This village in the Chew Valley on the northern edges of the Mendip Hills is thought to have derived its name from the Knights of the Templar. The word cloud is possibly derived from the personal name, Cloda. The village straddles the busy A37 which connects the cathedral city of Wells with Bristol. It is five miles from the town of Midsomer Norton and within easy reach of Bath, which lies to Temple Cloud's east along the A39. The village was once surrounded by the pits of the Somerset coal field, now long since abandoned. To the west of the village lies Chew Valley Lake, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, a popular destination for walkers and bird watchers. The village is served by the Temple Inn and the Ring O Bells public houses. The local church of St. Barnabas's is a 1920s building in Romanesque style. Visitors seeking more inspiring architecture than the rather plain church building will find plenty to excite them in Temple Cloud. The imposing Victorian Court House, built in 1857, stands out with its Neo-Jacobean style. The village is studded with other fine buildings, most of them pre-dating the Court House by hundreds of years.
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Places to Stay near Temple Cloud
Mezzé at the Warwick Arms (0.69 miles)
Cameley Lodge (0.83 miles)
Set in beautiful countryside looking out over own private lakes just 10 miles from Bristol, Bath, Wells - just 8 miles from Bristol Airport. A small country hotel, family run. ... More
Greyfield Farm Cottages (1.24 miles)
Hunters Rest Inn (1.30 miles)
Originally built as a hunting lodge for the Earl of Warwick, then converted into an Inn during the 19th century, this privately owned free-house renowned for its home cooking, warm welcome and excellent cellar offers ... More | visit website
Willow Tree Court Guest House (1.53 miles)
A Charming 18th Century Home; ideally located for exploring the nearby beauty of the west country.Situated on the A39 our location enables easy access to the historic city of Bath; ... More
The Old Parsonage (1.79 miles)
Welcome to our beautiful 17th Century Grade 11* Listed house, situated off the A37 between Bath, Bristol and Wells on the edge of the Mendip Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Old ... More | visit website
Carpenters Arms (2.39 miles)
For visitors seeking an alternative to the bland unformity of many a modern town centre hotel, ... More | visit website
Ston Easton Park (2.51 miles)
The elegance of this 1740 Palladian Mansion, 12 miles from Bath, gives the impression of a sumptuous private country house rather than an award-winning hotel. The beautiful reception rooms, with ... More
Old Malt House Hotel (3.11 miles)
A delightful family run country hotel, just 15 minutes from Bath and Wells. Set in beautiful countryside with restaurant, lounge/bar, free parking and delightful views from all rooms. Built in 1835 as ... More
The Moody Goose at The Old Priory (3.51 miles)
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