Find self-catering cottages to rent for a holiday near Williton, Somerset, England. Williton is very close to the coast, just south of Watchet. Holiday accommodation displayed on the map is either in Williton or within seven miles. A selection of good quality self-catering holiday lets should provide a choice of cottages, chalets, apartments and houses. Exmoor National Park is almost on the doorstep.
The small town of Williton is located in the western part of Somerset in south west England and is a great place for a self-catering break with friends and family as there is lots to see and do in the area. Close to the Quantock Hills, you can explore this impressive rural area by foot or bicycle before retreating back to your accommodation in Williton. Exmoor National Park and the Brendon Hills are also very close by and wonderful to see if you like to be surrounded by breath-taking backdrops. Coastal areas are also accessible for day trips, including Blue Anchor and Minehead. Close to the sea, Williton has lots of facilities for beach and Watersports activities, for those who like to keep fit and active when on holiday. You could go surfing, sailing or wind-surfing on the waters, which are fun to try, whether you are an expert or a beginner.
Williton is home to the Bakelite Museum, a brilliant museum housing the personal collection of Patrick Cook, which displays interesting and quirky collections of things made from Bakelite plastic, including radios, clocks, cameras and telephones. Housed within the Grade II listed Orchard Millhouse, it is a wonderfully different place to visit for the day when staying in Williton.
Tropiquaria Zoo is also in Williton and is based in an old BBC Radio transmitter hall from the 1930s. This tropical house, zoo and aquarium is home to an array of animals, mostly from Africa but from all parts of the world, such as lemurs, gibbons, macaws, snakes, lizards and emus. Great to take children to for a fun, family day out, situated within the zoo is also the Washford Radio Museum, a Shadowstring Puppet Theatre and children’s play areas.
Williton is an ideal place in which to rent a cottage for a relaxing and fun break in Somerset, where you can mix outdoor activities with museums and culture.
Holiday cottages near Williton, Somerset