Lifestyle
Something for everyone
From top class education and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, to sports and activities for all the family, the location of Tonedale Mill will put you squarely in the middle of a range of fantastic local amenities.
Education
There are many excellent primary and secondary schools in the region, as well as the independent Wellington School, Blundell’s, King’s, Queen’s and Taunton Schools nearby. Richard Huish College and Somerset College are sixth form colleges in Taunton and the excellent Exeter University is only 30 minutes away.
Local attractions
- Dunster Castle (National Trust)
- Cheddar Caves and Gorge
- Glastonbury Tor (National Trust)
- Wellington Museum
- Taunton Castle
Outdoors
- Blackdown Hills (approx. 2 miles)
- Exmoor National Park (approx. 12 miles)
- Quantock Hills (approx. 12 miles)
- Jurassic Coast - Lyme Regis, Seaton, and Exmouth (approx. 35 miles)
- Dartmoor National Park (approx. 37 miles)
- Mendip Hills (approx. 40 miles)
Sport
- Horse Racing: Taunton Racecourse, Exeter Racecourse
- Cricket: Somerset CCC (Taunton)
- Football: Bristol Rovers, Bristol City, Yeovil Town, Exeter City
- Rugby: Exeter Chiefs, Bath, Bristol
- Golf Courses: Oake Manor (approx. 6 miles), Taunton & Pickeridge (approx. 15 miles)
- Leisure Centres: Wellington Sports Centre (a short walk), Holiday Inn Leisure Centre (Taunton)
- Water Sports: Wimbleball Lake, Clatworthy Reservoir
