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Welcome to Bath, Somerset and the Village of Camerton...
The county of Somerset in England's West Country has a wonderful mixture of countryside and coast, including a National Park and four Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is a county steeped in history and legend - this is the home of King Arthur and King Alfred and historic Wells - the smallest cathedral city in England.
Glastonbury Tor stands proudly over the Somerset Levels and Moors and, at the other end of the county Exmoor will delight our visitors with its dramatic coastline and sweeping moorland. The long sandy beaches and family coastal resorts such as Minehead, Burnham-on-Sea or Weston-super-Mare have a seaside tradition for day-trippers and holiday makers alike, while beautiful villages and ancient market towns are a joy to explore and the county is dotted with historic stately houses and gardens.
Nearby Bristol is ideal for shopping, as is the factory shopping centre at the Clarks Village at Street, and Georgian Bath has
shops to drool over, and Somerset cider orchards remind the traveller that this is a county proud of its local farm produce.
The little mining village of Camerton nestles in the beautiful Cam Valley on the edge of the Mendips in North East
Somerset. It is the perfect strategic base for to access the Somerset’s numerous attractions – and indeed, it is
an ideal gateway to the rest of Britain’s West Country...
Somerset is readily accessible by road (major routes; M5, M4, A303, A37, A38, A39) and with ten main line
railway stations serving the county this is a part of the West Country which is easy to get to... but hard to leave!
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A Georgian house with a modern twist... Here is what we offer you...
Although the house is called Riverside Lodge, we are not next to the River (just in case
you have children). And of course the Springers - mother Ellie and her daughter Hattie.
If you don’t like dogs, don’t worry we can keep them away.
Breakfast... Locally sourced bacon, eggs, sausages, mushrooms, tomatoes, hash browns, toast, fruit juices, cereals, fresh fruit.......healthy options. Whatever you dietary requirements we can cater for you.
Local dining... If you want advice on where to eat, we have lots of places to suggest, depending on your food preferences and budgets!! We have off road parking.
Attractions...
The examples left are only a few of the many attractions and venues in this area and further afield. We have linked them to their respective websites to enable you to find more information. Click here for a month by month guide to these and other events
How to find us...
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Contact Us by post...
Karen and Alan Bennett,
Riverside Lodge,
Collier Close,
Camerton,
Bath BA2 0QB UK
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Contact Us by telephone...
call and speak to us directly on 01761 479 645
Calendar of Events...
January... is a month with very little activety but an ideal month to recover from Christmas and new year celebrations. Quiet country walks on our many footpaths through the mild Somerset countryside and time to relax in front of open pub fires in secret and restful backwaters.
April...
Bath Comedy Festival...
celebrates the art of making people laugh! 1-11 April, at various venues, tel: 01225 463362
Longleat 2nd - 5th April, Easter ChocTrail...
The Easter ChocTrail takes place daily in the Adventure Castle from 11am to 5pm. Collect your ChocTrail quiz sheet on entry into the Adventure Castle and find the answers to the hidden clues! All correct answers will win a chocolate prize! (Applicable to children of 14 years and under) tel: 01985 844400 www.longleat.co.uk
Cheddar Gorge RSBP."A Date with Nature...
"06 April to 01 September. See the Peregrine falcons nesting on the cliffs, feeding their chicks and teaching them to fly - 245mph in a dive or stoop - the fastest animals on earth. www.cheddarcaves.co.uk
Longleat...
24th Sun 25th, Come and help the Numberjacks! Join in with acting out a Numberjacks mission, with songs, music, fun and games. As ever with the Numberjacks, a highly enjoyable mix of entertainment and education will get children laughing and thinking at the same time. tel, 01985 844400 www.longleat.co.uk
Badminton Horse Trials...
one of the toughest and most exciting four day equestrian events in the UK. 30 April - 3 May, Gloucestershire, tel: 01454 218375
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February...
Bath Literature Festival...
a platform for stimulating debates,
lively conversation and fascinating
author insights 27 February - 7 March,
various venues, tel: 01225 463362
Shakespeare Unplugged Festival...
showcases a selection of Shakespeares plays, deconstructed and reconstructed for a 21st Century audience. 20 February - 13 March, Bath Theatre Royal, 01225 448844
March...
Mid-Somerset Festivall...
a festival of speech, drama, creative writing and a host of music classes, both instrumental, vocal and choral. 6-20 March, various venues, tel: 01225 463362
Nationwide Bath Half Marathon...
a two-lap, 13.1 mile run in the heart of the city. 7 March, start and finish at Great Pulteney Street, tel: 01225 422255
May...
