BATH - 6 miles -  The Roman World Heritage City boasts some of the finest architecture in the world and is famous for a number of landmarks including The Roman Baths, The Abbey and The Royal Crescent. www.visitbath.co.uk

Bath Spa- Newly opened in August 2006, Britain's only natural spa offers a fantastic natural hot spa complex featuring rooftop pool with panoramic city views and a range of health treatments and massage. An ideal way to spend a relaxing morning or afternoon. http://www.thermaebathspa.com

Saxon Town of Bradford-on-Avon - 1 mile - http://www.bradfordonavon.co.uk/ Picturesque and historic market town of Saxon origin with River Avon and Kennet and Avon Canal running through its centre. It has several buildings dating to the 17th century, when the town grew due to the thriving wool textile industry. You can wander the narrow, hillside roads and enjoy ancient architecture and relax in one of its many coffee shops. Numerous pubs!

Longleat - 13 miles -  A superb day out for all the family with the Wildlife Safari Park, Adventure Playground and Elizabethan Mansion of the Marquis of Bath. www.longleat.co.uk

Bowood House, Gardens and Adventure Playground- http://www.bowood-house.co.uk/. Bowood House and gardens date back to the 18th Century and is one of capability Brown's finest parks. There is also a large Children's adventure playground famous for it's 19ft vertical drop 'death slide'!

Stonehenge (World Heritage Site) Ancient Druid Stone Circle and site of pagan worship. 40 mins drive over Salisbury plain. www.english-heritage.org.uk/stonehenge

Westonbirt Arboretum - http://www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt, near Tetbury. The National Arboretum is one of the most spectacular tree gardens in the world. An historical collection of over 3,000 different trees and shrub species many of which are rare or endangered in their native lands. Covering six hundred acres, the arboretum is an inspiring place to relax, get back to nature and indulge your senses.

Westbury White Horse  Carved in chalk downs-Stunning views & excellent for walking & cycling. The wind ensures this is always a great place to fly a kite, and at weekends the sky is often full of hang gliders and paragliders. Wiltshire also has 7 other white horses!! - keep your eyes peels for Wiltshire's famous crop circles!

Lacock 13th century village and Abbey, protected by the National Trust. One of Britain's most beautiful villages, home of Fox-Talbot museum of photography. www.thisislacock.co.uk

Castle Combe voted Britain's prettiest village.www.castlecombe.com Also nearby racetrack with various events, Karting and race driving school. Day courses available. www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk/
 

For the kids and the young at heart!

Wookey Hole Caves - http://www.wookey.co.uk/ Caves formed in the limestone hills in the village of wookey hole. Regular guided tours but beware of the Wookey Witch!! Plenty for the children to do in Dinosaur valley and Monster Mill!

Cheddar Gorge and Caves, Stunning gorge with near vertical cliffs. Famous labyrinth of underground caves and tunnels. Museums, shops, pubs and restaurants. www.cheddarcaves.co.uk/

Bristol Zoo http://www.bristolzoo.org.uk/ - located abut 40 mins away - a fun packed day for all the family - with over 400 species.

National Trust - www.nationaltrust.org.uk
The surrounding area to Cumberwell is blessed with numerous National Trust properties and gardens:

Avebury, Wiltshire
Ancient village within world-famous stone circle at the heart of a prehistoric landscape. Archaeological finds displayed in on-site museum.
The Courts Garden, Wiltshire
Delightful English country garden
Prior Park Landscape Garden, Somerset
Beautiful and intimate 18th-century landscape garden
Bath Assembly Rooms, Somerset
Elegant public rooms at the heart of fashionable 18th-century Bath life
Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire
Spectacular late 17th-century mansion, garden and deer park
Stourhead, Wiltshire
World-famous 18th-century landscape garden and Palladian mansion
Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village, Wiltshire
National Trust owned village with medieval abbey, former home of William Henry Fox Talbot, a pioneer of photography. Filming location for Harry Potter films.

Walking and Cycling  The surrounding area to Cumberwell is a for cycling and walking. The Macmillan way www.macmillanway.org runs down the lane right outside of the cottages. For more information view www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/wiltshire/tourism/walks. Where you will find walks along footpaths, bridleways, rivers and the Kennet and Avon Canal, with numerous cafes and pubs en route!

If you want to bring the bikes with you then there is a cycleway along the Kennet and Avon Canal which forms part of the larger "Wiltshire Cycleway." You can rent bikes from www.thelockinn.co.uk/ for a ride along the canal.

Market Towns and Villages

Devizes - including the famous main flight of 16 locks at Caen Hill locks.
Marlborough, Malmesbury, Cirencester, Tetbury, Frome, Corsham

Shopping - indulge yourself at The Mall @ Cribbs Causeway www.mallcribbs.com - just off the M5 - 40 minutes  or the Great Western Designer outlet village in Swindon http://www.swindondesigneroutlet.com. - just off the M4 - 40 minutes
Clarks Village - www.clarksvillage.co.uk - near Glastonbury. Climb the tour and then treat yourself to some deserved retail therapy!
Bath - numerous shops all over the city for varying tastes.