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The Old House Holiday Cottages

The Old House, St. Mary Street, Nether Stowey, Somserset TA5 1LJ

The Old House cottages are set in the heart of the delightful conservation village of Nether Stowey at the foot of the Quantock Hills. These sought after newly refurbished properties offer three unique self-catering units as well as B&B in...

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Attractions near Old House Holiday Cottages

A selection of attractions close to Old House Holiday Cottages:

Coleridge Cottage (< 1 Mile)

Coleridge Cottage was the home of the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge for 2 years during which he composed some of his most famous poems including...

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St Mary’s Church (< 1 Mile)

Although a church has stood on the site since medieval times, St Mary’s at Nether Stowey was rebuilt between 1849 and 1851, with the exception...

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St Mary the Virgin Church (2.8 Miles)

Some medieval parts of St Mary the Virgin Church at Stringston can be seen in the chancel arch, font, chancel wall plate and a carved...

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St Mary the Virgin Church (4.4 Miles)

Though demolished in the 15th Century, parts of its Norman origins can still be seen in St Mary the Virgin Church in Cannington. The nave...

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Kilve Beach (4.5 Miles)

Kilve beach is famous for its exposed rock formations and fossils and has been designated a geological Site of Specific Scientific Interest. The beach and...

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Priory Church of St Andrew (4.5 Miles)

St Andrew’s Church in Stogursey was once a Benedictine priory and has one of the finest Norman interiors in the country. There are two Norman...

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Market Cross (5.7 Miles)

Take the west road out of Crowcombe village and you’ll come upon the 14th Century market cross situated near the entrance to Crowcombe Court and...

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Church of the Holy Ghost (5.7 Miles)

Possibly the only church in the country with this dedication, the Church of the Holy Ghost dates from 1226. Look for the Green Man carved...

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Crowcombe Church House (5.7 Miles)

The Church House, close to the parish church, is thought to be the oldest of its kind in England still used for its original purpose....

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Almshouse (5.7 Miles)

In the courtyard near Taunton Castle and the Somerset County Museum is a detached 16th Century almshouse. Quite often throughout the year, one of the...

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Somerset County Museum (5.7 Miles)

The museum relating to the County of Somerset has a huge variety of things on show. As well as coins, costumes, dolls and other toys,...

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Kilve Chantry (5.8 Miles)

Kilve Chantry was founded by Sir Simon de Furneaux who was licensed to grant a house and land in 1329, its purpose that five priests...

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Oil Retort (5.8 Miles)

It was discovered in 1916 that the shale beds of Kilve beach and the north Somerset coast were rich in oil. The Shaline Company was...

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St George’s Church (5.8 Miles)

Restored in the 1800s, the church of St George in the village of Bicknoller sits in a peaceful setting. The oldest parts of the building...

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St Etheldreda’s Church (7 Miles)

Built in 1856, St Etheldreda’s Church in West Quantoxhead replaced an earlier, medieval one. The architect, John Norton, chose the late 13th Century Geometric style...

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Fyne Court (7.5 Miles)

Fyne Court is based on the pleasure grounds of 19th Century electrician Andrew Close’s property. The National Trust has been responsible for the upkeep...

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St George Church (7.6 Miles)

The church of St George in Wembdon was founded in 1285 but was largely rebuilt in 1868 because of a fire which destroyed the nave...

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St Mary the Virgin Church (8.2 Miles)

St Mary’s in the village of Stogumber is around 600 years old with a tower built in the 14th Century. The 18th Century chandelier was...

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St Mary the Virgin Church (8.4 Miles)

A church was first mentioned in Bishops Lydeard in 1239 but the present church was constructed around 1470 and restored by the Victorians in 1860....

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Bakelite Museum (8.6 Miles)

The Bakelite Museum in Williton is tucked away in a historic watermill and is home to the largest collection of vintage plastics in Britain. You’ll...

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(All distances are direct and may be longer by road)