284 STAG-HUNTING 



Simonsbath has most of the advantages of Exford 

 except that of the telegraph office, and most of its 

 disadvantages, being rather farther from nearly all the 

 meets, though rather nearer to a station. The local 

 guide-books give full information as to hotels ; but I 

 may mention that most of the clergy are ready to let 

 their parsonages to hunting visitors during the autumn 

 months, and that many of the farmers take lodgers. 

 Mr. Sanders had a printed list of lodgings prepared 

 in 1895 which is procurable at the kennels. Horses 

 can be hired from Taunton, Barnstaple, and South 

 Molton, as also at any of the places named, except 

 Simonsbath, Cutcombe and Winsford. Visitors who 

 bring their own horses with them will do well to make- 

 sure beforehand that the stabling offered them is 

 suitable, for it is by no means good everywhere. It 

 can be very cold on the moor, even in September, 

 as well as very hot, so warm clothing should not be 

 forgotten for either man or beast. 



