Somerset

Somerset is a historic and scenic county in South West England, known for its heritage cities, natural landscapes, and cultural festivals like Glastonbury.

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Arnolds Hill Farm - The Ash - Arnolds Hill

The Ash is a ground-floor, rural barn conversion cottage located on the outskirts of a small village in the Somerset countryside, offering peaceful countryside views and a homely atmosphere with exposed oak beams and modern comforts.

2 miles from Westwood Manor

Westwood Manor is a Grade I listed 15th-century manor house in Wiltshire, featuring historic interiors with fine furniture, musical instruments, tapestries, and beautifully restored gardens, open to the public during summer days.

Longmead Country Escapes - Red Robin

Red Robin is a stylish countryside lodge in Cheddar that accommodates up to six guests with three bedrooms and various modern amenities, set in a peaceful rural area ideal for families or groups.

2 miles from Cheddar Gorge

Cheddar Gorge is a striking limestone canyon in Somerset featuring impressive cliffs, prehistoric caves open to the public, diverse wildlife, and various outdoor activities including climbing and scenic walks. The site offers visitor facilities such as a centre and restaurant, blending natural wonder with accessible tourism.

2 miles from Yarn Market, Dunster

The Yarn Market in Dunster, Somerset, is a historic Grade I listed octagonal building from the early 17th century, originally built to support the local wool and cloth trade, featuring a unique central pier with timber roofing and marked by Civil War history.

3 miles from Ham Wall

Ham Wall is a nature reserve in Somerset offering diverse wetlands habitats that are a haven for rare and colorful birds and mammals. Visitors can explore accessible trails, hides, and viewing platforms to enjoy wildlife, with facilities including toilets, picnic areas, a play area, and a refreshment stall.

2 miles from Lytes Cary

Lytes Cary is a Grade I listed historic manor house in Somerset dating from the 14th century, featuring a chapel, Great Hall with period furnishings, and extensive Arts and Crafts style gardens listed as Grade II. The National Trust owns the property and offers public access to the older parts of the house and the distinctive gardens set in themed 'rooms' with hedges, ponds, and an orchard.

2 miles from Barrington Court

Barrington Court is a Tudor manor house in Somerset, combining historic architecture with Arts and Crafts-style gardens originally designed by Gertrude Jekyll. Visitors can explore the historic house, converted stable buildings, and extensive ornamental gardens including a kitchen garden supplying the onsite restaurant.

3 miles from Rugbourne Farm

Rugbourne Farm is a 17th-century manor house in Somerset known as the birthplace of English geology. Visitors can tour the restored house, including the cellar and attic, and enjoy the extensive grounds with orchard, woods and pasture. Tours include tea and homemade cake for a full experience.

The Victorian Barn - Victoria Albert

Victoria Albert is a spacious countryside retreat near Sherborne with flexible accommodation for sixteen guests across five en-suite bedrooms, featuring a private hot tub, shared indoor heated swimming pool, games room, and lawned grounds with garden furniture, set on a working farm with nearby countryside attractions.

3 miles from Stock Gaylard House

Stock Gaylard House is a Georgian historic house set in a large estate with ancient deer park and extensive gardens. Visitors can enjoy conducted tours inside the house and explore the surrounding church and gardens at their leisure during specific open periods in the year.

3 miles from Glastonbury Tribunal

The Tribunal is a Grade I listed 15th-century merchant's house in Glastonbury, now housing the Glastonbury Museum, which displays artefacts from the town and the nearby Iron Age Glastonbury Lake Village. Visitors can explore historical architecture and significant archaeological collections indoors.

2 miles from King John's Hunting Lodge

King John's Hunting Lodge is a timber-framed historic wool-merchant's house in Axbridge, Somerset, now operated as a local museum by the National Trust. The museum showcases exhibits on local history, geology, and archaeology from the Neolithic period to World War II within a restored medieval building.

