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Somerset Travel Guide
Somerset has something for everyone. From the bustle of the historic
seaport of Bristol to the quiet rural delight of the Somerset Levels.
The enigmatic Glastonbury
Tor soars above the Levels like a beacon, gathering about itself
legends of King Arthur
and the Holy Grail. At the base of the Tor lie the ruins Glastonbury
Abbey, reputed burial place of Arthur and Queen Guinivere. Legends
aside, the ruins are superb, and the octagonal Abbot's Kitchen is a
well-preserved example of a medieval cookhouse.
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Just a few miles away is Wells
Cathedral, supported by unusual scissor arches. Wells is one of
the finest medieval buildings in England, but it has to share the limelight
with the Bishop's Palace next door, former residence of the powerful
medieval Bishops of Bath and Wells.
Wells lies close to the Mendip
Hills, and at the northern edge of the Mendips is Cheddar Gorge,
home to the world's most famous cheese, and visitors can explore the
caves where cheddar cheese has been stored for centuries. Further along
the coast is Exmoor, the wild moorland park which Somerset shares with
Devon. Exmoor provides excellent
walking opportunities, as does the Quantock Hills.
Somerset has its fair share of stately homes; Montacute House is a
magnificent Tudor mansion that now houses period paintings from the
National Portrait Gallery. Lytes Cary is a delightful 15th century manor
with an even older chapel.
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The Roman Baths
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And of course there is Bath,
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. The Assembly Rooms were
built by John Wood in 1771 and the elegant chambers now house the thoroughly
enjoyable Museum of Costume, which traces the history of fashion through
wonderful period displays and over 1000 accessories and jewelry from
Tudor times to the present.
Overlooking the Roman Baths is the Pump Room, where you can drink hot
spa water (if you can stomach the rather foul-tasting mixture), or take
tea to the accompaniment of a string trio. And of course there is the
Roman Baths Museum, preserving the memory of the Roman spa that gave
this city its name. A World Heritage Site, and well worth a visit.
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Accommodation
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Porter's Cottage
Axbridge
Self catering cottage
This property is newly refurbished with gas central heating. It has 2 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, separate sitting room with doors leading to patio and outdoor … more >>
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Wrinkle Mead
Wells
Self catering cottage
This property offers 2 bedrooms including 1 double and 1 twin room and can sleep up to 4 people. The cottage is tastefully furnished … more >>
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Travelodge Yeovil Podimore
Located A303, 6 miles north of Yeovil, this Travelodge provides guests with contemporary quality accommodation with spacious en-suite rooms, TV in every room, tea and coffee making facilities and free parking, which all make Travelodges terrific value. more >>
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Webbington Hotel & Country Club
Situated on the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills overlooking the picturesque hamlet of Loxton, the hotel offers the very best in comfort and cuisine. Leisure facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room and floodlit tennis courts. The hotel is an ideal touring base for Cheddar, … more >>
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