Frome (pronounced ‘froom’) is one of England’s most celebrated independent towns — a maze of medieval streets, antique shops and artisan food producers — set in gently rolling countryside at the southern fringe of the Mendip Hills, with the vast Longleat Estate just a few miles south-east.

An exceptionally vibrant and creative town with excellent independent shops and restaurants, Frome makes a fine base for gentle south Somerset walking, with both the Mendip Hills and the great Longleat Estate within easy reach.