Cothelstone is a small, rural parish in Somerset a few miles to the west of Taunton, set among rolling farmland and low hills that look over the Vale of Taunton Deane. The area is characterised by hedged fields, small woodlands and quiet lanes, with Cothelstone Hill providing a pleasant local viewpoint and a strong sense of countryside openness.
Historically the settlement has centred on an old manor and parish church, reflecting medieval and later agricultural roots, and the built environment still shows that legacy in cottages and farmsteads. Today it remains sparsely populated with a mixed economy of farming and commuters to nearby towns, a tight-knit community feel and appeal for walkers and anyone interested in local heritage and rural Somerset life.
Postcode districts covering Cothelstone
Most populated places nearby
- Weston-super-Mare 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Taunton 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Barry 23.8 miles38.2 km
- Yeovil 24 miles38.7 km
- Bridgwater 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Burnham-on-Sea 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Tiverton 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Chard 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Chard Town 16.2 miles26 km
- Street 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Sidmouth 24.5 miles39.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Bishops Lydeard Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Kingston St. Mary Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Rowbarton & Staplegrove Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Lydeard Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Cotford St. Luke Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- West Bagborough Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Ash Priors Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Combe Florey Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Broomfield Parish 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Norton Fitzwarren Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Staplegrove Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
- Halse Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
Example postcodes in Cothelstone
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 24 miles38.6 km
- Exeter International Airport 25.7 miles41.3 km
- Bishops Lydeard Railway Station 1.8 miles3 km
- Crowcombe Heathfield Railway Station 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Taunton Bus Station 4.4 miles7.1 km
Hotels near Cothelstone Ad
- The Lethbridge Arms 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Taunton East 3 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Combe House Hotel 3 6.6 miles10.6 km
- The Corner House Hotel 3 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Holiday Inn Taunton 4 5.3 miles8.6 km
- The Great Western Hotel 3 4 miles6.5 km
- The Tudor Hotel 7.9 miles12.6 km
- Royal Ashton Hotel 2 4.1 miles6.6 km
- The Old Vicarage 4 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Castle Hotel 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
Local points of interest
- Norton Manor Estate 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Halswell House Country house 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Halswell Estate 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Quantock Hills Hill 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Kilve Beach Beach 9 miles14.5 km
- Brendon Hills Hill 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Dunster Castle Gardens Gardens 14.4 miles23.2 km
- National Trust Dunster Working Watermill Historic site 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Minehead Harbour Harbour 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Periton Park Court Estate 17.3 miles27.9 km