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Brent Knoll occupies an ancient landscape dominated by the Iron-Age fort on the summit of an isolated little round hill which rises to around 457 feet high. The fort was used by Romans and by Anglo-Saxons seeking refuge from invading Danes. From this spot visitors can gaze out over the vast flatness of Somerset and appreciate just how in 1607 the area briefly became an island cut of by rising floods. Worth mentioning, is that these lands were recorded as early as the Doomsday Book of 1086, at this time it was a sparsely populated area, with not much in the way of a living for its inhabitants, the village did not begin to prosper until better drainage of the land had been attained, making farming viable all the year round.

At the base of the hill the village straggles a long main road, this has some smart houses, shops, a couple of inns and a Norman church famous for its 15th century bench ends showing the descent from dignity to the hanging of a fox clothed as an Abbot. Visitors to the church will also note the fine tie-beam roof, Jacobean pulpit, a monument of the 17th century, and grotesque tower gargoyles. Of the inns, the Red Cow standing at the centre of the village appears to date from around the 18th century, whilst the Fox and Goose was a former coaching inn from the early part of the 19th century.

There is a delightful mix of properties which add to the rural charm of the landscape, some of these dwellings date back to the 17th century as indicated by the date over Briars Cottage (1688). Next to the pleasant Parish Hall stands Ivyclad Hall, a building from the reign of Queen Anne.

Interspersed around the area visitors will find old farmhouses with quaint farm buildings, some which have been modernised to provide holiday cottage accommodation or permanent homes. There are pleasant meadows and lovely fruit orchards filled mostly with apple trees, for fortunately cider making still flourishes in these parts.

From Brent Knoll there is easy access to the appealing sands of holiday resorts Berrow and Brean, these mostly cater for families and have more than an average share of caravan parks and amusements. A short drive inland reveals the spectacular Cheddar Gorge and a little further will take you to Wells, a small picturesque cathedral town.

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(8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction E of Brent Knoll) Wookey (5 Pictures)


(12.0 miles, 19.4 km, direction E of Brent Knoll) Holford (4 Pictures)


(12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction SW of Brent Knoll)

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(12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction SE of Brent Knoll) Wells (123 Pictures)

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Nearby attractions.. Birnbeck Pier (1 Pictures)

(7.4 miles, 12.0 km, direction N) Cheddar Caves and Gorge (80 Pictures)

(8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction E) Wookey Hole Caves and Papermill (10 Pictures)

(12.6 miles, 20.2 km, direction E) Glastonbury Abbey (88 Pictures)

(13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction SE) The Chalice Well Gardens (11 Pictures)

(13.2 miles, 21.2 km, direction SE) Glastonbury Tor (37 Pictures)

(13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction SE) Quantock Hills (216 Pictures)

(13.6 miles, 21.9 km, direction W)

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Brent Knoll Hotels  Brent Knoll Cottages  Brent Knoll Bed & Breakfast Rooks Bridge, Somerset, England (1.0 miles, 1.7 km)
Located in Rooks Bridge, this holiday home is 43 km from Bath. The unit is 29 km from Cardiff. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property. The kitchen comes with a dishwasher. Towels and bed linen ...
More info and book online..  Price from £563.00 The Gatehouse

The Gatehouse offers pet-friendly accommodation in Rooks Bridge. The unit is 43 km from Bath. The kitchen is fitted with an oven. Towels and bed linen are provided at The Gatehouse. Other facilities ...
More info and book online..  Price from £163.00 The Piggery

Brent Knoll, Somerset, England (1.1 miles, 1.8 km)
The Piggery is a holiday home situated in Brent Knoll, 44 km from Bath. The property features views of the garden and is 31 km from Cardiff. The kitchen has an oven, a toaster and a refrigerator and ...
More info and book online.. Cloisters Guest House

Burnham on Sea, Somerset, England (1.7 miles, 2.8 km, direction W)
Set in the seaside resort of Burnham-on-Sea, Cloisters Guest House is just a 5-minute stroll to the beach or 10 minutes to the town centre. It has wholesome cooked breakfasts and free Wi-Fi....
More info and book online..  Price from £64.00 The Royal Clarence Hotel - Adults Only

Burnham on Sea, Somerset, England (2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction SW)
Dating back to 1796, the adults-only Royal Clarence Hotel is situated on the seafront at Burnham-on-Sea. Guests can enjoy far-reaching sea views from the 1st floor covered veranda....
More info and book online..  Price from £40.00 Westcroft Lodge

Brean, Somerset, England (2.3 miles, 3.6 km, direction NW)
Set in Brean, this holiday home is situated 47 km from Bath. The property features views of the garden and is 27 km from Cardiff. The unit is fitted with a kitchen. A TV and DVD player are featured. ... Yew Tree Cottage

Lympsham, Somerset, England (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction NE)
Yew Tree Cottage is a holiday home situated in Lympsham in the Somerset Region and is 41 km from Bath. The unit is 28 km from Cardiff. There is a dining area and a kitchen complete with an oven, a to...
More info and book online..  Price from £106.00

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