Get out and about this winter to see the stunning Somerset countryside without the crowds. From the Mendip Hills to the brooding Somerset Levels there are fantastic, atmospheric landscapes to explore before cosying up in a meticulously renovated Grade 2 Listed luxury Holiday Cottage. Take a bracing walk through the […]
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Wrap up for long walks to see the changing colours of the local woods with the crunch of leaves beneath your feet. Be sure to see the starling murmurations over the Somerset Levels and return to a luxury Grade 2 Listed self-catering Holiday Cottage. Recommended autumn activities include viewing the spectacular starling murmurations, visiting […]
Cheddar Village and Gorge Cheddar is located on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills. Cheddar Gorge is the largest gorge in the United Kingdom, at 400 feet deep and 3 miles long, and includes several show caves. The gorge has been a centre of human settlement since Neolithic times. It provides […]
When it comes to traditional seaside holidays the string of resorts running all the way down the Somerset coast has everything you need. Weston-super-Mare is the biggest, and also one of the oldest. There are cafes, pubs and restaurants where you can sit outside and watch the world go by. If that […]
The 7-mile stretch of sand and dunes that make up Brean beach is just over two miles from Weston-super-Mare. It boasts one of the longest stretches of sand in Europe and the beach is popular with walkers and beach sport enthusiasts (both on and off the water). Access to the […]
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bath invites you to explore its unique mix of stunning architecture and rich heritage. It is a city steeped in history and has the only hot spring in Britain. The city has over 5,000 listed buildings mostly from its Georgian heyday in the 18th century. Bath has […]
Wells is England’s smallest city. It takes its name from the three springs in the grounds of the Bishop’s Palace. With cobbled streets and medieval architecture it remains remarkably unspoilt and has many historic buildings including the 13th Century Cathedral, the moated Bishop’s Palace, Vicars’ Close, St Cuthbert’s Church and […]
Glastonbury is steeped in Christian and Pagan legends. The modern-day town is overshadowed by Glastonbury Tor, a dominant feature of the local landscape. The town is a mixture of old and new, with its great Abbey ruins, reputedly the birthplace of Christianity in England and associated with the legends of […]
Clevedon a Victorian seaside town. Clevedon is a beautiful Victorian seaside resort overlooking the Severn Estuary, in North Somerset. Popular features include the grade 1 listed Clevedon Pier, Clevedon sea front with pebbled beaches, a marine lake and ornamental gardens all within a 10 minute walk of each other. There is […]
Bristol received its royal charter from Henry II in 1155. From the 13th to the 18th century, it was among the top three English cities after London in tax receipts. Bristol was surpassed by the rapid rise of Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool in the Industrial Revolution. Bristol was a starting […]