Bourton, Dorset

Flower Delivery to Bourton – A Vibrant and Lovely Community in Dorset

Bourton is a lively village which adjoins an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and bounded by Wiltshire and Somerset.  It is located to the north of the A303 road and is between Wincanton and Mere. Being the most populous in the electoral ward of District and Bourton, it lies on the River Stour that also passes a mill, the Bourton Mill which was mentioned in the Doomsday book. This vibrant village is perfect for a camping trip and hiking. Perhaps you are spending your wedding anniversary with your wife and planning a road trip. This is also an opportune time to buy her Bourton flowers. But, if you do not have time for this, get in touch with us so we can help you give her flowers in Bourton.

History

The original road in Bourton was steep and a pack horse trial known as Long Lane. It was in the year 1756 when the Wincnaton Turnpike Trust was commissioned to build a road from Milbourne Port. After the Elementary Education Act was introduced in 1870, it led to the construction of the Church of England or National School for Promoting Religious Education. In 1985 the school was destroyed by fire but was reopened after four months.

Attractions

Bourton Mill – even if this mill is not in its best state, it still is worth visiting. This historical mill was said to have produced boilers, steam lorries and gas engines. It was even used to supply canvas to the Royal Navy. It was also were the Mill bombs were made during the war and was reopened in 1933 as a dried milk plant. In 1998, it was closed.

Snape Cottage Plantman’s Garden – this 2/3 acre of a a gently sloping garden has an attractive longhouse which is built in stone during the latter part of the 18th century. It looks lovely with rare and beautiful bulbs and perennials. There is also a wildlife pond with newts and about 61 species of birds. The cottage garden is sprawled on a hillside with underground springs.

Bullpits Golf Club – this golf course is open to visitors and they practise an honesty system in which visitors are asked to report to the clubhouse if they want to play a round of golf. This 60-par course is relatively small which covers only 3,132 yards. Located in the wooded parkland and on the valley sides of the River Stour, this 18-hole course boasts of picturesque sceneries and springs.  

Nearby Attractions

Cadbury Castle – also known as “Camalet”, this is a hillfort built in the Bronze and Iron Ages in South Cadbury, Somerset. This hillfort covers around 7.28 hectares and was excavated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is situated 5 miles north east of Yeovil and located at the summit of Cadbury Hill. Surrounded by earthwork banks and trees, the hillfort can be seen from Sigwells, a plateau that is also rich with archeological findings.

Whether you are planning a camping trip or a romantic holiday with your girl, Bourton is definitely worth exploring.  Of course, make it more special by letting us be a part of your experience when you send flowers to Bourton. Get in touch with us and order flowers for delivery to Bourton. We have a variety of floral arrangements to cater to any occasion you might be celebrating, from birthdays to anniversaries.

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