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Tudor-style country house in Crowcombe Heathfieldon the market at £1.5m
This handsome Tudor-style country residence sits in a totally secluded and peaceful location with fantastic views of the Quantock Hills.

Beckington was highlighted as one of Britain's best poshest villages

Beckington was highlighted as one of Britain's best poshest villages

'Pretty' Somerset village close to the countryside named among Britain's poshest

Photo: Knight Frank

Photo: Knight Frank

Grade II listed country house in the Orchardleigh estate on the market at £4m

Often used in aromatherapy, jasmine can help reduce stress and uplift the soul. Photo: Getty

Often used in aromatherapy, jasmine can help reduce stress and uplift the soul. Photo: Getty

Scented gardens and the benefits of fragrant plants

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Things to do

The swans live on the moat which wraps protectively around The Bishop's Palace & Gardens in Wells. Photo: Getty

The swans live on the moat which wraps protectively around The Bishop's Palace & Gardens in Wells. Photo: Getty

Meet the swan whisperer from Bishop’s Palace in Wells

See the county decorated with our distinctive yellow and red flags and bunting as we celebrate all that is Somerset. Photo: Somerton Town Council

See the county decorated with our distinctive yellow and red flags and bunting as we celebrate all that is Somerset. Photo: Somerton Town Council

Family-friendly Somerset Day celebrations

To take advantage of this offer, parents should use the promotional code WELLYFREE25 at checkout on the National Trust website

To take advantage of this offer, parents should use the promotional code WELLYFREE25 at checkout on the National Trust website

Wellington Without children can visit Wellington Monument for free in 2025

Somerset Food Trail Festival showcases the best of local, sustainably produced food.

Somerset Food Trail Festival showcases the best of local, sustainably produced food.

Somerset Food Trail Festival to return this summer

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Travel

Explore Vicar's Close in Wells - it's Europe's oldest medieval street. Photo: acceleratorhams/iStock/Getty Images Plus

Why you should visit Somerset during 2025
For a slower pace in life fuelled with the best food and panoramic vistas, choose this lesser-trodden gem of astounding West Country beauty

Stockham Farm is a place for true peace and quiet

Stockham Farm is a place for true peace and quiet

A restorative farm stay in Somerset where even your dog or horse can join you

Combe Head House is hidden away on the edge of the Blackdown Hills Image: Matt Austin

Combe Head House is hidden away on the edge of the Blackdown Hills Image: Matt Austin

A luxury staycation on the edge of the Blackdown Hills

Explore the ancient stones at Stanton Drew for a £1! Photo: Getty

Explore the ancient stones at Stanton Drew for a £1! Photo: Getty

Why you should visit Bath and North Somerset

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Food and Drink

Slow-cooked Grass-fed Lamb Ragu Photo: North Down Farm

Slow-cooked Grass-fed Lamb Ragu Photo: North Down Farm

Try this recipe for Slow-cooked Grass-fed Lamb Ragu

The Valronha chocolate mousse cake is dark and decadent, lightened by a zingy clementine syllabub.

The Valronha chocolate mousse cake is dark and decadent, lightened by a zingy clementine syllabub.

Dining at a proper country pub on the outskirts of Cheddar

Keep your Russell & Atwell fresh chocolates chilled in the fridge for the perfect taste.

Keep your Russell & Atwell fresh chocolates chilled in the fridge for the perfect taste.

The fresh chocolate company who won the backing of BBC’s Dragons’ Den

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People

Damien says Somerset has just above every location a crime novelist coud wish for. Photo: Damien Boyd

Damien says Somerset has just above every location a crime novelist coud wish for. Photo: Damien Boyd

Why author Damien Boyd loves to set his crime novels in Somerset

The illegitimate son of a king who became a rural clergyman

Odette is pictured receiving the George Cross (November19, 1946) for her work with the SOE. She is pictured with her daughter Francoise and husband Peter Churchill. Photo: Sophie Parker

Odette is pictured receiving the George Cross (November19, 1946) for her work with the SOE. She is pictured with her daughter Francoise and husband Peter Churchill. Photo: Sophie Parker

Strength and Resilience: Somerset Women in the Second World War

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Lifestyle

Clem and Benny's home in Shepton Montague overlooks countryside.

Clem and Benny's home in Shepton Montague overlooks countryside.

The founders of a global fashion brand who live in Somerset

Photo: Rachel Bragg

Photo: Rachel Bragg

The unique jewellery company based in Somerset

Today, Cadbury's commanding position affords glorious views and wonderful walking, with no indication of its turbulent history. Photo: Getty

Today, Cadbury's commanding position affords glorious views and wonderful walking, with no indication of its turbulent history. Photo: Getty

Windows into the past of Cadbury Castle

Members of Wells Cathedral's Vicars' Choral stand outside their homes

Members of Wells Cathedral's Vicars' Choral stand outside their homes

The past, present and future of an iconic street in Wells

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