Wells Market (Photo: Derek Voller, Geograph) If you are staying at the cottage, whilst there is plenty to do within walking distance, the one "must do" day trip for guests is a visit to Wells - England's smallest city. Just 9 miles away it is either a short drive or there is an excellent bus service - the First Bus service 126 - taking less than 30 minutes and running hourly. Very fit souls might choose to cycle, and there is even a "bus out, walk back" option using a self-guide route using the West Mendip Way.
Not only do you have the cathedral which marks Wells as a city in the first place and the home of the Bishop of Bath and Wells, it also very compact. it is easy to wander from the cathedral green, along the oldest residential street in the UK (Vicar's Close) with stunning medieval architecture, across to the grounds of the Bishop's Palace, or through the often bustling market place to sample the many independent shops along the High Street and beyond.
Lovely eateries (The Good Earth being our favourite), a good range of pubs and cafes, and now a small micro pub (Just Ales). Good for charity shops too!
We go there often - usually to coincide with the Saturday or Wednesday markets. And almost everyone who does go enjoys it. For a good article on what to see and do check out this web article on the London-based Weekendr website: "24 Hours In: Wells".
Not only do you have the cathedral which marks Wells as a city in the first place and the home of the Bishop of Bath and Wells, it also very compact. it is easy to wander from the cathedral green, along the oldest residential street in the UK (Vicar's Close) with stunning medieval architecture, across to the grounds of the Bishop's Palace, or through the often bustling market place to sample the many independent shops along the High Street and beyond.
Lovely eateries (The Good Earth being our favourite), a good range of pubs and cafes, and now a small micro pub (Just Ales). Good for charity shops too!
We go there often - usually to coincide with the Saturday or Wednesday markets. And almost everyone who does go enjoys it. For a good article on what to see and do check out this web article on the London-based Weekendr website: "24 Hours In: Wells".
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