Somerset, Epitome of English Beauty

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This ceremonial county of West Country is a destination one cannot begin to describe. Bordered by Dorset, Devon, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Bristol, it has a landscape that spells an exquisite fascination and enthralling history. It has a long history and a heritage that is associated with King Arthur, King Alfred and the English Civil War. Somerset is also a place with natural wonders that are intriguing and significantly important. Britain’s biggest gorge, the Cheddar gorge is situated here with its 500 foot cliffs and labyrinths of caves that are 40,000 years old. The oldest complete human skeleton was found at the Cheddar Caves. Ebbor gorge is another interesting gorge that accommodates gorgeous views across the county.

Klive beach is a place you will find fossils, ammonites and reptile remains along with awe-inspiring rock formations. This has been named a Place of Special Scientific Interest. Shapwick Heath National Nature Reserve is another natural wonder in Glastonbury, Somerset. It is a large wetland reserve that consists most of the Avalon Marshes. Here you will find a variety of species of plants and animals. Aquatic plants, herb-rich grass, ferny wet woodlands, sphagnum moss, otters and birds are in abundant in this beautiful nature reserve. Shapwick Heath also boasts the oldest man-made route way in Britain, the Neolithic Sweet Path.

If you are visiting Somerset, you have to walk up to the legendary 15th century tower on the Glastonbury Tor. The tower is a remnant of the ancient St Michael’s church. The views from Tor are just breathtaking and they cover Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. Some of the historic places you must not miss in Somerset are Bruton, Wells, Clevedon, Montacute, Dunster and Frome. Dunster Castle and the water mill are famous landmarks of Dunster. In the Montacute House, you will find the longest Long Gallery of Elizabethan portraits in England. The biggest and the wealthiest Abbey in England, the Glastonbury Abbey stands in the ancient market town of Glastonbury.

Somerset is a place that has no end to its beauty and interest. There are parks, reserves, picturesque coasts, castles, caves, houses, gardens and museums spread across this land in all its glory. Try Somerset’s famous ciders from 400 different varieties of cider apple grown here. And enjoy their very own authentic Cheddar cheese. The Land of the Summer People is indeed where you find the picture perfection of English heritage.

Just a few Cornish Attractions…

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Enticing by its nature, Cornwall is a place writers never get tired of writing; visitors never get tired of visiting and locals never get tired of living. The splendid beaches and miles and miles of lush greenery and fairytale cottages are just some of the many glimpses one experiences in Cornwall. If you want to dine and wine in the true British tradition and take to the great outdoors with delightful spirit, then Cornwall is the perfect place to be. Cornwall is famous for its longest stretch of coastline and therefore most of Cornwall is surrounded by water. There are Blue Flag award winning beaches for anything from surfing to kite surfing. The Boardmasters surf festival is held in Newquay every year. The South West Coast Path National Trail offers you a variety of walks.

The Eden Project is an exciting place in Cornwall, where you will find the World’s largest greenhouse. The biomes contain plants from all over of the world. It is an ideal place to visit with your kids, so they can learn so much about biodiversity and conservation. Cornwall also accommodates all kind of adventure sports like coasteering, wakeboarding, kite surfing, mountain boarding and climbing. The county also has some of the most scenic golf courses in the country. Cornwall is also a paradise for sailing. Whether its yachting or simply wind sailing, there is plenty of action to look forward to.

If pampering is what you need, there is plenty of opportunity here for you to relax and indulge in many spas that are scattered all over the beautiful Cornwall. Simply put yourself in the hands of a spa therapist and completely unwind. There are many outdoor activities you can try, from walking, cycling to horse riding. Horse riding is a good way to discover Cornwell or you can even try Cornish camel rides. Visit the many picturesque villages and taste country food grown in equally scenic farms. Buy some fresh local food to take home and relish the taste of Cornwall. Unlike many places in the UK, Cornwall offers you a unique experience of both coast and country simultaneously.