Aerial view of Glastonbury Tor above the mist

The local area offers many good things to see and do. We’ve ordered them by distance from the house.

Photo: Jason Sturgess

There are walks in all directions from the house: on a village heritage trail, along the River Brue, and through orchards and fields.

There are walks in all directions from the house: on a village heritage trail, along the River Brue, and through orchards and fields.

On Summer evenings on Lubborn Lane you may be fortunate to see female Glow Worms that climb the long grass to attract a mate. They are a rare and magical sight! We cut the Eastern verge just once a year to help build up the colony.

On Summer evenings on Lubborn Lane you may be fortunate to see female Glow Worms that climb the long grass to attract a mate. They are a rare and magical sight! We cut the Eastern verge just once a year to help build up the colony.

There's fishing and wild swimming on the River Brue just 15 mins walk from the house or upstream at Lydford, 10 mins by car.

There's fishing and wild swimming on the River Brue just 15 mins walk from the house or upstream at Lydford, 10 mins by car.

Lubborn borders the Avalon Marshes which, in Winter, host one of nature's greatest spectacles: starling murmurations. Call the RSPB hotline 07866 554142 for location of the latest sightings and head on down.

Lubborn borders the Avalon Marshes which, in Winter, host one of nature's greatest spectacles: starling murmurations. Call the RSPB hotline 07866 554142 for location of the latest sightings and head on down.

The Vale of Avalon is cycling country, mostly on empty country lanes with few hills. The cycle app Komoot shows 18 routes from the village. You can store your bikes indoors at Lubborn.

The Vale of Avalon is cycling country, mostly on empty country lanes with few hills. The cycle app Komoot shows 18 routes from the village. You can store your bikes indoors at Lubborn.

Glastonbury Wood-Fired Pizza come to the village hall each Thursday (5-8pm), fire up their oven and make delicious freshly made pizza.

Glastonbury Wood-Fired Pizza come to the village hall each Thursday (5-8pm), fire up their oven and make delicious freshly made pizza.

For guests with small children, it's a short walk to the well-equipped play park behind the village hall.

For guests with small children, it's a short walk to the well-equipped play park behind the village hall.

The Lion at West Pennard is a traditional pub making its name as a restaurant with an imaginative, quality menu. They do an excellent Sunday lunch. Dogs are welcome too! It's best to book. (3 miles/6 mins)

The Lion at West Pennard is a traditional pub making its name as a restaurant with an imaginative, quality menu. They do an excellent Sunday lunch. Dogs are welcome too! It's best to book. (3 miles/6 mins)

We're just 4.7 miles from the Glastonbury Festival site. Lubborn is a perfect base for the event, with easy, quick access (10 mins to the Bronze gate). We tend to be booked long in advance, but do enquire for more information.

We're just 4.7 miles from the Glastonbury Festival site. Lubborn is a perfect base for the event, with easy, quick access (10 mins to the Bronze gate). We tend to be booked long in advance, but do enquire for more information.

April to September you can swim at the fine Art Deco Greenbanks pool. It was built by the Clarks family in 1937 for local women and children, to avoid the men who swam naked in the Brue! (4.8 miles/11 mins)

April to September you can swim at the fine Art Deco Greenbanks pool. It was built by the Clarks family in 1937 for local women and children, to avoid the men who swam naked in the Brue! (4.8 miles/11 mins)

Beautiful Coombe Hill Wood and the Polden Way, which are open to the public, offer fine walks, abundant wildlife and commanding views of the Somerset levels. (4.9 miles/10 mins)

Beautiful Coombe Hill Wood and the Polden Way, which are open to the public, offer fine walks, abundant wildlife and commanding views of the Somerset levels. (4.9 miles/10 mins)

For some retail therapy, Clark's Village is close at hand (4.9 miles/11 mins). One of the UK's largest outlet shopping centres, it has up to 60% off RRP for 90+ designer and high street brands.

For some retail therapy, Clark's Village is close at hand (4.9 miles/11 mins). One of the UK's largest outlet shopping centres, it has up to 60% off RRP for 90+ designer and high street brands.

Glastonbury Tor dominates the local area and, on a clear day, gives 360-degree views of not just Somerset, but Dorset and Wiltshire too. The town path to the top can be busy. Park at Middlewick, which has a cafe, and you can take the less beaten tra

Glastonbury Tor dominates the local area and, on a clear day, gives 360-degree views of not just Somerset, but Dorset and Wiltshire too. The town path to the top can be busy. Park at Middlewick, which has a cafe, and you can take the less beaten track up the East side. (4.9 miles/10 mins)

The ruins of Glastonbury Abbey, founded in the 7th century and alleged resting place of King Arthur, deserves a visit. Lubborn is on land given to the Abbey in the 8th century. (5 miles/11 mins)

The ruins of Glastonbury Abbey, founded in the 7th century and alleged resting place of King Arthur, deserves a visit. Lubborn is on land given to the Abbey in the 8th century. (5 miles/11 mins)

At the foot of the Tor, dip your toes in the magical Chalice Well spring. A constant 25 litres of 'red' water, rich in iron, flows a day at a consistent temperature of 11C (52F). The 'Blood Well', as its also known, is source of many myths. (5 miles/

At the foot of the Tor, dip your toes in the magical Chalice Well spring. A constant 25 litres of 'red' water, rich in iron, flows a day at a consistent temperature of 11C (52F). The 'Blood Well', as its also known, is source of many myths. (5 miles/11 mins)

The Frost Fayre in Glastonbury in November. The High Street has a quirky alternative spirit and is always full of colour.

