Perched dramatically on a wooded hill overlooking the picturesque village of Dunster, this majestic castle has been watching over Somerset for more than a thousand years.

Lynmouth is a small coastal village in North Devon, just across the border from Somerset, where Exmoor’s wooded valleys meet the sea. Nestled at the foot of steep cliffs and connected to its twin village of Lynton by a historic cliff railway, Lynmouth is known for its dramatic scenery and riverside setting.

Juno is James and Lucy Dachshund and is 2 years old. As they are all returning home this evening, we decided to spend the day hanging around Dunster.

The Dunster Castle gardens, particularly the river gardens, are so idyllic that we decided on a long walk to try and wear Juno out for the long car journey home.