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| Wincanton,
once an important coaching stop, and the buildings reflect this.
The town is half way between Plymouth and London on the busy
A303.
Georgian buildings
in the town remain,as do the coaching inns. The town had a
fire in 1707 and most of the buildings date since then. The
church is worth a quick look.
Racecourse outside
the town, probably the first place that steeplechasing took
place.
Some nice villages
in the area, try Templecombe, south on A357, still has the
stocks!
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What
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Wincanton Tourist Attractions
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 Wincanton
Museum,
in a cottage in the High Street, local history, Tel: 01963 34063
Open:May-Sep Sat 10.00-16.00 |
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| Bruton,
a small town on the B3081 north, small alleyways lead down to
the River Brue, with a packhorse bridge called Bruton Bow, wander
around for a while, visiting the church, St Mary's, on the site
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Cary, north on
the A371, small market town, worth a stop to wander around the
shops, with a local museum in the 18th century Roundhouse, the
smallest prison in England and it is circular, 7 foot across,
Victorian Market Hall, duck pond. |
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| Hapspen
Gardens, north
on the A371 outside Castle Cary, 8 acre garden of an 18th century
house, shop, etc Tel: 01749 813707
Open:Mar-Sep Thu-Sun |
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| Cadbury
Castle, south
off A303 as you travel west, King Arthur and his knights said
to be below in the ground, 18 acres of an Iron Age encampment.
Stop in the village for a look around. |
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| Haynes
Motor Museum,
A359 at Sparkford just off the A303 westwards, lots of interesting
cars here, from American cars to the latest super cars, the
museum is owned by the Haynes car manuals company who are based
here. Shop, cafe, etc, Tel: 01963 440804 |
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Stourhead,
A303 east into Wiltshire then north to Stourton to this Georgian
house with furnished rooms and fantastic gardens, temples, lakes,
trees, folly, shop etc, Tel: 01747 841152
Open: Gardens all year, house Mid March-Oct Fri-Tue (closed
on Wed and Thurs) from 11:00 to 17:00  |
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| Stourton
House Gardens,
A303 east into Wiltshire then north to Stourton to see this
4 acre garden.
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Where
To Stay in Wincanton
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Horsington Templecombe near Wincanton BA8 0EF MAP
This 18th century village inn rests in a quiet location, one mile from the mainline railway station in Templecombe.
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Leigh Common Wincanton BA9 8LD MAP
With a grand opening on 22 June 2008, this inn has 8 brand new, beautiful en suite rooms furnished to the highest standards, with large LCD TVs and broadband connections.
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Holbrook Wincanton BA9 8BS MAP
Holbrook House is a traditional Country House Hotel, set in seventeen acres of beautiful parkland and gardens. Boasting an award winning restaurant, luxury accommodation and a fully equipped Spa, Holbrook is the perfect place for a relaxing break..
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Market Place Castle Cary BA7 7AH MAP
The George Hotel is a friendly, family run, thatched 15th century Country Town Hotel, It is situated in the centre of the historic town of Castle Cary.
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Guest
Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels
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High Street Sparkford BA22 7JH MAP
The Sparkford Inn is in the centre of Sparkford Village, just off the A303, the gateway to the West Country, We offer a warm friendly welcome in our character bars and restaurant..Our en-suite bedrooms provide very comfortable accommodation.
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60 St Marys Road Meare near Wincanton BA6 9SR MAP
Ideally situated to explore the local area.En-suite rooms including family rooms, rooms with four-poster beds and twin bedded rooms - fully equipped with TV,tea/coffee facilities as well as complimentary Port & Sherry.
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Sherborne Road Henstridge,Templecombe near Wincanton BA8 0PH MAP
Historic 400 year old Manor House set in 500 acres. All the bedrooms are tastefully furnished with TV, heating, tea and coffee making facilities.A full English Breakfast is provided.
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South Cheriton near Wincanton BA8 0BG Tel: 01244 357717 MAP
Set in the pretty village of South Cheriton is this pretty little cottage – a delightful single-storey, self-contained wing of the owner's home....
Pets allowed. Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 205.00-433.00
Sleeps up to 4 in 2 bedrooms.
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Templecombe near Wincanton BA8 0HQ Tel: 01244 357717 MAP
The cottage has been restored and refurbished by the owners to a superb standard, and successfully blends traditional charm with all the modern fixtures and fittings....
Pets allowed. Changeover Day: Fri Price Guide: 208.00-448.00
Sleeps up to 4 in 2 bedrooms.
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Henstridge,Templecombe near Wincanton BA8 0QZ Tel: 01244 357717 MAP
To the rear of the property is a patio, in which you can enjoy a glass of wine during the long, summer evenings and visitors also have use of a shared garden, which is over ¾ of an acre in size....
Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 131.00-285.00
Sleeps up to 2 in 1 bedrooms.
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Henstridge,Templecombe near Wincanton BA8 0TF Tel: 01244 357717 MAP
Bluebell Cottage is situated on the outskirts of Henstridge village – a small rural settlement on the border between Dorset and Somerset....
Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 191.00-348.00
Sleeps up to 2 in 1 bedrooms.
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Henstridge,Templecombe near Wincanton BA8 0TF Tel: 01244 357717 MAP
Set on the border between Dorset and Somerset in the outskirts of Henstridge, this single storey cottage has been skilfully converted to offer comfortable, well-equipped accommodation for up to five people....
Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 212.00-446.00
Sleeps up to 5 in 2 bedrooms.
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Henstridge,Templecombe near Wincanton BA8 0TF Tel: 01244 357717 MAP
Set on the border between Somerset and Dorset in the outskirts of Henstridge, this single storey cottage has been skilfully converted to offer comfortable, well-equipped accommodation....
Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 212.00-446.00
Sleeps up to 5 in 2 bedrooms.
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Pen Selwood near Wincanton BA9 8LX Tel: 01244 357717 MAP
Converted from a former barn this quaint, period cottage is situated on the owner's working farm in the peaceful hamlet of Penselwood....
Pets allowed. Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 184.00-321.00
Sleeps up to 5 in 2 bedrooms.
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Around
The Wincanton Area
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along the A303 west further into Somerset and try the towns
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Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Sherborne (8.74 miles) Shaftesbury (9.77 miles) Sturminster Newton (10.04 miles) Shepton Mallet (11.09 miles) Ilchester (12.49 miles) Yeovil (12.59 miles) Frome (12.69 miles) Warminster (14.28 miles) Wells (14.86 miles) Glastonbury (14.94 miles) Street (15.18 miles) |
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Area
Telephone Code
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Local Information Centre
Town Hall
Market Place
Wincanton
BA9 9LD
Tel: 01963 31693 |
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