Area Info for Holford (Somerset)

Holford (Somerset, UK)

Holford is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated near the north coast of Somerset, close to the Bristol Channel. The village is part of the civil parish of Holford and is known for its scenic rural setting and historical significance.

Geography and Location

Holford lies approximately 4 miles west of Bridgwater and about 10 miles south of Weston-super-Mare. The village is nestled within the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering picturesque views and access to outdoor activities such as walking and cycling.

History and Heritage

Historically, Holford has been a small agricultural community. The area features traditional Somerset architecture, including stone cottages and farm buildings. The village's history is linked to the broader history of Somerset, with influences from medieval times through to modern developments.

Local Amenities and Points of Interest

While Holford is primarily a rural village, it offers basic amenities and is close to larger towns with more extensive services. Nearby attractions include the Quantock Hills, which provide opportunities for outdoor recreation, and the historic town of Bridgwater.

Transport

Holford is accessible by road, with local bus services connecting it to nearby towns. The nearest railway station is in Bridgwater, providing rail links to larger cities such as Bristol and Exeter.

Community and Culture

The village hosts local events and has a close-knit community. It is a peaceful place that attracts visitors seeking a rural retreat or exploring the natural beauty of Somerset.
Education
School
Nether Stowey Church of England Primary School2.15 miles
Mill Close, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1NX
Stogursey Church of England Primary School2.89 miles
Tower Hill, Stogursey, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1PR
Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School3.06 miles
Crowcombe, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4AA
Stogumber CofE Primary School4.35 miles
Station Road, Stogumber, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3TQ
St Peter's Church of England First School4.85 miles
Doniford Road, Williton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4SF
Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School5.00 miles
North Road, Williton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4SW
Knights Templar Church of England/Methodist Community School5.02 miles
Liddymore Road, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0EX
Spaxton CofE Primary School5.11 miles
High Street, Spaxton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1BS
Brymore Academy5.62 miles
Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2NB
Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School5.84 miles
Lydeard St Lawrence, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3SF
Otterhampton Primary School6.28 miles
School Lane, Combwich, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2QS
Enmore Church of England Primary School6.38 miles
Enmore, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2DX
Cannington Church of England Primary School6.42 miles
Brook Street, Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2HP
Old Cleeve CofE School, Washford6.73 miles
Washford, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0PB
Bishops Lydeard Church of England Primary School7.26 miles
Mount Street, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3AN
Kingston St Mary Church of England Primary School8.10 miles
Greenway, Kingston St Mary, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8JH
Health
Clinic
Dene Barton Community Unit8.74 miles
Dene Road,, Cotford St. Luke, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1DE
Community Services (East Quay Medical Centre)9.19 miles
Symons Way, East Quay, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4GP
Benjamin Holloway House9.20 miles
The Lions, 17 West Quay, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3HW
Child Health Department Somerset9.30 miles
Mallard Court, Express Park, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4RN
Southwood House9.34 miles
Southgate Park, Taunton Road, Bridgwater, TA6 3LS
Glanville House9.36 miles
Church Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5AT
Broadway Rehabilitation Service (Willow Ward)9.43 miles
Broadway Park, Barclay Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5LY
Broadway Low Secure Service (Ash Ward)9.43 miles
Broadway Park, Barclay Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5LY
Broadway House9.43 miles
Broadway Park, Barclay Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5LY
Wessex House9.43 miles
