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 miles28.3 km
- Yeovil 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Bridgwater 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Frome 23 miles37 km
- Burnham-on-Sea 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Dorchester 20.5 miles33 km
- Bridport 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Chard 11.8 miles19 km
- Chard Town 11.5 miles18.6 km
- Street 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Honiton 23.6 miles38 km
Neighbouring places
- Montacute Built-up area 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Odcombe Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Stoke sub Hamdon Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Tintinhull Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Brympton Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Norton sub Hamdon Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Chilthorne Domer Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Chiselborough Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- East Chinnock Built-up area 2.5 miles3.9 km
- Ash Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- West and Middle Chinnock Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- West Coker Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Montacute
TA15 6UW, TA15 6UR, TA15 6UT, TA15 6XA, TA15 6XH, TA15 6XF, TA15 6UX, TA15 6US, TA15 6UL … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 29.8 miles48 km
- Exeter International Airport 33.9 miles54.6 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill Railway Station 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Yeovil Junction 4.8 miles7.8 km
Hotels near Montacute Ad
- Lanes Hotel 3 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Halfway House Inn Country Lodge 3 2.5 miles4 km
- Hollies Hotel 3 2.6 miles4.2 km
- White Hart Hotel 3 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Northover Manor Hotel 3 4 miles6.4 km
- Shepherds Huts Ham Hill, 2 Double Beds, Bathroom, Lounge, Diner, Kitchen, Love Dogs & Cats Looking O 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Eton House 3.2 miles5.1 km
- The Hillbrook Hotel & Spa - Sherborne 8 miles12.9 km
- Pen Mill Hotel 4.4 miles7 km
- Summer Lodge Country House Hotel 5 9.2 miles14.8 km
Schools in Montacute
- All Saints Church School Primary
Local points of interest
- Huish Park Stadium 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 9.9 miles16 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 11.3 miles18.3 km
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Chalice Well Gardens 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Wincanton Racecourse Recreation 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Charmouth Beach Beach 17 miles27.4 km
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 17.9 miles28.9 km
- Halswell House Country house 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Halswell Estate 18.3 miles29.5 km