The name Treborough is thought to be derived from the Celtic treberg meaning "hamlet by the waterfall",[2] or wooded place or hill, from the Old English treow for tree.

It is also part of the Bridgwater and West Somerset county constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

The Washford River rises just south of the village, within the civil parish, and flows to join the Bristol Channel at Watchet.

[6] Treborough Woods are a 70 acres (28.3 ha) area which contain the site of a slate quarry which was used for 500 years until production finished in World War II.

[7] The Church of St Peter dates from the 14th century and has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade II* listed building.