Withypool, Somerset

Flower Delivery to Withypool with Clare Florist

If a quiet village is your ideal holiday destination, Withypool in Somerset is one of the places you might want to consider. Here, you can have a lovely romantic picnic by the stone bridge over the River Barle. With some Withypool flowers, great food and chance for conversation, how's that not a great idea for a weekend date?

Lovers of rambling will also enjoy the nice riverside walk North from Withypool towards Lanacre and Simonsbath. For those with romantic notions, maybe you can get some flowers in Withypool and present them to your partner before you begin your journey? It's a nice tough that will surely be appreciated.

The the south-west of the villages is Withypool Common, a wide open moorland topped by Brightworthy Barrows with Withypool Hill adjacent to it.

Passing through the village is Two Moors Way which features a couple of excellent short walks, including a nine-mile circular route down the river towards Tarr Steps which leads you high over Withypool Hill, whose summit offers such spectacular views.

History

In the Domesday Book, Withypool is mentioned in an entry referring to Dodo, Almer and Godric – the three “foresters of Widepolla.”

Evidence points to Withypool being inhabited since the Bronze Age, particularly the stone circle seen on top of Withypool Hill.

Geoffrey Chaucer was once in charge of the village in the 14th century as part of his duties as forester of North Petherton. R.D. Blackmore also wrote parts of Lorna Doone in the bar of the Royal Oak Inn, which is where famous artist Alfred Munnings had a studio in the loft.

Landmarks & Attractions

When you want to explore what Withypool has to offer, as well as the area surrounding it, you can choose to stay at several self-catering cottages in and around town. If you want to make the event extra special, you can send flowers to Withypool to your accommodation to surprise your partner.

All that said, here's a look at the lovely sights in and around Withypool:

Stone Bridge over River Barle – a 6-arch stone bridge over the River Barle. There is a spot that is great for picnics here and there is a small car park too.

Nearby Attractions

Allerford Museum – originally built in 1821 as the village school which closed in 1981. It's now rented from the National Trust and in 1983, a museum was opened by a charitable trust with displays on artefacts from West Somerset including cookery, laundry, agricultural equipment and tradesmen's tools.

Exmoor Owl and Hawk Centre – a 15th-century bed & breakfast farmhouse where you can fly birds and owls and ride horses.

Watersmeet – features a dramatic gorge, ancient woodlands, a tea garden and shop set in gorgeous surroundings. It's also a haven for wildlife.

Whether you like to send flowers to Withypool to someone you know celebrating a birthday or just want to give some blooms to cheer someone up, we can help you out. We are an online florist offering a range of floral arrangements to send on special occasions be it anniversaries, birthdays, Mother's Day and Valentine's Day. Also, when you order flowers for delivery to Withypool from us, we guarantee next-day delivery. So when you want to send those blooms, please do get in touch with us and we'd be delighted to help you out.

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