Also known as Stoke under Ham, Stoke-sub-Hamdon in Somerset, is a large country village a few miles west of the bustling market town of Yeovil. Here you will find a range of shops to stock up on holiday essentials including a farm shop and a community shop, as well as number of traditional pubs such as the Cat Head Inn and The Kings Arms which are just perfect for stopping off and enjoying a pint after a hard day of exploring. Dining options include Castello and New Farm Restaurant. Within easy reach of the village is Yeovil which as well as a good selection of shops, boutiques, galleries, tea rooms, pubs and restaurants, also boasts a number of attractions including the National Trust’s Montacute House which dates back to 1601 and has delightful gardens, Yeovil Country Park and Yeovil Railway Centre, which is hugely popular with trainspotters and non-trainspotters! Other places in the area worth visiting include Ninesprings Park, Lytes Cary Manor and for a bit of history, try Beaminster Museum and Sherbourne Museum, or for a fun family day out head out to Crealy Theme Park and Resort.