Broadway Park, Barclay Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5LY
Cranleigh Gardens Medical Centre9.51 miles
Cranleigh Gardens, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5JS
Woodlands9.63 miles
Unit A, Woodlands Business Park, Bristol Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4FJ
Somerset Mri10.04 miles
Huntworth, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6LQ
Holford10.15 miles
Wellsprings Hospital Site, Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7AZ
Cheddon Lodge10.15 miles
Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7AZ
Rydon10.15 miles
Wellsprings Hospital Site, Cheddon Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7AZ
GP
Quantock Medical Centre2.52 miles
Banneson Road, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1NW
West Somerset Healthcare4.80 miles
Robert Street, Williton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4QE
Watchet Surgery5.44 miles
55 Swain Street, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0AG
Cannington Health Centre6.27 miles
Mill Lane, Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2HB
Brendon Hills Surgery6.86 miles
Torre, Washford, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0LA
Quantock Vale Surgery7.38 miles
Quantock Vale Surgery, Mount Street, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3LH
Victoria Park Medical Centre8.78 miles
Victoria Park Drive, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7AS
East Quay Medical Centre9.19 miles
East Quay, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4GP
Taunton Road Medical Centre9.34 miles
12-16 Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LS
Cranleigh Gardens Medical Centre9.51 miles
Cranleigh Gardens, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5JS
Lister House Surgery9.64 miles
Croft Way, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 2BF
Somerset Bridge Medical Centre9.78 miles
Stockmoor Park, Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6LD
North Petherton Surgery9.78 miles
Mill Street, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6LX
Orchard Medical Centre9.84 miles
Norton Mills, Morse Road, Norton Fitzwarren, TA2 6DG
Redgate Medical Centre9.87 miles
Westonzoyland Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5BF
The Surgery9.89 miles
Creedwell Orchard, Milverton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1JZ
Hospital
Williton Community Hospital5.02 miles
North Road,, TA4 4RA
Dene Barton Community Hospital 8.78 miles
Dene Road,, TA4 1DD
Nuffield Health, Taunton Hospital9.89 miles
Staplegrove Elm, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6AN
Bridgwater Community Hospital10.38 miles
Bridgwater Community Hospital, Bower Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4GU
Burnham On Sea War Memorial Hospital10.62 miles
Burnham On Sea War Memorial Hospital, 6 Love Lane, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1ED
Musgrove Park Hospital11.16 miles
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
Minehead Community Hospital11.31 miles
Luttrell Way,, TA24 6DF
Wellington Community Hospital12.94 miles
Bulford,, TA21 8QQ
Weston General Hospital14.98 miles
Grange Road, Uphill, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 4TQ
Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke17.49 miles
Beach Road, Kewstoke, Weston-Super-Mare, Avon, BS22 9UZ
Glastonbury Dental Access Centre21.46 miles
1 Wells Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9DD
Tiverton and District Hospital21.50 miles
Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NT
West Mendip Community Hospital22.04 miles
Old Wells Road,, BA6 8JD
Chard Community Hospital22.83 miles
Crewkerne Road,, TA20 1NF
South Petherton Community Hospital23.00 miles
Bernard Way,, TA13 5EF
Clevedon Community Hospital24.48 miles
Clevedon Community Hospital, Old Street, Clevedon, Avon, BS21 6BS
Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy4.80 miles
Williton Surgery, Robert Street, Williton, Taunton, TA4 4QE
Preddy J and Co Ltd5.46 miles
Quantock Pharmacy, 11 Swain Street, Watchet, TA23 0AB
Lydeard Care Ltd7.38 miles
The Surgery, Mount Street, Bishops Lydeard, TA4 3LH
Lloydspharmacy8.78 miles
The Springboard Centre, Victoria Road, Bridgwater, TA6 7AS
Rowlands Pharmacy9.19 miles
New East Quay Medical Ctr, East Quay, Bridgwater, TA6 4GP
Boots9.21 miles
34-38 Fore Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3NG
Superdrug Stores9.23 miles
19 Fore Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3NH
Asda Stores Ltd9.27 miles
East Quay, Bridgwater, TA6 5AZ
Sainsburys Pharmacy9.31 miles
The Clink, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4AB
Lloydspharmacy9.34 miles
14-16 Taunton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LS
