Welcome to Cothelstone

Cothelstone is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated on the southern slopes of the Quantock Hills, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and offers stunning views of the surrounding hills. Cothelstone is a peaceful and tranquil place, perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade I listed Cothelstone Manor, which dates back to the 16th century. The manor is a beautiful example of Tudor architecture and is surrounded by stunning gardens and grounds. The village also has a 13th-century church, St Thomas of Canterbury, which is a beautiful example of medieval architecture. The church is open to visitors and is well worth a visit for those interested in history and architecture.

Cothelstone is a popular destination for walkers and hikers, as it is located on the edge of the Quantock Hills. The hills offer a range of walking routes, from gentle strolls to more challenging hikes. The hills are also home to a variety of wildlife, including red deer, buzzards, and adders. Cothelstone is a great place to explore the great outdoors and enjoy the natural beauty of Somerset.

Local Weather

Moderate rain

Temp: 14.1°C

Feels Like: 13.2°C

Wind: 7.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Bishops Lydeard Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lisa Harvey	Mount Street Bishops Lydeard Taunton Somerset TA4 3AN 01823432582 School Website
Kingston St Mary Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Kim Greenslade	Greenway Kingston St Mary Taunton Somerset TA2 8JH 01823451353 School Website
Cotford St Luke Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Gilding	Bethell Mead Cotford St Luke Taunton Somerset TA4 1HZ 01823430831 School Website
Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Janine Donovan	Lydeard St Lawrence Taunton Somerset TA4 3SF 1984667287
Norton Fitzwarren Church School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Birt	Blackdown View Norton Fitzwarren Taunton Somerset TA2 6TB 01823276611 School Website
King's Hall School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Justin Chippendale	Pyrland Kingston Road Taunton Somerset TA2 8AA 1823285920
Staplegrove Church School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Armstrong	Hudson Way Staplegrove Taunton Somerset TA2 6UP 01823337313 School Website
Enmore Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Duncan Macrae	Enmore Bridgwater Somerset TA5 2DX 01278671370 School Website
Crowcombe C Of E Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Lewis	Crowcombe Taunton Somerset TA4 4AA 01984618273 School Website
The Taunton Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Webber	Cheddon Road Taunton Somerset TA2 7QP 01823348200 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 4.87 Miles

Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 8.49 Miles

Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 12.89 Miles

Tiverton Parkway Station Road, Sampford Peverell, Devon, EX16 7EH 13.82 Miles

Honiton Church Hill, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2DA 19.50 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cotford Cabs 07517 480141 33 Nichol Place, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1JD 2.88 Miles
Toon Taxi 01823 251199 Courtlands, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6NS 3.32 Miles
J Cabs 01823 272727 9 Fowler Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6JB 4.55 Miles
Alpha Cabs 01823 530350 7/Belgrave Court/Belgrave Pl, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7DU 4.56 Miles
Regal Cars 01823 333654 78 Greenway Av, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6HX 4.59 Miles
Somerset Chauffeurs 01823 350003 12 William Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6HQ 4.62 Miles
Capital Taxis 07866 270315 12 William Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6HQ 4.62 Miles
A1 Ace Taxi Services 01823 330330 Railway Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6HF 4.67 Miles
C J's Cabs 01823 337999 62 Priorswood Rd, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7PT 4.75 Miles
Taunton Taxis 01823 400009 12 Canal Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1PH 4.88 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Colthelstone Manor No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cothelstone House No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Darby Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Fennington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bagborough School No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bishop Lydeard Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
London Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yarford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Hithermead No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Combe Florey No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lethbridge Park No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Courtway No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Quantock Vale Surgery 01823 432361	Mount Street Bishops Lydeard Taunton Somerset TA4 3LH
Norton Manor Medical Centre	Norton Manor Medical Centre Norton Manor Norton Fitzwarren Taunton Somerset TA2 6PF
Orchard Medical Centre 01823 351301	Norton Mills Morse Road Norton Fitzwarren Taunton Somerset TA2 6DG
Lyngford Park 01823 333355	Lyngford Park Surgery Fletcher Close Taunton Somerset TA2 8SQ
French Weir Health Centre 01823 331381	French Weir Health Centre French Weir Avenue Taunton Somerset TA1 1NW

