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Forde Abbey

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Former monastic house, expanded by one of Cromwell's aides in 1649, set in beautiful gardens (see listing in the Gardens section.
Garden: Former English "Garden of the Year" surrounds the one-time Cistercian abbey. Bog garden, Asiatic plants, shrubbery, rock garden, arboretum, kitchen garden, mature trees, statues strewn gracefully about wide lawns. See Forde Abbey in the Historic Houses section.
Chard, Somerset, England, TA20 4LU

About Forde Abbey
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 4 m SE Chard (abbey is actually across the border in Dorset)
Website: Forde Abbey
Email: info@fordeabbey.co.uk
Phone: 01460 220231
Fax: 01460 220296
Location map
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Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
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Nearest Towns and Villages Axminster - 4.6 miles away Broadwindsor - 5.1 miles away Lyme Regis - 7.5 miles away Beaminster - 7.5 miles away Chedington - 8.1 miles away Upottery - 9.9 miles away Axmouth - 10 miles away Bridport - 11 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Tawney Owl Lodge - 2 miles from Forde Abbey Forton, Somerset Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £279

Roe Deer Lodge - 2 miles from Forde Abbey Forton, Somerset Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £279

No 2 Cider House Cottage - 3.2 miles from Forde Abbey Hawkchurch, Devon Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £290

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Nearest Hotels

Cricket St. Thomas Hotel Short Breaks - 2.6 miles from Forde Abbey Chillington, Somerset Stay from: £300.00

Cricket St Thomas Hotel - 2.8 miles from Forde Abbey Chillington, Somerset Stay from: £89.00

Fairwater Head Country House Hotel - 2.9 miles from Forde Abbey Hawkchurch, Devon Stay from: £65.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

The George Inn - 2.5 miles from Forde Abbey Chardstock, Somerset From: £63.00

Barn Cottage Bed and Breakfast - 4.1 miles from Forde Abbey Crewkerne, Somerset From: £30.00

The Lemmings - 4.5 miles from Forde Abbey Crewkerne, Somerset From: £110.00

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Chard
Tourist Information Centre
The Guildhall
Fore Street
Chard
Somerset
England
TA20 1PP
Tel: 01460 65710
Fax: 01460 65710
Email: chard.tic@chard.gov.uk
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