Bath Dance Festival... an un-missable, multi-day dance experience with shows, cabarets, street performances, workshops, dances to join in and much more. 1-3 May, at various venues, tel:01225 46336
Bath Spring Flower Show... an annual event with flower displays, arts and crafts, horticulture lessons and much more. 1-3 May, Royal Victoria Park, tel: 01225 394041
Bath International Music Festival... celebrates the world's best jazz, classical, folk and world music. 26 May - 6 June, at various venues, tel: 01225 463362
Bath Fringe Festival... encompasses every aspect of contemporary art from drama and comedy, to street theatre and music. 28 May - 13 June, at various venues, tel: 01225 463362
Bath Fringe Festival... encompasses every aspect of contemporary art from drama and comedy, to street theatre and music 28 May - 13 June, at various venues, tel: 01225 463362
June...
The Royal Bath & West Show... a fun filled family event celebrating all aspects of farming and rural life. 2-5 June, Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, tel: 01749 822200
Longleat ... Join two of CBeebies' best loved characters, Big and Small, as they visit Longleat on the 4th to 6th June. These two best friends couldn't be more different. Big is big, thoughtful and very patient, whilst Small is small, vivacious and very, very messy. Despite their differences, their friendship is defined by tolerance, kindness and lots of laughter. tel: 01985 844400 www.longleat.co
Longleat International Horse Trials...18th 20th June, Eventing at its best with both British and International stars taking part. Let the riders and horses captivate you as they tackle the most fearsome obstacles in the cross-country before sitting back to enjoy the show jumping. All within the splendid Capability Brown landscaped grounds of Longleat House. Outstanding selection of trade stands. tel: 01404 841331 www.longleathorsetrials.com
Glastonbury Festival...
the largest and most famous
green field music and
performing arts festival
in the world. 23-27 June,
Pilton, Glastonbury,
tel: 01458 834 596
July...
The Roman Baths by Torchlight... offers a unique experience - as darkness falls, the ruins of this vast Roman building are an awesome sight. 1 July - 31 August, Roman Baths, tel: 01225 477785
Longleat... 3rd 4th July, Tractor Ted's Farm Show, a hands on event for young families to have grass roots fun watching and taking part in real life farm and countryside activities. Meet Tractor Ted, see amazing big farm machines, meet farm animals, watch displays of diggers, bale-wrappers, vintage tractors, sheep shearing and more. Climb aboard a tractor and trailer for a ride around the Longleat estate or join in with demonstrations of apple pressing, lamb feeding, duck herding and falconry. Taste locally made farm produce and see the work of regional country artisans. Have fun and learn lots with children's hero, Tractor Ted. tel: 01373 834500 www.tractorland.co.uk
Cheddar Gorge 'CragAttaK' Climbing Weekend... 4 and 5 July includes Climbers Club Meet in Cheddar Gorge, "Coronation Street" and 60m Tyrolean Traverse tel. www.cheddarcaves.co.uk
Cheddar Gorge Bat Patrols... Mondays 13 July - 24 August as dusk falls join the resident Conservation Officer to
detect bats emerging from the caves
to feed, using ultra-sonic detectors.
www.cheddarcaves.co.uk
Cheddar Gorge Festival of British Archaeology... Stone Age Survival Skills - demonstrations by hunter-gathers of fire-lighting and tool-making and talks about cannibalism and Ice Age survivor in Cheddar Caves. 18 July to 02 August www.cheddarcaves.co.uk
Bath International Guitar Festival... centred around a performance and education programme covering rock, jazz, acoustic, blues and classical music. 23 July - 7 August, at various venues, tel:01225 463362
WOMAD Festival... an outdoor festival celebrating the world's many forms of music, arts and dance. 23-25 July, Charlton Park, Wiltshire
Longleat Sportacus & Stephanies Animal Adventure...
26th July 22nd August, featuring the official UK Sportacus and Stephanie. Performances will be action packed, interactive and will include Meet & Greet opportunities for all visitors,tel: 01985 844400 www.lazytown.co.uk
August...
The Roman Baths by Torchlight... offers a unique
experience - as darkness falls, the ruins of this vast Roman building are an awesome sight 1 July - 31 August, the Roman Baths, tel: 01225 477785
Festival of British Eventing... an equestrian event at the spectacular home of the Princess Royal and her family, incorporating the British Open, Intermediate and Novice Championships 6-8 August, Gatcombe Park, Gloucestershire, tel: 0871 789 1423
September...
Bath Children's Literature Festival... gives you the chance to join some of the biggest names in children's books for 10 days of festival fun with authors, illustrators, storytellers and poets. 24 Sept - 3 Oct, at various venues, tel: 01225 463362
The Jane Austen Festival... a varied selection of events to celebrate the life and work of Jane Austen. 17-25 September, The Jane Austen Centre, tel: 01225 443000
The National Amateur Gardening Show... provides
spectacular garden displays, a feast of flowers, fruit and vegetables, TV celebrities and top gardening experts, making this show a must visit to Bath. 3-5 September, Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, tel:01749 822200
October...