Cranleigh Gardens Pharmacy9.51 miles
Cranleigh Gardens Med Ctr, Cranleigh Gardens, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5JS
Day Lewis Pharmacy9.53 miles
1 The Square, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, TA4 2JT
Lloydspharmacy9.67 miles
105 Fore Street, North Petherton, Somerset, TA6 6RY
Stockmoor Pharmacy9.74 miles
Unit R3, Local Centre, Nokoto Drive, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6WU
Lloydspharmacy9.78 miles
Somerset Bridge Surgery, Stockmoor Park,Taunton Rd, Bridgwater, TA6 6LD
Boots9.81 miles
1 Coopers Mill, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton, TA2 6NX
Leisure
Park
FAIRFIELD (Grade II Listed)2.18 miles
QUANTOCK HILLS2.39 miles
CROWCOMBE COURT (Grade II Listed)2.58 miles
ST AUDRIES (HOUSE) (Grade II Listed)3.15 miles
COTHELSTONE MANOR (Grade II Listed)6.06 miles
NETTLECOMBE COURT (Grade II Listed)6.57 miles
BRIDGWATER BAY6.79 miles
ASH PRIORS COMMON7.67 miles
HALSWELL PARK (Grade II Listed)7.71 miles
GADDS VALLEY8.89 miles
HESTERCOMBE (Grade I Listed)9.29 miles
NORTON HILLFORT9.58 miles
SILK MILLS10.34 miles
FRIEZE HILL10.37 miles
DUNSTER CASTLE (Grade II* Listed)10.40 miles
NETHERCLAY10.46 miles
Shop
Groceries
Kilve Stores1.18 miles
Kilve, Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1EA
Londis Castle Stores2.29 miles
40 Castle Street, Neither Stowey, TA5 1LW
Littles Stores2.44 miles
7 St Mary`s Street, Nether Stowey Nr Bridgewater TA5 1LJ
St Audries Service Station2.95 miles
West Quantoxhead, Williton, Somerset TA4 4DN
SPAR Haven Doniford Bay4.10 miles
Haven Doniford Bay, Doniford Bay, Somerset, TA23 0TJ
SPAR Williton4.92 miles
Spar, 2 Fore Street, Somerset, TA4 4PX
Co-op Taunton4.93 miles
Williton, TA4 4PX
SPAR Watchet5.19 miles
Spar, 53-55 Liddymore Road, Somerset, TA23 0DS
Co-op Watchet5.21 miles
Liddymore Road, TA23 0DR
Co-op Watchet5.46 miles
Watchet, TA23 0AE
SPAR Cannington6.22 miles
Spar, 10 High Street, Somerset, TA5 2HE
Co-op Taunton7.18 miles
Bishops Lydeard, TA4 3AT
Wembdon Post Office & Stores8.17 miles
26 Wembdon Hill, Wembdon Somerset TA6 7PX
Nisa J & J Wilson8.29 miles
Hoburn Blue Anchor, Blue Anchor Bay, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6JT
Co-op Taunton8.64 miles
Cotford St Luke, TA4 1HX
Costcutter Taunton8.93 miles
Rm Norton Manor, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6PF
Transport
Airport
Cardiff International Airport17.18 miles
Bristol International Airport26.42 miles
Exeter International Airport31.14 miles
Bus Stop
The Garage (S)0.11 miles
Plough Inn (N)0.14 miles
Kilton Cross (N)0.67 miles
Kilton Road (S)0.71 miles
Hood Arms (W)1.16 miles
Hood Arms (E)1.16 miles
Youth Centre (W)1.32 miles
Youth Centre (E)1.32 miles
The Crossroads (W)1.76 miles
The Crossroads (E)1.76 miles
Audley Close (S)2.05 miles
Bincombe Farm (N)2.09 miles
Bincombe Farm (SW)2.10 miles
Durborough Farm (N)2.10 miles
Durborough Farm (S)2.10 miles
Pooles Close (SE)2.12 miles
Ferry Port
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal9.45 miles
Minehead Harbour11.99 miles
Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour16.02 miles
Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal16.54 miles
Penarth Pier18.82 miles
Barrage South Waterbus Stop19.56 miles
Barrage North Waterbus Stop20.21 miles
Sovereign Quay Waterbus Stop20.63 miles
Channel View Waterbus Stop20.66 miles
Mermaid Quay Waterbus Stop20.76 miles
Cardiff - Britannia Quay20.76 miles
Clarence Embankment Waterbus Stop20.81 miles
Taffs Mead Waterbus Stop21.53 miles
Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop21.99 miles
Clevedon Pier24.35 miles
Newport (S Wales) Ferry Terminal29.40 miles
Railway Station
Bishop's Lydeard7.56 miles
Bridgwater Rail Station9.74 miles
Taunton Rail Station10.72 miles
Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Rail Station10.87 miles
Barry Island Rail Station16.05 miles
Weston-super-Mare Rail Station16.12 miles
Barry Rail Station16.45 miles
Rhoose Rail Station16.60 miles
Barry Docks Rail Station16.65 miles
Weston Milton Rail Station17.16 miles
Cadoxton Rail Station17.26 miles
Tiverton Parkway Rail Station18.27 miles
Dinas Powys Rail Station18.52 miles
Worle Rail Station18.61 miles
Penarth Rail Station18.86 miles
Eastbrook Rail Station18.92 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (TA5 1R*)
Number of Properties in Catchment294
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
MAYFIELD
HOLFORD
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA5 1RY		£385,000
2025-02-24
detached
freehold
Sold 2022-07-15   £360,000
GWYNDENE
HOLFORD
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA5 1RY		£415,000
2024-09-05
detached
freehold
Sold 2020-06-30   £105,000
CLANDON
HOLFORD
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA5 1RY		£545,000
