snowdrop-valley.

Photo credit: Leanna Coles

26/01/2024

Beautiful moon rising over Watchet marina this evening

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31/12/2023

Happy New Year 2024 🎉

The Winter Lights passing through Watchet this evening

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25/12/2023

Father Christmas arriving in Watchet in Somerset on Christmas Eve

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11/12/2023

WORDS IN WATCHET
Literary Festival
16th - 18th February 2024

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23/11/2023

Only a few miles away from our cottage, so ideal to stay with us and enjoy Coleridge Christmas

Come along to Coleridge Cottage this December and experience what Christmas was like for Coleridge and his family. Get in the festive spirit and cosy up next to the open fire, listen to a poetry reading and enjoy a festive treat or two.

For more information: 👉 https://tinyurl.com/zccr377u

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23/11/2023

West Somerset Railway Winterlights are coming, come and stay Watchet Cottage to enjoy Christmas

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29/10/2023

Minehead Santa Expresses are back for 2023!!!

On 19th December only, we will be running two Santa Express services from Minehead to Williton enjoy your winter steam journey along the coast and through the countryside whilst Santa visits you at your seat.

Tickets are limited so please book in advance.

For more details on the event, please check our website here https://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/events/detail/minehead-santa-express

Minehead Santa Expresses are back for 2023!!!

On 19th December only, we will be running two Santa Express services from Minehead to Williton enjoy your winter steam journey along the coast and through the countryside whilst Santa visits you at your seat.

Tickets are limited so please book in advance.

For more details on the event, please check our website here https://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/events/detail/minehead-santa-express

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29/10/2023

Pebbles Tavern is less than a minutes walk from the cottage.

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"If you like pubs with something a bit different about them, check this place out"

10/09/2023

The Pashy Pops 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 entertaining everyone on Watchet Station during the West Somerset Railway Forties Weekend on West Somerset Railway

09/09/2023

Watchet 1940’s Weekend is in full swing

29/08/2023

GO SEA IT I’ve visited 40 UK seaside resorts – this is the unspoilt beach town to visit before it becomes too popular

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29/07/2023

Watchet Carnival Weekend with Piano Bike Girl providing well appreciated entertainment in Watchet

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29/07/2023

Watchet Carnival Weekend in full flow with “The Original Sailors Hobby Horse” 🎠🎠🐴

Great day of entertainment in Watchet

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23/07/2023

Watchet Carnival Weekend Saturday 29th July 2003, starts at 2pm with a sky spectacular acrobatic stunt display at 7.30pm

Come and enjoy a great day in Watchet

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18/07/2023

2024 Dates for your diary!

The Spring Steam Spectacular will take place Friday 3rd May 2024 - Monday 6th May 2024.

The Summer Diesel Festival will take Thursday 6th June 2024 - Saturday 8th June 2024.

Further information will follow later in the year!

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2024 Dates for your diary!

We are pleased to confirm dates for our Steam & Diesel Galas in 2024.

The Spring Steam Spectacular will take place Friday 3rd May 2024 - Monday 6th May 2024.

The Summer Diesel Festival will take Thursday 6th June 2024 - Saturday 8th June 2024.

Further information will follow later in the year!

18/07/2023

Quantock Beer Fest 2023

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Our friends at Quantock Brewery, Bishops Lydeard are holding their annual Beer Fest this Friday & Saturday.

West Somerset Railway Customers showing a valid travel ticket for Saturday will receive a FREE BEER TOKEN!

29/06/2023

RNLI Lifeboat Day is coming!

Please come along and support Minehead RNLI Lifeboat Station this weekend

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