The Frost Fayre in Glastonbury in November. The High Street has a quirky alternative spirit and is always full of colour.

The Queen of Cups in Glastonbury serves wonderful Middle Eastern food. Created by Ayesha Kayaji, who competed on Masterchef, their sharing plates have won multiple national awards. Be sure to book ahead. (5.9miles/14 mins)

The Queen of Cups in Glastonbury serves wonderful Middle Eastern food. Created by Ayesha Kayaji, who competed on Masterchef, their sharing plates have won multiple national awards. Be sure to book ahead. (5.9miles/14 mins)

The Red Lion in Babcary has a warm, inviting atmosphere and bundles of old world character. There's a good restaurant and the garden is a lovely spot for a beer on a Summer evening. (5.2 miles/13 mins)

The Red Lion in Babcary has a warm, inviting atmosphere and bundles of old world character. There's a good restaurant and the garden is a lovely spot for a beer on a Summer evening. (5.2 miles/13 mins)

The Crown at Pilton is a fresh new spot with a creative vibe after a major refurb (Banksy is rumoured to be an investor). Great for a pint at the bar or a meal in their informal restaurant serving Somerset Soul Food. They have weekly events. (6 miles

The Crown at Pilton is a fresh new spot with a creative vibe after a major refurb (Banksy is rumoured to be an investor). Great for a pint at the bar or a meal in their informal restaurant serving Somerset Soul Food. They have weekly events. (6 miles/11 mins)

Attend a course by the 'No Dig Gardening' pioneer Charles Dowding at Homeacres in nearby Alhampton (7.8 miles/16 mins). Advance booking is essential.

Attend a course by the 'No Dig Gardening' pioneer Charles Dowding at Homeacres in nearby Alhampton (7.8 miles/16 mins). Advance booking is essential.

The White Hart at Somerton has a focus on local, fresh special food under Tom Blake, formerly head chef at River Cottage. It is a good place to eat in an elegant town a nice drive from Lubborn. (8.4 miles/19 mins)

The White Hart at Somerton has a focus on local, fresh special food under Tom Blake, formerly head chef at River Cottage. It is a good place to eat in an elegant town a nice drive from Lubborn. (8.4 miles/19 mins)

Horrell & Horrell is a new Somerset dining experience celebrating a homegrown harvest and food from the very best local farmers, bakers and growers. In a beautiful open-fronted barn with outdoor kitchen, you share a table with 20 guests and take your

Horrell & Horrell is a new Somerset dining experience celebrating a homegrown harvest and food from the very best local farmers, bakers and growers. In a beautiful open-fronted barn with outdoor kitchen, you share a table with 20 guests and take your own wine, Thursday, Fridays and Saturday evenings. Essential to book ahead. (9.1 miles/23 mins)

The Fleet Air Arm Museum is Europe's largest naval aviation collection, with over 90 aircraft and 30,000 artefacts about the Royal Navy. We've had very favourable reports from guests of all ages. (8.8 miles/18 mins)

The Fleet Air Arm Museum is Europe's largest naval aviation collection, with over 90 aircraft and 30,000 artefacts about the Royal Navy. We've had very favourable reports from guests of all ages. (8.8 miles/18 mins)

Wells, the smallest and one of the loveliest cities in the country, is nearby. Its cathedral has these extraordinary scissors arches, added in the 14th century to spread the weight of the building to prevent lop-sided subsidence. (10 miles/23 mins)

Wells, the smallest and one of the loveliest cities in the country, is nearby. Its cathedral has these extraordinary scissors arches, added in the 14th century to spread the weight of the building to prevent lop-sided subsidence. (10 miles/23 mins)

All the local towns have market days. The one in Wells (above) is a great place to mooch and wander on a Wednesday or Saturday. It has everything from local food to crafts, clothes and antiques.

All the local towns have market days. The one in Wells (above) is a great place to mooch and wander on a Wednesday or Saturday. It has everything from local food to crafts, clothes and antiques.

Vicar's Close in Wells, built in 1436, is thought to be Europe's longest continuously inhabited street. Little changed over six centuries, the recycling bins help date the photo to the 21st century!

Vicar's Close in Wells, built in 1436, is thought to be Europe's longest continuously inhabited street. Little changed over six centuries, the recycling bins help date the photo to the 21st century!

