Monkton Combe is a village in northern Somerset set in stunning countryside and is a perfect place for exploring, only a few miles from the Georgian city of Bath. Less than a mile away is Prior Park, the magical location designed by Pope and Capability Brown, where the lake mirrors the Palladian Bridge, Join the six mile circular walk and watch the scenery unfold with woodland, meadows, Roman Settlements and even an Iron Age Fort. Bath Abbey commands the skyline impressively, building started in 1499 although 3 different churches have stood on this spot over the last 12 and a half Centuries. For tired feet and a spoonful of history there is no better place than Sally Lunn’s Refreshment house, where 300 hundred years ago Sally served her ‘Sally Lunn Bunn’ that you can try today, inside the Museum her original kitchen is on display, the secrets of Medieval and Roman times are also here. With the choice of walking the countryside, canal walks, or why not take to the skies in a hot air balloon. So don’t forget your walking shoes, or cycle, definitely not your camera or paints and most importantly a return ticket when you visit Monkton Combe.
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Places to Stay near Monkton Combe
Wheelwrights Arms (0.02 miles)
This inn nestles in the peaceful village of Monkton Combe, surrounded by picturesque hills and valleys. Recently refurbished accommodation houses 7 luxury bedrooms with bathrooms or showers. There are 5 doubles, one ... More
Manor House (0.08 miles)
Restful, rambling Medieval Manor in rural valley 2 miles from Bath City Centre. Classified as a British Ancient Monument, The Manor House has been lived in since 1262! It features ... More
Waterhouse (0.21 miles)
Combe Grove Manor (0.28 miles)
This 17th century manor house is wonderfully situated just two miles from the historic city of Bath. Nestling in 69 acres of private parkland, the estate offers the most astonishing views over the Limpley Stoke ... More | visit website
Tucking Mill Annexe (0.52 miles)
Limpley Stoke Hotel (0.85 miles)
With stunning views of the valley and 3 acres of private grounds, this traditional Georgian country house has a delightful village setting, in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Originally founded during ... More
Brunswick Cottage (0.99 miles)
Limpley Stoke Hotel (1.11 miles)
With stunning views of the valley and 3 acres of private grounds, this traditional Georgian country house has a delightful village setting, in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Originally founded during ... More
High Beeches in Bath (1.41 miles)
This is a wondeful Edwardian family home offering superb accomodation on the southern slopes of Bath in an area of oustanding natural beauty with lovely views towards the Midford Valley.We ... More
Homewood Park Hotel & Spa (1.45 miles)
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