The first marker--the Coleridge Way quill

The Coleridge Way quill in Brown and the Blue marker (the public walkway) became our saviours. The non-appearance of these markers meant we were in trouble. As you can see they are hardly large signs, especially when covered by stinging nettles, tree branches, and rain.

The first few steps

At this stage we thought it all looked so easy.

First view of the Quantock HIlls

Taken from opposite the church in Nether Stowey, while waiting for the B&B to open. At this stage we thought it looked like a nice gentle walk.

Nether Stowey video

This is the rear garden of The Old Housel, Nether Stowey. It was meant to be a photo but the very nice host Manor took video instead. His B&B was a great start to the trip.

The Coleridge Suite

The Coleridge Suite at The Old House, Nether Stowey, our first B&B. We did not stay in this room (we stayed in 'Sarah's' room) but this room is available for renting--and for wedding parties.
Apparently Tom Poole once owned this property and local lore has it that he set up a room in this house for Coleridge. Whether he ever stayed here is apparently not known. The room has a romantic (small 'r' and capital 'R') ambiance and a print of Coleridge on the wall.