Lydford-on-Fosse Travel Guide

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St Peter's Church Lydford-on -Foss
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St Peter's Church Lydford-on -Foss
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Cloud reflections at West Lydford
West Lydford Church
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The River Brue at West Lydford A view looking to the west, downstream along the River Brue at West Lydford.
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George Hotel

George Hotel

4 out of 5
Market Place Frome England
The price is £62 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
£62
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
Great hotel, great location fabulous breakfast and everything around you need to be great

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

George Hotel
Sidcot Arms

Sidcot Arms

3 out of 5
Bridgwater Rd Winscombe England
The price is £72 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
£72
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Winscombe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cheddar Gorge and King John's Hunting Lodge are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (111 reviews)
The staff are very friendly and helpful. Hotel spotless and very good choice for food

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Sidcot Arms
Holiday Inn Bristol Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Bristol Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
A38 Bridgewater Road Cowslip Bristol England
The price is £77 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
£77
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Cheddar Gorge and Mendip ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (262 reviews)
Everything was fine. Very helpful and polite staff.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Bristol Airport by IHG
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Cosy Somerset cottage, open fire, country walks, pet friendly.

Cosy Somerset cottage, open fire, country walks, pet friendly.

Somerton Somerset
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Somerton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Avalon Vineyard and Lytes Cary Manor ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews)
Everything we needed for a great stay

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

Cosy Somerset cottage, open fire, country walks, pet friendly.
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
Lovely friendly place to stay

Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Greyfield Farm Cottages
Peaceful, scenic,cosy cottage near Wells and Frome

Peaceful, scenic,cosy cottage near Wells and Frome

Oakhill England
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Radstock. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (70 reviews)
Fine little cottage.Fine location.Helpful host.Well restored.Thoughtful facilities, but the shower would benefit from a hand rail and non-slip floor finish inside tie enclosure.

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Peaceful, scenic,cosy cottage near Wells and Frome
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Popular places to visit

Lytes Cary Manor

You can find out about the history of Charlton Mackrell with a visit to Lytes Cary Manor. While in this quaint area, you can savour the lively bars.

Lytes Cary Manor

Things to do

Somerset: Wookey Hole Caves Day Admission Ticket

Somerset: Wookey Hole Caves Day Admission Ticket

£25
per adult
Somerset: Wookey Hole Caves Day Admission Ticket
Shepton Mallet Prison Escape Room - The Hole

Shepton Mallet Prison Escape Room - The Hole

£28
per adult
Shepton Mallet Prison Escape Room - The Hole
Shepton Mallet Prison: Ghost Tour

Shepton Mallet Prison Guided Ghost Tour

£25
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Shepton Mallet Prison Guided Ghost Tour
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Cities near Lydford-on-Fosse

HMP Shepton Mallet, sometimes known as Cornhill, is a former prison located in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England. When it closed in 2013, it was the United Kingdom's oldest operating prison, and had been since the closure of HMP Lancaster Castle in 2011. Before closure Shepton Mallet was a category C lifer prison holding 189 prisoners. The prison building is grade II* listed, while the former gatehouse and perimeter walls are grade II. It is also reported to be the most haunted prison in England. Take a tour around this amazing establishment steeped in history, guided by a former prison officer - certainly worth a visit.

Shepton Mallet

Adobe

Glastonbury

Sunset over boats on the river at West Somerton

Somerton

View from the footbridge of Castle Cary station
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Castle Cary

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