Attractions near Furley Cottages

Forde Abbey and Gardens (6 Miles)* 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.

Golden Cap (11 Miles)* Golden Cap proudly stands as the highest point on England's south coast at 191m (626 feet) high, marked by a concrete survey point. The Golden Cap estate covers 2000 acres of National Trust parkland

Barrington Court (11 Miles)* Barrington Court is a 16th century manor house which epitomises the ongoing work of the National Trust. This is a lovely Tudor manor house with Gertrude Jekyll-inspired gardens.

Horn Park Gardens (12 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.

Cadhay (12 Miles)* Cadhay is an historic manor house built in 1550, which is 12 miles east of Exeter.

Wellington Museum & Local History Society (12 Miles)* The exhibits in the museum feature famous firms and individuals that are or were based in Wellington.

Escot Gardens, Maze & Forest Adventure (13 Miles)* Award-winning Escot is set in 220 acres of stunning private parkland in the heart of East Devon.

Beaminster Museum (13 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.

Coldharbour Mill Working Wool Museum (13 Miles)* Built by Thomas Fox between 1797 and 1799 Coldharbour Mill was at the forefront of Georgian entrepeneurial development and was in continuous woollen and worsted yarn production until 1981.

East Lambrook Manor Gardens (13 Miles)* These internationally famous Grade 1 listed gardens were the inspiration of Margery Fish who was the undisputed 'Leading Lady of Gardening' from the 1950's until her death in 1969.

* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Towns near Furley Cottages

Birsay (2 Miles)*

Chardstock (2 Miles)*

Wambrook (2 Miles)*

Stromness (3 Miles)*

Higher Wambrook (3 Miles)*

Chard (4 Miles)* Two streams and a wide variety of good shops, flank the spacious High Street of the vibrant town of Chard. Its history since the 13th century is imaginatively recounted in the museum at Godworthy House

Combe St. Nicholas (4 Miles)*

Buckland St. Mary (5 Miles)* Buckland St. Mary is set in the Blackdown Hills north-west of Chard. The parish includes NerocheForest, formerly medieval woodland and now managed by the Forestry Commission with a footpath trail to the site of an ancient hillfort.

Orphir (5 Miles)*

Musbury (6 Miles)*

* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.