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
ACCOMMODATION OFFERED ON A ROOM ONLY BASIS. Attractively refurbished stone farmhouse bungalow overlooking The Mendips. Easy drive to Bath and Bristol
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
17th century farmhouse and converted stables
Beautifully appointed Guest with glorious views of the attractive Vale of Glamorgan
Traditional Cotswold stone farmhouse standing in 20 acres of gardens
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