Wincanton Travel Guide

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Cucklington
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Cucklington
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Quarry Plantation Quarry Plantation from the Maperton to Silver Knap road
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Hillside by Fairfield Hillside by Fairfield on West street between Yarlington and Woolston
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A303 lay-by with a difference. Travel along the A303 as it passes through the chalk country of East Somerset/North Dorset/South Wiltshire/North Hampshire in late June/early July, and in a number of places you may see the roadside banks dotted with the strong pink of Pyramidal Orchids (Anacamptis pyramidalis). Primarily a plant of chalk and other calcium rich soils (coastal dunes are another favoured location), it is often an early coloniser of bare soil, with large populations building up. This particular bank is conveniently sited at a lay-by, enabling close inspection of the "colony", which here runs into the hundreds. The discarded tyre sits rather incongruously among them. Although not obvious from this photo (but see 1362132), there is also a Bee Orchid (Ophrys apifera) here - one or two can be found here in most years. Interestingly, on the opposite side of the carriageway at this point, there is a large patch of Common Spotted Orchids (Dactylorhiza fuchsii), obvious when passing from the paler shade of pink, which are absent from this site - the Pyramidal Orchids favour the drier, sun baked, south facing bank shown here, whereas the Common Spotted Orchids prefer the slightly cooler and shadier conditions found on the other side of the road.
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Holbrook Manor & Spa.

Holbrook Manor & Spa.

3 out of 5
Castle Cary Road Wincanton England
The price is 2.130.751 ₫ per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
2.130.751 ₫
2.556.902 ₫ total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Wincanton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Hauser and Wirth Somerset and Mill on the Brue ...
7/10 Good! (90 reviews)
The room was very nicely presented, light and very cosy and warm. The staff were very helpful, kathy helped us out lots and assisted us with whatever we needed. Access to the pool and various spa activities was a good addition as well. Lovely place and well recommeded, will deffinetely stay ...

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Holbrook Manor & Spa.
Hunters Lodge Inn

Hunters Lodge Inn

3 out of 5
Leigh Common Wincanton England
The price is 1.611.381 ₫ per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
1.611.381 ₫
1.933.657 ₫ total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Wincanton. Enjoy free parking, wired Internet (surcharge) and a picnic area. Popular attractions Stourhead and Stourhead Garden are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (585 reviews)
The staff were all really pleasant and welcoming. The carvery was the best we have ever had, as was the pavlova. The breakfast was also brilliant - well cooked, hot and plentiful.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Hunters Lodge Inn
George Hotel

George Hotel

4 out of 5
Market Place Frome England
The price is 1.864.407 ₫ per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
1.864.407 ₫
2.237.288 ₫ total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Frome. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Very nice room. Very comfortable bed. Lovely and warm. Will stay again. Thank you.

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

George Hotel
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WILLOW RIDGE - a large country house with 3 rental rooms

WILLOW RIDGE - a large country house with 3 rental rooms

2.5 out of 5
Featherbed Ln Bristol England
Stay at this residence in Bristol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and slippers. Popular attractions Chew Valley and Stanton Drew Stone Circle are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
perfect for my friend

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

WILLOW RIDGE - a large country house with 3 rental rooms
Greyfield Farm Cottages

Greyfield Farm Cottages

4 out of 5
The Gug BS39 6YQ Bristol England
Stay at this cottage in Bristol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Chew Valley and Farrington Park Golf Club are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
Lovely friendly place to stay

Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Greyfield Farm Cottages
Lime Kiln

Lime Kiln

2 out of 5
Warren Farm Charterhouse Blagdon Bristol England
Stay at this cottage in Bristol. Enjoy free parking, private hot tubs and a garden. Popular attractions Cheddar Gorge and Mendip Hills are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Very quaint accommodation, all clean and positioned a good distance from other travellers. Extremely peaceful and relaxing.

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Lime Kiln
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Reviews of Wincanton

4.3
Top destination
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4/5 - Good

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Only passed through as visiting Longleat

3/5 - Okay

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Everything seems to close around four in the afternoon... Otherwise a nice looking town.