The Best Five
Star Hotels in Somerset

Luxury Hotel. Cool. Great views. Crossways is nestled in the heart of Somerset, at the foot of the Mendip Hills, 4 miles from the city of Wells. It offers an AA 5-star-rated inn and AA Rosette-awarded restaurant, together with spectacular views over the surrounding countryside and Somerset hills towards the renowned Glastonbury Tor. All rooms at Crossways enjoy an en suite bathroom and a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels. Tea and coffee making facilities are also provided. Guests will enjoy fresh, locally-sourced ingredients at the restaurant serving contemporary and classic dishes. This inn has in recent times been generously and sympathetically extended to create a building in which the past is perfectly at ease with the present. From corporate meetings to wedding parties and anniversaries, a range of celebrations can be hosted on site. The nearest airport is Bristol Airport, 25 km from Crossways. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Relaxing atmosphere. In a luxury country house set within 4 acres of beautiful grounds, The Bath Priory Hotel features a luxury spa and celebrated restaurant. The hotel is situated less than 2 miles from Bath Abbey. The Bath Priory's restaurant offers modern French dishes and seasonal dining. The Pantry offers casual dining with drinks in a cosy atmosphere. It is open from 09:00 until late. Opening onto the leafy gardens, the Provence-inspired Garden Spa by L'Occitane at The Bath Priory features an indoor heated swimming pool with a pool-side sauna and modern steam pod. L'Occitane beauty treatments are also available by appointment. The luxurious rooms at Bath Priory have elegant decor and free WiFi access. All rooms feature period furniture and spacious en-suite bathrooms with fluffy bathrobes and designer toiletries. Surrounded by rolling Avon countryside, The Bath Priory Hotel is a 20-minute walk from the Jane Austen Centre. The hotel has free parking, and lively Bristol is a 20-minute drive away. Show full description

Inn / Guest House. Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. This 17th century Grade II listed building, takes its name from the village in which it is situated, and is packed with original features and interesting nooks and crannies. The Holcombe offers quality accommodation and excellent food in a restful country-inn environment. Visit the local area including Bath, Bristol and Wells, and return for an evening meal in the award-winning restaurant. Staff at the recently and extensively refurbished inn are sure that you will find it a delightful place to stay. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Charming. Great value. The Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant is one of the oldest buildings in Bridgwater, with some parts dating back to the 14th century. The property has undergone extensive renovations to the oldest parts of the property, including 9 of the bedrooms, in 2019. The bar and restaurant serves lunch, evening meals and we offer all our guest a continental breakfast buffet with home cooked traditional as well. Situated in the heart of the town centre, there is a garden and patio area, where guests can enjoy their morning coffee, lunch or a drink. Just off of the M5 at Junction 24, the hotel is close to many attractions such as Cheddar Gorge, Quantock Hills, Glastonbury, Wells, Wookey Hole and the city of Bristol. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Highly elegant. Popular among couples. Situated in Bath's Royal Crescent, this magnificent 5-star hotel offers a fully equipped gym and a stunning spa, leading out onto a picturesque landscaped garden. It also offers an award-winning restaurant and a cocktail bar. Each bedroom at The Royal Crescent has an 18th-century-style décor, luxury bedding and flowers. The Bath House spa offers a relaxation pool, an additional relaxation pool with massage jets, a sauna with salt therapy treatments, and a steam room. There is free WiFi and paintings from period artists such as Gainsborough. Along with the Dower House restaurant, The Montagu bar serves all-day dining options, cocktails, and champagne. The beautiful gardens are ideal for a traditional afternoon tea. The Bath House Spa is within an original coach house and stables. First occupied in 1775, the Grade I buildings are a 15-minute walk from the city-centre, Pump Room Baths, and the Theatre Royal. Bath Spa Rail Station is just 1 mile away. Show full description

