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Minehead

Kenella House

4.0 (0)Price on Pitchup51.205°N, 3.471°W
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The scent of salt and moorland bracken drifts down from the hill, and Exmoor sits heavy and green above the Victorian rooftops of Minehead.

Kenella House offers both guest house rooms and camping pods, so you can pick your comfort level depending on the weather or the mood of the trip. It's a handy base for couples or small groups walking the South West Coast Path, tackling Exmoor's ridges, or just settling in for a few days by the Bristol Channel. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, so worth checking ahead if you're travelling with one.

The pods give you a bit more of that outdoor feel without full canvas commitment, and the place runs year-round, which is no small thing when autumn storms roll in or you fancy a winter break on the moor. Campfires are a maybe — ask when you arrive. It's a practical, no-fuss spot in a town that's equal parts seaside and hill country, with the moor's silence just minutes from the prom.

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Current Conditions
16°C
Overcast
8 mph
76%
7-Day Outlook
Today
17° / 12°
61%
Mon
15° / 10°
94%
Tue
14° / 10°
96%
Wed
15° / 10°
63%
Thu
17° / 11°
68%
Fri
14° / 13°
29%
Sat
16° / 12°
15%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
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Local walks within 10 km

14 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Coleridge Way

Traces 82km from Nether Stowey to Lynmouth through Somerset and Devon, linking locations from Coleridge's life and poetry. Terrain varies dramatically from gentle Quantock Hills moorland to challenging coastal sections with steep ascents along Exmoor's cliffs. Not suitable for buggies; older children managing 10-15km days will cope with easier sections, but coastal stages demand stamina. Dogs welcome throughout. Rewards with literary heritage, sweeping moorland views, dramatic coastline, and qui

Hiking routeRegional network
3.89 km from campsite
Route length: 82 km

South West Coast Path (Section 1: Minehead to Porlock Weir)

Follows the dramatic Somerset coastline with sustained steep climbs through ancient oak woodland and exposed cliff-top sections—this is challenging terrain with significant elevation gain. Not suitable for buggies or young children due to rocky, uneven paths and sheer drops. Dogs welcome but must be under close control near livestock and cliff edges. Rewards with stunning Bristol Channel views, wild moorland meeting sea, and glimpses of Exmoor's rare coastal habitat, making it a classic stretch

Hiking routeNational trail
5.62 km from campsite
Operator: National Trails

Selworthy Circular Pink Route, Holnicote Estate

Loops through classic Exmoor woodland and open moorland with steady climbs through ancient oak forest before emerging onto heathland with sweeping coastal views. The steeper sections and uneven woodland paths make this challenging for buggies—best for confident walkers aged 8+. Dogs welcome on leads near grazing livestock. Rewards effort with stunning vistas across Dunkery Beacon and glimpses of thatched Selworthy village, one of Somerset's prettiest hamlets.

Walking routeLocal network
5.71 km from campsite
Operator: National Trust

Selworthy and Bury Castle circular walk

Hiking routeLocal network
5.91 km from campsite
Route length: 4.8 km
Operator: National Trust

Walking in Exmoor: Day One

Hiking routeLocal network
6.9 km from campsite
Route length: 12.8 km
Operator: National Trust

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