Where to Stay in Somerset
Map of Where to Stay in Somerset
Cedar Lodge
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Lady’s Well Shepherd’s Hut
Information about Somerset
Somerset is a county of ancient myth, dramatic landscape and a deep rural character that feels rooted in the English countryside in a way that few other counties can match. From the high moorland of Exmoor in the north west to the mysterious levels and moors of the Somerset Levels in the heart of the county, it is a place of extraordinary variety and timeless appeal.
Exmoor National Park, shared with Devon, brings its own wild and romantic character to the north of the county, with wooded combes dropping to a dramatic coastline, open moorland grazed by the famous Exmoor ponies and a network of rivers and valleys that offer some of the finest walking and riding in southern England. The coastline around Porlock and Lynmouth is among the most dramatic in the Bristol Channel, with steep wooded hillsides falling almost vertically to the sea.
The Somerset Levels, stretching across the low lying heart of the county, are a landscape of extraordinary ecological importance and haunting beauty. This ancient wetland, threaded by rhynes and drainage channels, is rich in birdlife and steeped in history and legend — Glastonbury Tor, rising from the flat plain, is one of the most evocative and mysterious landmarks in England, its associations with Arthurian legend and early Christian history giving it a significance that draws visitors from around the world.
Wells, the smallest city in England, has a cathedral of breathtaking beauty and a medieval close that is among the most perfectly preserved in the country. Bath, just over the northern border, draws millions of visitors each year to its Roman baths and Georgian architecture, while Taunton, the county town, and Frome, with its thriving independent scene, each offer their own distinct pleasures.
Whether you are looking for a moorland escape on Exmoor, a cottage among the Somerset Levels, a heritage break in Wells or the simple pleasures of the Somerset countryside, this is a county that nourishes the soul and lingers long in the memory.
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