Situated on the western edge of the beautiful Mendip Hills in Somerset, the pretty, unspoilt village of Shipham is close to the A38 and some 15 miles south of Bristol. Shipham Hill is one of the highest points in the Mendip Hills. It offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, the Bristol Channel and Weston-super-Mare. In 'Secret Places of the Heart', H G Wells described these views "They first saw the great river like a sea with the Welsh mountains hanging in the sky behind as they came over the Mendip crest above Shipham". St Leonard's church at Shipham dates back to the 19th century and has a stained glass window dedicated to Hannah More. In the Domesday Book of 1086 the village is listed as Sipeham, meaning 'sheep home'. In the 18th and 19th century the rich zinc and lead deposits in the area were mined. Explorers and cavers still visit the Singing River Mine at Shipham. Another attraction in the area is the Mendip Raceway, which is famous for its Stock Car Racing. Visitors should consider a stay at the Penscott Inn, a traditional coaching inn dating from 1450, with 12 en suite rooms and an oak beamed restaurant.
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Places to Stay near Shipham
Penscot Inn (0.28 miles)
The Penscot Inn is a quirky and original Inn set on the village green at Shipham. With twelve individually decorated en suite rooms The Penscot is ideally situated for a relaxing rural break. You can ... More | visit website
Penscot Inn (0.28 miles)
Lyncombe Lodge Hotel (1.12 miles)
Set in 250 acres adjacent to Avon dry ski and toboggan slope. Free Wi-Fi and on-site parking. Bar, restaurant, 14 en suite bedrooms and conference facilities. The hotel is set in a unique and quiet location ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Bristol Airport (1.46 miles)
Langford Inn (2.08 miles)
Situated in the pretty village of Langford on the edge of the Mendips, is the award winning Langford Inn and Restaurant, a traditional country pub offering delicious food with a superb range of wines, real ... More | visit website
Winscombe Court (2.13 miles)
Winscombe Court has been refurbished retaining many original features but combining them with modern facilities to offer truly exceptional country house style. The house is predominately Gothic Victorian, and it is full of interesting characteristics. ... More | visit website
Mendip Spring Golf & Country Club (2.23 miles)
Mendip Spring Golf & Country Club is located near Congresbury in North Somerset just off junction 21 of the M5 and a short drive from Weston-Super-Mare, Bristol and easy access to Bristol Airport.The Club House ... More | visit website
Oakhouse Hotel (2.30 miles)
The Oakhouse hotel is an 11th century building that sits proudly in the historical market square in the town of Axbridge. Only two miles away from Cheddar Caves the hotel has 9 rooms all with ... More | visit website
Compton House (2.38 miles)
Spring Cottages (2.42 miles)
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