Welcome to Houndstone

Houndstone is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated just outside the town of Yeovil and is known for its beautiful countryside and peaceful atmosphere. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Houndstone House, which dates back to the 17th century. The house is now used as a residential care home for the elderly.

One of the main attractions in Houndstone is the Houndstone Business Park, which is home to a number of businesses and industrial units. The park is located on the outskirts of the village and provides employment opportunities for local residents. The park is also home to a number of retail outlets, including a large supermarket and a number of smaller shops.

Houndstone is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village is located close to a number of nature reserves and parks, including the Yeovil Country Park and the Ham Hill Country Park. These parks offer a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and birdwatching. Overall, Houndstone is a charming village that offers a peaceful and relaxing environment for residents and visitors alike.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 12.3°C

Feels Like: 9.7°C

Wind: 17 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Preston C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Hodgson	The Toose Abbey Manor Park Yeovil Somerset BA21 3SN 01935474538 School Website
Kingfisher Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Glentworth	Kingfisher Drive Houndstone Yeovil BA22 8FJ 1935472730 School Website
Cambian Lufton College Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Mrs Sophia Cursons	Lufton Yeovil BA22 8ST 1615073723 School Website
The Orchard School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Melanie Bulmer	Lufton College Lufton Way Yeovil Somerset BA22 8ST 1935415903
Preston School Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Clare Marsh	Monks Dale Yeovil Somerset BA21 3JD 01935471131 School Website
Westfield Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Simon Dallimore	Stiby Road Yeovil Somerset BA21 3EP 01935423747 School Website
Oaklands Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Karen Parr	Preston Grove Yeovil Somerset BA20 2DU 01935425447 School Website
Holy Trinity Church School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Adam Beauford	Lime Tree Avenue Yeovil Somerset BA20 2PW 1935472902 School Website
Chilthorne Domer Church School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nichola Chesterton	Main Street Chilthorne Domer Yeovil Somerset BA22 8RD 01935840407 School Website
Huish Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cara Carlock	Carisbrooke Gardens Yeovil Somerset BA20 1AY 01935474984 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Yeovil Pen Mill Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5DD 2.68 Miles

Yeovil Junction Off Newton Road, Stoford, Somerset, BA22 9UU 3.14 Miles

Yetminster Chapel Lane, Yetminster, Dorset, DT9 6LH 5.69 Miles

Thornford Thornford Road, Thornford, Dorset, DT9 6PT 5.72 Miles

Crewkerne Station Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8AL 6.73 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Century Executive Travel 01935 477614 31 Woodhenge, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8TT 0.20 Miles
Mint Cabs 07785 185032 44 Fennel Way, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8SA 0.49 Miles
Ace Taxis 01935 411515 103 Eliotts Dr, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3NR 0.86 Miles
I J H Executive Cars 01935 827799 54 Plantagenet Chase, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2PR 1.44 Miles
Budget Cabs 07749 329577 80 Rowan Way, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2NS 1.63 Miles
Charger Plate Hire 07974 691489 16 Lower Wraxhill Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2JU 1.85 Miles
5 Star Taxis 01935 476333 Tabernacle Lane, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1QA 1.86 Miles
Airline Taxis 01935 414444 9A South Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1QE 1.87 Miles
Radio Cabs 01935 426666 30A Middle Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1LY 1.98 Miles
Abba Cabs 01935 431711 30A Middle Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1LY 1.98 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lufton Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Roe Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Jasmine Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stourton Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Asda Store Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Forum Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Preston Plunkett Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lufton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tintagel Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorne Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Monks Dale Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thornton Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Springfield Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brympton Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Vagg Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Abbey Manor Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	The Forum Yeovil Somerset BA21 3TL
Abbey Manor Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	The Forum Yeovil Somerset BA21 3TL
Abbey Manor Medical Practice	The Forum Yeovil Somerset BA21 3TL
Preston Grove Medical Centre, Yeovil 01935 474353	Preston Grove Medical Ctr Preston Grove Yeovil Somerset BA20 2BQ
Ryalls Park Medical Centre, Yeovil 01935 434000	Ryalls Park Medical Ctr Marsh Lane Yeovil Somerset BA21 3BA

Local Stores

Yeovil - Mudford Road
Mudford Road
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4NP
01935 422144
Store Website
1.17 miles

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SPAR West Coker Road
59 West Coker Road
Yeovil
BA20 2LZ
01935 475793
Store Website
1.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Kingston Veterinary Group
Grove Dene Veterinary Clinic The Forum Abbey Manor Park Yeovil Somerset BA21 3TL 01935 421177 yeovil@kingstonvets.co.uk Website 0.46 miles
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Newton Clarke Veterinary Surgeons
142 Preston Road Yeovil Somerset BA20 2EE 01935 474415 yeovil@newtonclarkevet.com Website 0.82 miles

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Delaware Veterinary Group
106 Hendford Hill Yeovil Somerset BA20 2RF 01935 474690 office@delawarevets.co.uk Website 1.72 miles
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Wellpets
37 Grass Royal Yeovil Somerset BA21 4JW 01935 410414 admin.yeovil@wellpets.co.uk Website 2.25 miles
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Veterinary Task Force Ltd
12 Orchard House Mudford Sock Yeovil Somerset BA22 8EA 07762 051284 tom@veterinarytaskforce.co.uk Website 2.46 miles

Animals Treated
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Yeovil Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 11, The Peel Centre Babylon Hill Yeovil Somerset BA21 5BT yeovil@vets4pets.com 2.98 miles


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Local Dog Walks

Ninesprings Yeovil Country Park
Great All-Rounder Of A Walk, There Is A Play Park Area For The Kids, Ducks To Feed, And Plenty Of Things To Sniff! If Your Brave Head Up The Hill Side, Into The Wooded Area, Much More Interesting Place To Explore. Great Place To Socialise Your Four-Legged Friend Too, There Is Always Other Dogs Of All Shapes An Sizes! 1 Church St Yeovil Lancashire BA20 1HE 1.84 miles

Location what3words pine.foam.chat

Ham Hill Country Park
77 Ham Hill Rd Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 3.05 miles Signposted From Stoke Sub Hamdon

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Ham Hill Country Park
This Is A Well Known Dog Walking Area With The Locals!It Has A Number Of Different Fenced Off Fields For Friendly Dogs To Roam Freely! The Local Pub Is Also Do Friendly With Great Staff. Parking Can Be An Issue As Its So Popular But There Are Many Parking Areas Tucked Along Ham Hill Road! Persevere As You Will Enjoy This Easy Walk With So Many Friendly People And A Vast Array Of Dogs Walked In The Country Park! 77 Ham Hill Rd Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 3.06 miles

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Ham Hill Country Park Somerset
A Great Place For Walking Dogs With Great Views Over South Somerset, Lots Of Poo Bins ??. The Prince Of Wales Pub Welcomes Walkers And Dogs, The Food And Drinks Are Great Including Dog Biscuits ?? Ham Hill Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 3.16 miles

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River Yeo
Point To Point Walk. Can Be Busy But A Lovely Little Walk To Pass An Hour Along Parts Of The River Which Your Dogs Can Go In If They Like. 40 Nelson Way Yeovil Lancashire BA21 5DZ 3.23 miles

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Lytes Cary Manor
Fantastic Miles Of Land To Walk Your Dogs, Loads Of Open Space, Small Wooded Area, Dog Friendly, Dog Bins Available, Very Friendly Around The Place. Definitely Check It Out If You're Close. Lytes Cary 6.10 miles

Location what3words threaded.lure.smoking

Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-14.6°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear
Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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