Yeovil was mentioned in Domseday as Givele and had two mills its name deriving from 'place on the River Gift' an earlier name for the River Yeo. In the later middle ages the town produced cheese and then in the eighteenth century became well known for producing leather goods.
The centre has some attractive old buildings including Newton Surmaville and the Borough Museum now housed in Hendford Manor Hall. Today the town is the home of Westland, one of the largest helicopter makers in Europe. Nearby there are many interesting places to visit including several National Trust properties and The Fleet Air Arm museum at Yeovilton.
Facilities include non resident management and emergency alarm service.
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Crofton Court is situated off The Avenue which connects with the main A30 close to the centre of Yeovil. The...
Facilities : These include a resident manager and emergency alarm system, communal lounge, lift, laundry and guest facilities....
Homeville House is situated off Hendford close to the centre of Yeovil and consists of 49 flats with resident manager...
Facilities include a visiting manager and emergency alarm service, residents' lounge, lift, laundry, guest facilities and garden.
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Malvern Court consists of 28 bungalows situated off White Mead close to shops and St John's Church is within walking...
Facilities : These include a resident manager and emergency alarm service, communal lounge, laundry and guest facilities....
Pegasus Court consists of 40 retirement flats off South Street close to shops to the south of the town centre...
Facilities : These include a visiting manager and emergency alarm service, residents' lounge, lift, laundry, guest facilities and garden. It...
The Arena consists of 20 apartments located in the town centre and just a few minutes walk from the main...
Facilities : These include a visiting manager and emergency alarm service and shared courtyard garden and a fully furnished lounge....
Wyndham Court is situated off Newton Road to the south-east of Yeovil town centre. Altogether there are 40 flats completed...
Facilities : These include a resident manager and emergency alarm system, communal lounge, lift, laundry, guest facilities and gardens....