The Local Villages

Allowenshay

The picturesque residential hamlet of Allowenshay contains a number of interesting character cottages and houses, and is set in surrounding countryside. The villages Dowlish Wake and Seavington St. Mary are within 2 miles, whilst the old market town Ilminster is 3miles, with a wide range of amenities including Shops, Churches, Banks and Schooling at primary and intermediate levels. Crewkerne (Mainline Station - Waterloo) is 6 miles, Yeovil 15 miles and Taunton (Mainline Station & M5 motorway) 15 miles.

Ash

The village of Ash is conveniently situated in surrounding countryside 6 miles from Yeovil (Mainline Station) and 1 mile from hte A303. Local amenities include a post office/store, primary school, Inn and a historic church. The country town of Martock is 1.5 miles ith its good range of shopping facilities, library, doctors, dentist, chemist, bank, vetinary surgery and 'bus service'. South Petherton is 4 miles away, and the country town of Taunton (M5 motorway and Mainline Station) 21 miles.

Barrington

The attractive village of Barrington is situated in surrounding countryside and contains many stone- built charcter properties, Primary School, Village Inn and Church. Most of the Village is designated as a conservation area and is probably best known for Barrington Court; it's Gardens and it's historic Manor House, part of the National Trust. Ilminster, with its wide range of Shops, Schools and other facilities is 4 miles, Yeovil is 15miles, Curry Rivel 6 miles, and the country town of Taunton (M5 Motorway & Mainline Station) is 15 miles.

Bower Hinton

The country town of Bower Hinton contains a number of interesting character properties, Post Office/Stores, and an Inn. The adjoining country town of Martock and offers a range of amenities including a variety of Shops, Post Office, Bank, Inns, Dentist, Doctor and Veterinary Surgeries, Chemist, Churches, 'bus services to neighbouring towns and villages'. Yeovil is 9 miles, Crewkerne (Mainline Station - Waterloo) approx 8 miles, Ilminster approx 8 miles, and the country town of Taunton (M5 Motorway & Mainline Station - Paddington) 20 miles.

Coat

The picturesque hamlet of Coat is set in attractive surrounding countryside and contains many fine-stone built residences of great character. Coat is 1.5miles from the town of Martock, with its wide range of local amenities, includiing shops, library, doctors surgery, bank, Inns, a Historical church and other amenities. South Petherton is 4 miles, the A303 2.5miles, Yeovil (Mainline Station) 8 miles, and the country town of Taunton (Mainline Station and M5 Motorway) 18miles.

Drayton

Drayton is an extremely attractive South Somerset village, designated as a conservation area, with a beautifull parish church and many delightfull period-properties. The popular public house; the Drayton Arms, is situated in the centre of the village whilst the nearby village of Curry Rivel provides day-to-day facilities, including primary school, village shop, post office, Inn and Garage. The historic town of Langport is winith easy reach, whilst the country town of Taunton, with its excellent range of shops, schooling facilities, recreational and cporting facilities, together with main line railway station and access to the M5 Motorway is about 14 miles distance.

East Lambrook

The residential village of East Lambrook is set in surrounding countryside and contains a number of interesting character properties, historic East Lambrook Manor and the extensive gardens; once the home of the late Marjorie Fish, an Inn and Church. There are amenities in South Petherton, which is 2 miles away, which includes a range of Shops, Two Schools, Churches, chemist, Doctor and Vetinary Surgeries and a local 'bus service'. Yeovil is 12 miles, Crewkerne 8 miles (Mainline Station - Waterloo) and the country town of Taunton (M5 Motorway and Mainline Station - Paddington) 18 miles.

Hambridge

The village of hambridge is situated in surrounding countryside, midway between the towns of Ilminster and Langport, and includes a Church, Village Hall, School, Post Office/ Stores and an Inn. Ilminster is approx 5 miles, Yeovil 15 miles, and the country town of Taunton (M5 Motorway & Mainline Station) 13 miles

Haselbury Plucknett

Haselbury Plucknett is an attractive village containing a number of character properties, and is situated just to the east of Crewkerne, within reach of the A30 , and with links to Yeovil and Crewkerne with their good range of various facilities and maninline railway stations. The village benefits from a primary school, local post office/stores, local pubs, and church. The South Coast is 15 miles and the country town of Taunton (M5 Motorway & Mainline Railway Station).

Higher Chillington

The hamlet of Higher Chillington is set in an attractive part of wooded countryside, nestling on the side of Windwhistle Hill, and comprises of a number of indiviudla properties with magnificient country views, and is set .5 a mile from the A30, Higher Chillington is 4 miles from Crewkerne; with its wide range of local amenities, including schools, banks, a wide range of shopping facilities and mainline railway station, Ilminster 4.5 miles with it's Tesco store, and other amenities, the country town of Taunton (M5 Motorway & Mainline Station) 16.5 miles, Yeovil 14 miles, Windwhistle Inn 0.75 mile, Windwhistle gold course 2 miles, Cricket St. Thomas Wildlife Park 3 miles, and the South Coast 22 miles.

