Dunster By Candlelight
The atmospheric Dunster by Candlelight Festival takes place every year on the first Friday and Saturday of December in the remarkably well-preserved medieval village of Dunster on Exmoor. A charming start to the seasonal festivities, Dunster’s ancient streets ring with carol singers, choirs, brass bands and bell ringers. There are street entertainers, fire spinners, flame jugglers and medieval plays and all the local independent shops stay open late providing ideal opportunities for quirky Christmas shopping. There are plenty of welcoming bars, cafes and restaurants should the weather be chilly.
Colourful stilt-walkers lead an exuberant procession through the cobbled streets of the village to light the lanterns on the Friday evening and these take the place of electric street lamps for the two evenings every year. The Festival runs 5 - 9pm Friday and 4 - 9pm Saturday.
Entrance is free and all profits from the sale of the festival programme go to the local St Margaret’s Hospice. There are no cars allowed in the village during these two evenings (the road through Dunster is closed) so visitors would be well advised to hop on one of the special buses (small charge) which leave from a whole host of neighbouring towns and villages. For more information see www.dunsterbycandlelight.co.uk
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Garden View
A comfortable, spacious 2 bedroom (each with ensuite shower room), ground-floor apartment, within the west wing of a beautiful Edwardian hunting lodge - Porlock Vale House, with gorgeous views to the sea across its enclosed garden (patio and BBQ). Garden View's conservatory is perfect for relaxing at the end of a long day on the Moor. Please note, Wifi is available but due to the remote location, it cannot be relied on for work/streaming purposes. Cot and/or Highchair is available on request. We offer weekly stays (Saturday to Saturday) during peak season, however, shorter stays may be available on request. Please email porlockvalehouse@gmail.com to book or for more details.
- Sleeps 4 - En suite rooms
- Fenced Private garden
- Off street parking
- Direct private access onto the beach
- Pets Welcome
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Vale View Apartment
Vale View Apartment is a two-bedroom first floor holiday apartment near Porlock Weir on the West Somerset coast. It sleeps 4 people and has a wonderful open plan kitchen /reception area with views to the sea. Outside is a balcony with views over the garden , the perfect spot for a pre-dinner drink. The property is child and dog friendly but there are stairs leading up to the apartment. Cot and/or highchair is available on request. Wifi is available, but due to the remote location, it cannot be guaranteed for work purposes / streaming. We offer weekly stays (Saturday to Saturday) during peak season, however, shorter stays may be available on request. Please email porlockvalehouse@gmail.com to book or for more details.
- Sleeps 4 Twin & Double
- Gorgeous views
- Direct private access onto the beach
- Off street parking
- Dogs welcome
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Coach House View
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- BBQ and outside seating
- Sleeps 6 adults and 2 children (bunk beds)
- Pets welcome
- Off-street parking
