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Porter’s Cottage
Axbridge, Axbridge, Somerset BA5 1HB - England, UK

Stone built Grade II listed detached cottage, in the heart of a medieval Somerset town. <b> Newly refurbished </b> with gas central heating. Two bedrooms, bathroom with bath / shower over, and kitchen with cooker, fridge, washing machine and...
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Attractions near Porter’s Cottage
A selection of attractions close to Porter’s Cottage:
Wookey Hole Caves  (2.8 Miles)
The famous caves and much, much more. New for this year is the ‘Valley of the Dinosaurs’ and the Enchanted Fairy Garden, plus indoors we’ve...
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Vicars' Close  (5.3 Miles)
This peaceful enclave was built in the 14th century as the College of the Vicars Choral of Wells Cathedral. The terraces on either side contained...
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Wells Cathedral  (5.3 Miles)
Wells Cathedral is the highlight of any visit to the small city of Wells. It has intricate Gothic carvings, one of the earliest mechanical clocks...
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Wells and Mendip Museum  (5.3 Miles)
The museum was founded in 1893 by Herbert Balch, a man so driven by curiosity about our world that he became a pioneer caver, as...
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Wells Town Hall  (5.4 Miles)
This imposing Neo-Classical edifice was built by public subscription in 1779. Or at least the core of of was. Some of the most striking features...
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Bishop’s Palace  (5.5 Miles)
The appeal of the palace at Wells lies as much in its tranquil setting as its mellow buildings. Begun in the Middle Ages, it lies...
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Cheddar Caves and Gorge  (5.9 Miles)
At Cheddar Caves & Gorge you’ll find beauty and pre-history explored with the latest technology. Visit Britain’s two most beautifully illuminated showcaves – Gough’s Cave...
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Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company  (6 Miles)
We are the only working Cheddar dairy in Cheddar which makes ours is the only authentic Cheddar in the world. Visitors can see the cheese...
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Glastonbury Tribunal  (6.7 Miles)
This appealing old building houses the Glastonbury Tourist Information Centre and Glastonbury Lake Village Museum. It makes a good introduction to the long history of...
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Glastonbury Lake Museum  (6.7 Miles)
Glastonbury Lake Village Museum has a fine and well researched collection on offer to the visitor that helps to bring to life the history of...
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Glastonbury Abbey  (6.8 Miles)
Every year, people from over seventy countries on six different continents visit the sacred site of Glastonbury Abbey in Somerset, England. The 2,000 years of...
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Magdalene Hospital  (7 Miles)
Medieval hospitals were more like almshouses than today's hospitals. This one was founded by Glastonbury Abbey to house 10 poor men. The standard layout...
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Somerset Rural Life Museum  (7.3 Miles)
The magnificent 14th Century barn shown here dominates the farm which once fed Glastonbury Abbey. Now the Abbey Farm recreates rural life in Victorian Somerset....
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The Chalice Well  (7.4 Miles)
Pilgrims come from far and wide to this ancient holy well at the foot of Glastonbury Tor. The Chalice Well is actually a natural spring....
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Glastonbury Tor  (8.4 Miles)
This famous landmark rises dramatically above the Somerset Levels. From the top there are panoramic views all around. The stark tower at the summit is...
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The Almshouse  (8.7 Miles)
An old almshouse has been imaginatively converted into a bistro. The town’s merchant guild founded an almshouse here in 1480. The opening of the Axbridge...
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Axbridge and District Museum  (8.7 Miles)
This timber-framed house might be fine enough for royalty, but it has no association with King John. It seems someone guessed that it had and...
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Axbridge Church Wells  (8.7 Miles)
The two compartments of Axbridge church wells are positioned under late medieval chamfered arches, and were restored during the latter part of the 19th Century....
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The Shoe Museum  (8.9 Miles)
An amazing collection of footwear has been gathered together in this museum. Housed in the former factory of shoe manufacturer Clarks, it tells the story...
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King John's Hunting Lodge  (8.9 Miles)
King John’s Hunting Lodge offers visitors a fascinating look at a time when the country was a very different place. This lodge would have...
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(All distances are direct and may be longer by road)
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