Russet Lodge

This accommodation offering is a ground-floor safari lodge on a calming estate near the Somerset Levels with a natural and tranquil setting, designed for relaxed stays with family or groups.

Near West Pennard Court Barn

West Pennard Court Barn is a historic 15th century tithe barn built for Glastonbury Abbey, notable for its timber-framed roof and medieval architectural details, preserved and managed by the National Trust as a cultural heritage site.

Orchard Cottage

Orchard Cottage is a stylish single-storey cottage located in Sherborne, Dorset, offering versatile living space on one level with three bedrooms and underfloor-heated bathrooms, ideal for families, friends or multi-generational groups exploring the countryside and coast.

2 miles from Bath Skyline

Bath Skyline offers extensive outdoor walking trails including a 6-mile circular walk with scenic views, an Iron Age hillfort, natural play areas, and diverse wildlife in limestone meadows and woodlands, all accessible free of charge.

2 miles from Lanlay

Lanlay Meadows in the Vale of Glamorgan is a tranquil pre-war meadow rich in wildlife and mature trees, offering scenic outdoor walking paths and a rare natural habitat along the River Ely.

East Dunster Deer Farm - Deer Park

Deer Park is a spacious and luxurious rural barn conversion situated on a deer farm in Cadeleigh, Devon, offering six guests a peaceful and stylish retreat with scenic views and a welcoming atmosphere.

2 miles from Fursdon House

Fursdon House is a historic Georgian manor with centuries of family heritage, offering guided tours of the house, beautiful landscaped gardens, and a tearoom serving local treats. Visitors can enjoy scenic views, children's play area, and pet-friendly outdoor spaces.

Bramley Lodge

This accommodation is a calming safari lodge estate located alongside the Somerset Levels, close to Glastonbury, featuring spacious and stylish lodges set within natural surroundings and a wildflower meadow.

3 miles from Pennard House

Pennard House is a family-run Georgian manor house featuring Jacobean and 19th-century architecture, surrounded by extensive gardens and freshwater lakes, offering a mix of heritage touring and event spaces with accessibility features.

2 miles from Clevedon Court

Clevedon Court is a historic 14th-century manor house in North Somerset, managed by the National Trust, featuring medieval architecture, extensive terraced gardens, and a collection of family heirlooms and Eltonware pottery. The house and gardens offer both indoor and outdoor visitor experiences and showcase the heritage of the Elton family.

The Victorian Barn - Stable

The Stable is a ground-floor, two-bedroom cottage set in the peaceful Dorset countryside village of Woolland, offering rural charm and modern comfort with scenic views and a private hot tub.

2 miles from Fiddleford Manor

Fiddleford Manor is a medieval manor house in Dorset dating back to around 1370, featuring original interiors and restored by English Heritage, open to public visits throughout the year.

Old Highwood - Hog End

Hog End is a cosy two-bedroom holiday home located in the countryside of East Devon near the Blackdown Hills, offering a tranquil rural setting with views over fields and woodland, suitable for a peaceful and relaxing stay for up to four guests.

Sunnyfield - Brook Cottage

Brook Cottage is a detached cottage near Exmoor National Park with private garden, hot tub, and accommodation for up to four guests including two bedrooms and a shower room, allowing pets and equipped with modern amenities.

Near Cleeve Abbey

Cleeve Abbey is a medieval Cistercian monastery in Somerset featuring some of the best-preserved monastic buildings in England, including cloisters, a refectory with a wooden vaulted ceiling, medieval tiled floors, and historic wall paintings, open to public visits under English Heritage.

The Victorian Barn - Beatrice

Beatrice is a luxury barn conversion in a rural estate setting in Dorset offering stylish accommodation for up to ten guests with shared estate facilities including an indoor pool, sauna, games room, and outdoor activities in a countryside location.

