Local Sights - Beyond Bath
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Although you may want to base your stay around exploring Bath, the counties of southern England also offer a wealth of interesting attractions and activities to suit every need. Iona Cottage is ideally situated for visiting the many sites of the South West, or even attractions further afield (London anyone?).
To make things a little easier, we've put together a short list of suggestions for the best sites to see both in the immediate area around Bath, and in the south of England in general. If you'd like to know more, please feel free to contact us for information.
Around Bath
Despite its cosmopolitan atmosphere, the city of Bath is actually surrounded on all sides by areas of natual beauty including: the Cotswolds, the Mendip Hills, and the flat plains of the west Wiltshire countryside. Each one of these areas is home to a number of sites to be explored. However, many vistors are happy mearly to savour the wonderful landscapes this area has to offer. We've created a list of some of the most popular destinations in the region below:
- Stone Henge - one of the world's most famous prehistoric sites.
Located
north of Salisbury (40 miles/65km from Bath) the "henge" is a set of massive standing stones which are believed
to have been erected between 2500BC and 2000BC. Called a 'Wonder of the World', the stones (pictured right) are
a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and are a "must see" for any visitor to the area. For more information visit the
English Heritage Stone Henge web site. - Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole Show Caves - Britain's biggest Gorge and two of Britain's most spectacular underground caverns have brought visitors to these sites for centuries. click to plan your visit to Cheddar or Wookey Hole.
- Bradford-upon-Avon - set in the West Wiltshire countryside,
the town of Bradford-upon-Avon (pictured) is
definately worth a visit for it's historic buildings, shops, pubs and restaurants. Excellent walks can be found
along the Kennet and Avon canal path which runs through the town. Visit Bradford on Avon Online for more info.
Beyond Bath - the south of England
Iona Cottage is perfectly situated for visiting the sights of southern England. Places to see here include:
- London - the UK's capital city is only 100 miles from Bath.
- Plymouth - the departure point of the Mayflower Pilgrims. This historic city is only 120 miles from Bath.
Would would also like to recommend Scenic Travel for chauffeur driven, personalised tours of the region. Your 
David Brown is a local host, who is highly knowledgeable, and will take the hastle out of visiting some of the south of englands premier attractions. To learn more visit the scenic travel website at www.scenictravel.co.uk.
