It is so easy to visit the beautiful county of Somerset on a self-catering holiday, short break or weekend away. The South West of England is well served by excellent rail and road travel links and even boasts airports that bring holidaymakers from across the world. You could choose a family holiday or couple’s escape to a picturesque cottage in the Somerset countryside or a chic apartment overlooking a scenic harbour if you prefer; the choice of accommodation for the self-catering traveller is varied.
Great vacations can be enjoyed at the Somerset seaside resorts or inland destinations, where the countryside is one of the most beautiful attractions in the county and a huge draw for nature loves, bird watchers and walkers. The South West of England is fertile and rich with diverse landscapes offering a host of holiday experiences. There are tourist attractions, outdoor adventures and a great choice of cultural experiences on offer too, wherever you visit in Somerset.
If you are self-catering on your next holiday, you can select your accommodation according to the preferences and needs of your holiday group. Rooms at an ancient inn, chic apartments and quaint, thatched country cottages along with modern homes are included in the styles of self-catering accommodation available to hire in Somerset.
This is a county with something for everyone; from the bustling, cosmopolitan appeal of Bath, so steeped in history – to the culinary delights and magical landscapes of Cheddar and all the seaside resorts, quaint villages and welcoming towns in-between, Somerset has a holiday for the whole family.
If you choose a self-catering holiday, flexibility comes as standard and you’ll find that handy for those days where the adventures go on till late or the dining choices are too wonderful. There is a very distinct culture in this part of England, along with a rich heritage and lots of ways to discover it. Historic attractions, ruins and castles along with excellent museums, art galleries and cultural attractions all tell the story of Somerset.
Nature reserves, beautiful gardens, glorious countryside, the sweep of a host of pretty bays, tempting beaches and even the hustle and bustle of Somerset’s larger towns and cities are all part of this county’s appeal to holiday makers from across the world.
Don’t miss these attractions when holidaying in Somerset:
– Glastonbury Abbey
– Bishop’s Palace
– Dunster Castle
– Cheddar Caves & Gorge
– Fleet Air Arm Museum
– Haynes International Motor Museum
– Wookey Hole Caves
– West Somerset Railway
However you experience the beautiful county of Somerset; hotel, self-catering holiday or tour, you can be certain you will find a wealth of delights for all the family or group to enjoy.