Somerset

Down a pretty green lane surrounded by fields full of cows is a very old farmhouse with outbuildings - you stay in what was the hay barn

Beautiful, art-filled house in the bird-filled Somerset Levels. Walk, cycle, explore Wells and Glastonbury, or just stay put and be serene

Medieval manor house and busy farm. A welcoming atmosphere, big bedrooms, breakfast in the baronial great hall by the fire

A cracking English inn - lots of style, open fires, great food, gorgeous rooms, happy staff, lovely gardens and well-kept English ales

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

Walkers (and garden lovers) will thrill to the view of Cheddar Gorge, and appreciate the quiet of this eco-minded cottage

A hip B&B in a seaside town with cool rooms and lovely bathrooms. Exmoor’s hills, the coastal path and sandy beaches wait

Boutique B&B full of market finds and arty fun. Daisy is special too – clever magpie, great host and keen cook. You’ll leave rejuvenated

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

Take to the hills, walk by the coast, stroll through a deer park to Dunster castle – this ancient inn is a great base for northern Exmoor

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

Behind unimposing white walls, a low-key village pub filled with music, laughter and a bonkers collection of art – you’ll be welcomed warmly

Stunning walks through beautiful Somerset countryside; return to family dinners, valley views, comfy beds and peace

Stylish eco-friendly rebuild of an old farmhouse. Open stable door, light floods in, Aga & wood-burners keep you toasty. Delicious food too!

A comfy tea-and-cakes family home with antique quilts, Welsh dresser, open fires and super views. So lovely and welcoming - readers adore it

The interested, and interesting, will feel happy here, bang in the middle of quirky Frome. Art, food, culture and a delicious love nest

Friendly inn close to Glastonbury. Locals come for breakfast, there’s a lively bar and excellent bedrooms, some with a bath in the room

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