Fortunately for those seeking to get away from the busier tourist areas of Britain, Somerset is a county often missed by those heading for a break in the West Country. Located  between the outstandingly beautiful Quantock Hills and Exmoor lies the ancient village of Stogumber.

Recent excavations have revealed artifacts dating from the Iron Age, and there was an established settlement here in Anglo Saxon times. By the early 16th Century Stogumber was a thriving wool town on the trade route to the ancient port of Watchet - west country wool being particularly highly prized. Stogumber was also famous for the beer made in the village's brewery, although this closed in 1912, and is now a private house. Agriculture remains as the main activity in the area, the village being surrounded my miles of rolling farmland. You can learn more about the village by visiting Stogumber's own website, by clicking here.

Today, perhaps the first thing one notices on entering the village is the sense of peace here, and how friendly the people are. From Hall Farm, a short stroll through the adjoining churchyard will take you to the village square, with shop and post office, an excellent pub, and the 14th Century Church, which features a ceiling painted in the style of William Morris.

The White Horse is a very welcoming public house, where it won't take long to fall into conversation with the locals. They serve food seven days a week, lunchtimes and evenings, and which is to a very high standard. There is also a restaurant at Wick House, also in the village.