Attractions

We are situated on the Somerset levels close to the Mendip Hills and the Quantock Hills where there are many places to visit. Here's just a few ideas from what's on offer most of the year round.

The area is well-served with high quality golf courses, the nearest being the Isle of Wedmore Golf Club which is within a mile and is highly recommended. Within easy reach are the Wells, Mendip Spring, Burnham & Berrow, and Brean courses

Wells, the smallest city in Britain, with its beautiful Cathedral is only 10 miles away. It is well worth a visit to see the magnificent Gothic tour-de-force of Wells Cathedral; the adjoining Vicars Close, a 14th century street; and the Bishop's Palace, medieval moated home to the Bishop of Bath and Wells.

Cheddar is famous not only for cheese; it lies at the mouth of a spectacular gorge in the Mendip Hills with panoramic views from the cliff-top walk. Within the gorge are equally spectacular caves. Artifacts have been found in the caves back to stone age times. The caves are now illuminated and are open to the public.

Wookey Hole - Britain's most spectacular showcaves and home to the infamous Witch of Wookey. A guided tour is followed by a visit to the Victorian papermill where visitors can watch papermakers making handmade paper.

The Somerset Levels are an ornithologist's paradise; an internationally recognised wetland environment. Only two miles away is the site of the historic battle of Sedgemoor, which was waged in 1685 during "Monmouth's Rebellion". The area is criss-crossed with footpaths and public rights of way for the enjoyment of walkers and lovers of the countryside. See the "Angel of the South", a 20 foot-high wicker sculpture.

The maritime City of Bristol and The Mall at Cribbs Causeway are easily wthin travelling distance. The centre-piece of Cribbs Causeway is a futuristic indoor two-level shopping mall, opened in 1998 and containing over 135 shops including a large John Lewis and a Marks and Spencer, over a dozen cafes and restaurants.

Freshwater and fly-fishing is available on many local lakes and rivers all within easy reach.

Historic Bath with its Roman baths and amazing architecture, together with an excellent range of boutiques and bric-a-brac shops is only 30 miles distant.

November Illuminated Guy Fawkes Carnivals; a centuries-old tradition of Illuminated Carnivals. There is nothing to beat the spectacle and scale of these dazzling illuminated processions parading through the streets of the local towns and comprising as many as a hundred giant floats, each one pulsating with music and aglow with the lights from thousands of coloured light bulbs, fantastically coloured costumes and special effects to create a magical evening of entertainment.

The nearby Bath & West Showground is the venue for host of major show events throughout the year, culminating in the Royal Bath and West Show in early June.

Ashton Windmill is just over a mile away. This unique 18th century flour mill stands on the "Isle of Wedmore", a ridge giving commanding views of Cheddar Gorge, the Somerset Levels and Brent Knoll. A windmill is mentioned on this site as far back as 1317. Although it last worked in 1927, the mill has been carefully restored.

There is an excellent range of eating establishments, from traditional pub food to 'A La Carte' restaurants within a 10 minute drive of Poplar Farm.

Some 11 miles away lies Glastonbury - unique, sacred, spell-binding. It is a small town steeped in folklore and magical fantasies. Nearby are: the Tor, a whaleback hill formation with a tower on top, once part of a church dedicated to the Archangel Michael; and the ruins of a great medieval abbey.

Clarks Village is the UK's first and foremost outlet shopping centre and has established itself as one of the premier shopping destinations in the country. With over 80 outlet shops to choose from, all set within a unique village environment, you have all the ingredients for a great day out!