East Brent lies five miles to the west of Axbridge in the charming English county of Somerset. The village lies to the north of the Knoll of Brent, which means Beacon Hill, a 450 foot high hill that dominates the surrounding landscape. A spot on the hill bears the name Battleborough, after a battle in AD875 when the Saxons drove back the Danes. The area is also mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. Archeological evidence dating as far back as the Bronze Age and Iron Age has been found on the hill. Evidence of Roman occupation has also been found at the site. The Knoll itself dates back to Jurassic times, some 300 million years ago. The hill is part of the Somerset Levels and was surrounded by water until the Levels were drained. This helped give rise to the hills other names, 'Frog Island' or 'Mount of Frogs'. The village is a small picture postcard village with a bunnery, a butcher and a fryer. East Brent has a number of beautiful old buildings including Ivyclad Hall and the old Chapel. There are also charming pubs including The Red Cow and The Fox and Goose Inn.
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Places to Stay near East Brent
Burton Row Farmhouse (0.48 miles)
A wisteria clad C16th Somerset longhouse on the Somerset Levels, rural but central to all the delights of Somerset and beyond, beautifully renovated to a high standard. We offer a ... More
Days Inn Sedgemoor - M5 (0.66 miles)
Woodlands Country House Hotel (0.97 miles)
A haven of peace and serenity, nestling in four acres of wooded parkland, at the foot of The Knoll.
Woodlands, formerly a late 1800s Victorian farmhouse, now provides comfortable, elegant surroundings for that relaxing break you ... More
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Rookery Manor (1.09 miles)
Rookery Manor is a beautiful, award-winning venue in the heart of the Somerset countryside. This 16th century manor has been converted to a four-star hotel by owner Ian Clapp, whose family has lived here for ... More | visit website
Battleborough Grange Hotel & Restaurant (1.15 miles)
This hotel and restaurant rest under the historic Brent Knoll, conveniently located off the M5 and near the town of Burnham-on-Sea. This country hotel is set in picturesque landscaped grounds, offering superb ... More
Willow Cottage at Poplar Farm (1.24 miles)
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Set within 60 acres of farmland backed by the Mendip Hills, just 4 miles from the vast sandy beaches at Brean and Barrow, these six charming cottages ... More
Premier Inn Weston Super Mare (Lympsham) (2.38 miles)
Knightsrest (3.11 miles)
Hugh and Jenny welcome you to their lovely Edwardian house which enjoys a quiet location just a few minuets easy walk to the town centre, beach, restaurants and pubs. Open ... More
Yew Tree House (3.20 miles)
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Burnt House Farm (3.47 miles)
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