One of the great tourist magnets of Britain, and rightfully so. It is less crowded than London, and its attractions are concentrated into an area easily walked in a day of sightseeing.
Bath,
Somerset,
England
There may be no other location in the British Isles with quite so many mystical legends and spiritual speculation attached to it as this ancient market town. Part of the mystique is a result of geography; the striking shape of Glastonbury Tor which rises above the nearby Somerset Levels like a beacon, topped with its solitary medieval tower, is a striking landmark, visible for miles in all directions. To see the Tor rising above the mists that cover the Levels in the early morning is a visual treat.
Glastonbury,
Somerset Levels,
Somerset,
England
This small village in Exmoor is the setting for RD Blackmore's famous romantic novel, Lorna Doone. See the tiny church where Lorna was shot upon her wedding day.
Oare,
Exmoor,
Somerset,
England
This delightful village of picturesque thatched cottages is part of the National Trust's huge Holnicote Estate, which takes in over 12,000 acres of Exmoor coast and countryside.
Selworthy,
Exmoor,
Somerset,
England
Known as the Ancient Royal Town of Wessex, Somerton is an ancient market town set upon a hilltop high above the surrounding countryside. Somerton dates back to the Roman period, when there were a number of villas in the region, but was not until the Roman's departed that the town really began to prosper. The West Saxons moved in after the Romans moved out, and the Saxons destroyed most of the Roman villas. Somerton became a possession of the kings of Wessex, and it eventually became their capital.
Somerton,
Somerset,
England
The smallest city in England, Wells boasts a magnificent medieval cathedral. Wells Cathedral is one of the architectural highlights of Britain, replete with intricate Gothic carvings, a unique scissors vault to brace the building against shifting medieval foundations, and a marvelous chapter house.
Wells,
Somerset Levels,
Somerset,
England
This very attractive and spacious barn retains much of its original character. Entrance lobby. Spacious sitting room with wood burner terracotta tiled floor and rugs. … more >> Sleeps 9
50 METRES TO CANAL Situated in a beautiful part of Somerset with plenty of scenic walks and cycling directly from the property this delightful … more >> Sleeps 2
The Mendip House Hotel is situated in 3 1/2 acres of its own landscaped gardens overlooking the Mendip Hills. The hotel is ideally located for guests to visit Bath, Wells, Longleat, Cheddar Gorge and many other places of interest. All bedrooms are spacious and well equipped with satellite TV, telephone … more >>
Located by junction 25 of the M5 motorway, this Travelodge provides contemporary quality accommodation and an ideal base for exploring the surrounding attractions and countryside. Spacious en-suite rooms, TV in every room, tea and coffee making facilities and free parking, make Travelodges terrific value. more >>
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