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Castles in Somerset

 Bishop's Palace
  

Bishop's Palace The medieval moated home of the Bishop of Bath and Wells. In the 14th century a struggle broke out between the bishop and the city. As a result, the palace was fortified and moated, with a drawbridge as the only access. There are volunteer visitor guides in the palace and the chapel, and white swans now swim in the peaceful moat.
Wells, Somerset, England, BA5 2PD

Attraction Type: Castle
Location: in Wells, off the Market Place, near the Cathedral
Website: Bishop's Palace
Email: info@bishopspalace.org.uk
Phone: 01749 988111 ext 200
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OS ST552457

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 Farleigh Hungerford Castle
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Farleigh Hungerford Castle Begun (illegally) by Sir Thomas Hungerford in 1370 as a simple rectangular building and curtain wall. Sir Walter Hungerford, Thomas' son, added an outer court and dry ditches in 1420. In 1518 Agnes Hungerford had her husband strangled and burned in the kitchen furnace. Ouch!
Farleigh Hungerford, Somerset, England, BA3 6RS

Attraction Type: Castle
Location: 3 m W Trowbridge, on A366
Website: Farleigh Hungerford Castle
Email: customers@english-heritage.org.uk
Phone: 01225 754026
Fax: 01225 754026
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OS ST802 576

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 Nunney Castle
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Nunney Castle Fortified tower house built in the late 14th century, following the French style, by Sir Walter de la Mare. Common hall on the first floor, lord's hall on the second floor, solar and individual chambers on the top floor and in the drum towers.
Nunney, Somerset, England

Attraction Type: Castle
Location: 3 m SW Frome, off A361
Website: Nunney Castle
Email: customers@english-heritage.org.uk
Phone: 0117 9750 700
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OS ST737 457

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The Conker Store

Bath
Self catering cottage

This property offers 1 twin bedroom and family bathroom. Open plan living / kitchen / dining room.

Flexible changeover day and short breaks accepted all year. more >>
Sleeps 2

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Partridge

Frome
Self catering cottage

This property offers 1 double bedroom, 1 twin / king-size double bedroom (please request when booking if you wish the zip and link bed to … more >>
Sleeps 4

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Frome (Hotel)

Mendip House Hotel

The Mendip House Hotel is situated in 3 1/2 acres of its own landscaped gardens overlooking the Mendip Hills. The hotel is ideally located for guests to visit Bath, Wells, Longleat, Cheddar Gorge and many other places of interest. All bedrooms are spacious and well equipped with satellite TV, telephone … more >>

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Taunton (Hotel)

Travelodge Taunton

Located by junction 25 of the M5 motorway, this Travelodge provides contemporary quality accommodation and an ideal base for exploring the surrounding attractions and countryside. Spacious en-suite rooms, TV in every room, tea and coffee making facilities and free parking, make Travelodges terrific value. more >>

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