The local area
Meadheaven offers a truly relaxing quiet rural break in a fantastic location surrounded by all that stunning Somerset has to offer. A car is a must-have to make the most of your stay and enable you to explore more fully.
View back to Wanstrow from a local walk
The village of Wanstrow, situated between Frome and Bruton (view map) is a friendly rural village offering a country pub (serving food), a playground, as countless countryside walks.
Away from Wanstrow, you are spoilt for choice for places to discover and explore. Our closest town is the ever-popular Bruton, five miles south, which is home to the Hauser and Wirth Gallery with its beautiful Piet Oudolf-designed gardens, as well as an excellent farm shop and the Roth Bar & Grill. Or spend the day exploring the extraordinary gardens at The Newt – its Garden Café is a magical place for lunch. For a delicious meal , you’ll find At The Chapel and The Old Pharmacy restaurants to be lively spots in the heart of Bruton High Street. And if you fancy a real treat, then the Michelin starred Osip is perfect. If you want to head there for dinner, you’ll need to book well in advance!
Hauser & Wirth, Bruton – Oudolf Field
There is also the arty, creative Frome, five miles northeast. This is a larger town with supermarkets and all the essential stores. The paved, ancient thoroughfares of Cheap Street and Catherine Hill are packed full of independent shops to explore. Every Saturday and Wednesday is market day, but the first Sunday of the month sees the whole town centre taken over by the Frome Independent Market – it’s an experience not be missed with arts and crafts and the most delicious food stalls.
Also close by, you’ll find the National Trust’s Stourhead and King Alfreds Tower. Explore the beautiful gardens and stroll around the lake – stunning in any month of the year. Also a wonderful local walking spot is Mells (6 miles), where Sunday lunch at the Talbot is highly recommended, as is alfresco pizza at the Walled Garden.
Enjoy an al fresco pizza at The Walled Garden, Mells
The famous Longleat Safari Park is just 11 miles away (around 20 minutes’ drive) and is a fun-packed full day out for all the family. And always check the line up at the Bath and West Showground (7 miles) as events go on all year round.
Explore the beautiful gardens at Longleat Safari Park
From Meadhaven, you can also explore the market town of Shepton Mallet (7 miles), wander around the historic cathedral city of Wells (13 miles), soak up the view from the top of Glastonbury Tor (17 miles), wonder at the cliffs at Cheddar Gorge or climb deep down into Wookey Hole Caves.
Take in the sights at Bishop’s Palace and Moat in Wells
Or if shopping is your thing, the ever-popular Clarks Village outlet centre is just 18 miles away and the larger west country cities are also well within reach in under an hour by car – Bath is just 20 miles away and Bristol 25 miles.
Take a stroll around Bristol’s historic harbourside