Berrow is a coastal village in Somerset, located in the Sedgemoor district. Its beach, Berrow Beach, is a beautiful stretch of sandy beach which looks out on to the Bristol Channel. There is a shipwreck of a Norwegian 'barque' the SS Nornen, which ran aground in 1897, on the beach at Berrow. Fortunately, the local lifeboat team were on hand and, fighting the gale themselves, managed to save the hapless Norwegian crew. The village church, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, dates from the 13th century. It was restored in the 19th century and has been designated as a Grade I listed building. The tower contains a bell made by the Bilbie family dating from 1801. To the west of the villag are the Berrow dunes which are noted for unusual plants and also host a gold course. Berrow Marsh, situated between the village and the beach, is a mixture of reedbed and saltmarsh. Many wetland bird species such as Reed and Sedge Warbler live here amongst large numbers of Common Snipe. In winter occasional Jack Snipe can be seen. If you are looking for somewhere to stay whilst visiting Berrow, you could try the self catering Hurn Farm Cottages, situated in acres of beautiful countryside yet only a few minutes walk from the beach.
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Places to Stay near Berrow
Yew Tree House (0.79 miles)
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Knightsrest (2.10 miles)
Hugh and Jenny welcome you to their lovely Edwardian house which enjoys a quiet location just a few minuets easy walk to the town centre, beach, restaurants and pubs. Open ... More
Woodlands Country House Hotel (2.56 miles)
A haven of peace and serenity, nestling in four acres of wooded parkland, at the foot of The Knoll.
Woodlands, formerly a late 1800s Victorian farmhouse, now provides comfortable, elegant surroundings for that relaxing break you ... More
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Burton Row Farmhouse (2.81 miles)
A wisteria clad C16th Somerset longhouse on the Somerset Levels, rural but central to all the delights of Somerset and beyond, beautifully renovated to a high standard. We offer a ... More
Battleborough Grange Hotel & Restaurant (3.26 miles)
This hotel and restaurant rest under the historic Brent Knoll, conveniently located off the M5 and near the town of Burnham-on-Sea. This country hotel is set in picturesque landscaped grounds, offering superb ... More
Willow Cottage at Poplar Farm (3.53 miles)
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Set within 60 acres of farmland backed by the Mendip Hills, just 4 miles from the vast sandy beaches at Brean and Barrow, these six charming cottages ... More
Premier Inn Weston Super Mare (Lympsham) (3.58 miles)
Days Inn Sedgemoor - M5 (3.81 miles)
The Greenwood (3.91 miles)
The Greenwood is 4 star-rated guest house providing individually decorated and furnished bedrooms in tranquil surroundings. There are 3 family/twin rooms, 3 double rooms and 1 single room. Evening meals are available if booked in ... More | visit website
Old Hall Accommodation (4.06 miles)
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