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Travelling
To Get Here
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| Yeovil, A37
or A3088 south from A303, A30 east from Crewkerne,
A37 north from Dorchester |
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 Yeovil
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| Yeovil,
a large town on the East Somerset border.
Probably best known locally as the home of Westland Helicopters,
this market town was mentioned in the Domesday book.
Lots of facilities with local golf, swimming, fishing,
a rather good theatre, cinema and parks.
It still holds holds a weekly cattle market.
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Map of Yeovil |
What
To See -
Yeovil Tourist Attractions
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 Museum
of South Somerset Hendford, Yeovil is in the centre of
Yeovil, opposite the Tourist Information Centre, refurbished,
rural life of the county housed in a former coach house, displays
of fossils, firearms, glassware and costume, local industry,
a reconstructed Roman dining room and kitchen with original
mosaics,Tel: 01935 24774 Open: Tue to Sat, 10am - 4pm |
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Lytes
Cary Manor, Kingsdon,
on the A303, National Trust, mainly a 16th century building
with later additions, still has a 15th century Great Hall and
14th century chapel, gardens originally by Henry Lyte being
restored, Tel: 01985 847777 
Open:
Apr-Oct Mon Wed Fri Sun 11:00-17:00 |
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Montacute
House, west on
the A3088, National Trust, 16th century stone house, collections
of paintings, some from the National Portrait Gallery, furniture,
tapestries, formal gardens and parkland, shop, etc, Tel: 01935
823289
Open:Apr-Oct Wed-Mon
11:00-17:00 the nearby village is worth a stroll around with
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Coker, a small
village, south of the town west off the A37, is famous as T
S Elliot's is buried here. |
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Lambrook Manor Garden,
take the A3088 to the A303 then go west and turn north towards
Martock, gardens of a 15th century house, designed by by Margery
Fish, collection of geraniums, shop, etc Tel: 01460 240328
Open:Apr-Oct Mon-Sat
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| Priory,
A3088 to Stoke Sub Hamdon, 15th century priory, thatched barn
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Hill Country Park, A3088 to Stoke Sub Hamdon, 140 acres,
woods and grass, with stone quarries that used to supply the
area, now make good view points. |
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House, A3088 to
A303 then east, National Trust, 1930's gardens, house is 17th
century not open to the public, Tel: 01935 822545
Open:end Mar-Sep Wed-Sun
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Where
To Stay in Yeovil
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Ilchester Road Chilthorne Domer near Yeovil BA22 8RE MAP
Situated beside a new fishing lake, this country lodge provides comfortable, modern accommodation in an attractive country setting, just off the A37.
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Main Street Ash Martock TA12 6PB MAP
Ash House Country Hotel is located in the heart of the Somerset countryside.
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South Western Terrace Yeovil BA20 1NB MAP
Set within a beautifully refurbished 18th century building, this hotel provides comfortable, modern accommodation in the heart of Yeovil, within easy walking distance of all that the town has to offer.
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Alvington Lane Brympton Yeovil BA22 8UX MAP
At Yeovil food and drink is available at the Airfield Tavern and Contemporary dining
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Hendford Yeovil BA20 1TG MAP
This beautiful manor house is only minutes from Yeovil town centre. 41 fully equipped, ensuite bedrooms, including two four poster room.
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64 Preston Road Yeovil BA20 2DL MAP
Popular with business guests, a friendly welcome given at this family run hotel on the outskirts of Yeovil.
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Guest
Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels
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11 Wine Street Yeovil BA20 1PW MAP
The Green Room comfortably sets a new style of cuisine in its surrounding of Yeovil. Unique in itself, embrace and experience affordable quality and traditional food and service in our new, stylish restaurant.
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152 Hendford Hill Yeovil BA20 2RG MAP
Greystones Court is an elegant, welcoming, Georgian Townhouse with modern, comfortable rooms where we pride ourselves on upholding the best traditions of Somerset Bed & Breakfast hospitality.
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Thorne near Yeovil BA213PZ MAP
In a very quiet rural hamlet 3 miles from Yeovil town centre, we are close to all tourist attractions in the area and within easy reach of all local business establishments.
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Yeovil Road Halstock near Yeovil BA22 9RX MAP
Quiet Woman House is private, family run accomodation set in the rural village of Halstock, just 6 miles south of Yeovil on the Dorset/Somerset border surrounded by beautiful countryside. We can be found just off the A37 between Yeovil & Dorchester.
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A303 Podimore Yeovil BA22 8JG MAP
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41 Lower Odcombe Odcombe near Yeovil BA22 8TX MAP
The Masons Arms is a delightful thatched pub in a traditional and peaceful hamstone village. It is a very friendly area with many National Trust properties nearby and other areas of natural beauty. It is an ideal base for walking, and the proximity..
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73 South Street Yeovil BA20 1QF MAP
Two town centre venues; South Street, and South Western Terrace. At low fixed prices with no hidden extras, all our bedrooms are comfortable and well equipped - everything you want for a good nights sleep.
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Queen Camel near Yeovil BA22 7PL Tel: 0844 847 1200 MAP
This stylishly converted barn is ideally situated for enjoying Somerset's finest attractions. Set on a working farm it lies within easy reach of Chedar Gorge and Caves Wookey Hole Glastonbury Tor and the abbey and interesting shops at Sherborne. Also...
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Chetnole near Yeovil Tel: 0844 847 1200 MAP
On the fringes of a lovely village set amidst glorious countryside, this recently built and truly comfortable property boasts wonderful far reaching views. Adjoining the owners' home, and enjoying its own garden, it lies within a short drive of…...
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Around
The Yeovil Area
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| Try Crewkerne
then into Dorset and south to Dorchester
for one of the best of country towns in the area. |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Ilchester (4.75 miles) Sherborne (5.19 miles) Crewkerne (8.06 miles) Beaminster (10.23 miles) Langport (10.42 miles) Ilminster (12.16 miles) Wincanton (12.59 miles) Street (13.68 miles) Sturminster Newton (14.34 miles) Glastonbury (14.80 miles) Chard (15.11 miles) |
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