Wiveliscombe Holidays

Wiveliscombe is an attractive town with a thriving community spirit and plenty to offer visitors on a UK holiday. Located in the southern county of Somerset, Wiveliscombe benefits from the spectacular surrounding scenery of rolling hills and farmland as well as a fascinating heritage dating back to the Iron Age. The town boasts several historic buildings including the impressive Town Hall and the Church of St Andrews, both notable Wiveliscombe landmarks. Amongst these you will find a variety of shops, cafes and restaurants to keep you occupied on a gentle stroll through the town during the day or an evening out. With holiday accommodation in Wiveliscombe ranging from friendly B&Bs and guesthouses to cosy self-catering holiday cottages and holiday apartments, there is something for all tastes and budgets on a UK holiday here.  

 

Wiveliscombe is ideally situated for exploring some of Somerset’s most beautiful scenery. Located at the foot of the Brendon Hills and often referred to as the ‘gateway’ to the Exmoor National Park, Wiveliscombe provides easy access to a number of walking and cycling trails that lead into the park including the Coleridge Way and newly opened West Deane Way. With vast expanses of hilly moorland and 34 miles of rugged coastline to uncover in Exmoor, Wiveliscombe offers an ideal base for walking and cycling holidays in the UK. Accommodation in country lodges and country cottages in the countryside around the town make the most of the scenic surroundings and provide a relaxing retreat after an active day outdoors.   

 

As well as its great location next to the Exmoor National Park, Wiveliscombe is well positioned for visiting popular towns and attractions in both Somerset and Devon being just 5 miles from the border between the two counties. Approximately an hour’s drive from Wiveliscombe sits the striking landscape of Cheddar Gorge, one of Somerset’s most spectacular natural attractions. Visitors here will be captivated by unique rock formations and ancient caves as well as a wonderful diversity of flora and fauna. Head north to the Somerset coast and you will be charmed by long, often quiet stretches of golden sand and welcoming coastal towns such as Burnham-on-Sea. Larger towns in Devon, such as Exeter and Tiverton, are also good options for a lively day trip while on a UK holiday in Wiveliscombe.