Templecombe is a village in Somerset, set in the rolling farmland of the Blackmore Vale. Its name records the medieval presence of the Knights Templar - a Templar preceptory and manor were established in the 12th century - and that historic connection still colours the village’s character, with older buildings and place‑names preserving that legacy.
Today Templecombe forms part of the civil parish of Abbas and Templecombe and remains a largely rural community, with agriculture and small local businesses alongside residents who commute to nearby towns. The village offers a modest high street, village hall and pubs, easy access to countryside walks and a strong local community that blends historic interest with everyday village life.