Situated within easy commuting distance of both Bath and Bristol, Holcombe is a small village in the North of Somerset. It is part of the Hundred of Kilmersdon and is six miles North East of Shepton Mallet. Its history is both interesting and slightly macabre, the original medieval village having been buried following the plague. The parish church survives from that period and is surrounded by mounds, which serve as a reminder of the events of the past. It is believed that the nursery rhyme 'Ring a Ring o' Roses' originated in Holcombe. The Holcombe Inn was known for a number of years as The Ring o' Roses, but recently went back to its original name. Holcombe was the site of many coal mines forming part of the Somerset coalfield, where coal was mined from the 15th century up until 1973. Holcombe Quarry is now closed and considered dangerous and yet remains a popular swimming haunt for the young in the area. The old church of St Andrew has Late Saxon-early Norman origins. It was rebuilt in the 16th century and Scott of the Antarctic is buried in a family grave there. As well as the Holcombe Inn, visitors can try the Duke of Cumberland.
Places to Stay near Holcombe
Holcombe Inn (0.19 miles)
Page Dairy (1.80 miles)
Set in 40 acres of glorious Somerset countryside, Page Dairy is a recently converted barn and has three beautifully decorated double bedrooms, two with ensuite bathrooms all fitted to the ... More
Best Western Centurion Hotel (2.11 miles)
A family owned hotel. Ideally situated on the northern edge of the Mendips midway between Bath and Wells.
- Conveniently placed to visit Bath, Wells, Cheddar and Longleat
- Extensive leisure facilities Fitness Centre, Indoor Pool, Golf and Bowls
- The ... More | visit website
The Oakhill Inn (2.61 miles)
Bed and Breakfast
The Oakhill Inn is a traditional country pub with five elegant rooms offering high class bed and breakfast. All the rooms have en-suite bathrooms, TV/DVD, tea and coffee facilities and the most comfortable ... More | visit website
The Moody Goose at The Old Priory (2.82 miles)
The beautiful Old Priory Hotel dates back to medieval times (1152AD) and offers guests a delightful place to stay in the heart of Somerset. Lovingly preserved, the hotel features a ... More
The Moody Goose at The Old Priory (2.82 miles)
Radstock Hotel (3.45 miles)
The Radstock Hotel, near Bath and Bristol Airport, offers B&B and hotel en suite accommodation, with restaurant and bar. A traditional coaching inn with home-cooked meals and friendly staff. Radstock is a ... More
Ston Easton Park (4.05 miles)
The elegance of this 1740 Palladian Mansion, 12 miles from Bath, gives the impression of a sumptuous private country house rather than an award-winning hotel. The beautiful reception rooms, with ... More
The Old Parsonage (4.28 miles)
Welcome to our beautiful 17th Century Grade 11* Listed house, situated off the A37 between Bath, Bristol and Wells on the edge of the Mendip Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Old ... More | visit website
Thatched Cottage (4.80 miles)
The Thatched Cottage is a beautiful 300-year-old listed Inn lying in the heart of the Mendips, which has been extensively refurbished and re-thatched to bring the buildings and the facilities up to the very ... More | visit website
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