The
Community
Weston Hills is a select, gated residential community located on the US 27,
which is 2
miles north of the junction with US 192. Having both permanent residents
and vacation homes, it provides the holidaymaker with the chance to experience
the true American lifestyle! Surrounded by open fields and natural wetlands
the community is a peaceful haven after a day at the theme parks or the
coast. We have enjoyed spectacular views and sunsets from our pool area.
On site facilities include two community pools, tennis courts, volleyball,
playground and children’s aquatic centre. Within 5 minutes drive, you can find a
selection of golf courses including Highlands Reserve, Kings Ridge and
Legends. If you haven't walked enough around the shops or parks, why not get
some exercise walking around the pavements in the community and have a chat
with the locals? There are also walking trails in the countryside behind
(but go well shod and watch out for the wildlife!).
The location
Weston Hills is only 9 miles from Disney, reached in approx 15 minutes by
driving south on the US 27 and east along the US192. Universal and Sea World
are easily reached by going further east along the US 192 to the I 4 junction
and heading east. If the traffic is heavy on the US192, we recommend guests
to turn left at the junction of US192/Black Lake Road. This runs parallel
with the 192 until you reach the T-junction with Sherberth Road. Turn left
here and follow the road to the traffic lights. Turn right at the lights,
you are on Disney property at the start of the Osceola Parkway by the entrance
to the Animal Kingdom Lodge. Follow the signs to whichever Disney Park you
want. If you wish to go to Universal and Sea World continue on until you see the Gaylord Palms Resort and turn onto the I
4.
If you want to visit the Gulf Coast, take the US27 south to the junction with
the I4 and turn right (west) towards Tampa. You can be at Busch Gardens in
less than an hour, or on the beach at Clearwater in just over the hour!
Out on the US 27 there are a number of petrol stations, 7-11 grocery store,
there are supermarkets and pharmacies close by. The main local shops are only 2 minutes away
where Woodridge Plaza provides a Winn Dixie supermarket, post office, bank,
pizza takeaway, dry cleaners, dentist and hairdresser. Just a bit further on,
there is a new Wal-Mart superstore and around the corner on the US 192, there is Summer Bay with a Publix
supermarket, video shop, jewellers, hairdresser and nail salon, pizza and
Chinese takeaways, Doctor, and library where guests can access the Internet.
Dining is not a problem! The US 192 has more restaurant options than you
could wish for, or drive down the US 27 to the I 4 junction for a further
selection.
The things you may not have tried before
Want to try something different? How about a trip to the Lake Ridge Winery?
They have wine tastings and a shop, sometimes craft and music events. It is
located north on the US 27 about 20 minutes away. Lake Louisa State Park is
only 5 minutes north of Weston Hills. If you don't want to go the beach, they
have one on the lakeside with picnic tables, nature trails and wildlife! Or
visit Clermont itself, north on US 27, then left on US 50 and follow the signs
for 'historic downtown'. It's a pretty town with old style shops, a lake with
walks, and look out for special events, especially on the first Friday of the
month or at holiday times. Depending upon the season, you can 'Pick your own
Citrus' or ride on a swamp buggy at one of the citrus groves just north of
Weston Hills on the US 27.
If you want a piece of the action but be far enough away to enjoy a holiday
without it, Weston Hills is the place to be.
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