pleasantly surprised
its been over 25 years since we visited Minehead, & I cant recall much of it other than Butlins where we were staying for a comedy weekend so it was with some reserve that I booked it, and Im glad I did. The site has direct access from the A39 and is situated just outside the town. There is a small run of shops 5 mins walk for all of your top up groceries/papers/take away needs, and supermarkets a further 5 min walk on. The seafront (Butlins end) is about a 15-20 min walk, but the much nicer end of town with the harbour and town centre shops & cafes is 20 mins in the other direction. The Ship Aground pub on the harbour allows dogs inside, nice green area behind for dog exercise which then leads steeply uphill along the coast path. A flatter walk is past Butlins and skirts the golf course. A back road walk to Dunster is undulating and takes about 40 mins. The site itself is fairly linear with cul de sacs so the MO is to book in at reception, park up, walk to pick a pitch and let reception know as they hand you a site map with the available pitches so dont have to wander all over. small amenities block, clean but a bit dated compared to other club sites, great off lead dog walk, wood shavings underfoot & log piles. A bit of road hum, and could hear some Butlins music but not obtrusive. The site managers Zoe & Sam were friendly, cheery & helpful, a credit to the Club. We would return
