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Georgian Bath, the Mendip Hills and the Levels, with cider orchards and a cathedral city in between
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Roman baths, limestone gorges and a great deal of cider
Somerset covers a lot of England in one county. In the north is Bath, with its Roman baths and honey-coloured crescents. Below it lie the Mendip Hills, cut through by Cheddar Gorge. Further south and west come the flat, watery Somerset Levels, the Quantocks and the edge of Exmoor. There are orchards everywhere, and there is good cheese.
Our Somerset collection runs to 180+ properties. They range from city apartments and townhouses in Bath to stone cottages on the Mendip plateau, and from farmhouses on the Levels to large country houses for family gatherings, some with hot tubs and many with long views.
What follows is a short guide to the county, area by area.
Somerset at a glance
- Properties
- 180+ houses, cottages and apartments, with up to 28 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,200 to £4,900 a week, from around £1,500
- Best areas
- Bath, the Mendip Hills around Priddy and Cheddar, Wells, and the Levels and Polden Hills
- Best time
- May to September for walking and gardens; December for Bath's Christmas market
- Getting there
- Bristol Airport, on the northern edge of the Mendips, or trains from London Paddington to Bath
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
House Lansdown Bath: Luxury 7-Bedroom House with Pool & Sauna – Bath7 bedrooms
Manor Quantock Somerset: Luxury 15-Bedroom House with Hot Tub & Pool – Somerset15 bedrooms
House Lysias Muchelney Somerset: Luxurious 7-Bedroom Manor with Hot Tub – Somerset7 bedrooms
Manor Orchard Bath: Luxurious 7-Bedroom Manor House with Immaculate Garden – Bath7 bedroomsWhere to stay in Somerset
Bath for Georgian architecture, restaurants and the spa, the Mendip Hills for Cheddar Gorge, Wells and open walking country, and the Levels and Polden Hills around Cossington and Long Sutton for quiet villages and big skies.
A Georgian city built over Roman springs
Bath is the only city in Britain where the whole city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Romans built their baths around its hot springs, and the Georgians built the Royal Crescent and the Circus above them. You can still bathe in the same water today, on the rooftop pool at Thermae Bath Spa.
An apartment or townhouse in the centre means you can walk everywhere: the Abbey, the Holburne Museum, the Jane Austen Centre and a good number of restaurants. Houses on the slopes around Prior Park and Bear Flat are quieter, have more space, and are still a short walk or drive from town.
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Gorges, caves and a small cathedral city
The Mendips are a limestone plateau of drystone walls, sheep and wide skies. Priddy, high on the top, is a good base for walking. Below the plateau, Cheddar Gorge runs for nearly three miles between sheer cliffs, and the caves at Cheddar and Wookey Hole are worth an afternoon, particularly if it rains.
Wells, on the southern slopes, is often called England's smallest city. Its cathedral has one of the finest west fronts in the country, and the moated Bishop's Palace stands next to it. Go on a Wednesday or Saturday and there is a market in the square.
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Willows, wetlands and Glastonbury Tor
South of the Mendips the land flattens into the Somerset Levels. This is an area of rhynes, pollarded willows and wetland reserves, with Glastonbury Tor rising out of it. On winter evenings huge murmurations of starlings gather over the reserves around Ham Wall, and few sights in England are more extraordinary.
The Polden Hills make a low ridge across the Levels, and villages such as Cossington look out from them over the moors. Long Sutton, near Langport, is a quiet village of golden hamstone, and Glastonbury, the Quantocks and the Dorset border are all within an easy drive.
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Cheddar, cider and a winter carnival
Somerset eats well. Cheddar cheese is still made by hand on farms in the county, and cider farms on the Levels will let you taste before you buy. Bruton, in the east, has become a destination in its own right, with Hauser & Wirth's gallery and The Newt's gardens close by.
Summer is the best time for walking and gardens, and in most years the Glastonbury Festival brings crowds to Pilton in late June. Bath's Christmas market runs from late November, and the illuminated carnivals tour the county's towns each November. Our concierge can book tables, spa sessions, cider tastings and transfers.
Ask our conciergeFeatured properties in Somerset
C17th Castle | 8-Bedroom Chateau with Private Pool in Clevedon8 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £12,355 a week
House Lysias Burrow Hill Somerset: Charming 3-Bedroom Cottage with Pool & Sauna – Somerset3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £12,229 a week
House Cotswold Gloucestershire: Luxury 8-Bedroom House with Pool – Gloucestershire8 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £11,452 a week
House Mendip Bath: Luxury 4-Bedroom House with Pool & Sauna – Somerset4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £11,298 a week
House Helm Heather Selworthy: Luxury 12-Bedroom House with Hot Tub & Sea Views – Somerset12 bedrooms · sleeps 24From £10,752 a week
House Avalon Somerset: Luxury 8-Bedroom House with Sauna & Countryside Views – Somerset8 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £10,717 a week
House Cotswold Gloucester: Luxury 7-Bedroom House with Pool – Gloucestershire7 bedrooms · sleeps 15From £9,863 a week
Tudor Manor House United Kingdom11 bedrooms · sleeps 22From £9,783 a weekWhy book your house in Somerset with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Somerset's properties range from city apartments in Bath to remote farmhouses on the Levels, and we know which are within walking distance of a pub, a footpath or the Royal Crescent. With 180+ properties in Somerset, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Restaurant reservations in Bath, Thermae Bath Spa sessions, cider and cheese tastings, guided walks in the Mendips, private chefs and transfers from Bristol Airport. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay in Somerset?
Bath is best for architecture, restaurants and the spa, and you will not need a car. The Mendip Hills suit walkers and families, with Cheddar and Wells close by. The Levels and Polden Hills are quieter and more rural.
How do I get to Somerset?
Bristol Airport sits on the northern edge of the Mendip Hills and has flights from across the UK and Europe. Trains run from London Paddington to Bath in around an hour and a half, and the M5 runs through the west of the county.
Is Bath in Somerset?
Yes. Bath is in the ceremonial county of Somerset, although its own council, Bath and North East Somerset, runs it. It is an easy drive from the Mendip Hills, Wells and the rest of the county.
Can you arrange a private chef at a house in Somerset?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury propertie in Somerset cost?
Across our 180+ properties in Somerset, weekly rates typically range from £2,200 to £4,900, with the most affordable from around £1,500 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
When is the best time to visit Somerset?
May to September is best for walking, gardens and long evenings outside. Late November and December bring Bath's Christmas market and the carnival season, and winter is when the starling murmurations happen on the Levels.
Are there houses in Somerset for large groups?
Yes. Our Somerset collection includes properties with up to 28 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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