Title: Visit Skilgate: 2026 Travel Guide for Skilgate, Taunton | Expedia.com

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# Skilgate

## Travel Guide

![Skilgate : Church of St John](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118823932/03b11c8e-261a-4285-8f19-58d7974b338c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![Skilgate : Church of St John](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118823932/03b11c8e-261a-4285-8f19-58d7974b338c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![St John the Baptist parish church, Skilgate, Somerset, seen from the east](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118823932/ce95cb25-ca8b-4fd7-bd66-fb3de9191cac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![Skilgate: towards the village. Seen from the track and public footpath from Haynes Down. Looking north](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118823932/d7f9f2ac-cab8-4a12-842a-76337d2d8ed2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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## Visit Skilgate

Things to do

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- Skilgate Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Skilgate

![Tiverton Hotel Lounge & Venue](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90760000/90753300/90753205/a5e21a1e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Tiverton Hotel Lounge & Venue

Blundells Rd Tiverton England

$56 nightly

$67 total

Mar 13 - Mar 14

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Tiverton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (370 reviews)

Clean,could do with a lick of paint but overall good value for money. Staff very friendly and welcoming would stay again

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

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![Fisherman's Cot, Tiverton by Marston's Inns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11910000/11900200/11900175/303272f6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Fisherman's Cot, Tiverton by Marston's Inns

Bickleigh Tiverton England

$49 nightly

$59 total

Apr 5 - Apr 6

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this inn in Tiverton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (549 reviews)

Breakfast was good, room clean and warm but did need some repairs had a evening meal but wasn't brilliant.

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

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Northfield Hotel

Northfield Road Minehead England

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Minehead. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (329 reviews)

The spa was getting sorting but overall such a pleasant stay, will be coming back again x

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

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![Grandma's Cottage set in lovely Mid-Devon. Ideal for your year round escape.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105120000/105119800/105119728/a8d462bd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Grandma's Cottage set in lovely Mid-Devon. Ideal for your year round escape.

 Uffculme England

Stay at this cottage in Cullompton. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Coldharbour Mill Museum and Diggerland are located ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)

Checkin info was a breeze.Chris was an excellent host. He was there for any questions and was very accommodating. Granma's Cottage is charming. We loved the bath tub and the cosy kitchen. Great links from the train station at Tiverton Parkway. Thank you.

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025

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Spacious Converted Barn on a Flower Farm, Devon Countryside, Family Friendly

 Kentisbeare England

Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Cullompton. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Edenvale Park and Diggerland ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)

We have had a fantastic Christmas week. The house was spotless and so spacious yet cosy and comfortable. The beds are very comfortable and it was lovely to have en suites for every room. A huge table for all 12 of us to sit around. The kitchen is so well equipped. We filled the American fridge and ...

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

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![Pretty Cottage with Private Garden, Dulverton, Exmoor -  Pet-friendly](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95330000/95320100/95320100/92400a4f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Pretty Cottage with Private Garden, Dulverton, Exmoor - Pet-friendly

 Dulverton 

Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Dulverton. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Wimbleball Lake Activities Centre ...

10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)

Such a treat to stay in such a pretty cottage, in beautiful settings in a great location.Everything needed for a very comfortable stay.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

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### Popular places to visit

#### County Cricket Ground

Catch an event at County Cricket Ground during your trip to Taunton. Savor the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town. 

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#### Somerset Towpath

You can take time to visit Somerset Towpath during your travels to Stoke St. Gregory (. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area. 

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#### Bishop's Lydeard Station

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Bishop's Lydeard Station in Bishops Lydeard. 

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#### Tarr Steps

You can find out about the history of Lydeard St. Lawrence when you stop by Tarr Steps. Savor the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town. 

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#### Combe Sydenham Hall

You can find out about the history of Stogumber with a visit to Combe Sydenham Hall. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. 

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#### Nettlecombe Court

Find out about the history of Nettlecombe with a stop at Nettlecombe Court. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. 

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### Things to do

![Glider Plane Tour of the Jurassic Coast](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3405110/9a79bdc8-7f35-4986-ab2f-fa4072154e92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Glider Plane Tour of the Jurassic Coast

$304

per adult

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## Cities near Skilgate

![A field in the English countryside is lit up by the sunset light.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5708/67feac3c-d0c4-4b99-b24f-6cfeb1a6ba32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Taunton

![Fly away!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180636/7a46650d-c5b4-4aab-b433-96f47e1f3080.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Tiverton

![Marsh Bridge, shot after a night of heavy rain, Dulverton, Somerset, England, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602417/71686220-2763-4935-9bbd-22ea3480916b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Dulverton

![Brompton Regis: church and village. Seen from Storridge Lane, looking north-north-west](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602417/5d3d0332-c355-4350-8663-936ff92de950.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

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### Brompton Regis

- Cities near Skilgate
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- [Bishop's Lydeard Station ](https://expedia.com/Bishops-Lydeard-Station-Taunton.d553248635997928283.Vacation-Attraction)
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