Clevedon a Victorian seaside town Clevedon is a beautiful Victorian seaside resort overlooking the Severn Estuary, in North Somerset. Popular features include the grade 1 listed Clevedon Pier, Clevedon sea front with pebbled beaches, a marine lake and ornamental gardens all within a 10 minute walk of each other. There is a […]
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Bristol received its royal charter from Henry II in 1155. From the 13th to the 18th century, it was among the top three English cities after London in tax receipts. Bristol was surpassed by the rapid rise of Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool in the Industrial Revolution. Bristol was a starting […]
Many Somerset towns and villages have connections with King Alfred and Wedmore’s is that it was left to his son Edward The Elder. Among Wedmore’s other claims to fame is its creation of the Turnip Prize for bad art which is awarded on the same day as the better known […]
Mells is known for its lovely architecture, ancient streets and dramatic location. There are many things to do in Mells; visit the ancient church and churchyard, enjoy the walled garden and country walks and, of course, relax in the village café or the newly refurbished Talbot Inn. History is what […]
Bruton is an ancient market town in South Somerset with a population of just 3,000 people is turning into a magnet for art lovers with a lively and friendly community. Here are some reasons why: Bruton town The town has many restaurants, cafes, pubs and local shops selling local produce, cheese, […]
The Bishop’s Palace & Gardens in Wells, Somerset has been home to the Bishops of Bath and Wells for over 800 years and this stunning medieval palace, along with its 14 acres of RHS partner gardens, is open for all to enjoy. Surrounded by a breath-taking moat, visitors can cross […]
There are many historic houses in Somerset, here area a few: The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens have been home to the Bishops of Bath and Wells for over 800 years and this stunning medieval palace is open for all to enjoy. Surrounded by a breath-taking moat visitors can cross a flagstone […]
Somerset is a great destination with beautiful countryside, moors and coast. It also has some of the finest historic houses and gardens to visit in England. Here is a selection of the best that can be easily reached from the Cart House Holiday Cottage: Somerset Gardens: Bishop’s Palace Garden, Market Place, […]
Brunel’s SS Great Britain is one of the most important historic ships in the world. When she was launched in 1843 she was called ‘the greatest experiment since the Creation’. She was part of a plan to convey passengers from London to New York by Brunel’s Great Western Railway to […]
A spectacular Victorian Gothic Revival house with gardens and parkland. Tyntesfield, just a stone’s throw away from Bristol, was not built as a bold and extravagant statement of wealth, power or politics. Its purpose was simple; to serve as a family home. Once hidden and inaccessible, the ordinary and extraordinary […]