2 miles from Halswell Park

Halswell Park is a Grade I-listed Elizabethan and Baroque house set within historic 18th-century parkland with temples and lakes. Visitors can explore restored state rooms and join behind-the-scenes tours of the full restoration project. The site offers both indoor exploration of the house and outdoor enjoyment of the gardens and water features, with refreshments available on the roof overlooking scenic views.

Near Hamswell House

Hamswell House is a historic 16th-century house offering exclusive marquee weddings surrounded by 50 acres of gardens and private land with panoramic valley views, featuring wheelchair access and outdoor as well as indoor spaces.

2 miles from Dunster Castle and Watermill

Dunster Castle and Watermill in Somerset offer a rich experience combining a historic castle, working Victorian watermill, beautiful gardens, and scenic parkland with panoramic views. Visitors can explore the castle interiors, gardens with diverse plants, enjoy family-friendly activities, and visit cafés and shops on site.

Bincombe Country Cottages - Bluebell

Bluebell is a three-bedroom holiday home located in the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near Exmoor National Park and the north Somerset coast, offering a rural setting with scenic views and a peaceful atmosphere.

Near Coleridge Cottage

Coleridge Cottage is a 17th century historic cottage in Nether Stowey, Somerset, where poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge lived and wrote some of his famous works. Now a National Trust writer's home museum, it features period rooms, a garden with wildflowers, and serves as the starting point for the Coleridge Way walking trail.

Brooksbridge

This modern holiday home located in a quiet residential area offers spacious and stylish accommodation for up to six guests with three double bedrooms including an en-suite, a private enclosed patio with decking and BBQ, and a welcoming living room stocked with books and board games for relaxed family time.

Wattles

Wattles offers a tranquil and comfortable stay in a countryside setting with far-reaching views over meadows and a small lake, featuring spacious and well-appointed lodges with private outdoor areas and family-friendly facilities.

3 miles from Knightshayes Court

Knightshayes Court is a Victorian country house near Tiverton, Devon, known for its architecture by William Burges and extensive historic gardens. The Grade I listed house and Grade II* listed gardens offer a blend of indoor heritage and outdoor landscape experiences, including rare features like a stické court and a golfing memorabilia exhibition.

The Cider House

The Cider House is a newly renovated 2-bedroom detached property in the Somerset countryside near Glastonbury, offering a peaceful and stylish retreat with scenic rural surroundings and countryside views.

Pippin Lodge

This accommodation is a calming estate with four luxurious Safari Lodges alongside the Somerset Levels, approximately 10 minutes from Glastonbury, encompassing a peaceful and nature-immersed setting with unique features such as woodburners and outdoor recreational spaces.

Bincombe Country Cottages - Foxglove

Foxglove is a stylish three-bedroom holiday cottage nestled in the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near Somerset's countryside and coast, featuring private gardens, a balcony with scenic views, and a private hot tub.

3 miles from Fairfield

Fairfield is a medieval and Elizabethan country house lived in by the Acland Hood family for 800 years, offering guided tours of its historic rooms and access to gardens. Visitors can explore indoor historic rooms on scheduled guided tours and enjoy outdoor gardens, with free parking and pet-friendly policies.

The Victorian Barn - Helena

Helena is a converted Victorian barn set in the Dorset countryside that accommodates up to 8 guests with 4 ensuite bedrooms; it offers a peaceful rural environment with access to shared leisure facilities including an indoor pool, sauna, and games room, plus a private hot tub and outdoor space.

3 miles from Forde Abbey & Gardens

Forde Abbey is a historic former Cistercian monastery set in Dorset countryside with 30 acres of diverse, beautifully maintained gardens showcasing seasonal floral displays and natural features. It offers visitors a rich outdoor experience of nature and heritage.

2 miles from Old Beaupre Castle

Old Beaupre Castle is a Grade I listed ruined medieval fortified manor house in Llanfair, Wales, featuring a notable Renaissance porch and three courts, set within historic landscaped gardens. Visitors can explore the outdoor ruins and grounds free of charge all year round.

