Stay with us in the lovely village of Selworthy on Exmoor

Selworthy must be one of the best known villages in the area with its pretty lime washed thatched cottages around the Village Green and its famous white painted 15th century church of All Saints with its far reaching views over the Holnicote Estate. The church tower dates from the 14th century and the roof is a cherished example of fine wood carving.

The village was rebuilt in 1828 by Sir Thomas Acland of Killerton. He was a philanthropist and designed the 'model' village himself to provide housing for the aged and infirm of the Holnicote estate. He used traditional designs and materials to create a deliberately old-fashioned village.

Selworthy Green is the start of a picturesque walk through steep woodlands to the gorse-gold and heather clad summit of Selworthy Beacon from which there are magnificent views towards Dunkery Beacon which is the highest point on Exmoor. Along with much of the surrounding countryside, the village is protected by the National Trust.