Wincanton Travel Guide

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Cucklington
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Cucklington
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Quarry Plantation Quarry Plantation from the Maperton to Silver Knap road
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Hillside by Fairfield Hillside by Fairfield on West street between Yarlington and Woolston
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A303 lay-by with a difference. Travel along the A303 as it passes through the chalk country of East Somerset/North Dorset/South Wiltshire/North Hampshire in late June/early July, and in a number of places you may see the roadside banks dotted with the strong pink of Pyramidal Orchids (Anacamptis pyramidalis). Primarily a plant of chalk and other calcium rich soils (coastal dunes are another favoured location), it is often an early coloniser of bare soil, with large populations building up. This particular bank is conveniently sited at a lay-by, enabling close inspection of the "colony", which here runs into the hundreds. The discarded tyre sits rather incongruously among them. Although not obvious from this photo (but see 1362132), there is also a Bee Orchid (Ophrys apifera) here - one or two can be found here in most years. Interestingly, on the opposite side of the carriageway at this point, there is a large patch of Common Spotted Orchids (Dactylorhiza fuchsii), obvious when passing from the paler shade of pink, which are absent from this site - the Pyramidal Orchids favour the drier, sun baked, south facing bank shown here, whereas the Common Spotted Orchids prefer the slightly cooler and shadier conditions found on the other side of the road.
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Holbrook Manor & Spa.

Holbrook Manor & Spa.

3 out of 5
Castle Cary Road Wincanton England
The price is AU$137 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
AU$137
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Wincanton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Hauser and Wirth Somerset and Mill on the Brue ...
7/10 Good! (90 reviews)
The room was very nicely presented, light and very cosy and warm. The staff were very helpful, kathy helped us out lots and assisted us with whatever we needed. Access to the pool and various spa activities was a good addition as well. Lovely place and well recommeded, will deffinetely stay ...

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Holbrook Manor & Spa.
George Hotel

George Hotel

4 out of 5
Market Place Frome England
The price is AU$116 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
AU$116
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Frome. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Always a great stay at the George, comfortable, food great, atmosphere great. Good value for money. Staff are all excellent.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

George Hotel
Oldfields House

Oldfields House

4 out of 5
102 Wells Road Bath England
The price is AU$118 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$118
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Bath. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Very professional all round. With a fabulous quirky funny owner!

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Oldfields House
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Charming Cottage in idyllic location on Stourhead Estate

Charming Cottage in idyllic location on Stourhead Estate

Stourton England
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Warminster. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Stourhead and Stourhead Garden are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
The house is beautiful with so much character and was equipped with everything that we needed. The beds were extremely comfortable with gorgeous linens. The location is amazing, just steps away from lovely walks around Stourhead NT. And the host was brilliant, answering messages within minutes. My ...

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Charming Cottage in idyllic location on Stourhead Estate
WILLOW RIDGE - a large country house with 3 rental rooms

WILLOW RIDGE - a large country house with 3 rental rooms

2.5 out of 5
Featherbed Ln Bristol England
Stay at this residence in Bristol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and slippers. Popular attractions Chew Valley and Stanton Drew Stone Circle are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
perfect for my friend

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

WILLOW RIDGE - a large country house with 3 rental rooms
Peaceful, scenic,cosy cottage near Wells and Frome

Peaceful, scenic,cosy cottage near Wells and Frome

Oakhill England
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Radstock. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (69 reviews)
Fine little cottage.Fine location.Helpful host.Well restored.Thoughtful facilities, but the shower would benefit from a hand rail and non-slip floor finish inside tie enclosure.

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Peaceful, scenic,cosy cottage near Wells and Frome
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Bruton

Photo "Buckhorn Weston" by Trish Steel (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
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Buckhorn Weston