Muchelney

united kingdom

Muchelney occupies a distinctive spot in the Somerset Levels, historically becoming an actual island during winter floods. Reach it via the A372 from the A303 at Podimore, or through local roads from Langport and Martock. The medieval Benedictine abbey remains remarkably intact, with its honey-coloured Ham stone walls and complete abbot's lodging offering one of England's finest examples of monastic architecture.