Choose From a Range of Somerset Bed and Breakfasts
The county of Somerset is located in the South West of England and borders Gloucester, Wiltshire, Dorset and Devon. It is a large area of 550 square miles and has some of the most magnificent country scenery anywhere in England. Somerset Bed and Breakfasts make ideal accommodation options for anyone visiting this beautiful part of the country.
While staying in Somerset and the neighbouring areas of Wiltshire and Gloucester, you are free to experience the history going back to the Stone Age.
From your Bed and Breakfast you can experience the area that was so attractive to settlers because; it had an abundance of water from the seven rivers that run through the county but were also home to the soft Limestone Hills in the north which were ideal for sheltering in as caves. In more recent times the same hills, called the Mendip Hills were designated as an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
While enjoying your Bed and Breakfast stay in Somerset, enjoy what Somerset is famous for, the production of Cider and Apple Growing in particular being a central part of the local economy. The county town, Taunton is a name synonymous with the production and consumption of cider!
After agriculture, tourism is of course the county's biggest industry. With such a rich wealth of history, there is a multitude of tourist attractions and famous historical monuments, with the close proximity to settlements like Stone Henge it is easy to see that while staying in your Somerset Bed and Breakfast you'll be spoilt for choice for things to do!
Lathough rooted in history Somerset is not without it's modern influences, Rock of a different kind is also a draw once a year with the Glastonbury festival, one of the most famous festivals in the UK. Other attractions are the Exmoor National Park and Cheddar Gorge.
With Somerset being as large as it is, there are no shortage of Somerset Bed and Breakfasts to choose from. There are a great many farms that offer lodging many having converted stable blocks into accommodation. The small friendly Guest House is alive and well and the local knowledge proprietors are able to depart can make the difference between a pleasant stay and an excellent vacation.
Whether its an Inn, a B&B, or a Guest House that you are looking for – we feature some of the best accommodation options for a Somerset B&B. Please browse the pictures and links through to further detail about the accommodation, guest tariffs, contact details and to obtain comprehensive directions to each establishment.
