Attractions near Wayside Cottage

Barrington Court (1 Mile)* 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.

East Lambrook Manor Gardens (2 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.

Muchelney Abbey (4 Miles)* Muchelney, the atmospheric and once-remote 'great island' amid the Somerset Levels, has many rewards for visitors.

Montacute House (5 Miles)* Montacute House is more than just another great stately home in the National Trust collection. It has some great unique features and human-interest stories in its history which deserve to be shared.

Tintinhull Garden (6 Miles)* The delightful two-acre Somerset garden at Tintinhull is a fine example of how small can still be beautiful.

Forde Abbey and Gardens (8 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.

Lytes Cary Manor (9 Miles)* Lytes Cary Manor is the quintessential English manor house, surrounded by neat formal gardens of clipped yews and set amidst a wonderful Somerset landscape.

Horn Park Gardens (10 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 (11 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.

Sherborne Museum (14 Miles)* Sherborne Museum, located in the heart of the town, is home to more than 15,000 items of local history. It's a fascinating treasure trove for anyone researching the town's past.

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

Towns near Wayside Cottage

Lambrook (1 Mile)*

Barrington (1 Mile)*

South Petherton (1 Mile)* South Petherton was once of great strategic importance on the Fosse Way, this compact little hamstone town with its many small shops now has a quiet, unhurried charm. Fine church with an octagonal central tower.

Stocklinch (2 Miles)* This beautiful and thriving village some three and a half miles North East of Ilminster dates back to medieval times.

Kingsbury Episcopi (3 Miles)* Kingsbury Episcopi is a Hamstone village boasting an ancient lock up on the green, magnificent church and numerous small orchards.

Lopen (3 Miles)*

Isle Brewers (3 Miles)*

Hinton St. George (3 Miles)* Hinton St. George was for centuries the home of the Poulett family whose power and wealth built the schools, halls and artisans' houses to serve the estate. At least two cottages date from the 14th century.

Ilton (3 Miles)*

Ilminster (3 Miles)* Ilminster takes its name from the fine Minster church, which towers above the multitude of small shops and narrow streets crammed with mellow hamstone architecture.

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