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, […]
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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 […]
If you love the idea of scaling towering walls in the glorious sunshine with spectacular views over the Somerset countryside you should head to Cheddar Gorge. Famous for its sweeping cliffs reaching up to 450 feet it is also a famous hub for rock climbing. The climbing here varies from […]
Coarse, game and sea fishing in Somerset. Somerset offers a huge range of superb fishing, whether your passion is coarse, game or sea fishing you will not be disappointed here. Chew Valley Lakes Blagdon Lake sits at the foot of the Mendip Hills in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. […]
Starting in the earliest days of powered flight, Aerospace Bristol will take you on a journey through more than a century of aviation achievements. From bold pioneers taking to the skies in their magnificent flying machines, to the remarkable men and women who played their part in two world wars, to […]
There are two preserved former Great Western railways within easy reach of the Cart House Holiday Cottage: West Somerset Railway The West Somerset Railway is the longest heritage railway in England and runs for 20 miles from Bishops Lydeard, near Taunton, to Minehead. Take the train through gently rolling Quantock […]