Local Stores

Bishops Lydeard
4 Church Street
Bishops Lydeard
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 3AT
01823 432259
shop.4652@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.50 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Taunton
SPAR
Priory Bridge Road
Taunton
TA1 1QD
01823 325022
Store Website
5.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Priory Close Veterinary Surgery
Veterinary Surgery Station Road Bishops Lydeard Taunton Somerset TA4 3BU 01823 433361 1.83 miles

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Tone Veterinary Centre
Norton Mills Morse Road Norton Fitzwarren Taunton Somerset TA2 6DG 01823 340660 tonevets@cvsvets.com Website 3.72 miles
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The County Veterinary Clinic
137 Kingston Road Taunton Somerset TA2 7SR 01823 326222 countyvetclinic@hotmail.co.uk Website 4.27 miles

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The Eye Vet
County Veterinary Clinic 137 Kinstown Road Taunton Somerset TA2 7SR 07494 492043 info@theeyevet.co.uk Website 4.27 miles

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Deane Vets
Deane Veterinary Centre Wellington New Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5LU 01823 333722 info@deanevets.co.uk Website 4.91 miles
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Evolution Vets Ltd
Inwood Farm Nether Stowey Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1HY 01278 734 828 sally@evolutionfarmvets.co.uk Website 5.04 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Wind Down
Located On The Quantock Hills There Is A Layby Off Enmore Road Enough For No More Than 4 Cars. The Route I Do Is Usually Just About Half A Mile Long But There Are Numerous Paths To Follow So You Could Easily Make A Longer Walk. Horse Riders As Well As Dog Walkers Use The Wood. There Are No Signposts Or Colour Coding For Paths Even Though It Is Owned By The Forestry Commission. Unnamed Road Bridgwater Lancashire TA5 2EF 2.90 miles

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Ramscombe (Great Wood Quantocks)
Quantock Walks,Family Areas For Bbq, Toilet Facilities, Lots Of Different Path And Trail Walls, Parking £2 For All Day Run By The Forestry Commission. Stream Running Along Side The Large Grass Area Great For Dogs And Children To Play. Could Walk And Explore All Day. Wood Ln 3.50 miles

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Netherclay Community Woodland
3 Netherclay Bishop'S Hull Taunton TA1 5ED 4.40 miles Taunton

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Kings Cliff
Dancing Hill Bridgwater Lancashire TA6 6NG 5.95 miles

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Wellington Park
Lots Of Grass To Run Around On Though Other Dogs Are Often Present 1 Court Dr 7.52 miles

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Wellington Monument
Off Junc 26 Of M5, Take 1St Exit At Roundabout. Exeter To Tiverton A38 And Just Keep Going. Turning For Monument Rd On Left And Is Signposted (Signpost On Right) Oldway Road. Travel Up Steep Hill To Crossroads, Go Left At Top And Approx 100 Yrds Turn Right Into Car Park. There Is A National Trust Sign Here But It Is Easy To Miss!! Large Free Car Park. Initial Path Up To Monument Wheelchair Friendly, But Not If You Take Any Of The Marked Routes And Steps Down To One Of The Routes Are Very Steep. Bits Of Walks Could Become Muddy After Rainfall, But Not To Bad. Nice Wooded Walks And Nice Areas To Picnic! Unnamed Road Wellington TA21 9PA 9.66 miles Wellington

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Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	19.7°C	18.7°C	16.8°C	15.6°C	16.7°C	18.5°C	20.4°C	21.8°C	22.7°C	22.3°C	20°C	18.6°C
Feels Like	19.7°C	18.7°C	16.8°C	15.6°C	16.7°C	18.5°C	20.4°C	21.8°C	24.7°C	24.7°C	20°C	18.6°C

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Temp	18.3°C	18.2°C	18°C	17.7°C	18.5°C	19.7°C	19.9°C	21.1°C	21.6°C	21°C	19.5°C	17.8°C
Feels Like	18.3°C	18.2°C	18°C	17.7°C	18.5°C	19.7°C	19.9°C	21.1°C	21.6°C	21°C	19.5°C	17.8°C

Wednesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	16.8°C	16.2°C	16°C	16.1°C	17.3°C	19.4°C	22.1°C	23.7°C	23.8°C	22.8°C	20.4°C	18.3°C
Feels Like	16.8°C	16.2°C	16°C	16.1°C	17.3°C	19.4°C	23.5°C	25.2°C	25.5°C	24.9°C	20.4°C	18.3°C

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