Somerset

Feel at home in this cleverly-restored farm building by the old Manor Farmhouse, in a quintessentially English village with a church and pub

Relaxing B&B with views of woodland and fields, a cottage garden and friendly poodle. On a quiet lane, a stroll from the middle of Mells

Violets in the woodland, kingfishers diving in the millpond - it’s a treat to stay, and breakfasts will set you up for anything. Great walks

In a leafy, peaceful part of Frome – a perfect bolthole for 2. A big garden is yours to share, friendly owners live next door

Great staff, beautiful design, a fine old building and some heavenly food make this 600-year-old inn a perfect escape all year round

By a bubbling brook in the Mendips, close to Bath and Bristol, a wonderfully-revived and welcoming inn with smart rooms and scrumptious food

Idyllic cottage hidden in deepest, foodiest Somerset - bask on your own patio among roses and sweet peas. Bring bikes – loads to explore

Stylishly refurbished gastro inn on historic market square with gorgeous bedrooms, local ciders and some rather tasty food

Traditional village B&B near Wells with superb breakfasts, peaceful nights and interesting, musical hosts. Lots to do round and about too

A converted stable on a peaceful farm surrounded by acres of countryside but within striking distance of Sherborne and good NT gardens

Relaxed, friendly bistro in the heart of Frome with boutique bedrooms above. Open all day - continental breakfasts and a classic French menu

Historic village inn with wonderful cooking and a Provençal-style courtyard garden; drive to the Jurassic Coast in half-an-hour

Behind unimposing white walls, a low-key village pub filled with music, laughter and fine wines – you’ll be welcomed warmly

Come for stunning views onto the wild, unspoilt landscape, a spacious house filled with history, bright and airy rooms, a big lawned garden

Your hosts couldn’t be nicer and love to cook too - local meat and game and tarte tatin. A lovely, homely place with a rambling garden

You’ll love Tintinhull Gardens, Montacute House, Ham Hill, the Prince of Wales pub… and this sweet, fresh, cosy, rustic cottage for 2

This is Somerset at its most quintessential: a thatched roofed, honey-coloured Hamstone cottage with a pretty courtyard garden; sleeps four

Characterful house in a sociable village near Frome; wander to the pub, explore Nunney Castle, relax in the garden. Breakfasts are delicious