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a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset

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About Crowcombe

In medieval times this delightful village was the scene of markets and fairs, a market was held here as long ago as the 13th-century and the stone market cross, etched forever with the marks of time, still remains at the centre of the village. In those day's too, the village was an important junction on the road that crosses the hills from Taunton to Bridgewater Bay. One glance around tells you that this is an old village that fortunately, over the centuries has seen little change.

At the heart of the village is the Church of the Holy Ghost, a splendid building that lost it's spire in the 18th-century when the church was hit by a bolt of lightning. The church dates 14th-century, it has a calm interior that wears well an air of cool serenity. The treasures of the church include a richly carved font dating from the 15th-century. Opposite, is Church House, a beautiful Tudor property of hansome propotions and exquisite mullion windows. This building has an interesting history, holy ale was brewed here for medieval suppers and it also gave shelter to early travellers. At one time it was the village school and for many years it has been used as the village hall. The magnificent building of Crowcombe Court lies a stone's throw away, it was begun in 1725 and completed 10 years later when it was bought by the lord of the manor, Thomas Carew.

Crowcombe is an outstanding village, it has many delightful houses and cottages that are a stunning mix of stone with thatched roof and the black and white variety with timber-frame. The land all around is rich farmland grazed by contnted sheep and cattle. Once, farming here was mainly agricultural and this has now given way to dairy farming. There are magnificent views of the surrounding countryside which is crowned on the one side of Crowcombe by the Brendon Hills and on the other side are the glorious Quantock Hills. No tourist could wish for finer scenery. Nearby attractions include; Gaulden Manor and Fyne Court Visitors Centre owned by the National Trust.

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Recommended attractions near Crowcombe

Halsway Manor	(1.3 miles, 2.2 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Quantock Hills	(3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction N)	Pictures
Taunton Castle	(9.0 miles, 14.4 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Dunster Castle & Garden	(10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction NW)	Pictures
The Blackdown Hills	(12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction S)	Pictures
Burnham-on-Sea Lighthouse	(13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Black Down Hills	(13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction S)	Pictures
Grand Western Canal Country Park	(14.2 miles, 22.8 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Tarr Steps	(17.1 miles, 27.5 km, direction W)	Pictures
Exmoor National Park	(18.6 miles, 29.9 km, direction W)	Pictures
Barry Island Pleasure Park	(18.9 miles, 30.4 km, direction N)	Pictures
Tiverton Castle	(18.9 miles, 30.5 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Birnbeck Pier	(19.0 miles, 30.6 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Porthkerry Country Park	(19.2 miles, 30.9 km, direction N)	Pictures
Dillington House	(19.3 miles, 31.0 km, direction SE)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Crowcombe

Holford, a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (3.2 miles, 5.1 km, direction N)
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Bridgwater, a Historic Market Town in the county of Somerset (9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction E)
Bridgwater emerged from a village of the Middle Ages to become a prosperous river-port. Later, it became known as the place where Monmouth proclaimed himself King.
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Minehead, in the county of Somerset (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction NW)
Minehead is a quintessential English seaside resort on the beautiful Somerset coast whose mild climate has been a magnet for...
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Burnham-on-Sea, in the county of Somerset (13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction NE)
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Winsford, a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction W)
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Selworthy Green, a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction NW)
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Luccombe, a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (15.2 miles, 24.5 km, direction W)
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Porlock, in the county of Somerset (17.0 miles, 27.4 km, direction W)
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Langport, in the county of Somerset (18.4 miles, 29.6 km, direction E)
This old town cradled at the heart of the Somerset Levels, sits bounded by the soft rolling Somerset countryside.
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Ilminster, in the county of Somerset (19.6 miles, 31.5 km, direction SE)
Charmingly set in the favoured Somerset countryside is the pleasant little town of Ilminster.
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Culbone, in the county of Somerset (19.9 miles, 32.0 km, direction W)
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Oare, a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (22.1 miles, 35.6 km, direction W)
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Cheddar, a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (22.4 miles, 36.1 km, direction NE)
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Nearby travel help

Taunton Station	(8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction SE)
M5 Junction 25	(10.2 miles, 16.5 km, direction SE)
M5 Junction 24	(10.3 miles, 16.5 km, direction E)
Bridgwater Station	(10.3 miles, 16.5 km, direction E)
Cardiff International Airport	(19.7 miles, 31.7 km, direction N)
Exeter Airport	(28.1 miles, 45.2 km, direction S)
Crowcombe to London	(137.0 miles, 220.4 km, direction E)

Hotels & Accommodation in Crowcombe

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Crowcombe center
The Hood Arms Hotel	(3.9 miles, 6.2 km, direction N)
Cedar Falls Health Spa	(4.1 miles, 6.7 km, direction S)
The White Horse Inn	(6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction W)
White Hart Hotel	(6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction SW)
Dragon House Hotel	(7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction W)
Bindon Country House Hotel	(8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction S)
Meryan House Hotel	(8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction SE)
The Langbury	(8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction NW)
Best Western Rumwell Manor Hotel	(9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction S)
Brookfield House	(9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction SE)
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