East Dunster Deer Farm - Kingfisher Lodge

Kingfisher Lodge is a spacious and luxurious three-bedroom barn conversion situated rurally in Cadeleigh with scenic views of ponds and rolling hills, offering a peaceful and homely atmosphere suited for families or groups.

2 miles from Bickleigh Castle

Bickleigh Castle is a medieval water castle and fortified manor house on the banks of the River Exe in Devon, with accessible ground floor, gardens, and chapel. Visitors can enjoy guided tours, open gardens, café facilities, and parkland areas.

The Old Farmhouse

The Old Farmhouse is a spacious and historic four-bedroom cottage set in the peaceful Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with countryside views and a large enclosed garden.

3 miles from Forde Abbey

Forde Abbey is a historic former monastery turned elegant family home in Somerset, surrounded by extensive and diverse gardens. Visitors can explore ornate interiors, unique tapestries, and various themed gardens across 30 acres. The venue offers accessible facilities, food outlets, and activities suitable for children, making it an engaging day out for all ages.

Rawlsbury Lodge

This single-storey lodge is situated in a picturesque Dorset countryside location, offering a private retreat with quality furnishings, an open-plan living area, and access to a private hot tub and decked garden space.

Braeburn Lodge

This offering is a glamping safari lodge estate beside the Somerset Levels near Glastonbury with a peaceful and stylish atmosphere, set in a scenic natural environment with orchard and wildflower meadow.

Holly Farm Holiday Cottage - The Swallows

This stylish two-bedroom cottage in the peaceful village of Stoke St. Gregory blends countryside charm with modern comfort and offers private hot tub and shared indoor pool access amid scenic surroundings near Somerset attractions.

Braeburn

Braeburn is a Grade II listed barn conversion offering a homely and stylish countryside retreat with a garden and private hot tub, set in a peaceful natural environment near scenic towns and outdoor activities.

2 miles from Kilver Court Garden

Kilver Court is an outdoor garden based on an award-winning Chelsea Flower Show design, featuring ornamental ponds, herbaceous and colour-themed borders, set against a spectacular Victorian railway viaduct in Shepton Mallet.

Sturminster Retreats - The Manor Stables

This offering is a recently refurbished two-bedroom stable conversion in the peaceful Dorset village of Hinton St Mary, blending period features with modern comforts and surrounded by scenic countryside and local historic attractions.

Peckmoor Farm Lodges

Peckmoor Farm Lodges is a tranquil rural retreat located on a working farm at the Dorset/Somerset border, offering a peaceful countryside setting with abundant wildlife and nature immersion opportunities.

3 miles from Tintinhull Garden

Tintinhull House and Garden is a Grade I listed 17th century house with a 20th century garden in South Somerset, owned by the National Trust, offering historic interiors, artistic paintings, and extensive garden rooms styled after Hidcote Manor.

Bath Mill Lodge Retreat

Bath Mill Lodge Retreat is a peaceful and stylish boutique lodge set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near Bath, surrounded by woodland and wildlife, offering a tranquil and indulgent atmosphere with on-site dining and fitness facilities.

2 miles from Bath Assembly Rooms

The Bath Assembly Rooms is a Grade I listed Georgian building in Bath, England, featuring the largest Georgian ballroom in the city, decorated with fine art and chandeliers. It historically served as the social hub for balls and concerts and is now a National Trust visitor attraction used for exhibitions, concerts, and filming.

2 miles from Ewenny Priory

Ewenni Priory is a historic Norman Romanesque religious settlement featuring robust defensive walls and gates, still serving as a local parish church. Visitors can explore both indoor church areas and outdoor fortifications with accessible paths.

Whitney Cottage

Whitney Cottage is a stylish, bungalow-style holiday home set in the Somerset village of Horton, characterized by its peaceful countryside setting and private garden with a hot tub for up to 4 guests.

