Cottages in Somerset

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.

Cottages in Somerset that allow dogs A rural retreat in Somerset

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…

Views from a Somerset hot tub

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. 

Family friendly holidays in Somerset

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.

Romantic holidays in Somerset Self catering cottages in Somerset you'll love

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We have 44 self catering cottages in Somerset

Bumble Bee Barn is a 2 bedroom, rural holiday cottage with a hot tub, near Taunton, Somerset.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £530

Bumble Bee Barn

2380

2 bedroom, rural holiday cottage with a hot tub, near Taunton, Somerset.


Set in the vale of Taunton, halfway between Exmoor National Park and the beautiful Quantock Hills and an easy drive from the coast, this is a perfect base from which to discover th...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £530

The Pump House is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Beaminster, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £478

The Pump House

2098

1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Beaminster, Dorset.


Seize a unique opportunity and book a stay in this stunning converted pump house on the Somerset/Dorset border, close to the dramatic beaches and clifftop walks of the Jurassic Coa...

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £478

Cleveland Cottage is a 2 bedroom cottage near the market town of Dulverton, Somerset.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £336 *

Cleveland Cottage

1968

2 bedroom cottage near the market town of Dulverton, Somerset.


Offering a 20% discount for parties of 2 (unless a special offer is already in place), this pretty cottage is situated on the eastern edge of Exmoor National Park, which can make i...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £336 *

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Week Cottage is a 1 bedroom, rural, dog friendly cottage near Dulverton, Somerset.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £393

Week Cottage

1636

1 bedroom, rural, dog friendly cottage near Dulverton, Somerset.


Sitting in the heart of Exmoor National Park, Week Cottage dates back to the 1690s and is all picture-book old world charm inside. A spacious boot-room, perfect for muddy boots (an...

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £393

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