Somerton is a picturesque Somerset town with a wide 17th century square. The square features an octagonal market cross, an imposing town hall as well as elegant houses and inns. The Anglican church, which dedicated to St Michael and the Angels, boasts a fine wooden roof which was lovingly carved by the monks of nearby Muchelney Abbey. The church dates back to the 13th century but the building has undergone several periods of remodelling. Somerton was listed in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Sumertone, which may have been derived from from the Old English sae, mere and tun or 'The sea-lake enclosure'. An alternative suggested origin is from the Anglo-Saxon Sumer-tūn, meaning summer farmstead. The town is well served with local shops and a number of pubs, inns and hotels. It also has a fascinating audio trail which is available to hire from the local information centre. Somerton is an ideal base for exploring the tranquil South Somerset countryside. A self guided 80 mile cycle route around South Somerset tours through Somerton on its way across the Somerset Levels. The River Parrett trail, a 50 mile footpath that follows the course of the river, runs close by.
Attraction
Lytes Cary Manor
Somerset Guild of Craftsmen
Charity
Dentist
Advance Dental Practice
Hope Cottage Dental Surgery
Estate Agent
Greenslade Taylor Hunt
Hawker David J
Palmer Snell
Golf Club
Market
Pub and Bar
Globe Inn
Half Moon Inn
Royal Oak
White Hart Inn
Self-Catering
Harleys Court Holiday Cottages
Solicitor
Shops
Blotto Wines Ltd
Cobbs Wholefoods
Somerton Hobbies
Antiques
Tinhouse Home and Garden Antiques
Places to Stay near Somerton
Unicorn Hotel (0.02 miles)
Situated in the very heart of Somerset, in the very lovely old town of Somerton, the Unicorn is perhaps the most picturesque & architecturally significant inn of this ancient & ... More
Somerton Court Country House (0.54 miles)
Somerton Court is a large historic country house believed to date in part from the 12th Century. It is situated at Lower Somerton on the eastern edge of Somerton, the royal town of ancient Wessex ... More | visit websiteHarleys Court Holiday Cottages (1.00 miles)
Devonshire Arms (2.29 miles)
You will find a warm and personal welcome to the lush Somerset countryside at the Devonshire Arms, a grade II listed former hunting lodge, set on an idyllic village green.
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Kingsdon Inn (2.32 miles)
Cary Fitzpaine House (3.89 miles)
Northover Manor Hotel (4.04 miles)
A small country hotel with a big heart...
When Mark and Mel Haddigan took over Northover Manor 10 years ago, they had a clear vision for the future ~ a relaxed, comfortable ... More
Liongate House Bed and Breakfast (4.05 miles)
Liongate House is in the historic Roman town of Ilchester situated just off the A303. A perfect location for business and pleasure being a mile away from RNAS Yeovilton and ... More
Travelodge Yeovil Podimore (4.10 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Ilchester Arms (4.17 miles)
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