Pilton is one of those picturesque picture postcard villages. Occupying it's own valley it is home to around 300 people (apart from perhaps two weeks most years when it has nearer the population of Bath, courtesy of the Glastonbury Festival of course!).

Lying between the two Mediaeval towns of Glastonbury and Shepton Mallet it is also within six miles of the historic Mediaeval City of Wells - Englands smallest city with it's majestic Cathedral and moated Bishop's Palace (home to The Bishop of Bath and Wells).

Stourhead Gardens

For the more active, Pilton itself has it's own village trail, taking approximately one and a half hours to complete as well as many other trails and footpaths into the surrounding countryside.

In the range of hills just to the north of Wells (6 miles from Pilton) is Priddy the third biggest caving area after Yorkshire and South Wales with bunk houses and changing facilities.

Other attractions close by include the glorious Cheddar Gorge and caves, which have organised rock climbing, Wookey Hole caves and attractions for people of all ages and great if the weather is a bit inclement.

For the bike riders, and walkers, there’s something for everybody.

If you like a bit of a challenge there’s the Mendip Hills. For those who enjoy a nice sedate bike ride (or walk) there’s the beautiful Sedgemoor trail meandering it's way across the Somerset levels. This is all at sea level and a great place for bird and nature lovers too. Horse riding is available within 7 miles and there are two Golf Courses nearby.

For those who love to ‘shop till they drop’, just 8 miles away there’s plenty of bargains to be had at Clarks Village (outlet centre) with loads of famous names to tempt you.

And we are within reasonable distance of the busy cities of Bath, Bristol and Taunton.

Clarks Village