Dogs love the beach - lots of space to run around, lots of interesting smells and water to play in. All that fresh air is great for us too. Heres a round up of three of our local dog friendly beaches.

The South West and especially Somerset is a great place to take your dog and cafe culture here is great - bringing your four legged friend is a must! Here are three great dog friendly cafes near to White Post Cottages:

Wellington is a relatively small town but what it lacks in size it makes up in number of independent retailers. Wellington has recently become a 'Food Town' and hosts various events and initiatives to celebrate the best in local food and drink so its no surprise that there are many great foodie shops. But it's not just food that Wellington does well - here are a few of the other great independent shops worth a visit in Wellington, from gift shops to bookshops and fashion retailers - it is well worth a visit.