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About Martock

This is a village of golden glowing stone, it has an ancient history and was mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086.

The interior of Martock's Ham-stone church is perhaps the grandest in all Somerset, the startling effect of the golden stone against the most lavishly decorated of the county's great tie-beam roofs is simply overwhelming. The building dates to the late 15th century, but shows some large stone work of an earlier period, with the date of the roof being put at around 1513. This is a church no visitor to Martock should miss.

Walking on past the church there are many fine eye-catching Ham-stone buildings, these range from cottages, to grand houses, ancient inns and hotels. Of these the most impressive is The Treasurers House, thus called because the local vicar was formerly Treasurer of Wells Cathedral. This splendid property dates mostly from the 13th century, with work from the 14th and 15th centuries. This is well worth seeing for its many remarkable, well preserved features, and for the fact that it is possibly the grandest priests house in the possession of the National Trust.

The Market House at the head of the main village street is a handsome building of the Georgian period, this once housed the village fire engine, this can still be seen on its roof. To the front of the building is a lofty column, known locally as the Pinnacle.

Other attractive buildings include the 15th century George Inn opposite the church, this retains original beams and has log fires, it exudes of an historic atmosphere, whilst offering a warm welcome, excellent ale, wine and food. Ash House Hotel occupies a 300 year old building of merit.

The best way to discover Martock is on foot, but do ensure you allow sufficient time to explore its many beautiful buildings, visit its quaint shops, and sample the ambience of its atmospheric hostelries.

Martock is found in the south of Somerset, it is an ideal location for exploring other exciting properties such as, Montacute House, Barrington Court, Tintinhull House and Gardens, Muchelney Abbey and East Lambrooke Manor.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Martock

Ham Hill Country Park	(2.1 miles, 3.3 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Montacute House	(2.7 miles, 4.4 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Barrington Court	(4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction W)	Pictures
Dillington House	(6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction W)	Pictures
Fleet Air Arm Museum	(6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Cricket St Thomas House	(8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction SW)	Pictures
The Wildlife Park at Cricket St. Thomas	(8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Forde Abbey	(11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Sherborne Abbey	(11.6 miles, 18.6 km, direction E)	Pictures
Sherborne Castle	(11.6 miles, 18.6 km, direction E)	Pictures
Glastonbury Abbey	(12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction N)	Pictures
The Chalice Well Gardens	(12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction N)	Pictures
Glastonbury Tor	(12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction N)	Pictures
Taunton Castle	(15.5 miles, 24.9 km, direction W)	Pictures
The Cerne Giant	(16.8 miles, 27.1 km, direction SE)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Martock

Langport, in the county of Somerset (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction NW)
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 (6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction SW)
Charmingly set in the favoured Somerset countryside is the pleasant little town of Ilminster.
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Melbury Osmond, in the county of Dorset (10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction SE)
A long, winding lane, flanked by grassy banks covered in fern and wild flowers, leads to the picture postcard village of Melbury Osmond
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Sherborne, a Historic Market Town in the county of Dorset (11.1 miles, 17.8 km, direction E)
The softly glowing Ham stone of which most of the town properties are built, lends warmth and atmosphere to what is already a unique and attractive place.
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Beaminster, in the county of Dorset (11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction S)
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Poyntington, in the county of Dorset (11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction E)
This is a delightful small village situated in the picturesque Blackmore Vale where the Dorset and Somerset boundary meets.
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Netherbury, in the county of Dorset (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction S)
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Glastonbury, a Historic Market Town in the county of Somerset (12.3 miles, 19.9 km, direction N)
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Pilsdon, in the county of Dorset (12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction S)
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Powerstock, in the county of Dorset (14.7 miles, 23.7 km, direction S)
The village is completely pastoral and appears to be protected by a maze of deep lanes which once negotiated, reveal a gracious collection of orchards, gardens and enchanting cottages set at angles on a series of knolls.
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Minterne Magna, in the county of Dorset (15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction SE)
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Sydling St Nicholas, in the county of Dorset (16.4 miles, 26.4 km, direction SE)
This is a particularly scenic village lying deep in a chalk-stream valley between open downs. Every approach to it is beautiful, whether crossing the hills from Cerne Abbas or Maiden Newton, or coming up the waters of the River Cerne between meadows flooded with spring lambs and ponies.
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Bridport, in the county of Dorset (16.4 miles, 26.5 km, direction S)
Bridport can be classed as having everything to please the holiday maker, it has a strong nautical atmosphere born of its long association with the sea, and its history as a flourishing rope making town during the great age of sailing ships.
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Axminster, in the county of Devon (16.5 miles, 26.5 km, direction SW)
Famous for its carpets often likened to Turkish, Axminster was one of the first West Saxon settlements formed along the River Axe in Devon.
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Cerne Abbas, in the county of Dorset (16.9 miles, 27.3 km, direction SE)
Famous for its huge chalk 'rude' giant, Cerne Abbas is a lovely ancient village in Dorset.
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Nearby travel help

Crewkerne Station	(6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction S)
Yeovil Pen Mill Station	(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction E)
M5 Junction 25	(13.4 miles, 21.5 km, direction W)
M5 Junction 24	(13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction NW)
Bristol International Airport	(28.6 miles, 46.0 km, direction N)
Exeter Airport	(33.0 miles, 53.1 km, direction SW)
Martock to London	(120.4 miles, 193.7 km, direction E)

Hotels & Accommodation in Martock

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Martock center
AA The Hollies Hotel	(1.0 miles, 1.6 km)
Ash House Country Hotel	(1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction NE)
Devonshire Arms	(3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction N)
Halfway House Inn Country Lodge	(4.1 miles, 6.7 km, direction E)
Northover Manor Hotel	(4.4 miles, 7.0 km, direction NE)
Preston Hotel	(5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction E)
Greystones Court Guest House	(6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction SE)
Globetrotters Lodge	(6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction E)
The Alex Lodge	(6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction E)
The Manor Arms	(7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction S)
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