Ditcheat

Deep in the picturesque Mendip Hills fringe, this Somerset village holds a unique place in British horse racing, being home to Paul Nicholls' champion stables. Beyond the thundering hooves, Ditcheat offers a peaceful rural lifestyle, centred around its historic St Mary Magdalene church. With traditional architecture and a close-knit community, it's a quintessential slice of countryside living near Shepton Mallet.