Wellesley House

Wellesley House is a stylish four-bedroom home set within the prestigious Wellesley Park estate, offering a peaceful and private retreat with access to extensive shared leisure facilities including a heated indoor pool, gym, sauna, and steam room, surrounded by countryside near historic towns like Wells and Glastonbury.

2 miles from The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens

This 14-acre Grade II-listed garden in Wells features historic and contemporary garden styles including a Dutch-style garden, arboretum, and glasshouse. Visitors can explore moated grounds with spring pools, sculpture, and plant sales, along with a children's play area and refreshments. The adjacent Bishop's Palace buildings and chapel are also open.

Mow Barton

Mow Barton is a stylish and high-end three-bedroom holiday home on the Wellesley Park Estate surrounded by countryside, offering a peaceful and scenic setting with countryside views and access to shared leisure facilities including a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and gym.

3 miles from Milton Lodge Gardens

Milton Lodge Gardens in Wells, Somerset, is a historic garden featuring architectural terraces offering stunning views of the city and its cathedral. Visitors can enjoy the gardens with free parking and refreshments available for groups by arrangement.

Llwynhelig Holidays - Reindeer Lodge

Eagle Lodge in Cowbridge is a peaceful countryside retreat with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, set on the ground floor and featuring a warm and stylish interior with a woodburner, private garden, and access to a shared heated swimming pool.

The Victorian Barn - Maplewood

Maplewood is a two-bedroom apartment set on the ground floor within a countryside estate, offering ensuite bedrooms and a stylish open-plan living area, located in a tranquil Dorset village with scenic surroundings and shared on-site leisure facilities such as an indoor pool and sauna.

3 miles from Dyffryn Gardens

Dyffryn Gardens is a National Trust-managed historic Edwardian botanical garden and arboretum in Wales featuring extensive themed outdoor gardens, a grand Edwardian manor house open for tours, and a variety of plant collections and sculptures. The gardens combine formal and themed outdoor garden rooms with impressive lawn and water features, and visitors can explore both the natural and architectural heritage of the site.

The Pool House

The Pool House is a stylish and spacious countryside retreat in Thornhill, Dorset, accommodating up to eight guests with elegant interiors and stunning gardens in a rural setting near natural beauty and historic sites.

Near Noah's Ark Zoo Farm

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm in Wraxall, Somerset is a 100-acre zoo and working farm featuring the largest elephant facility in northern Europe, a diverse collection of animals including African and Asian species, extensive outdoor exhibits, indoor play and educational areas, a long hedge maze, and active conservation programmes. It offers food services and family-friendly activities in a mixed indoor and outdoor setting.

The New Inn Farm - The New Inn Barn

This is a converted barn accommodation set in a large meadow with beautiful interiors, offering a peaceful countryside retreat with accessible features and private outdoor amenities including a hot tub and enclosed garden.

3 miles from Mendip Hills

The Mendip Hills offer stunning outdoor experiences including England's largest gorge, extensive walking and cycling routes, unique wildlife habitats, and breathtaking panoramic views. It is a National Nature Reserve with significant natural and geological features ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and families.

Bincombe Country Cottages - Primrose

A stylish two-bedroom terraced holiday home located in the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering tranquil rural surroundings and scenic views with private gardens, a balcony, and a private hot tub.

Westpitt Farm - The Hay Loft

The Hay Loft is a spacious, luxurious five-bedroom barn conversion nestled in rural Mid Devon, offering tranquil countryside views over the Exe Valley and accommodating up to ten guests in a peaceful farm setting.

Near Tiverton Castle

Tiverton Castle is a historic motte and bailey castle in Devon, offering visitors a peaceful private house experience with a fine collection of Civil War arms and armour, medieval features, and beautiful gardens. It is open to the public seasonally with tailored tours and holiday accommodations available.