Bath Bach Festival... an event that has been taking place at intervals in Bath for 50 years, celebrating the work of this great composer. 16-23 October, at various venues
Bath Film Festival, a celebration of great cinema...
with screenings and events taking place at a range of venues across Bath 29 October - 7 November, at various venues
November / December...
Longleat...Santa Special Trains(Dates to be confirmed): Experience this magical train ride to the winter wonderland of Father Christmas & his Woodland Log cabin. Price includes a Christmas present for every child! Bookings can be made from mid-April onwards remember to book well in advance as some trains get booked very quickly! Or fancy a unique experience for your group book the whole train! tel, 01985 845408 (Longleat Railway) www.longleat.co.uk
Cheddar Gorge... 04 to 23 December, Children visit Father Christmas in his beautiful Santas Grotto in Goughs Cave and receive a gift. www.cheddarcaves.co.uk
The Theatre Royal Family Pantomime... a traditional family production - a couple of hours of fun and festivities for everyone
Bath Jane Austen's Regency Christmas... a special Christmas exhibition of how Jane, her family and friends amused and entertained themselves during the festive season. The Jane Austen Centre, tel: 01225 443000
Christmas at Claverton... a wonderful festive experience for
all the family. 26 November - 19 December, American Museum in Britain, tel: 01225 460503
Bath Christmas Market... a unique festive gift market, not to be missed, with over 120 stalls in stunning surroundings.
25 November - 12 December (TBC), next to Bath Abbey,
tel: 0906 711 2000 (50p/min)
Carols by Candlelight... sees the Bath Bach Choir returning to Bath's famous Pump Rooms every year for its annual carol concerts: a sure sign that Christmas has really begun.
16-18 December, the Pump Room
Testimonials... ...
We really enjoyed our 3-night stay Karen and Alan were very hospitable and we enjoyed getting to know them. Their local knowledge proved invaluable and their dogs were..absolutely delightful! Great English breakfast in the sunny garden. Thank you both so much! Helen, John and Emma Sullivan CA. USA
Dear Karen & Alan, these last 5 weeks have been not just a stay in a B&B, but as if I am staying with family. 7th August 2009...
Your welcome and great hospitality gave a true, new meaning to the expression living out of a suitcase. You made my journey very enjoyable and I know I made the right choice in staying in Camerton in your house. I know we will meet again. Best wishes and thanks. Michael (and Jane) Hoch Bushey Heath, London
13th June 2009 Karen & Allen are the warmest B&B hosts Ive
Excellent hospitality and a lovely setting in the garden for breakfast superb all round thank you Bryan Nicholson, North Lytham St. Annes
Made us feel very welcome lovely breakfast and comfortable rooms. Cheryl and Tony Salisbury A very nice stay Barbara and Terry Enfield, London
ever experienced. Very welcoming & the house is so grand. Gorgeous garden and breakfast outside on the last day was very special! Thanks to all of you! Girls included! Janine Morris Lonevåg, Norway 13th June 2009 I really enjoyed my stay at Karen and Alans lovely B&B, warm, friendly welcome, great breakfasts, & just the perfect hosts Tank you x P.S. I love your dogs Jo Fleming Draycott, Derbyshire
14th June 2009 Ill definitely be back to stay with Karen & Alan and Hattie & Ellie come my next Tilly Farm course! Astrid Barcelona, Spain
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Georgian Riverside Lodge, Camerton, Bath Tel: 01761 479 645...
is believed to have been built in 1750 and orginally formed the ‘Jolly Collier’ a bargies country pub.
Riverside Lodge... provides the perfect place to stay. Whether you are coming to the area to see the local sites and attractions, to attend a function or event.. Click titles of listed examples to visit their websites
• Priston Mill... 3.5 miles (6 minutes)
• Bath... 6.5 miles(15 minutes)
• Longleat... 14 miles ( 25 minutes)
• Tilly Farm... 2.5 miles (5 minutes)
• Bristol... 8 miles (25 minutes)
• Bristol airport... 8 miles (25 minutes)
We are also close to...
Bath University-Babington House-Cameley Lodge-Circle Bath MedicalCentre - Cheddar Gorge-Conygre Hall, Timsbury-Farrington Golf Club-Hunstrete House Hotel-King William, Tunley-Peasedown-Radstock-Radford & Radford Mill-Stonehenge-Ston Easton Park-Vobster Diving Centre-Wells & Wells Cathedral-Wookey Hole-Glastonbury Abbey and Tor...
