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Interestingly, in Saxon times, this quaint little town was a Royal hunting centre, though the building known as King John's Hunting Lodge dates only from the 16th-century. The lodge, a timber framed building, is quite small and in it's corner position the building looks almost as though it is clinging to others for support. None-the-less it is interesting to see and is open to the public on most days.

Axbridge, is a pleasant little village built surrounding a central square around which are shops and several hotels and inns who during the summer place tables and chairs outside for summer lunches. This gives Axminster a continental air and provides the visitor with a very enjoyable experience.

To the corner of the square is a steep flight of steps leading up to a Perpendicular church. This church has some rather unusual plasterwork and a 15th-century font.

Axbridge is surrounded by a patchwork of fields and pastureland grazed by Cattle and sheep and the Cheddar reservoir which sees Yatching activities during the summer, is but a short walk away.
Axbridge is in close proximity to Cheddar and the attraction of its giant caves, Wookey Hole is but a short drive away, so too is the delightful cathedral city of Wells. To the west of Axbridge are the seaside resorts of Berrow, Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge.

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	Wassells Upper New Road, Cheddar, Somerset, Somerset, England (1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction E) A Small Welcoming Bed & Breakfast on the edge of the village of Cheddar. We are conveniently located for walking into the Gorge and Caves as well as visiting the Cheddar Cheese Factory. Touring furthe... More info and book online.. Price from £35.00
	Arundel House Church Street, Cheddar, Somerset, England (2.0 miles, 3.3 km, direction E) Privately owned Regency building in the heart of Cheddar. With a friendly helpful service and a licensed bar lounge where a fire burns during colder periods. A note from Sweep. Hello, my name is Sw... More info and book online.. Price from £27.00
	Tor Farm Guest House Nyland, Cheddar, Somerset, Somerset, England (2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction SE) CONTEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION IN THE COUNTRYSIDE! En suite rooms with private terraces: Heated Out door Swimming pool: Mature Gardens: Stylish Interiors: Stunning location in open countryside Close to Ch... More info and book online.. Price from £70.00
	Lyncombe Lodge Hotel Lyncombe Drive, Churchill, Somerset, England (3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction N) A country hotel with an excellent restaurant set in a quiet location, yet only 5 miles from Bristol Airport. Set in 230 acres of woodland with excellent views across the surrounding countryside. The... More info and book online.. Price from £45.00
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Nearby travel help

M5 Junction 21	(6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction NW)
Worle Station	(6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction NW)
M5 Junction 22	(6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction SW)
Weston Milton Station	(6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction NW)
Bristol International Airport	(8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction NE)
Cardiff International Airport	(24.3 miles, 39.1 km, direction W)
Axbridge to London	(117.5 miles, 189.0 km, direction E)