Gorgeous views

If you’re heading into Somerset from the north then one of the first places that you’ll come to after crossing the border of the county will be the small village of Cheddar. While there are some lovely shops in the area, it is the stunning Cheddar Gorge and caves that bring most people to the area. Take time to explore the amazing stalactite caverns and find out where Britain’s oldest skeleton – Cheddar Man – was discovered. Travel up the prehistoric riverbed and gaze up at the wonderful cliffs, formed many millions of years ago.

Cheddar Gorge by Anup Shah

Glastonbury

Just a few miles down the road from Cheddar is the town of Glastonbury, a place where myth and magic can be found everywhere. Take a walk up to Glastonbury Tor and gaze out onto the town and surrounding countryside, enjoy a tour of Glastonbury Abbey and visit Gog & Magog – two oak trees supposed to be the last remains of a Druidical avenue which winds its way up to the Tor. The music festival which has taken the name of the town is held close by near the village of Pilton.

Glastonbury Abbey by Elliott Brown

Coleridge Cottage

Head further into the county and aim for the coast. Arrive at the village of Nether Stowey and you’ll find 35 Lime Street – a cottage that was home to the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge at the end of the 18th century. Some of Coleridge’s most famous works including The Rime of the Ancient Mariner and Kubla Khan were penned here.

Coleridge cottage, Somerset, England, UK by Andrew Riley

Minehead

Follow the road further along the coast and you will come to the town of Minehead – a must for anyone who is looking for a traditional seaside holiday filled with days out on the beach and quaint tea rooms. There’s also plenty of attractions in the area including Exmoor Owl and Hawk Centre and Combe Sydenham Country Park.

Minehead, Somerset, England, UK by Wsupermain2

Porlock

The chocolate-box village of Porlock won’t fail to charm you and have you checking in the window of the local estate agent to see how much you could snap up one of the wonderful cottages for. Take your time to wander round the independent shops, and perhaps enjoy a walk along the sands to Porlock Weir a few miles down the coast, finishing up with a well-deserved pint of cider in the Ship.

Porlock Weir, Somerset, England, UK by Timkevan

Woolacombe

If you’re in the mood to spend some time on the beach – and let’s face it, why wouldn’t you be, then consider a trip to the sands at Woolacombe. You can while away the hours hunting through rock pools, stretching out on the wonderfully sandy beach, eating ice creams, splashing in the surf and of course if you’re brave enough you can always take a dip!

Woolacombe, Devon by Phil Whitehouse

Article contributed by Lauren Belfield, a regular visitor to Somerset, particularly booking her holidays with https://www.holidayparkoffers.co.uk/ or local cottages to really take in all the delights Somerset has to offer on holiday.

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