Pete's Place
Taunton and The Quantocks, South West England
Sleeps 4
£811 per break
Check availabilityMuseums & Galleries · Somerset
The Mill House
📍 TA4 3NP
Photo: Jim Woodward-Nutt (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Working overshot waterwheel in the mill
- Wheelwright's and blacksmith's shops on display
- Models of mills and around 30 carriages and wagons
- Victorian kitchen, cooper's and saddler's shops, thatching display
- Grind your own corn using a quern
The Mill House is a restored watermill and rural life museum in Bishop's Lydeard, Somerset, built around an impressive overshot waterwheel. You can explore traditional trades such as the wheelwright's and blacksmith's shops, a Victorian kitchen, and displays of models, carriages and wagons, with touch screens and interactive features bringing the history to life. Children can try grinding corn with a quern, and there's a tea room for homemade cakes afterwards. It suits families and mill enthusiasts looking for a relaxed half-day out. Bishop's Lydeard sits near Taunton station, 4.3 miles away, with the River Tone at French Weir Park beach 4.1 miles off, and there are 24 bookable places to stay within 5 miles for those wanting to extend their visit.
Practical details
- Open
- Closed for the 2026 season, no 2027 date yet confirmed
- Time needed
- Allow at least half a day
- Best for
- Mill enthusiasts and families
From the attraction's own website on 22 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
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Old Rectory Cottage
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to The Mill House into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Taunton 4.3 miles
- Bridgwater 9.9 miles
- Tiverton Parkway 12.2 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page