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Lympsham is a rural village in Somerset, moments from the coast and the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. In the 13th century, the village was known as ‘Lymplesham’, which meant ‘a good place to live’. It remains a peaceful, friendly community surrounded by some of the region’s most beautiful countryside. Lympsham holiday cottages are well-positioned for enjoying some of the Southwest’s top attractions. The Mendip Hills cover 77 miles of limestone hills, ash-maple woodlands and grasslands. There are several established paths throughout the hills, which overlook the Somerset Levels, the Chew Valley and the Avon. Lympsham is a small community with around 800 residents, with a small shop, a post office and The Sports and Social Club, which has a bar open in the evenings for members and guests.

Atwin-gabled contemporary house with a large drive and secure fenced garden.
The Retreat in Lympsham
Lympsham
Somerset
England
Sleeps
10
Bedrooms
4

The Retreat near the village of Lympsham, Somerset, sits on the edge of the Mendip Hills, a peaceful countryside cottage on a rural 300-year-old property featuring an open plan kitchen and dining area with quartz worktops and integrated appliances, four cosy bedrooms, and a wood-burning stove.

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There are many pubs in the surrounding communities, such as The Wellington Arms, where local ales, ciders and hearty meals can be enjoyed. North of Lympsham in Bleadon, The Queens Arms is a 16th-century pub renowned for its delicious locally-sourced food. Self-catering holidays in Lympsham are perfect for exploring the Somerset coast. The village is a short drive from the coastal resort of Weston-Super-Mare, a traditional seaside town with a pier and a long sandy beach. Lympsham is also near Burnham-on-Sea, a bustling fishing village until the late 18th century, and now a popular seaside resort. Much like Weston-Super-Mare, it is home to several stunning beaches.

The historic town of Axbridge will be eight miles or a 15-minute drive from your holiday cottage in Lympsham, with medieval architecture, including leaning Tudor buildings and shops. There are plenty of historical sites to visit, including St John’s Church, which dates back to the 13th century, and King John’s Hunting Lodge, which can be found in the town square.