60 in Somerset

Alison Kent on 19 March 2022
Saturday 19th March A leisurely drive with stops for the dogs and us to grab coffees as well as a shop at Asda in Frome took just over 3 hours. Definitely worth doing a shop at Asada’s as there is no online shop delivery here and the nearest Village (Mells) is 2 miles away. Luckington Stables Cottage is lovely very well equipped, clean and extremely dog friendly with a great hot tub!! Didn’t do much just unpacked and had dinner.

Sunday 20th March This place is so chilled out we stayed at the cottage and enjoyed the wonderful hot tub.

Monday 21st March The big day has finally arrived and I’m embracing my 60th year what a place to celebrate!! We headed to Nunney a lovely little village for a birthday lunch at The George Inn, which I absolutely recommend for food, drinks, service and dog friendless. The weather was an amazing today so had a great time by the river and then a lovely stroll around the village visiting the castle and medieval church.

Tuesday 22nd March Headed into Frome a small town but pretty much has everything you need. The weather was so good today it was hot tub and BBQ!

Wednesday 23rd March Sad to be heading home however, the traffic has been good to us. Loved this property that I have rebooked for next year.

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A Selection of things to do in Somerset Local towns and villages Mells (5 minute drive) This picturesque village finds itself at the foot of Vallis Vale. Starting outside the very welcoming Village Shop and Cafe, this beautiful, shady riverside walk – flanked by evocative crumbled remains of old iron works dating back to the 1700s – leads nearly all the way up to Frome. The historic Talbot Inn, just up the hill from the shop, has a great garden and is famous for its Sunday roasts. Or book for a table at The Walled Garden to enjoy delicious light lunches and woodfired pizzas in its cottage garden overlooking rolling pastures. Frome (15 minute drive) With its artful vibe and compassionate nature (it is home to the country’s first “Share Shop” and community fridge), characterful Frome is another town often lauded in the broadsheets. Peruse the markets in the Cheese & Grain carpark (Wednesdays & Saturdays), browse the artisan shops of steep, cobble-stoned Catherine Hill or grab a homemade ice cream from La Strada, on quaint, medieval Cheap Street, complete with a leat running through it. If you fancy escaping the weather, catch the latest movies at the charming Westway cinema (all tickets just £4). If you don’t, explore the lush meadow and Millennium Green across the river, beyond Willow Vale. Nunney Castle and village (10 minute drive) Castle Street, Nunney, Nr Frome, Somerset, BA11 4LW. Free entry. Once you’ve explored the romantic ruins of this small medieval moated castle – which dates back to 1370 – take the footpath leading out from the top of the castle’s car park for a gloriously lazy riverside walk to neighbouring village Whatley. From there you can continue following the footpath over a bridge and across fields which handily loop back into Nunney. You’ll arrive back into the picturesque village near The George Inn, an inviting 17th century riverside pub. Wells (30 minute drive) Thanks to its imposing Gothic Cathedral – which took an impressive 274 years to build – Wells is the UK’s smallest city. Grab a picnic from the local shops and hit the lush local footpaths, while away a few hours strolling the genteel gardens of The Bishop’s Palace, or wander the city’s historic streets ticking-off film locations – Wells featured as the setting for Hot Fuzz, starring Simon Pegg, as well as various other films and television series, such as Poldark. Dogs are allowed inside the cathedral and the gardens of Bishops Palace Bath (30 minute drive) Whether you want to dive head first into the romantic world of a Jane Austen novel, surrounding yourself with Georgian architecture, or feel like a Roman for the day as you walk through one of the world’s best-preserved Roman buildings, a trip to Bath has something for every curious mind. A city founded in 1AD, and now a UNESCO World Heritage site, Bath is a city that oozes history and culture from every stone. Whether you’re exploring the charming cobbled streets or enjoying a trip to a traditional tearoom, visiting historic sites or gazing upon the iconic architecture, Bath could be the closest thing to time-travel you can get! So get ready to pack as much culture, history and Roman-inspired spa-time as possible into your trip to Bath. Glastonbury (40 minute drive) Home of the iconic Glastonbury Tor, which dominates the Somerset skyline for miles around, the town of Glastonbury is steeped in mysticism and legend offers a cultural clash of weird and wonderful, historic and spiritual. Climb up to the Tor for spectacular views or visit the atmospheric ancient Abbey, With your thirst for history quenched, take in the town’s multitude of specialist shops, where you can find everything from Viking helmets to fairy wings. Street (45 minute drive) Home to Clarks – of school shoe fame – and the formidable Clarks Village outlet, Street offers a shopping experience second to none in Somerset. With over 80 brands under one roof, there’s hours’ worth of retail therapy on offer here. Bruton (25 minute drive) This idyllic tiny town, perched on the ambling River Brue was recently named The Times’ most fashionable place to live. For a wholly sophisticated Somerset experience, explore its lush footpaths up to the ruined Dovecote and across the fields to the world-renowned (and free to enter) Hauser & Wirth modern art gallery and gardens. Join its trend-setting residents and take in a lazy lunch At The Chapel (or just pop in for its delicious takeaway pizzas and baked goods). Or for more of an event, book (way) ahead for a table at the superb Michelin-starred Osip Castle Cary (35 minute drive) One of Somerset’s most attractive towns – and not just the location of a popular Festival train station – Castle Cary is home to many beautiful historic buildings, many of which house high-quality shops, delicatessens, cafes and restaurants. Tuesday is market day, when traders’ wares are sold on the cobbles in front of the 19th century Market House.