Local Attractions
Sleepy Hollow Cottages are set in beautiful gardens in lovely Somerset countryside at Barton St David, 9 miles South of Wells, 5 miles East of Glastonbury and 25 miles South of Bath.
There are many attractions and places of interest within an hour's drive and the Somerset and Dorset coasts are within easy reach. The cottages are surrounded by lovely walking country and the close proximity to the Somerset Levels means there is good cycling with few hills. Alternatively the peace and quiet of our garden may appeal and the local pub is only a ten minute walk.
- The Barton Inn is the local pub, just 10 minutes walk away
- Wells with its majestic cathedral, Bishops Palace and twice weekly farmer's market
- Glastonbury - Tor and Abbey
- Shepton Mallet - Bath and West Show ground hosting many varied events
- Bath - with its splendid Georgian architecture
- Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole
- The Jurassic Coast of Dorset - A Unesco World Heritage Site
- Exmoor - with its extensive views over moorland and sea
- Various National Trust houses and gardens e.g. Lytes Carey, Stourhead, Montacute House
- Clarks Shopping Outlet Village in the nearby town of Street
- Fleet Air Arm Museum - Europe's Largest Naval Aviation Museum
- Longleat House and Safari Park - As featured on BBC's Animal Park
- Shapwick Heath
- Westhay Moor National Nature Reserve
For more information about Somerset Tourism, please visit www.visitsouthsomerset.com