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South West of England, Somerset
Atherstone Farmhouse is a 17th Century retreat in the Somerset countryside with a picture-perfect thatched roof and wisteria-covered walls.
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South West of England, Somerset
Surrounded by mature gardens and private parkland, this charming Grade II listed cottage settles within the gorgeous Dillington Estate.
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South West of England, Somerset
A period farmhouse near Somerset's county town of Taunton. Parking, WiFi. Ilminster 6 miles; Taunton 6.7 miles; Lyme Regis 22 miles.
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South West of England, Somerset
An idyllic retreat nestled in Somerset’s glorious countryside, Atherstone Farm Cottage has everything you need for a relaxing family break.
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South West of England, Somerset
Set in Somerset’s peaceful countryside, Atherstone Farm Cottage is a beautiful Grade II listed cottage with tons of space and charm.
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South West of England, Somerset
This Grade II listed cottage just off the private drive leading to Dillington House, creates a tranquil retreat in Somerset's stunning countryside.
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Ilminster, Somerset17°C
Mainly clear
Updated: 14 Jul 2026, 3:19am
The Thatched Cottage sits in a location with genuinely dark skies - a real treat for a group, and something you rarely get at home in town.
The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):
The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.
The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.
52m
(171 feet above sea level)
The Thatched Cottage sits in a peaceful Somerset setting - space to spread out and the perfect base for a pet friendly escape.
Latitude: 50.9328520° N | Longitude: 2.882269° W
Today's sun times for Ilminster (Tuesday, 14 July 2026):
4:11am
Sunrise
7:23pm
Golden Hour
8:23pm
Sunset
This month in Ilminster, you have approximately 16.19 hours of daylight. The long summer days mean plenty of time for group adventures before a relaxed evening back at the cottage.
Everything the group needs to know before you arrive at The Thatched Cottage.
Signal Strength
Good
Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
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