Montacute is a compact village and civil parish in Somerset, a few miles north of Yeovil, set against a prominent wooded ridge whose name reflects the "sharp hill" of Norman origin. The skyline is dominated by St Michael's Tower on the hilltop, giving the place a striking, elevated feel and long views across the surrounding rolling countryside.
The village is best known for Montacute House, an impressive late Elizabethan mansion with formal gardens that draws visitors and often doubles as a filming location for period dramas. The local economy remains largely rural, mixing agriculture and orchards with tourism, while community life revolves around small village amenities and seasonal events that celebrate the area's history and landscape.
Postcode districts covering Montacute
Most populated places nearby
- Taunton 17.6 miles
- Yeovil 3.2 miles
- Bridgwater 17.6 miles
- Frome 23 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea 23.3 miles
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 22.9 miles
- Dorchester 20.5 miles
- Bridport 15.6 miles
- Chard 11.8 miles
- Chard Town 11.5 miles
- Street 11.9 miles
- Honiton 23.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Montacute Built-up area 0.1 miles
- Odcombe Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Stoke sub Hamdon Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Tintinhull Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Brympton Parish 1.7 miles
- Norton sub Hamdon Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Chilthorne Domer Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Chiselborough Parish 2.4 miles
- East Chinnock Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Ash Built-up area 2.5 miles
- West and Middle Chinnock Parish 2.6 miles
- West Coker Built-up area 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Montacute
TA15 6UL, TA15 6UA, TA15 6XB, TA15 6XG, TA15 6US, TA15 6XA, TA15 6XW, TA15 6XF, TA15 6SH … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 29.8 miles
- Exeter International Airport 33.9 miles
- Yeovil Pen Mill Railway Station 4.5 miles
- Yeovil Junction 4.8 miles
Hotels near Montacute Ad
- Lanes Hotel 3 2.5 miles
- Hollies Hotel 3 2.6 miles
- Halfway House Inn Country Lodge 3 2.5 miles
- White Hart Hotel 3 2.4 miles
- Northover Manor Hotel 3 4 miles
- Shepherds Huts Ham Hill, 2 Double Beds, Bathroom, Lounge, Diner, Kitchen, Love Dogs & Cats Looking O 1.4 miles
- The Hillbrook Hotel & Spa - Sherborne 8 miles
- Summer Lodge Country House Hotel 5 9.2 miles
- The Crooked Swan 5.8 miles
- The Cross Keys Sherborne 8.7 miles
Schools in Montacute
- All Saints Church School Primary
Local points of interest
- Huish Park Stadium 1.8 miles
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 9.9 miles
- Forde Abbey Historic site 11.3 miles
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 12.3 miles
- Chalice Well Gardens 13.3 miles
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 13.8 miles
- Wincanton Racecourse Recreation 15.3 miles
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 16.2 miles
- Charmouth Beach Beach 17 miles
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 17.9 miles
- Halswell House Country house 18.3 miles
- Halswell Estate 18.3 miles