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Winsham Tourist Information

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Winsham is a thriving village on the river Axe close to the Dorset border, retaining its shop, pub and church. A mile away is Forde Abbey, a Cistercian monastery transformed into a splendid country house with extensive gardens and fruit farm open to the public.

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Attractions near Winsham

Forde Abbey and Gardens (1 Mile)* Founded in 1146, Forde Abbey was one of the most significant Cistercian monasteries in England during the four centuries that separated the reign of King Stephen from the Reformation.

Horn Park Gardens (6 Miles)* The large and beautiful gardens, in a unique position and with magnificent views to the sea, surround the house built in 1911 by a pupil of Lutyens.

Beaminster Museum (7 Miles)* Beaminster Museum is a local history museum covering Beaminster and the surrounding villages. Its collection covers past local families of importance, past local trades and schools and a fine collection of agricultural tools.

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Towns near Winsham

Cricket St. Thomas Tourist Information (1 Mile)* Cricket-St-Thomas is as delightfully olde-English as its name suggests with a small community clustered around the quaint church. The local population of this Somerset parish was just 50 at the last count.

Chillington Tourist Information (2 Miles)*

Georth Tourist Information (2 Miles)*

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Hotels near Winsham

The Lordleaze Hotel And Restaurant (3 Miles)* The Lordleaze Hotel is the only 3-star hotel in Chard with its own restaurant and bar with real log fire. The hotel offers free parking and free Wi-Fi.

Fairwater Head Hotel (4 Miles)* Set in the unspoilt Devonshire countryside, this Edwardian country house hotel offers panoramic views, free Wi-Fi, free parking and an award winning-restaurant.

Best Western The Shrubbery (5 Miles)* An elegant Victorian hotel, the Best Western Shrubbery Hotel is located in the country market town of Ilminster. It boasts rooms with countryside views, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool.

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Self Catering near Winsham

Devon Willows Holiday Cottages (6 Miles)* Devon Willows Holiday Cottages is a family run business. We pride ourselves on a high standard of accommodation. All our cottages are light and airy and are situated at picturesque locations within the Axe Valley.

Furley Cottages (6 Miles)* Furley Cottages provide superbly appointed self-catering accommodation in an area of outstanding natural beauty close to the small village of Membury.

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