BURROW FARM - Wootton Courtenay - Somerset - England - TA24 7UD

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Exmoor National Park - brief introduction

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Burrow Farm offers visitors an ideal base from which to enjoy a range of Country Pursuits (see menu item "Useful Links" ) and to explore the Moors and the North Devon & Somerset coastline.

Exmoor National Park remains the quintessential England. From the North Devon coast and travelling south across the moors, up through the hills, the river valleys and mixed forests of Somerset, Exmoor National Park provides some of the best sporting country and horse trails in England's West Country.

Exmoor National Park is an area of great natural beauty and arguably, of some historical importance. The moors have captured the imagination of man for thousands of years. It is said that the ghosts of England's ancient past, Celts, Saxons, Vikings and Norman, still share the moors, the forests and the river valleys. Exmoor presents many faces that change seemingly from moment to moment as the light reflects the variety of the landscape.

Dunster Castle is nearby dramatically sited atop a wooded hill, there has been a castle here since at least Norman times (1066). The country lore and culture that is unique to Exmoor is very much associated with its natural assets, long managed to mutual benefit of man and beast.

Exmoor is undeniably beautiful in any light yet is often strangely eerie when the sun goes down. Then, a primeval sense prevails and a sea fog may descend on the moors. Perhaps to the sound of an owl, and in season the stags in rut each add an additional dimension to the drama that is uniquely Exmoor.

As you explore the moors you will see the famous Exmoor Ponies in their natural habitat. The Exmoor pony is the oldest equine breed in Europe, they came by way of the land-bridge before the last ice-age. Born free, these ponies have thrived on the moors for thousands of years. Also many species of birds of song and prey as well as our smaller mammals share this natural habitat. You will also see small herds of Red Deer, shy and ever alert, these are our largest native deer.

Your daily activity and the fresh country-air will certainly ensure a healthy appetite by evening. Good country food may again be enjoyed in the many traditional Exmoor country-inns and family restaurants.
By-the-way, the local-brew is "Exmoor Ale", and the "Tawny Ale" is definitely worth a mention; enjoy!

On retiring to a comfortable bed for a sound night's sleep, you may anticipate the dawn chorus from the myriad birds and animals outside your bedroom window.