Hillcommon in Somerset, England is a small, quietly tucked-away hamlet typical of the county’s rural landscape. It’s characterised by narrow lanes, hedgerows and a scattering of older stone or brick cottages, and sits within an agricultural setting that gives the place a peaceful, low‑key character.
Local life has traditionally revolved around farming and parish connections rather than large-scale industry, so the area attracts people who appreciate walking, wildlife and a slower pace. While it doesn’t boast major amenities, Hillcommon’s modest historic buildings and countryside setting speak to the long rural traditions of Somerset.
Postcode districts covering Hillcommon
Most populated places nearby
- Taunton 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Bridgwater 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Burnham-on-Sea 17.6 miles28.4 km
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 17.7 miles28.4 km
- Tiverton 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Chard 15.3 miles24.5 km
- Chard Town 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Street 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Sidmouth 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Minehead 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Honiton 15.9 miles25.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Oake Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Cotford St. Luke Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Halse Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Milverton Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Ash Priors Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Nynehead Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Bradford-on-Tone Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Bishops Lydeard Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Fitzhead Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Norton Fitzwarren Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Lydeard Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Chelston Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Hillcommon
TA4 1AZ, TA4 1DU, TA4 1DT, TA4 1DS, TA4 1JA, TA4 1AX, TA4 1DW, TA4 1AU, TA4 1DX … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 22 miles35.4 km
- Cardiff Airport 26.2 miles42.2 km
- Bishops Lydeard Railway Station 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Taunton Railway Station 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Taunton Bus Station 4.7 miles7.6 km
Hotels near Hillcommon Ad
- The Lethbridge Arms 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Taunton East 3 6.3 miles10.1 km
- The Corner House Hotel 3 4.5 miles7.3 km
- The Great Western Hotel 3 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Holiday Inn Taunton 4 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Beambridge Inn 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Castle Hotel 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Royal Ashton Hotel 2 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Days Inn Taunton 3 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Combe House Hotel 3 9.1 miles14.6 km
Schools in Hillcommon
- Oake, Bradford and Nynehead VC Primary Primary
Local points of interest
- Norton Manor Estate 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Quantock Hills Hill 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Halswell House Country house 8 miles12.9 km
- Halswell Estate 8 miles13 km
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Brendon Hills Hill 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Kilve Beach Beach 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Dunster Castle Gardens Gardens 14.4 miles23.2 km
- National Trust Dunster Working Watermill Historic site 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Minehead Harbour Harbour 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Periton Park Court Estate 17.3 miles27.9 km