Cottages in Somerset
Set off on an adventure to the gorgeous Somerset, a vibrant green county filled with Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, for a holiday everyone can enjoy. Take time to stop and admire the beautiful views during your walk: the range of landscapes from Exmoor National Park, the Quantocks, Mendips and Blackdown Hills, to the Somerset Levels and the many beautiful beaches, woodlands, and gardens; it is impossible to get bored of the outlook. Our exclusive collection of Somerset holiday cottages are as special as the location, from historic cottages that allow dogs to beautiful farmhouses with hot tubs and glamping in Somerset.Read more
About Somerset
Somerset staycations are so easy to travel to, yet you can still feel a million miles away from your everyday. Somerset cossets you into the West Country from the lowlands of Sedgemoor, through the Quantocks and on to its tussle with Devon over Exmoor in the north. It may be famous for cider, cheese and flat level lands but this little county also has lots of hills to climb and its own coastline with Somerset cottages near the beach at Bridgwater Bay and other seaside towns such as Porlock Weir, Minehead, Dunster, not forgetting Watchet and Burnham-on-sea, all the way up to Weston-super-Mare.
The pretty village of Porlock is a popular base for walkers exploring the trails that criss-cross Somerset's moorland and coast, where you can start your day by the sea and end up in the depths of Exmoor, surveying the scene from a tor top. Nearby, Medieval Dunster draws those looking to soak up some Somerset culture and history.
From Withypool on Exmoor, across as far as Frome, there are holiday cottages in Somerset with views of rolling hills, flat expanses of greenery, panoramas of farming, cider and cheese among the Blackdown Hills, Mendip Hills and Quantock Hills. Don't forget to pay a visit to the world-famous Glastonbury for plenty of history and heritage, quirky independent shops and a walk up to Glastonbury Tor! Nearby is the beautiful city of Wells, with its pretty cathedral and local markets. Spend some time discovering the lesser known villages around Somerset, perfect for an afternoon of exploring, such as Wedmore and Axbridge, close to the Mendip Hills.
Holidays in Somerset
If you bring children on holiday in Somerset, a cottage with pool will be high on the agenda, with little ones rarely tiring of the chance to splash around over the summer. But you might not need it if you find a cottage near the beach, for endless days of memories bring made along the shores of the Bristol Channel. This option is great if you’re looking for a dog-friendly cottage too, with welcoming cottages in Somerset that allow dogs near the coastpath for sandy paw walks and in National Parks for mountainous treks over hill and vale.
If you’re looking for a little luxury on your holiday, whether it’s just the two of you or friends and family too, cottages in Somerset with hot tubs let you indulge in rest and relaxation day and night – a glass of bubbles is recommended while you’re sitting in the bubbles! And if you haven’t experienced a hot tub in the winter rain, it’s exhilarating…
Things to do in Somerset
Self catering holidays in Somerset let you stock up on the county’s famous cheeses (Cheddar!), apples and cider for picnicking on the Somerset Levels. There’s fresh produce on every corner, with village shops sourcing straight from the farms and town delis sourcing the best things to eat from across the county. There are also two cities in this very rural county, Bath and Wells, and a few small towns for shopping. Delight in the unexpected with visits to the little independent boutiques and take home one-off reminders. There are plenty of gorgeous gardens to discover in Somerset, including Hestercombe, Greencombe, East Lambrook Manor and many others.
For the more active, go from the experience of extensive networks of caves running under Cheddar and Ebbor Gorge to the other extreme of Dunkery Beacon, Somerset’s highest point. Pot-holing is a bit of an extreme sport and not everybody’s cup of tea, but a trip up a hill can be a gentle afternoon stroll or a mad race to the top on a mountain bike or horseback. Exploring the county on a horse is a great way to get a new perspective and go further than you might usually, so choose a cottage with livery for your own equine adventures, or look up one of the many riding schools in Somerset.
We have 44 self catering cottages in Somerset
7 nights from £881
Wreath Farmhouse
44454 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Lyme Regis, Dorset.
Wreath Farm is in a rural setting overlooking open countryside, just 10 miles inland from the beach at Lyme Regis and the stunning Jurassic Coast. The farmstead now has a new li...
7 nights from £881
7 nights from £531
The Piggery
43842 bedroom rural barn conversion near Wells, Somerset.
What a superb barn conversion! The Piggery is an exceptionally high quality detached property, newly converted and beautifully presented. Set on a working family farm, surrounded b...
7 nights from £531
Coombe Cottage
7 nights from £1012
From £80 per night
Duck's Puddle Shepherd's Hut
4026Dog friendly shepherds hut with a hot tub near Bridgwater, Somerset.
At the heart of a farmstead in the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Duck's Puddle enjoys its own enclosed and private setting, complete with a hot tub and little ...
From £80 per night
7 nights from £853
Coombe Lodge
32613 bedroom cottage with hot tub near Nether Stowey, Somerset.
A fabulous Scandinavian-style lodge, a steaming hot tub, a sauna and all in a setting in the Quantock Hills National Landscape, with views as far as the Bristol Channel. What a ...
7 nights from £853
7 nights from £422
Orchard Barn
32892 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Taunton, Somerset.
Orchard Barn is a welcoming single-storey conversion nestled sweetly in the sleepy village of Thurloxton and just a stone's throw away from the Quantock Hills National Landscape. W...
7 nights from £422
We are Gold accredited with the Green Tourism Business Scheme.
Green Tourism Business Scheme
As a company, we look across our business and try to make sustainable changes and decisions. From using recycled paper in our printers to putting in measures for using less energy in our offices, we keep an eye on our impact on the environment.
Beyond our offices, we have passed on the same ethics to our holiday cottage owners by setting up our own Green Scheme that they can join. Each property has to tick off a certain number of actions to be included in the scheme, many of which go above and beyond the GTBS requirements.
7 nights from £440
Oak Tree Barn
32882 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Taunton, Somerset.
Oak Tree Barn is a family-friendly barn conversion set within the beautiful foothills of the Quantock Hills National Landscape. It is perfectly placed in the peaceful setting of th...
7 nights from £440
From £80 per night
Lamb's Tale Shepherd's Hut
3246Shepherds Hut with hot tub, dog friendly near Bridgwater, Somerset.
Somerset's Quantock Hills – a nine and a half thousand acre Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – rise up just behind the farm setting for this beautifully crafted, bespoke Shepherd...
From £80 per night
7 nights from £620
Lady's Well Shepherd's Hut
3244Shepherds Hut with a hot tub and koi carp pond near Weston-super-Mare, Somerset.
Staying in this beautifully presented shepherd's hut gives you a rare and - so often nowadays - hard to come by opportunity to have a secret and secluded location all to yourselves...
7 nights from £620
7 nights from £472 *
Bashford Lodge
32263 bedroom lodge with far reaching countryside views near Taunton, Somerset.
This fabulous Somerset property has panoramic views that will take your breath away. Set on the edge of the Quantock Hills National Landscape, in the very picturesque village of We...
7 nights from £472 *