Culture

Bruton

The allure of Bruton: Britain’s Montecito

Nestled in the hills of Somerset, the quaint town of Bruton has garnered acclaim as “Britain’s Montecito,” thanks to its affluent local celebrities, epitomizing la dolce vita. At the hilltop, Osip, a Michelin-starred eatery, …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Somerset

Castle Cary Voted Best Place to Live in UK

The quaint Somerset town of Castle Cary has proudly secured the title of the best place to live in the UK. Muddy Stilettos, esteemed for its expertise on local living, conducted an extensive survey involving 27,500 readers …

By Charles Bowser · · 3 min read

Somerset

Revitalization of Somerset quarry receives Government grant

Plans to repurpose a disused Somerset quarry into a center for arts and culture have received a financial boost from the Government. The closure of Weston-super-Mare’s old town quarry in August raised concerns about the …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Wiveliscombe

The Story of Wiveliscombe's Unique Tartan

Wiveliscombe, a quaint town in Somerset, is an unexpected home for tartan, a fabric traditionally associated with the Scottish Highlands. Thanks to the creative ingenuity of a mother-daughter duo running a local shop, the …

By Charles Bowser · · 3 min read