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BATH - Roman and Georgian City with many historical buildings and interesting museums, including the Roman Baths, Pump Room, Museum of Costume, No 1 Royal Crescent and Bath Abbey. Also excellent shopping and a huge variety of restaurants, including several Michelin starred restaurants. Music, literature, art festivals. www.visitbath.co.uk and www.bathfestivals.org.uk
AMERICAN MUSEUM - Claverton - about 3 miles from the cottage. A museum devoted to American culture with a large collection of quilts and American Indian artefacts. www.americanmuseum.org PETO GARDEN - Iford - Award winning Italinate garden - within a half hour's magical walk from the cottage with a summer music festival. www.ifordarts.co.uk/main.htm and www.gardenstrusts.org.uk/Archive/Peto.html FARLEIGH HUNGERFORD CASTLE - 14th century castle on borders of Somerset and Wiltshire. www.english-heritage.org.uk/server.php?show=conProperty.253 BRADFORD ON AVON - 16th century wool town with Saxon Church, Tithe Barn and many wonderful old buildings and 'weavers' houses. www.bradfordonavon.co.uk LONGLEAT - A day of attractions in the animal park, maze and mansion. www.longleat.co.uk WELLS and GLASTONBURY - about 40 minute drive from the cottage across the Mendips. www.wells-uk.com/index.php and www.isleofavalon.co.uk CHEDDAR GORGE AND WOOKEY HOLE - Magnificent cave complexes. www.cheddarcaves.co.uk and www.wookey.co.uk BRISTOL - Many wonderful museums especially @Bristol - a science museum and IMAX cinema specifically aimed at children, the SS Great Britain and many good waterfront restaurants. www.visitbristol.co.uk/site/home STOURHEAD, DYRHAM PARK, THE COURTS AT HOLT, MONTACUTE HOUSE - National Trust properties all within a hour's drive of the cottage. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-index.htm CANAL BOAT HIRE AND CYCLE HIRE. www.bathcanal.com WELLOW TREKKING CENTRE - Horse riding available for all ages. 10 minutes from cottage. www.wellow-trekking.bath-uk.com/index.shtml LOCAL BUS SERVICE www.firstgroup.com LOCAL TRAIN SERVICE www.wessextrains.co.uk |