Within the 3 acres of ground there is a games room which accommodates both adults and children alike, with a 3 in 1 rotating pool, electric air hockey & table tennis table. A dart board, TV with Wii console and games as well as a chalk board, toys and games for the little ones, perfect for those rainy days!
For when the weather is good we have a range of outdoor games such as badminton*, croquet, skittles, cricket and of course the odd football!
*Please ask for this to be set up.
Local Facilities
Nestled in a sleepy hamlet in the Somerset countryside, Pitts Farm is just outside of Long Sutton, halfway between the towns of Langport and Somerton. All approximately 5 minutes drive.
Just a short walk away is Upton Bridge Farm Shop, providing fresh bread, milk, meats and cheese amongst a whole host of other treats.
Long Sutton is a quaint villiage, with pub (The Devonshire Arms), beautiful church and a villiage shop for all your essentials.
Somerton has many interesting features including its ancient Buttercross market dating from 1863 and the 13th century Church of St Michael and All Angels.
There are many independent shops, pubs and cafes including the Courtyard Cafe, the perfect place for an afternoon tea, as well as an art gallery and an intriguing antique shop for those looking for something different.
There is a supermarket (Co Op) for all your branded essentials and a wonderful fruit & veg store packed to the brim with local produce.
Langport, like Somerton, has many things to see and do as well as a range of places to eat.
The River Parrett runs through Langport and offers many things for visitors and locals alike. There is cycle hire from Parrett Cycles so if walking isn’t your thing you can explore the Parrett trail by bike.
There is access onto the River Parrett from the Cocklemoor by the town carpark. Pontoons are available in the summer months to launch kayaks, paddleboards etc.
Langport has a number of boutique shops and artisan restaurants, Tourist Information Centre and a Tesco for those branded essentials.
Shakespeare’s Glass at the far end of the town is definitely worth a visit.
Locally there are many attractions to visit, Ancient Monuments such as Glastonbury Abbey and Tor or historic sites like Burrow Mump or Muchelney Abbey.
Why not visit the Cathedral City of Wells or Castles of Taunton, Sherbourne and Dunster.
If shopping is your thing then a trip to Street, famous for its Clarks shoes and now the Clarks Outlet Village, is well worth a visit as are the towns of Taunton, Sherbourne and Yeovil.
If cider or beer is your thing then why not visit Harry’s Cider Farm, a 20 minute walk from the cottages, or the Award Winning Halfway House pub just a short stroll away, famed for its Real Ales and delicious home cooked food.
For walkers there are many local trails including Monarch’s Way, The Macmillan Way, Brit Valley Way, The River Parrett Trail, The Leland Trail or the Liberty Trail each of which has unique scenery.
South Somerset has something to offer everyone. We are confident that once you have discovered us, enjoyed relaxing in our beautiful cottages and 3 acres of grounds, you will come back time and time again.
See you soon – come and share the secret!
Sightseeing
Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum (6 miles)
Haynes Motor Museum (9 miles)
Street – Clarks Village a must for shopaholics! (10 miles)
The Somerset Levels (10 miles)
Glastonbury Abbey and Tor (12 miles)
Willows and Wetlands Centre – traditional willow crafts on the levels (12 miles)
Perry’s Cider (visitor centre and rural museum) (15 miles)
Wells (lovely cathedral town) (15 miles)
Sherborne – well worth a visit – a lovely market town, with lots of antique shops, Abbey and Castle (15 miles)
Cheddar Gorge and Caves (24 miles)
Wookey Hole Caves (24 miles)
Burnham on Sea (25 miles)
Quantock Hills (26 miles)
West Somerset Steam Railway / East Somerset Railway (26 miles)
Longleat Wildlife Park and Country House (32 miles)
Weston Super Mare (32 miles)
The Jurassic Coast (Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, Golden Cap, West Bay, and the coastal footpaths) (32 miles)
Watchet (35 miles)
Bath (38 miles)
Eating Out
We would advise booking pubs and restaurants at the time you book your stay with us, as they often book up quite far in advance.
The Halfway House, Pitney (0.5 miles)
The White Hart Inn, Somerton (2 miles)
The Globe Inn, Somerton (2 miles)
Cardamom Indian, Langport (2 miles)
The Devonshire Arms, Long Sutton (2 miles)
The Black Swan, Langport (2 miles)
The Langport Arms, Langport (2 miles)
The Lime Kiln Inn, Knole (3 miles)
The Kingsdon Inn, Kingsdon (4.5 miles)
Brown & Forrest Smokery, Hambridge (5 miles) Lunch Only
Nuova Italia, Ilchester (6.3 miles)
TakeAways
There are many local take away outlets including but not limited to:
I ♥ Pizza – Long Sutton & Somerton (Weds – Fri)
Chubbys – Langport
Chicken & Pizza Land – Somerton
Peking House – Somerton
Spice Gallery – Somerton
Tony’s Fish & Chips – Somerton
Golf
Walking/Nature Watching
The River Parrett Trail, Langport (3 miles)
Town Tree Nature Gardens, Martock (4 miles)
West Sedgemoor Nature Reserve (RSPB), Curry Rivel (7 miles)
Swell Wood Nature Reserve (RSPB), Fivehead (7.5 miles)
Greylake Nature Reserve (RSPB), Bridgewater (11 miles)
Ham Wall Nature Reserve (RSPB), Glastonbury (12.4 miles)
Shapwick Heath National Nature Reserve (Natural England),
Westhay (13 miles)
Art & Craft Galleries
The Courthouse Gallery, Somerton (2 miles)
Yandles Craft Centre and 303 Gallery, Martock (5 miles)
John Leach’s Muchelney Pottery, Muchelney (5 miles)
East Lambrook Manor Gardens, South Petherton (8 miles)
David Brown Pottery, Merriott (15 miles)
Country houses and gardens
Muchelney Abbey (EH) (5 miles)
Lytes Cary Manor House (NT) (7 miles)
The Priest’s House (NT) (7 miles)
The Treasurer’s House (NT) (8 miles)
Stembridge Tower Mill (NT) (8 miles)
East Lambrook Manor Gardens (8 miles)
Tintinhull Gardens (NT) (9 miles)
Montacute House and Gardens (NT) (10 miles)
Barrington Court (NT) (15 miles)
Sherborne Castle (15 miles)
Dunster Castle (NT) (40 miles)