The Local Area

Local Attractions

  • Stourhead House and Gardens
  • The Newt in Somerset, Estate and Gardens
  • Hauser and Wirth Gallery, Gardens and Restaurant, Bruton
  • Longleat Stately home with adventure and safari park
  • Wilton House, near Salisbury
  • Stonehenge
  • Haynes Motor Museum
  • Kilver Court designer shopping village
  • Clarks shopping village

Local Towns

  • Salisbury (40 mins) with the Cathedral and Plain
  • Sherborne (40 mins) – Sherborne Abbey and Castle
  • Bath (40 mins) – Georgian town with Roman spa and Abbey
  • Shaftesbury (20 mins) – with Abbey and market day on Thursday
  • Frome (30 mins) – with local artisan shops and monthly Market
  • Mere and Gillingham (10/15 mins) – for essential supplies and supermarkets

Local Walks

We are surrounded by 2,000 acres of woodland with wonderful walks of all levels of fitness (from small children with buggies to keen walkers) or cycle rides along paths and bridleways (maps provided).  There is also the Neolithic Whitesheet Hill nearby with extensive walks and view across the Downs.

Local Pubs and Restaurants

We have plenty of excellent pubs within a 10 mile drive including:

  • Spread Eagle, Stourton
  • White Lion, Bourton – there is a lovely walk to get there if you are keen!
  • Bell and Crown, Zeals

Activities for Children

  • Longleat Adventure and Safari Park – includes gardens, maze and children’s playground.
  • Wookey Hole and Cheddar Gorge
  • Wilton House Adventure Playground
  • Multi-screen cinemas in Salisbury and Yeovil
  • Golf driving range and golf courses nearby