Little Norton Mill is the perfect choice for a relaxing holiday. The delightful collection of cottages lies in a sheltered and peaceful valley beside a tree-lined mill pond at the foot of Ham Hill - an iron age hill-fort and country park with outstanding views and many excellent walks. The eight cottages are set in three acres of superbly landscaped gardens, with ornamental ponds, marsh gardens, a meadow and an orchard.
There is a host of rare and interesting trees, shrubs
and plants in these lovely grounds (after some of which the cottages are named); and the
area around the mill pond forms a well planned habitat for a variety of waterfowl. Little
Norton is especially well placed for exploring an area rich in historical interest,
natural attractions, fascinating country houses and beautiful gardens.
Within a ten mile radius of the mill are Montacute House, Worldwide Butterflies, Lullingstone Silk Farm, and Cricket St Thomas Wildlife Park. Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum has a large collection of historic naval aircraft, an early Concorde and many interesting exhibits telling the story of the fleet air arm of the Royal Navy. Barrington Court is a Tudor mansion now used as an antiques showroom - and a short drive takes you to the fabulous gardens at Clapton Court and Sherborne's famous castle.
Further afield are the cathedral cities of Exeter and Bath whose
elegant Georgian streets and stylish shops overlay fascinating roman remains. Perhaps most
importantly of all, the majority of this superb touring country can be explored on quiet
minor roads, offering splendid scenic views at almost every turn.
The cottages and apartments at Little Norton are well designed,
beautifully appointed and very comfortable.
Four of the properties - Acer, Erica, Paeonia and Pieris , have been
created by converting with great care, the old barn beside the mill house
The larger cottages - Magnolia, Wallow, Lilac and Tamarisk - have
been constructed in natural ham stone to reflect the style and proportions of a
traditional mill store building.
All the properties at Little Norton Mill enjoy shared use of the splendid grounds, which
have been further enhanced by the planting of trees and shrubs in the one and a half acre
meadow.
Visitors are welcome to wander and relax here, as well as in the formal garden. There is a
shared laundry room with two automatic washing machines and tumble dryers. Superb cottages
equipped to high standards throughout, pleasant grounds and an excellent touring area -
all these attributes make Little Norton Mill the ideal choice for a Somerset holiday.
There is ample parking, a shop, post office and a pub within 1 mile.
All properties have colour TV and lie within 4 acres of grounds and landscaped garden. A
nearby hard tennis court is available by arrangement. The properties share a laundry room
with auto washing machine and tumble dryers and there is a shared payphone. Duvets with
linen and towels are provided.
Please call with regard to children under five and pets!
ACER
Approached by a bridge from the garden and car-park.
Open-plan living room with dining and kitchen areas. Twin bedded room. Shower room. W.C
PAEONIA
Approached by a bridge from the garden and car-park.
Open-plan living room with dining and kitchen areas. Bedroom with double bed. Shower room.
W.C
ERICA
Ground Floor no steps
Open-plan living room with dining and kitchen areas. Bedroom with double bed. Shower room.
W.C
PIERIS
Ground Floor no steps
Open-plan living room with dining and kitchen areas. Twin bedded room. Shower room. W.C
One bedroom accommodation for one or two people
costs from £153 - £302 per week
Priory Lodge Readers qualify for 10% DISCOUNT !
These prices are for the 2000 season.
There are additional charges for electricity.
MAGNOLIA
Ground Floor: Double Bedroom with four-poster bed. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/W.C
First Floor: Spacious open-plan living/dining room with well equiped kitchen
area. Patio doors to the terrace overlooking the mill pond.
WILLOW
Ground Floor: Double Bedroom. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/W.C
First Floor: Spacious open-plan living/dining room with well equiped kitchen
area. Patio doors to the terrace overlooking the mill pond.
LILAC
Ground Floor: Double Bedroom with en-suite shower room/W.C. Twin bedded room with
en-suite shower room/W.C.
First Floor: Spacious open-plan living/dining room with well equiped kitchen
area. Patio doors to the terrace overlooking the mill pond.
TAMARISK
Ground Floor: Double Bedroom with four-poster bed and en-suite shower room/W.C.
Twin bedded room with en-suite shower room/W.C.
First Floor: Spacious open-plan living/dining room with well equiped kitchen
area. Patio doors to the terrace overlooking the mill pond.
Two bedroom accommodation for up to four people
costs from £252 -£445 per week
Priory Lodge Readers qualify for 10% DISCOUNT !
These prices are for the 2000 season.
There are additional charges for electricity.
From the M5
Leave the M5 motorway at junction 25 and take the A358, turn left onto the A303 and then
take the exit to Crewkerne on the A356. Take the second left to Norton-Sub-Hambden, go
staight through the village past the Lord Nelson pub and carry on until the road turns
hard right. Go left here and the mill is 300 yards on the right.
From the M3
Leave the M3 motorway at junction 8 ant take the A303. Pass Yeovil, then take the A356 to
Crewkerne. Take the second left to Norton-Sub-Hambden, go staight through the village past
the Lord Nelson pub and carry on until the road turns hard right. Go left here and the
mill is 300 yards on the right.
Little Norton Mill
Norton-Sub-Hambdon
Stoke-Sub-Hambdon
Somerset, TA14 6TE
England
Telephone: +44 (0) 1935 - 881337
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