The Best Attractions In Goathurst

Blue door cottages & Huntstile organic farm, Quantock hill's, Bridgwater, Somerset.

While staying at Blue door cottages, Sherwood, Goathurst, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2DG, we went down the road to Huntstile organic farm for a supper in aid of Open hands India a very good charity that was set up by the owner of Blue door cottages Christine Dougherty. It was a great night out at a fantastic venue supplied free of charge by the owners of Hunstile John Ridout & Lizzie Myers with good music by The night owls jazz band and we raised over 1400 pounds. The next day we went for a short drive to Watchet where we had lunch at a pub close to the harbor, while enjoying an ice cream, a steam train went past. Then we went for a walk across the Quantock Hills, the Sun was shining in a clear blue sky and the views where spectacular. We could not have asked for a better weekend away and we can't wait to go back. A big thank you to Christine, John & Lizzie, see you again soon. Both Blue door cottages and Huntstile organic farm are fantastic places to stay, I highly recommend them both. Hunstile is also a great Wedding venue.

RICHARD HAYES - BAD INFLUENCE - vignette Mercury Blues - The Woodman, Ide Hill, Sevenoaks, 27.09.09

Special thanks to Val Cowell for allowing this footage to be in the public domain, as at this performance, she had a very bad throat. Still sounds great.

Filmed in the gardens at The Woodman Goathurst Common, Ide Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent on Sunday afternoon the 27th September 2009

Val Cowell - lead vocals, rhythm guitar.
Richard Hayes - lead and slide guitar.
Pete Stroud - bass, backing vocals.
Mick Clewes - drums at this gig

Originally formed in 1986, by Val Cowell, and Richard Hayes , the band has seen many line ups in the years since. Whilst Val and Richard have been the consistent driving force, the rhythm section has seen some changes.Please visit the above links.

At the time of the filming, the bands latest album Carousel had just been released, and can be orderd from

Walking on the Quantock hill's, Somerset

While staying at Blue door cottages, Sherwood, Goathurst, Somerset, we went for a walk on the Quantock hill's. The views are fantastic.