Things to do & see

Nunney is splendidly placed for a holiday or weekend touring the West Country. Nearby Frome offers enticing independent shops and more listed buildings than any other town in Somerset; the Frome Festival attracts international artists and performers

Bath is half an hour by road, as is Stonehenge, and we’re surrounded by National Trust properties such as Stourhead and Tyntsfield. We are also close to several major public schools – great for weekend visits – and the delights of Babington House and the Cowshed are but a few miles away

If you don’t already know about The Newt in Somerset, this is a must-see garden and estate between Bruton and Castle Cary, about eleven miles away. This extraordinary project is being developed by the owners of Babylonstoren in South Africa. On the way, visit the fascinating gallery and gardens at Hauser & Wirth in Bruton

We’re also very close to Longleat, the ultimate combination of Safari Park, historic house and adventure centre

Nunney

We are situated in the quiet, pretty village of Nunney – the excellent Visit Nunney website will tell you more! Set in the charming Somerset countryside, Nunney boasts not only an excellent village shop and pub but also its own ruined mediaeval castle, complete with moat. The little cafe on the way to the castle has re-opened with friendly new owners

There are pleasant walks along Nunney Brook (take your wellies!) and lively events throughout the year, such as Nunney Fayre in August, and the Duck Race at Easter. We have plenty of local guides to help you

Nearby Attractions

We are close to the Georgian city of Bath and less than two hours by train from London. The nearest railway station is in Frome, around 3 miles away, and Bristol International Airport is a 45-minute drive

Once here you’re ideally placed for sallies into Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset. Visit Bath for its Roman history, its Georgian past or its ultra-modern Spa . Tour Longleat , enjoy walking the Mendips or the gardens at Stourhead . It’s an easy drive out to Glastonbury and the Somerset Levels. We’re just a few miles from fabulous restaurants – Babington House, The Roth Bar and Grill and Osip in Bruton, plenty of variety in Frome and our special favourite, Goodfellows in Wells. Plenty of good gastro-pubs in the area too, many listed in the restaurant guide we send our guests before arrival

Frome itself boasts more listed buildings than anywhere else in Somerset – check out the helpful Discover Frome website – and it’s close enough for the hardy to walk there. On the first Sunday of every month (except January & February) the Frome Independent street market takes over the whole centre of the town and attracts visitors from near and far. Check out the Frome Festival too

The Dorset coast is a short trip to the south – drive to Lyme Regis, West Bay, Bridport or Studland, or take the little train from Frome to Weymouth. And the schools at Downside, King’s Bruton, Sherborne and Millfield are perhaps thirty minutes’ drive, and Bryanston less than an hour (think booking our Family Suite)

Georgian Bath

Bath is quite simply spectacular. A World Heritage Site, its history goes back before the arrival of the Romans, who built a magnificent temple and bathing complex that still flows with natural hot water. In the 18th and early 19th centuries the wealthy aristocracy of England made it their playground. Now it’s our favoured centre for culture, theatre, museums and – of course – retail therapy

If you’ve never visited Bath, now is your chance! And if you have, you will need no prompting to return