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Historic Houses in Somerset

 Clevedon Court
  

Begun at least as early as 1320, though much altered by later generations of owners, particularly the Elton family, who took over in 1709. Medieval hall, mullioned windows, hanging chapel.
Tickenham Road, Clevedon, Somerset, England, BS21 6QU

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: near Clevedon on B3130
Website: Clevedon Court
Email: clevedoncourt@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01275 872 257
Fax: 0871 433 9294
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OS ST423 716

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 Dunster Castle
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Dunster Castle 13th century gatehouse remains of original structure, augmented by 17th and 19th century additions and remodelling. Dunster Castle holds a prominent hilltop position overlooking Exmoor and the Bristol Channel. Terraced gardens.
Dunster, Minehead, Somerset, England, TA24 6SL

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 3 m SE of Minehead, on A39
Website: Dunster Castle
Email: dunstercastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01643 821 314
Fax: 01643 823 000
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OS SS991434

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 Forde Abbey
  

Forde Abbey Former monastic house, expanded by one of Cromwell's aides in 1649, set in beautiful gardens (see listing in the Gardens section.
Chard, Somerset, England, TA20 4LU

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
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OS ST358 041

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 Lytes Cary Manor
  

Lytes Cary Manor The oldest part of Lytes Cary is the chapel, which dates to the 14th century. The 15th century saw the construction of the Great Hall, and major additions were made in the 16th. Fallen derelict in the 20th century, the house was restored by Sir Walter Jenner.
Charlton Mackrell, Somerton, Somerset, England, TA11 7HU

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 1 mile N of Ilchester bypass A303
Website: Lytes Cary Manor
Email: lytescarymanor@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01458 224 471
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OS ST529265

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 Montacute House
  

Montacute House E-shaped Elizabethan mansion built of warm Ham Hill stone. Sparse furnishings, but the long gallery (172 feet) houses over 100 portraits from the National Portrait Gallery. Marvellous Tudor exterior, including the west front, which was imported whole from another Tudor house in the 18th century.
Montacute, Somerset, England, TA15 6XP

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 4 m W Yeovil, on B3088
Website: Montacute House
Email: montacute@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01935 823 289
Fax: 01935 826 921
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OS ST499 172

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 Tyntesfield
  

Tyntesfield is undergoing the exciting process of restoration and development. 1864 Gothic Revival mansion houses impressive collection of Victorian decorative arts and a private chapel. Working kitchen garden and formal gardens on 500-acre estate..
Wraxall, Somerset, England, BS48 1NT

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: off B3130
Website: Tyntesfield
Email: tyntesfield@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 0844 800 4966
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OS ST507 710

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Cottage 1

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Garden Cottage

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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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