The Newt offers an exceptional day out: a parobala walled garden (above), the Story of Gardening, a Roman villa experience, Beezantium, an aerial walkway through graceful Ash trees, country crafts and exquisite locally sourced food and drink. The New

The Newt offers an exceptional day out: a parobala walled garden (above), the Story of Gardening, a Roman villa experience, Beezantium, an aerial walkway through graceful Ash trees, country crafts and exquisite locally sourced food and drink. The Newt is not cheap, but it is incredible quality, marrying high tech and great craftsmanship, with no expense spared. We marvel at how beautifully it has all been done. (10.2 miles/22min)

Houser & Wirth in Bruton is an art gallery of international renown, with contemporary art installations, iconic video works and open-air sculpture. Yes, those are ladies knickers! (11.3 miles/23 mins)

Houser & Wirth in Bruton is an art gallery of international renown, with contemporary art installations, iconic video works and open-air sculpture. Yes, those are ladies knickers! (11.3 miles/23 mins)

The Piet Oudolf garden at Hauser & Wirth. Famed for his landscaping of the High Line in New York, this, in our view, is no lesser work.

The Piet Oudolf garden at Hauser & Wirth. Famed for his landscaping of the High Line in New York, this, in our view, is no lesser work.

The Roth Bar & Grill at Houser & Wirth has a stylish mix of art on the walls and food on the plate. It gets us thinking about the meaning of art (or lack of it), which is certainly fun.

The Roth Bar & Grill at Houser & Wirth has a stylish mix of art on the walls and food on the plate. It gets us thinking about the meaning of art (or lack of it), which is certainly fun.

Wookey Hole, at the foot of the Mendips, is a system of 25 caves first inhabited 50,000 years ago. There's tours and experiences for all the family arranged by the Tussauds group, and more challenging abseiling, climbing and crawling experiences orga

Wookey Hole, at the foot of the Mendips, is a system of 25 caves first inhabited 50,000 years ago. There's tours and experiences for all the family arranged by the Tussauds group, and more challenging abseiling, climbing and crawling experiences organised by smaller operators. (11.7 miles/25 mins)

The Haynes Motor Museum is some collection, with more than 400 cars and bikes on display, dating from 1885 to the present day, and plenty to entertain all ages. (11.9 miles/24 mins)

The Haynes Motor Museum is some collection, with more than 400 cars and bikes on display, dating from 1885 to the present day, and plenty to entertain all ages. (11.9 miles/24 mins)

Muchelney Abbey was founded in the 7th century and observed the Rule of St Benedict for over 600 years. It is wonderfully atmospheric and has charming pottery and reliefs of monastic life. (12.8 miles/26 mins)

Muchelney Abbey was founded in the 7th century and observed the Rule of St Benedict for over 600 years. It is wonderfully atmospheric and has charming pottery and reliefs of monastic life. (12.8 miles/26 mins)

Burrow Mump, which rises ethereally from the Somerset levels at Burrowbridge, was linked by a causeway to Atheleny Abbey in the 9th century. (15.4 miles/27 mins)

Burrow Mump, which rises ethereally from the Somerset levels at Burrowbridge, was linked by a causeway to Atheleny Abbey in the 9th century. (15.4 miles/27 mins)

Cheddar Gorge is a spectacular 3-mile limestone ravine with rocks to 328ft (100m). There are caves, where Cheddar cheese was first matured, and other attractions. For the more energetic, you can walk a footpath along the top Southern edge of the gorg

Cheddar Gorge is a spectacular 3-mile limestone ravine with rocks to 328ft (100m). There are caves, where Cheddar cheese was first matured, and other attractions. For the more energetic, you can walk a footpath along the top Southern edge of the gorge. (17.9 miles/36 mins)

Frome is the original Somerset market town, dating from the Domesday Book. It's jam-packed with historic buildings, beautiful independent shops and creative people. (21.2 miles/34 mins)

Frome is the original Somerset market town, dating from the Domesday Book. It's jam-packed with historic buildings, beautiful independent shops and creative people. (21.2 miles/34 mins)

Stourhead (National Trust) is home of the world-famous landscape garden - perhaps the most beautiful and magical of all. The inspiration of Henry Hoare, when it opened in the 1740s it was described as a 'living work of art' which, more than a thousan

Stourhead (National Trust) is home of the world-famous landscape garden - perhaps the most beautiful and magical of all. The inspiration of Henry Hoare, when it opened in the 1740s it was described as a 'living work of art' which, more than a thousand seasons later, it certainly is. (19.7 miles/41 mins)

Twilight tobogganing at the Mendip Activity Centre. (24.1 miles/49 mins)

Twilight tobogganing at the Mendip Activity Centre. (24.1 miles/49 mins)

Longleat has been famous for its safari park, the first outside Africa, since the 1960s. There's oodles to see and do. Home to more than 120 animal species, an Elizabethan stately home, railway, parkland and more. (26.7 miles/53 mins)

Longleat has been famous for its safari park, the first outside Africa, since the 1960s. There's oodles to see and do. Home to more than 120 animal species, an Elizabethan stately home, railway, parkland and more. (26.7 miles/53 mins)