Sandford, England, United Kingdom
Somerset has lots of surprises waiting to be discovered. As one of the larger English counties, Somerset has stunning beaches, green countryside, woodlands, lakes & more, covering a wide range of landscapes & environments. There’s so much to explore in this wonderful county, that even those lucky enough to live in Somerset are continually discovering its gems; wildflower meadows, beach waterfalls, ancient wells, unique carvings & underground reservoirs.
These hidden gems can be found in addition to the well-known landmarks of Somerset, such as Glastonbury, Cheddar Gorge, Wells Cathedral or Exmoor, which have secrets of their own to be explored.
Think of Somerset & what comes to mind? For some it is the stunning views across open countryside, others the fun to be had on its sandy beaches, or maybe it’s the superb strawberries, Cheddar cheese & cider? Our county is famous for the Glastonbury Festival, carnivals, Mulberry handbags & Arthurian legends, but there’s much more to be discovered!
Sandford is a beautiful little village around 15 minutes from the bustling seaside town of Weston-Super-Mare and about 20 minutes from the city of Bristol. Sandford is home to the Thatchers distribution centre; which has tours available and has a great local pub next door called The Railway Inn; which you may be pleased to hear is at a walkable distance from Priory Barn! 2 minutes down the road is Mendip Activity Centre; where you can learn to ski, snowboard or even archery! They have lots of wonderful activities for all the family; and fully disabled accessible.
In the next village along called Winscombe; has lovely little shops and cafes; as well as a lovely pub, making for a perfect afternoon out. Cheddar; home to Cheddar Gorge and of course the cheese is only a quick 10 minute drive away and definitely worth a day out.
Should you wish to travel a little further; Bristol has everything to please everyone; where you will be sure to please the wife with the great shopping, SS great Briton; or the kids with activities like Airhop, Bristol Zoo and aquarium or the famous science museum.