Shapwick is a rural village which forms part of the Hundred of Whitley. The village situated in the Sedgemoor district of Somerset, on the Somerset Levels. It can be found just off the A39 Bath Road, to the West of Glastonbury. The particular layout of its roads and streets has led academics to label it 'the typical English village'. Half a mile up a winding lane you can find Shapwick House, a magnificent Tudor Manor House converted to a Hotel and set in seven acres of grounds amidst the beautiful Somerset countryside. Whilst in the area be sure to take in Shapwick Heath at sunset. In 1998 the largest hoard of Roman coins ever found in the United Kingdom (and the second largest ever found from the Roman Empire), some 9,238 silver denarii, was found in the remains of a previously unknown Roman villa near Shapwick. The hoard was valued and acquired by Somerset County Museums Service for the sum of £265,000. Once owned by Glastonbury Abbey, Shapwick is an ideal place to visit other parts of Somerset including the historic Glastonbury itself. Glastonbury is a popular tourist location, offering a wide variety of interesting places to visit, notably the Abbey and Glastonbury Tor.
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Places to Stay near Shapwick
Shapwick House (0.36 miles)
About half a mile up a winding lane you will find Shapwick House, a magnificent Tudor Manor House surrounded by 7 Acres of informal gardens and grounds amidst the rolling ... More
Polden Vale (1.27 miles)
Polden Vale is a small family run B & B, Situated on the outskirts of Clarks Shopping Village, central for exploring Somerset and Devon. Although on the A361 the accommodation ... More
Meare Manor (2.92 miles)
Millbatch Farm (2.92 miles)
A 17th century period farmhouse in the village of meare. Three miles from Glastonbury and 6 miles from Wells cathedral. Perfect location if your visiting Glastonbury,Wells, Cheddar the mendips and ... More
The Olive Mill (2.94 miles)
Tom Mogg Inn (3.37 miles)
Set in the Somerset Levels, an Area of Outstanding Beauty, a warm welcome awaits you at The Tom Mogg Inn. This family run establishment has so much to offer.Bar & ... More
The Dairy Cottage (3.99 miles)
The Dairy Cottage is a four bedroom bed and breakfast located in the town of Street, within convenient distance of Glastonbury and Wells. ... More | visit websiteWessex Hotel (4.25 miles)
We welcome you to the Wessex, a modern hotel that nestles in the heart of historic and beautiful Somerset, in the Ancient Kingdom of Wessex. We boast two AA star ... More
Hill View (4.29 miles)
Bere Farm Cottages (4.32 miles)
Thoughtfully converted from original stone farm buildings, Bere Farm offers two immaculately-presented luxury detached cottages. Newly renovated, both cottages are light and spacious featuring local craftmanship and much attention to detail. A small courtyard shared ... More | visit website
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