Local Area
South Somerset is beautiful and vibrant. Steeped in history and legends you can go on long walks and wonder whether King Alfred might come over the next hedge or discover if the legend of King Arthur is fact or fiction.
Here at Thorney Farm Cottages you will be in an ideal place to discover history, local attractions, try fresh locally produced food and enjoy the hospitality the locality offers.
Somerset has many old churches and abbeys that accompany the legends and stories. Many of the ancient traditions can still be witnessed today such as the Withies and the Wassailing of the apple orchards to ensure a good crop. Of course Cider is still very popular and we are very close to a variety of different distilleries which welcome visitors all year round.
Thorney Farm Cottages are central to many houses and gardens, golfing, riding, cycling and fishing. So whatever you want to escape to do, it's all around you.
All of the following attractions are close by for you to enjoy and many more:
- Fishing at Thorney Lakes. www.thorneylakes.co.uk
- Local pubs are within easy reach and do excellent food. Local shops are 3 miles away.
- Just next door is the famous potter John Leach, take a look around his gallery. www.johnleachpottery.co.uk
- Walking along the Parrett Trail or many other bridle ways and public footpaths.
- Somerset is famous for its cider and orchards. Visit the local cider brandy company at Burrow Hill. www.ciderbrandy.co.uk
- Somerset is also well known for good quality food, a local speciality is Smoked Eel. Try the very best at Brown and Forrest Smokery and Restaurant. www.smokedeel.co.uk
- The Willow and Wetlands Centre, where you can enjoy the history of Willow Weaving and also walk among the Withies.
- RSPB Centre at West Sedgemoor.
- Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole.
- Clarks Shopping Village.
- Many historical buildings such as Muchelney Abbey, Barrington Court and Montacute House are within easy reach. www.english-heritage.org.uk
- There are many famous gardens and nurseries in the area. Here are just three of the most local. www.kelways.co.uk, www.draytonnurseries.co.uk, www.eastlambrook.com
- Beaches are also within 30-40 minutes reach.
If you would like to know about other accomodation in the area, try these: www.orchard-barn.com and www.parsonagesouthsomerset.co.uk