2023-11-30
detached
freehold
Sold 2010-11-02   £280,000
THE GLEN
HOLFORD
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA5 1RY		£490,000
2023-10-26
semidetached
freehold
WINSORS COTTAGE
HOLFORD
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA5 1RY		£262,000
2023-09-04
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2017-03-28   £215,000
COACH HOUSE
HOLFORD
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA5 1RY		£330,000
2022-12-02
detached
freehold
GLENSTONE FARM (GLENSTONE CABIN)
HOLFORD
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA5 1RY		£98,480
2022-09-07
otherPropertyType
freehold
13, GREEN CLOSE
HOLFORD
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA5 1SB		£220,000
2022-08-02
semidetached
freehold
14, GREEN CLOSE
HOLFORD
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA5 1SB		£240,000
2022-04-06
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2013-11-29   £165,000
THE DYE HOUSE
HOLFORD
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA5 1RY		£520,000
2022-01-28
detached
freehold
Sold 2021-02-26   £339,000
HOLTS EDGE
HOLFORD
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA5 1RY		£335,000
2021-11-16
detached
freehold
GLEN COTTAGE
HOLFORD
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA5 1RY		£365,000
2021-09-08
semidetached
freehold
GLENSIDE
HOLFORD
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA5 1RY		£425,000
2021-06-29
semidetached
freehold
CERNBROK HOUSE
HOLFORD
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA5 1SD		£530,000
2021-06-28
detached
freehold
Sold 2015-08-03   £315,000
QUANTOCK HOUSE
HOLFORD
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA5 1RY		£775,000
2021-06-17
detached
freehold
Sold 2019-05-23   £600,000
HUNTERS MOON
HOLFORD
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA5 1SE		£650,000
2021-05-28
detached
freehold
2, WOODLANDS COTTAGES
HOLFORD
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA5 1SE		£530,000
2021-03-10
otherPropertyType
freehold
KWETU
HOLFORD
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA5 1SE		£220,000
2020-08-07
otherPropertyType
freehold
FORD COTTAGE
HOLFORD
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA5 1SD		£460,000
2020-06-24
otherPropertyType
freehold
8, GREEN CLOSE
HOLFORD
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA5 1SB		£196,000
2020-06-19
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2011-08-24   £187,950
WHISTLERS HOLLOW
HOLFORD
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA5 1RY		£387,500
2019-03-22
detached
freehold
HAYMANS
HOLFORD
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA5 1RY		£395,000
2018-12-13
detached
freehold
COPSE COTTAGE
HOLFORD
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA5 1RY		£440,000
2018-04-18
detached
freehold
Sold 2014-09-12   £370,000
GREEN PASTURES
HOLFORD
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA5 1SD		£375,000
2018-03-02
detached
freehold
Sold 2010-09-01   £343,000
4, GREEN CLOSE
HOLFORD
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA5 1SB		£210,000
2018-01-03
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2009-06-22   £160,000
15, GREEN CLOSE
HOLFORD
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA5 1SB		£190,000
2017-11-30
terraced
freehold
11, GREEN CLOSE
HOLFORD
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA5 1SB		£185,000
2017-10-06
semidetached
freehold
1, GREEN CLOSE
HOLFORD
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA5 1SB		£212,500
2016-02-08
semidetached
freehold
RAMBLERS
HOLFORD
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA5 1RY		£330,000
2015-06-26
terraced
freehold
OLD RECTORY
HOLFORD
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA5 1RY		£640,000
2014-11-28
flatmaisonette
freehold
SWEET BRIAR COTTAGE
HOLFORD
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA5 1RY		£150,000
2014-09-05
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2010-09-03   £125,000
GLENWOOD
HOLFORD
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA5 1RY		£425,000
2014-07-04
detached
freehold
FAIRWAYS
HOLFORD
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA5 1RY		£215,000
2013-09-26
detached
freehold
HUNTERS MOON (THE STABLES)
HOLFORD
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA5 1SE		£312,000
2012-04-10
detached
freehold
LITTLE QUANTOCK
HOLFORD
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA5 1RY		£310,000
2011-01-26
detached
freehold
SLEEPY HOLLOW
HOLFORD
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA5 1RY		£196,000
2010-08-16
detached
freehold
WOODLANDS BARTON
HOLFORD
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA5 1SE		£436,730
2010-06-18
detached
freehold
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