The village of Crowcombe lies under the Quantock Hills in Somerset. It is approximately five miles from the Bristol Channel coastline and eight miles from Taunton. Crowcombe has a population of 500 and is a typical picturesque English village. The village was first documented under the name of 'Cerawicombe' by Aethulwulf of Wessex in 845 AD, when the local manor belonged to Glastonbury Abbey. It is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Crawcombe. In medieval times the village was the scene of many markets and fairs, being on an important junction of the road between Taunton and Bridgewater Bay. The medieval stone market cross still stands in the centre of the village. The village also boasts possibly the best preserved Tudor church house in Somerset. An unusual feature of the church is the well-carved and interesting bench-ends, seemingly pagan in their imagery, symbolising fertility. The Quantock Hills have been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and are well worth a visit if you are in this area. You can stay at the Carew Inn in Crowcombe which has been described as 'the quintessential English Inn'. The Inn offers fine views of the local countryside from the Garden Terrace and some of its guest rooms.
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Places to Stay near Crowcombe
Carew Arms (0.18 miles)
At the heart of a picturesque village, the Carew Arms is the quintessential English inn. Nestled at the foot of the Quantock Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, ... More
Blue Ball Inn (1.27 miles)
The Old Stag's Head (2.12 miles)
A warm friendly welcome awaits you in our home with Guest Lounge.Approx:15-20 mins: from Taunton Ideally situated for working or relaxing in or around Taunton. We are with-in easy reach ... More
The Dairy (2.41 miles)
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Nestling in a pretty valley on the western fringes of the Quantock Hills, Meadowsweet Farm, set in 30 acres of meadows and woodland, is only 9 miles ... More
Ramscombe (2.49 miles)
Combe House Hotel (2.72 miles)
Conveniently located just off the A39 within easy reach of Bridgwater, Minehead and Taunton, Combe House lies in a peaceful wooded valley in the heart of the Quantock Hills. The ... More | visit website
Wick House (2.73 miles)
Castle of Comfort Hotel (2.93 miles)
16th century former coaching inn nestling in the Quantock Hills on the edge of Greater Exmoor an area of outstanding natural beauty, visited by Dorothy Wordsworth.Non-smoking throughout. ETC Silver Award ... More
Rose and Crown Inn (3.77 miles)
The Rose and Crown is a sixteenth century coaching inn situated in the centre of the picturesque village of Nether Stowey, at the foot of the Quantock Hills, Englands first ... More
Cedar Falls Health Spa (4.09 miles)
Welcome to Cedar Falls Health Spa: Somerset's Natural Antidote to Fatigue. Nestled in the foot of the Quantock Hills and close to Exmoor, Minehead and Taunton.
The magnificent forty-four acres of secluded ... More
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