Rising like a rampart a thousand feet above the Somerset Levels, the Mendip Hills AONB is a land of crags, gorges and valleys. Centrepiece is the Cheddar Gorge, England’s largest, and its caves and dramatic cliff top walk. Then there’s Wookey Hole, taking deep underground to a colourful spectacular – watch out for the witch!
Black Down, the high point of the Mendips, has stunning views across to Wales, and with Burrington Ham has amazing wildlife and archaeological treasures. Deer Leap is another viewpoint, overlooking the ancient Kings Wood, just off the Mendip Way.
Ebbor Gorge is a national nature reserve with woodland, rocks, caves and streams. Wander round the ancient hamlets of Priddy, with its Neolithic forts, and Charterhouse, with its Roman lead mines. Dolebury Warrren is another Iron Age hill fort. Then it’s down the hills to the Chew Valley lakes for some birdwatching and fishing.
Victorian farmhouse on dairy farm
Former farmhouse bungalow
17th century stone cottage surrounded by attractive farmland and woodland
Newly converted stone built single story former wagon house
Charming cottage with uninterrupted views
18th century cottage with easy access to A303
A wonderful retreat for two or three people, set in the grounds of an 18th century cottage
Mixed working farm in an attractive hamlet
Large family home overlooking fields and downlands
17th century farmhouse and converted stables
18th century house in centre of village
Grade II Listed Georgian home set in beautiful gardens with sea views overlooking the marina and the Bristol Channel.
Beautifully appointed Guest with glorious views of the attractive Vale of Glamorgan
A converted cattle barn overlooking the beautiful Fovant Hills and situated in the Nadder Valley & Cranbourne Chase, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Dark Sky Reserve.
Traditional Cotswold stone farmhouse standing in 20 acres of gardens
Family run livestock farm in peaceful countryside
A charmingly converted old cow byre providing an ideal little retreat for a country holiday
18th century, detached, three storey farmhouse with glorious views of the Forest of Dean