Mells, Places to Eat & Visit.
Sightseeing
Lovely walk down the Mells River and a chance to see some industrial history from the 1700's with the remnants of the iron and tool sharpening works, now swallowed up by the forest. Can be muddy after rain!
It is reached by following the road from the village shop that follows the Mells River eastwards. Please feel free to ask for details.
Fussells Iron Works, Lower Works
Lovely walk down the Mells River and a chance to see some industrial history from the 1700's with the remnants of the iron and tool sharpening works, now swallowed up by the forest. Can be muddy after rain!
It is reached by following the road from the village shop that follows the Mells River eastwards. Please feel free to ask for details.
Mells is a village with much historic interest and many artistic connections.
A short walk around Mells, taking in some of the historic buildings frothing with history, reveals some of its past. There are a large number of listed buildings in the designated conservation area: New Street , Built in 1470, was designed as a model of mediaeval town planning. The Talbot coaching in, with its original cobbled yard, arched entrance and stables has scarcely been altered. There is a mediaeval lock up on Gay Street and the tithe barn in Selwood Street.
Works by Lucians, Burne-Jones, Munnings and William Nicholson, particular within the church and churchyard can be seen. Siegfried Sassoon, the war poet, is buried in the churchyard next to his friend Ronald Knox, crime writer and translator of the Holy Bible.
The Tudor Manor house is itself an extension of a 15th century manor belonging to the abbey of Glastonbury since before the Norman conquests.
The tale of Little Jack Horner is said to originate at Mells Manor.
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Mells
Mells is a village with much historic interest and many artistic connections.
A short walk around Mells, taking in some of the historic buildings frothing with history, reveals some of its past. There are a large number of listed buildings in the designated conservation area: New Street , Built in 1470, was designed as a model of mediaeval town planning. The Talbot coaching in, with its original cobbled yard, arched entrance and stables has scarcely been altered. There is a mediaeval lock up on Gay Street and the tithe barn in Selwood Street.
Works by Lucians, Burne-Jones, Munnings and William Nicholson, particular within the church and churchyard can be seen. Siegfried Sassoon, the war poet, is buried in the churchyard next to his friend Ronald Knox, crime writer and translator of the Holy Bible.
The Tudor Manor house is itself an extension of a 15th century manor belonging to the abbey of Glastonbury since before the Norman conquests.
The tale of Little Jack Horner is said to originate at Mells Manor.
A picturesque moated medieval castle, Nunney Castle dates from the 1300s. The village of Nunney has lovely walks and a cafe. 5 minutes by car.
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Nunney Castle
Castle StreetA picturesque moated medieval castle, Nunney Castle dates from the 1300s. The village of Nunney has lovely walks and a cafe. 5 minutes by car.
A viewing platform to see into the quarry is breath-taking. 30 minute walk across the southern hill to Mells giving a good view of the village. Starting from the bridge by the shop there is a public footpath heading south up the hill, taking you across the road and then along the edge of the quarry (tricky to follow on OS but look closely for track). You come out eventually through a farm onto a lane, where you turn left (south) and the viewing platform is located at the start of the wooded bridleway, at the following:
Using "What Three Words": sweetener alarming sandbags
Long/Lat: 51.231496 , -2.4014009
Whatley Quarry
A viewing platform to see into the quarry is breath-taking. 30 minute walk across the southern hill to Mells giving a good view of the village. Starting from the bridge by the shop there is a public footpath heading south up the hill, taking you across the road and then along the edge of the quarry (tricky to follow on OS but look closely for track). You come out eventually through a farm onto a lane, where you turn left (south) and the viewing platform is located at the start of the wooded bridleway, at the following:
Using "What Three Words": sweetener alarming sandbags
Long/Lat: 51.231496 , -2.4014009
The ancient isle of Avalon, legend has it these were the stomping grounds of King Arthur. The Tor is a steep heart pumping walk. Nearby cafes serve simple menus. The Town of Glastonbury is an interesting visit full of all types of spiritual shops.
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Glastonbury Tor
The ancient isle of Avalon, legend has it these were the stomping grounds of King Arthur. The Tor is a steep heart pumping walk. Nearby cafes serve simple menus. The Town of Glastonbury is an interesting visit full of all types of spiritual shops.
Cheddar Gorge
Caves, Rock Climbing and Tourist Town.
Amaphiko ka-Wookey Hole
High StreetHuge cave network and kids museum
The perfect summer chill out bar location, often with Balearic beats playing and some of the finest Sushi in Somerset at Hakko House at Marston.