Henning Lodge

A single-storey lodge set in a peaceful countryside location in Dorset with quality furnishings, a woodburner, private hot tub, decking, and private parking for three cars.

3 miles from Farleigh Hungerford Castle

Farleigh Hungerford Castle is a medieval quadrangular castle ruin located in Somerset, England, featuring a decorated chapel with notable medieval murals and an archaeological collection of lead coffins. The site offers visitors a blend of historic ruins and detailed heritage managed by English Heritage. It tells the story of the Hungerford family and their significance through English history.

Higher Blagrove Farm Cottages - The Horse Gin

This accommodation is a barn conversion located in the quiet North Devon countryside offering a peaceful and scenic rural retreat with waterside views and natural surroundings.

Holly Farm Holiday Cottage - The Wrens

A stylish and peaceful two-bedroom bungalow in the countryside of Stoke St. Gregory, Somerset, offering step-free living and surrounded by scenic natural attractions.

3 miles from Dyrham Park

Dyrham Park is a Grade I listed baroque country house and extensive parkland in Gloucestershire, England, featuring historic interiors with Dutch art, 274 acres of gardens, an orangery, and a stable block now a tea room. It offers public access with events and has been a filming location for notable productions.

The Gatehouse Cottage

A ground floor gatehouse surrounded by farmland near Wells city centre featuring two bedrooms, a luxury bathroom, private garden, and access to a shared 6-acre estate with scenic views.

Springfield Court - Lakeview

This first floor countryside apartment near Cardiff offers two ensuite bedrooms and views of surrounding fields and a lake, providing a peaceful and homely rural retreat suitable for families or groups.

3 miles from Stembridge Tower Mill

Stembridge Tower Mill in Somerset is the last thatched windmill in England, built in 1822. It features four floors, retains historic millstones, and is a Grade II* listed building managed by the National Trust, offering visitors a glimpse into historic milling indoors.

2 miles from Fyne Court

Fyne Court is a National Trust nature reserve and visitor centre in Somerset, featuring historic estate grounds with woodland, ponds, meadows, and remnants of a 19th-century country house. Visitors can explore outdoor natural habitats as well as indoor visitor facilities including a café and shop.

The Coach House

This 19th-century coach house is located on the beautiful Brendon Hills within a 60-acre farm, set in 4 acres of grounds, offering a peaceful and homely retreat with historic character and scenic natural surroundings.

2 miles from Old Bowlish House

Old Bowlish House in Somerset is a Grade II* historic clothier's mansion with Jacobean architecture, original features, and period furniture. Visitors can enjoy an owner-narrated tour of the interior and extensive gardens, along with historic buildings and ruins in the hamlet. The house is a family home with rich history and unique character.

Bay Tree

This detached self-contained annexe near Shaftesbury in Dorset offers a stylish and peaceful rural retreat with open-plan living, a king-size bedroom, and outdoor sitting area, suitable for couples or small families exploring historic and natural surroundings.

Near Temple Church

Temple Church in Bristol is a historic ruined church originally built by the Knights Templar in the 12th century, later rebuilt and heavily damaged during World War II. The site features a leaning tower and outlines of the original circular church, and is now preserved as an open ruin managed by English Heritage, offering a unique outdoor historical experience.

Arnolds Hill Farm - The Oak

The Oak is a rural accommodation offering a peaceful ground-floor open plan living space with en-suite king-size bedrooms, set in the Somerset countryside near Wingfield village.

2 miles from Iford Manor Gardens

Iford Manor Gardens in Wiltshire features a unique Italianate garden designed by Edwardian landscape designer Harold Peto around a medieval house. Visitors can explore historical garden architecture, classical sculptures, and woodland walks. The venue includes an award-winning café and restaurant and offers special tours and an immersive outdoor garden experience.

Near Belcombe Court

Belcombe Court is a historic house in Bradford-on-Avon primarily used as a wedding venue, with entry requiring payment for Historic Houses members.