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3 Cottages sleep 2, 2 and 6 Open Countryside Fantastic views Bath 8 miles Non-Smoking Visit Britain 4 Stars   
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| Local tourist attractions & things to do.. Bradford-On-Avon - The picturesque Saxon town of Bradford-on-Avon is just 1 mile away. Spend a day wandering the narrow hillside streets and sample the delights of some wonderful old English pubs and restaurants. You will be spoilt for choice with the gift shops and boutiques that the town has to offer. A visit to the Tithe barn and surrounding country park is a must. Market every Thursday, next to the historic Town Bridge. Bath - The World Heritage city of Bath is just 8 miles away, and easily reached by train, from the station in Bradford-on-Avon. Trains run every 30 minutes, take in the views of the Limpley Stoke Valley on the way. Georgian architecture, shops, museums, restaurants, there are not enough minutes in the day…. Bath Thermae Spa- Newly opened in 2006, a fantastic natural hot spa complex featuring rooftop pool with panoramic city views and a range of health treatments and massage. www.thermaebathspa.com Longleat Wildlife Safari Park and Elizabethan Mansion of the Marquis of Bath. A great day out for the family, plenty to do. www.longleat.co.uk Lacock 13th century village and Abbey, protected by the National Trust. Provided the backdrop for productions such as Harry Potter, Pride and Prejudice and Cranford. One of Britains most beautiful villages, home of Fox-Talbot museum of photography. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lacock Jane Austen Centre, Bath - Celebrating Bath's most famous resident, a permanent exhibition which tells the story of Jane Austen's time in Bath. Enjoy an afternoon tea in the Regency tea room ! www.janeausten.co.uk Cycling - The lane leading to Merkins Farm forms part of the Wiltshire Cycle route. Cycle through the lanes, visit the National Trusts 15th century Great Chalfield Manor along the way. This is a great area for cycling- there is also a super cycle way along the Kennet and Avon Canal which forms part of the larger "Wiltshire Cycle way" Rent bikes from The Lock Inn, for a ride along the canal and have lunch in the cafe. Walking The whole area is littered with paths, bridleways and tracks, or you can walk beside the river or the canal. Enjoy a walk, across the fields, over the footbridge, to the National Trust's 15th Century Great Chalfield Manor. Great Chalfield Manor, As mentioned above, the 15th Century Manor house and garden is within walking distance of Merkins Farm. Complete with a moat, Arts and Crafts garden, and charming 14th century church set in the grounds. Guided tours of the house. www.greatchalfield.co.uk Stonehenge; Ancient Druid Stone Circle and site of pagan worship. 40 minutes drive over Salisbury plain. www.english-heritage.org.uk/stonehenge Stourhead Beautiful 18th Century gardens and Palladian House. Open-air classical concerts held in the grounds in summer. www.stourhead Westbury White Horse and Hill Fort - Visible from Merkins Farm! Carved in chalk downs-Stunning views & excellent for walking & cycling. The wind ensures this is always a great place to fly a kite, and at weekends the sky is often full of hang gliders and paragliders Castle Combe voted Britain's prettiest village. www.castlecombe.com Iford manor Peto Gardens Beautiful Italian style gardens in idyllic riverside hamlet.www.ifordmanor.co.uk Paultons Park Mini Alton Towers, suit all ages but with special rides for smaller children. Animals, birds, adventure playground. Near Salisbury www.paultonspark.co.uk/ Cheddar Gorge and Caves, Stunning gorge with near vertical cliffs. Famous labyrinth of underground caves and tunnels. Museums, shops, pubs and restaurants. www.cheddarcaves.co.uk/ Champagne balloon flights - Regional ballooning network, fly from Bath or Bristol www.balnet.co.uk Shopping; Bath, you will be spoilt for choice!!! Bath's Milsom Street has been voted the best fashion shopping street in the country, with its diverse mix of unique boutiques and high street fashion houses. The long awaited regeneration of Bath's South Gate is finally complete. There are just too many shops to mention! www.bath.co.uk Cabot Circus, Bristol, At the end of the M32, easy to park, opened in 2008, Cabot Circus offers all the well known high street stores, on a larger scale ! www.cabotcircus.com Clarks Shopping Village More than 40 different stores. Street, near Glastonbury. Climb the Torr and then go shopping!www.clarksvillage.co.uk/ McArthur Glen retail outlet Swindon, just off the motorway.www.mcarthurglen.com/ Salisbury Great shops in the city, plus Wilton Shoppiong Village on the outskirts. Do the cultural bit then shop 'til you drop!www.wiltonshoppingvillage.co.uk Cribbs Causeway Huge area just off the M5 with shops, cinemas, fast food etc. Better then the website suggests! www.cribbs-causeway.co.uk/ Swimming pools & sports centres Bradford on Avon Swimming Pool, Bradford on Avon, 25 m pool plus learner pool, Tel: 01225 862970 website Bath Sports and leisure Centre 25m pool, with separate fun pool and giant water slide. Tel; 01225 486905 website Bad Weather fun! We do our best to arrange lovely weather for your visit, but when it just has to rain, it just has to rain! Here are some fun things to do indoors.. Boomerang Soft Play Centre, Melksham, The largest Multi Play centre in the region. www.boomeranguk.co.uk Haynes International Motor Museum Sparkford, Yeovil Somerset. Over 400 cars and bikes for all you petrolheads! www.haynesmotormuseum.co.uk Attwell Motor Museum Calne Smaller and closer version of above. www.atwellwilson.org.uk 01249 813119 Ten-pin-bowling Christie Miller sports centre Melksham website Fleet Air Arm Museum Yeovilton www.fleetairarm.com Tel: 01935 840565 |
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