Somerset is bigger than you think, stretching from the wilds of Exmoor to the wetlands around Glastonbury Tor, then up to the limestone hills of Cheddar Gorge, with miles of farmland in between. Many of its pretty stone villages are home to arty communities and independent businesses, making Somerset a great place to go to for a creative rural break.
Hotel-wise, the options are wide-ranging and – as with most travel in the UK – include opulent country houses, of-the-moment boutiques, and stylishly expanded village pubs. From luxury hotels in Somerset to a stay in a beautiful converted building, there are plenty of accommodation picks to explore. Plus, recognisable hotel names in this southwestern county include The Pig, The Newt and Babington House.
