Lying near the southern edge of the Mendip Hills, Stoney Stratton is within an easy drive of many significant attractions. Wells, Glastonbury, the Mendips, the Somerset levels and Longleat are all close by, while Bath, Bristol, the Somerset coast and a number of National Trust properties are within an hour's drive. The Royal Bath and West showground is only two miles away.

The village of Evercreech is a mile away and has a mini-market, newsagent, post office, bakers, video rental, doctor's surgery, chemist, fish and chip shop, pubs and a church. Supermarkets and larger shops are in Shepton Mallet, about four miles away.

The nearest local train station is Castle Cary which is 5 miles by road. Direct train from London takes 1hr 15mins.
The nearest local bus station is Wells.
The nearest main bus & train station Bath, Bristol. Transfers from bus and train station to local stations.
Regular, if infrequent, buses pass through Evercreech to and from Yeovil or Shepton Mallet.