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Marston Park
Tuckmarsh LaneThe perfect summer chill out bar location, often with Balearic beats playing and some of the finest Sushi in Somerset at Hakko House at Marston.
Food scene
One of the best eateries around, luckily in Mells, must book in advance! Known for incredible dishes, drinks and it's anachronistic bar and buildings. Open Wed-Sun.
Look out for the old village jail! if you walk to The Talbot by crossing the river and along Gay Street.
If the website says fully booked, it's sometimes worth calling them.
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The Talbot Inn
Selwood StreetOne of the best eateries around, luckily in Mells, must book in advance! Known for incredible dishes, drinks and it's anachronistic bar and buildings. Open Wed-Sun.
Look out for the old village jail! if you walk to The Talbot by crossing the river and along Gay Street.
If the website says fully booked, it's sometimes worth calling them.
Babington House
Charity LaneOne for the Soho House members. 5 minutes away by car.
Beautiful summer venue selling pizza and other deli items. It doubles up as a garden nursery and shop.
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The Walled Garden at Mells
Selwood StreetBeautiful summer venue selling pizza and other deli items. It doubles up as a garden nursery and shop.
For a farm to table experience of the highest quality try this tiny Michelin-starred gem in the Somerset village of Bruton.
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Osip restaurant
1 High StFor a farm to table experience of the highest quality try this tiny Michelin-starred gem in the Somerset village of Bruton.
Shop & Cafe. Well stocked shop for short stays and simple meals. The cafe can be seasonal but worth a visit for light food and drinks.
Mell's Village Shop
Shop & Cafe. Well stocked shop for short stays and simple meals. The cafe can be seasonal but worth a visit for light food and drinks.
Humble, beautifully decorated surroundings for a set menu created by Matt who turns his house into a restaurant for the evenings! Located in Bruton.
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Matt's Kitchen
51 High StHumble, beautifully decorated surroundings for a set menu created by Matt who turns his house into a restaurant for the evenings! Located in Bruton.
The Old Pharmacy is a wine bar, bistro and grocery store housed in a 500 year old building that was previously a Pharmacy. A daily changing blackboard menu offers a selection of small dishes to share using homegrown ingredients from our farm and the tiny adjacent shop sells grocery items to take away as well as Roundhill coffee, organic wines and local cider.
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The Old Pharmacy
3 High StThe Old Pharmacy is a wine bar, bistro and grocery store housed in a 500 year old building that was previously a Pharmacy. A daily changing blackboard menu offers a selection of small dishes to share using homegrown ingredients from our farm and the tiny adjacent shop sells grocery items to take away as well as Roundhill coffee, organic wines and local cider.
Great spot to eat at the hotel or garden cafe. Walk the restored estate and see the various museums or the fully reconstructed Roman Villa next to the archaeological ruins.
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The Newt in Somerset
A359Great spot to eat at the hotel or garden cafe. Walk the restored estate and see the various museums or the fully reconstructed Roman Villa next to the archaeological ruins.
Superb farm shop/cafe/fish & chips. Also a butcher, baker, deli, florist and antique shop!
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White Row Farm
Superb farm shop/cafe/fish & chips. Also a butcher, baker, deli, florist and antique shop!
Frome
Lovely local town with plenty of events, indy shops to browse, cinema and several great restaurants. On the first Sunday of each month there is the Frome Market where the town centre becomes one large pedestrian food, drink and flea-market experience!
Some Food and Drinks Places worth looking up:
- The High Pavement
- 8 Stoney Street
- Bistro Lotte
- Pop up restaurants at Frome Station (authentic southern Indian, Rye Bakery, Burritos and drinks)
- HydeAway (Evening Drinks)
- The Cheese & Grain (Events)
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Frome
Lovely local town with plenty of events, indy shops to browse, cinema and several great restaurants. On the first Sunday of each month there is the Frome Market where the town centre becomes one large pedestrian food, drink and flea-market experience!
Some Food and Drinks Places worth looking up:
- The High Pavement
- 8 Stoney Street
- Bistro Lotte
- Pop up restaurants at Frome Station (authentic southern Indian, Rye Bakery, Burritos and drinks)
- HydeAway (Evening Drinks)
- The Cheese & Grain (Events)
Izeluleko zedolobha
Ukuzulazula
Taxi's get booked up well in advance.
Some you can try are below (Airbnb won't allow us to add contact details we're afraid)
Starline Taxis
Tony's Cabs
Crazy Cabs
Ukuzulazula
Medical Emergencies
The Frome Community Hospital is suitable for minor injuries.