East Horrington is a small village located just a couple of miles from Wells in the West Country. Nestled in greenery and surrounded by farmlands and meadows, a stay in East Horrington could be perfect for those seeking a country cottage or rural retreat holiday in Somerset.
About Self-Catering Holidays in East Horrington
With Wells on your doorstep, a visit to this small city is essential as Wells has plenty to recommend it. It is the smallest city in England having been awarded city status because of its 13th century cathedral. The imposing cathedral has been described as one of the most beautiful in the country and is largely unspoilt. Try and time your visit to the cathedral around midday to experience the best from its famous clock. Thought to be the second oldest surviving clock mechanism in Britain, perhaps even in the world, its face is the oldest original anywhere to survive. When the clock strikes, jousting knights race around on top of the clock and the Quarter Jack bangs out the strike with his heels. Apart from its beautiful stain glass windows, its unusual scissor arches and the magnificent chapter house steps there is one natural phenomenon on the cathedral site that has survived for over a millennium. Wells takes its name from bubbling springs that were thought to be the reason for a Roman settlement, and they still bubble today on what is now the Bishop’s Palace Gardens.
Away from the cathedral, Wells has much in the way of interesting architecture lining its narrow streets. Enjoy exploring these historical streets on a self-catering break. Markets are held there twice a week, so there is plenty of opportunity for you to stock up on all you need for your cottage stay in East Horrington. Should you want to treat the family there is no shortage of pubs, inns and restaurants in the city.
Or you can plan excursions to some of the many attractions that Somerset has to offer such as its coast, Cheddar Gorge or Wookey Hall caves, Glastonbury, the countryside and rolling hills, ancient towns like Bath – all within an easy drive of East Horrington. There’s something for everyone, including the kids in this part of the West Country. Whether you need to find a family cottage or a cottage for two we trust that you will enjoy browsing through our collection of cottages.
Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in East Horrington, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Somerset.
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