Wedmore in the Somerset Levels is a sizeable and well appointed village, with dental and medical provision, pubs, a first school, and shopping facilities for life’s necessities and a bit more. The settlement stands at a crossroads of two ‘B’ roads that lead to Cheddar, Glastonbury, Wells and Burnham-on-Sea, in a landscape dotted with many hamlets and smaller villages, the Mendip Hills just four miles or so north-east. The River Axe runs north of Wedmore, and the Brue south. Historically Wedmore’s claim-to-fame is the 9th century treaty accorded here by Alfred the Great with the Danes, whereby England was divided into territory in the South and West controlled by the Saxons, the North and East comprising the Danelaw. It is thought that Alfred may have had a royal hall or manor of some sort in Wedmore, one suggestion for the origin of the name being that it is derived from the Saxon for hunting lodge. Alternatively the name may have been a corruption of Wet Moor, before major drainage works were carried out in the district the ground said to have been frequently saturated. There are plenty of fine buildings in the village, including solid stone cottages around the green, a 14th century market cross, and several Georgian structures of which the Post Office is probably the most notable. Though the church, largely 15th century, is Grade I listed, it has a rival as the most striking edifice in Wedmore in the rococo Italianate house now home to the village pharmacy.
Charity
Estate Agent
Bacon Mark F R I C S
Borough Mall Co Ltd
Evans (Estate Agents) Ltd
Gillett Michael
Golf Club
Pub and Bar
Solicitor
Places to Stay near Wedmore
The Swan (0.15 miles)
Poplar Farm B & B (1.24 miles)
Hillview Farm (1.66 miles)
Hillview Farm Bed & Breakfast is a working farm situated in a peaceful somerset setting which concentrates on rearing pedigree Limousin cattle.We are ideally located at the gateway to the ... More
Tor Farm Guesthouse (2.38 miles)
If you are looking for somewhere away from traffic and crowds, with no noise - then here is the place!
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Oakland House (3.21 miles)
Oakland House is set in mature gardens on the side of the Mendip hills, enjoying unspoilt views across the Somerset moors. Accommodation is traditional style Bed & Breakfast with friendly family service and atmosphere.
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Harold's House B&B (3.21 miles)
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Arundel House (3.48 miles)
Privately owned Regency building in the heart of Cheddar. With a friendly helpful service and a licensed bar lounge where a fire burns during colder periods.
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Burnt House Farm (3.50 miles)
Wassells (3.56 miles)
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Tom Mogg Inn (3.98 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
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