Nearby Attractions  

2 miles away is historic Longleat House, with its Safari Park and scenic walks; adjacent to Longleat lies Cley Hill, an Iron Age fort, which provides a challenging walk. Passes can be purchased to cover the length of your stay.

The lovely gardens of Stourhead (National Trust) and the beautiful cities of Bath and Wells are within a 30 minutes drive.

Easily accessible are Lacock, Bowood House, the Fleet Air Arm Museum near Yeovil, and the ancient stone monuments of Stonehenge and Avesbury all make interesting days out.

Good village pubs and hostelries are to be found nearby

Mendip Hills                                  

The range of hills known as the Mendip Hills has been officially classed as an area of outstanding natural beauty.  Situated in Somerset, they are primarily limestone with many caves including the famous Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole.  Some of the caves show signs of prehistoric habitation.  Apart from these caves and hills, the region also includes the marshy lowland of the Somerset Levels and the nearby towns and villages of Glastonbury, Wells, Charterhouse and Frome.  There are also ruins of Roman lead mines, and a Roman road. The East Somerset Steam Railway offers a nostalgic trip over the Mendips for both young and old.

Ebbor Gorge Nature Reserve

Ebbor Gorge Nature Reserve is owned by the National Trust. There is evidence of inhabitation in this lovely wooded valley dating back to Neolithic times (about 3000 BC).  Bones, tools, cooking utensils and ornaments have been found in caves throughout the gorge.  There is a nature trail through the gorge, which features some outstanding views over the Somerset Levels.

Dorset Towns & Country Side

Dorset is close by with its beautiful country side and small attractive towns. The Dorset country side is well known and people travel from all over the world to visit places made famous by Tomas Hardy. The views from Cadbury Hill and Gorton Beacon are breath taking and in the town of Shaftesbury you will find Gold Hill made famous by the Hovis TV advert.

Dorset Coast

The Dorset coast is only a little over an hour away, with its sea side resorts of Swanage and Weymouth and more remote beaches like Durdle Door you will find just what you are looking for a day out by the sea.

Sports & Activities

Golf: For the Golfer Orchardleigh Golf Club provides wonder views and excellent golfing and is conveniently located for a round or two during your stay.

Fishing: You can fish close by on the Longleat estate both in the lake near the house or at Shearwater close by. There is also excellent river fishing in the river Avon at Bradford on Avon and many lakes in the area.