Where to stay and eat
The Blackdown Hills are a range of hills along the Somerset-Devon border in south-western England, which were designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in 1991.
Local B&Bs
There are a number of local bed and breakfasts in the Blackdown Hills within a few miles of the gliding club.
Weir Mill Farm B & B - Willand (Please mention gliding at DSGC when you book for a 10% discount.)
The Old Kennels B & B / self-catering apartment - Dunkeswell (Please mention gliding at DSGC when you book for a 10% discount.)
Regency House B & B - Hemyock
Newcourt Barton - Langford, Cullompton
Threshays B & B - Awliscombe
Self-catering cottages
Primrose Cottages - Upottery
South Farm Cottages - Sheldon
Westcott Farm - Sheldon
Hotels
Premier Inn - Honiton
Travelodge - Tiverton M5 J27
Camping and Caravans
The Devon and Somerset Gliding Club does have space available for camping and caravans on the airfield for Members. Please contact us if you wish to stay on the airfield during your visit.
Forest Glade Holiday Park - Only 10 minutes drive from North Hill, Forest Glade is a small, family-owned and run caravan and camping park. As well as modern 6 berth holiday caravans we also have pitches for your tourer, tent or motor home. Facilities on the park include a free indoor heated swimming pool, shop with off-licence and take away food as well as children's' play areas and a games room.
Please mention gliding at DSGC when you book for a 10% discount.
Local Pubs
The Keepers Cottage Kentisbeare (On the A373 Honiton to Cullompton road offers good food and drink and is frequented by club members.)
The Drewe Arms Broadhembury (In the village, offers good food and drink and is frequented by club members.)
The Wyndham Arms Kentisbeare (In the village, offers good food and drink and is frequented by club members.)
Ashill Inn Ashill (In the village, offers good food and drink and is frequented by club members.)
The Culm Valley Inn Culmstock (In the village, offers good food and drink and is frequented by club members.)
Restuarants
North Hill Cafe - Club Flying days and lunchtime on Course weeks
The Aviator Coffee Bar and Restuarant - Dunkeswell Airfield
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