A Charming Holiday Cottage on the Somerset Coast

About Watchet

This ancient little seaport offers a variety of activities to suit all interests and ages, including deep sea fishing, fossil hunting and two fascinating museums.There are several excellent cafes and restaurants, family-friendly pubs, a bank, Co-Op, delicatessen and boutiques. Click here for Watchet info including an event calendar and list of shops, pubs and restaurants.

Watchet Marina & Esplanade

Watchet's old harbour, an active port until the 1980's, was converted to a marina a few years ago and with its newly enhanced Esplanade is an attractive destination.

Arts in Watchet

Recent additions to the Esplanade are sculptures of Coleridge's Ancient Mariner and Watchet famous mariner "Yankee Jack" (above), both by respected Scottish sculptor Alan Herriot. Watchet also has an art gallery and local crafts.

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Watchet Museums

Watchet's two museums are both run by helpful volunteers and offer a fascinating look into the history of this port: Watchet Market House Museum and Watchet Boat Museum.

Watchet Shops

Watchet's small but thriving village center offers a variety of interesting shops, services and boutiques, including Celtic Dreams, Country Matters, Albert's 'Ardware, Corner Collection and much more.

Watchet Beaches

Watchet's West beach is an interesting stony beach perfect for paddling, rock pooling of fossil hunting.