Hinton St. George

Hinton St. George is a village of character in a conservation area of South Somerset. It is set in attractive countryside and contains many fine stone built character properties. Amenities include a General Store/ Post Office, Church, Inn, a Primary School and local Bus Services. Crewkerne (Mainline Station - Waterloo) is 3 miles, Yeovil 11 miles, the Dorset Coast 18 miles and the A303 trunk road connecting to the National Network within 3 miles.

Horton

Horton is situated about 3 miles west of Ilminster, close to the Blackdown Hills and surrounded by open countryside. The village offers a post office/stores, public house, and parish church, with a primary school in the nearby village of Broadway. Ilminster is 3 miles, Chard 5 miles, the South Coast 18 miles, and the country town of Taunton (M5 motorway and Mainline Station) 10 miles.

Norton Sub Hamdon

Norton sub Hamdon is a picturesque village and lies close to the well known Ham Hill. The village has a historic church, Inn, and post office/general stores. Yeovil is 7 miles, Crewkerne 5miles, South Petherton 3 miles, the A303 trunk road is within 1 mile, and the country town of Taunton (M5 motorway & Mainline Station) 20 miles.

Huish Episcopi

The village of Huish Episcopi is conveniently situated and has a local store, Inn, Church and Comprehensive School. A wider range of amenities are available in the adjoining country town of Langport, including a variety of Shops, Post Office, Banks, Doctors and Library and Recreational Facilities. Yeovil is 14 miles, Ilminster approx 9 miles, and the country town of Taunton (M5 Motorway & Mainline Station - Paddington) 13 miles.

Hurst

Hurst forms part of the residential village of Bower Hunton, which contains a number of interesting character properties, post office/stores, and an Inn. The adjoining country town of Martock has a range of amenities, including numerous shops, bank, churches, chemist, doctor, dentist & veterinary Surgeries, library and recreational facilities. Yeovil is 9 miles (Mainline Station - Waterloo), South Petherton 3 miles, and the country town of Taunton (Mainline Station - Paddington & M5 Motorway) 20 miles.

Ilminster

Ilminster is a former market town situated about 12 miles from the county town of Taunton. It is surrounded by undulating open countryside. A major proportion of the town centre falls within the "conservation area" with many character buildings. The town centre offers a range of shopping facilities and amenities together with schooling at primary and intermediate levels, and churches of various denominations. Chard 5 miles, Taunton 12, Yeovil 14, South Coast 18 miles.

Kingsbury Episcopi

Kingsbury Episcopi is a residential village set in surrounding countryside and contains a number of interesting character properties, historic church and an Inn. The country town of Martock with its range of Shops, Schools, Bank and other amenities is 3 miles, whilst South Petherton is 4 miles, Crewkerne 11 (Mainline station), Yeovil 12 miles (Mainline Station) and the country town of Taunton (M5 Motorway & Mainline Station) 18 miles. The former market town Ilminster is 7 miles.

Knole

The picturesque residential hamlet of Knole is situated in attractive countryside, and contains a number of interesting character properties and farms, and is situated .5 of a mile to the east of the larger village of Long Sutton, with its Inn, Historic Church, School and Post Office/ Stores. The country town of Somerton, with its wide range of local amenitires including a variety of Shops, Banks, Schools and Restaurants, is 3 miles, Langport with Tescos Supermarket 3 miles, the country town of Taunton (M5 Motorway & Mainline Station) 13 miles, Yeovil 8miles, and the A303 at Ilchester is 3.5 miles.

Long Load

Long Load is a residential Village set in surrounding countryside and contains a number of character properties, a church, a few farms and an Inn. The Country town of Martock, with its variety of local shops, supermarket, chemist, post office, dentist, doctors, bank, Inns, schools and Churches is 3 miles. Comprehensive Schools at Huish Episcopi and Stoke Sub Hamdon. Yeovil is 9 miles and the country town of Taunton (M5 Motorway & Mainline station - Paddington) is 15 miles. Local recreational facilities include golf at Long Sutton 2 miles, and horse racing at Wincanton and Taunton.

Long Sutton

The large residential village of Long Sutton is situtated in attractive countryside and contains a number of fine character properties, as well as a Post office/stores, Historic Church, and an Inn. The country town of Somerton with it's wide range of shops, banks, inns and other amenities is 3 miles, Martock 5 miles, South Petherton 7 miles, Langport 3 miles, Yeovil 10 miles, and the country town of Taunton (Mainline Railway Station & M5 Motorway) 16 miles.

