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Somerset

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 Location map OS ST423 716 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Combe Sydenham Hall    An Elizabethan manor house built in 1584 by Sir George Sydenham, located in a secluded setting in a quiet Exmoor valley. The house was rebuilt and slightly reduced in size in 1660. The manor is approached through a medieval gateway, and the interior features mementoes associated with Sir Francis Drake, who married Sydenham's daughter. Monksilver, Taunton, Somerset, England, TA4 4JG Attraction Type: Historic House Website: Combe Sydenham Hall Phone: 0800 7838572 Historic Houses Association Location map OS ST076366 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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 National Trust Location map OS SS991434 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Fairfield    A medieval manor house and the family home of the Acland-Hood family for over 8 centuries, Fairfield has its roots back in the 12th century. The first manor was built as early as 1166. In 1446 William Verney was granted a license to fortify the manor, enclosing it within a stone wall with guard towers. Stogursey, Bridgwater, Somerset, England, TA5 1PU Attraction Type: Historic House Website: Fairfield Phone: 01278 732251 Historic Houses Association Location map OS ST187429 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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 Location map OS ST358 041 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Kings Weston House    A delightful small manor on the outskirts of Bristol, built in 1710 by Sir John Vanbrugh, architect of Blenheim Palace and Castle Howard, for Edward Southwell. Vanbrugh's design replaced a smaller 16th century house on the site. The house is set in 28 acres of parkland. Kings Weston Lane, Kings Weston Bristol, Somerset, England, BS11 0UR Attraction Type: Historic House Website: Kings Weston House Email: enquiries@kingswestonhouse.co.uk Phone: 0117 938 2299 Historic Houses Association Location map OS ST542775 Heritage Highlight: Unique suspended staircase in the Great Hall Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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 National Trust Location map OS ST529265 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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 National Trust Location map OS ST499 172 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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 National Trust Location map OS ST507 710 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts