The Local Area
Longhill Farmhouse is situated on the periphery of the village of Ditcheat in the beautiful and peaceful Somerset countyrside and its farmland. Ditcheat is a tranquil and picturesque village where race horses from a nearby training stable can often be seen stolling through.
Food & Drink
We have two excellent local inns very closeby, serving good food and ale for lunchtime and evening meals. The Manor House Inn is a ten minute walk into the village of Ditcheat itself and The Natterjack Inn is approximately 3/4 of a mile towards Evercreech. The Queens Arms at Wraxall (less than two miles) also serves food.
The towns of Castle Cary (4 miles) and Bruton (3 miles) have a variety of places to eat and drink and there are also several good country pubs in neighboring villages serving food. For those who really want to make the most of the great outdoors, Oates & Musson of Castle Cary offer year-round 'Posh Picnics' with hot food for winter picnics too!
Leisure
As well as relaxing in the beautiful surrounding countryside, there are many nearby places of interest to suite everyone. We are situated within two miles of the Royal Bath & West Showground where many varied events are hosted throughout the year, from antique fairs to truck fests.
The city of Wells with its magnificent and impressive cathedral is well worth a visit and lunch in the cathedral is particularly enjoyable! The historic towns of Glastonbury (10 miles) is world renowned for its annual music festival. The town also boasts an interesting and ecclective mix of shops and the panoramic views afforded by a walk up the hill to Glastonbury Tor are as rewarding as The Tor itself! The town of Street (10 miles) is home to Clarks Village Retail Outlet where numerous designer label retail outlets offer generous discounts and makes a perfect destination for those who love to shop!
Fleet Air Arm Museum (12 miles), Haynes Motor Museum (6 miles), The East Somerset Steam Railway (Cranmore, 4 miles), Cheddar Caves (21 miles) and Wookey Hole (11 miles) all make great family days out. Longleat Safari Park and the stately homes and gardens of Montacute and Stourhead can be reached in about 30mins by car. The city of Bath with its Roman Spa and many other attractions is only forty-five minutes drive away and Bristol is about an hours drive.
For those who play golf, the Mendip Golf Club at Shepton Mallet (8 miles), provides excellent award- winning facilities and its elevated position affords panoramic views across seven counties.
Other activities taking place locally include:-
The Mill On The Brue Activity Centre in Bruton (3 miles) provides a multitude of outdoor adventure and activities for all age groups from childrens fundays and longer residential courses during school holidays to hen and stag activity days and corporate event days.
Horse riding - Naydon Equestrian at Lydford Cross (4 miles)
Theatre performances - The Octagon Theatre in Yeovil (16 miles) and Strode Theatre in Street (10 miles)
Wincanton Sports Centre and swimming pool (11 miles)
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