Martock

The country town of Martock is situated in surrounding countryside and offers a range of amenities including a variety of Shops, Post Office, Bank, Inns, Dentist, Doctor and Veterinary Surgeries, Chemist, Churches, 'bus services to neighbouring towns and villages'. Yeovil is 8 miles, Crewkerne (Mainline Station - Waterloo) 8 miles, Ilminster 8 miles, and the country town of Taunton (M5 Motorway & Mainline Station - Paddington) 20 miles.

Montacute

The picturesque and residential village of Montacute is set in surrounding countryside and contains many stone built cottages and houses of character. The amenities include an Inn, range of local shops, ' bus service' to neighbouring towns and villages, and the historic National Trust propety with its gardens, called Montacute House. Yeovil is 4 miles, South Petherton 4 miles, and the ccountry town of Taunton (M5 Motorway and Mainline Station) 22 miles.

Over Stratton

Over Stratton is a picturesque village set in surrounding countryside and contains a number of character properties, Chapel, Restaurant, and Inn. The country town of South Petherton is 1 mile to the north and offers a wide range of Shops, Two Schools, Churches, chemist, Doctor and Vetinary Surgeries

Seavington St. Mary

Seavington St. Mary is set in surrounding farmland and contains a number of character properties and a farm. There is a village hall, community store and cafe, recreational fields, a church, and in the adjacent village of Seavington St. Michael there is an Inn. 3 miles away is Ilminster, a former market town situated about 12 miles from the county town of Taunton. It is surrounded by undulating open countryside. A major proportion of the town centre falls within the "conservation area" with many character buildings. The town centre offers a range of shopping facilities and amenities together with schooling at primary and intermediate levels, and churches of various denominations. Chard is 5 miles, Taunton 12, Yeovil 14, South Coast 18 miles.

Seavington St. Micheal

The village of Seavington St. Michael is set in attractive surrounding countryside and contains a number of fine stone built character properties. There is a popular village Inn, village hall, community store and cafe, and local Church. The country town of South Petherton is a small residential country town 2.5 miles away, with a village atmosphere set in surrounding countryside 1 mile from the A303 roadway and offers a range of Shopping facilities, Day Centre, two schools, Library, Inns, Bank, Post Office, Churches, Doctor & Vetinary surgeries, Chemist, Tennis & Bowling Clubs and 'bus services to neighbouring towns and villages'. Yeovil is 10 miles, Crewkerne (Mainline Station - Waterloo) 6 miles, Ilminster 6 miles, and the country town of Taunton (M5 Motorway & Mainline Station - Paddington) 18 miles.

Shepton Beauchamp

Shepton Beauchamp is set in the delightful rural countryside of Somerset. The village contains a number of character properties built of local stone. There is a historic church. Shepton Beauchamp has a primary school, post office/ general stores, butchers, watch & clock repairs, and a popular public house. There is a local 'bus service'. Access to the A303 is 3 miles away, the old market town Ilminster is 4 miles, Yeovil 12 miles, and the country town Taunton (M5 motorway and mainline station) 14 miles.

South Petherton

South Petherton is a small residential country town with a village atmosphere set in surrounding countryside 1 mile from the A303 roadway and offers a range of Shopping facilities, Day Centre, two schools, Library, Inns, Bank, Post Office, Churches, Doctor & Vetinary surgeries, Chemist, Tennis & Bowling Clubs and 'bus services to neighbouring towns and villages'. Yeovil is 10 miles, Crewkerne (Mainline Station - Waterloo) 6 miles, Ilminster 6 miles, and the country town of Taunton (M5 Motorway & Mainline Station - Paddington) 18 miles.

Stembridge

Stembridge is a small hamlet set in surrounding countryside and comprises several farms, primary school, award winning butchers, a number of character properties and an Inn. The neighbouring village of Kingsbury Episcopi has a historic church and an Inn. The country town of Martock with its range of Shops, Schools, Bank and other amenities is 3 miles, whilst South Petherton is 4 miles, Crewkerne 10 (Mainline station), Yeovil 13 miles (Mainline Station) and the country town of Taunton (M5 Motorway & Mainline Station) 19 miles. The former market town Ilminster is 8 miles.

Upton

the hamlet of Upton is set in attractive surrounding countryside and compromises a number of interesting character properties. It is situated 1.5miles from the picturesque village of Long Sutton, with its church, inn and post office/stores. The country town of Langport is 3 miles away, with it's wide range of local ameneties including schools and a Tesco Supermarket. Somerton is 3 miles, the country town of Taunton (M5 Motorway & Mainline Station) 14 miles, Yeovil 11 mles.