Inn / Guest House. Stylish. Great views. Offering a restaurant, Tarr Farm Inn is located in Liscombe. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a minibar. There is also an electric kettle. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a bath and a bath or shower. You can enjoy river view and garden view from the room. Extras include a desk, a safety deposit box and bed linen. At Tarr Farm Inn you will find a garden, a terrace and a bar. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge and luggage storage. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including hiking. The property offers free parking. Bristol Airport is 72 km away. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Delightful property. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Providing free on-site car parking in Bath, Bathen House provides a shared lounge and free WiFi. Built in 1910, the property is within 2 km of Royal Crescent and 2.2 km of The Circus Bath. The property is located 2.6 km from The Roman Baths and 2.6 km from Bath Abbey. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with tea and coffee making facilities. Each room is fitted with a TV, and certain units at Bathen House have a city view. All rooms have a desk. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a à la carte or a Full English breakfast. Pulteney Bridge is 2.7 km from Bathen House, while University of Bath is 5 km from the property. Bristol Airport is 22 km away. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Elegant. Great location. The Gainsborough Bath Spa - Small Luxury Hotels of the World features a fitness centre, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Bath. Located in the Bath City Centre district, the property provides guests with access to a hot spring bath. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star hotel. Popular points of interest near The Gainsborough Bath Spa - Small Luxury Hotels of the World include Bath Spa Train Station, The Circus Bath and Bath Abbey. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a concierge service and free WiFi throughout the property. All units are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, minibar, a kettle, a bath, a hairdryer and a desk. Every room comes with a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while some rooms here will provide you with a kitchen equipped with a fridge. At the hotel the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. The nearest airport is Bristol Airport, 29 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Inn / Guest House. Cool. Great value. The Lion at West Pennard is set in West Pennard, 5 km outside Glastonbury and 39 km from Bath. This 15th century pub, offers refurbished en suite room and log fires. The Lion at West Pennard features free WiFi throughout the property. Food is available everyday from our kitchen. We serve lunch 12-3PM and dinner 6PM-10PM Mon-Sat. On Sunday we are open 12-4PM for our Sunday lunch service, after which our kitchen is closed but you can still enjoy a drink on our bar. Guests can enjoy a wide selection of local real ales and ciders. Bristol is 42 km from The Lion at West Pennard, while Weston-super-Mare is a 45-minute drive. The nearest airport is Bristol Airport, 42 km away. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Hip. Superb interior design. Popular among women. Opened in December 2016, No.15 Great Pulteney is situated just a 3-minute stroll from Pulteney Bridge, Bath Abbey and the Roman Baths. The hotel offers boutique townhouse accommodation in Bath, along Great Pulteney Street. Guests can enjoy the onsite bar. Free high speed WiFi is available throughout. There is also limited, onsite private parking. Rooms at No.15 Great Pulteney are individually designed and feature bespoke wall art. Each room offers a Hypnos Lansdowne Cashmere bed, Nespresso coffee machine, an internet enabled LED TV with Chromecast. Most of the rooms offer views of Bath whilst others offer garden views and views of Henrietta Park. We offer a range of breakfast options including continental and a full English. The Bar offers a space to relax during the day to enjoy speciality coffees and loose-leaf teas. In the evening, the bar offers cocktails and a speciality drinks menu. The onsite spa offers a range of beauty and massage treatments. The nearest airport is Bristol Airport, 25 km from No.15 Great Pulteney. Bath Spa train station is just a 12-minute walk away. Show full description

Inn / Guest House. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. The Bower Inn is an 18th-century building, located just off the M5 motorway and 2 miles from Bridgwater town centre. It offers stylish rooms with luxury bathrooms and delicious homemade food. Guests can enjoy free tea/coffee and handmade biscuits, whilst the bathrooms include luxury toiletries and some have stand-alone bathtubs. Rooms at the Bower Inn are decorated in warm colours and feature a flat-screen TV. Each morning traditional breakfasts are served in the country-house style dining room. It also offers hearty lunches, an international dinner menu and roast dinners on Sundays. Guests can also relax on sofas with a drink from the bar, which includes local ales. Free wi-fi is available in the public areas. The coast at Burnham-on-Sea is 10 miles from the inn. Bridgwater Train Station is 1 mile away and has a direct link to Weston-Super-Mare. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Beautiful. Rooftop pool. Set in gardens, Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel features a spa and award-winning restaurant. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Bath Abbey. The bedrooms have private bathrooms with free toiletries and bathrobes. With marble and mahogany decor, rooms have satellite TV and tea/coffee facilities. Many have garden views. With fountains, ponds and a terrace, Bath Spa Macdonald Hotel also has a spa, which features a swimming pool, outdoor hot tub, candlelit treatment rooms and fitness centre. The Vellore Restaurant is set in the former ballroom of the grand property, and serves a British menu and world wine list. The Alfresco Restaurant and Terrace offers fruity cocktails and wonderful views. Just 10 minutes’ walk from Bath centre, Macdonald Hotel Bath Spa is surrounded by the Somerset countryside. Bath’s Roman Thermae Spa is a 15-minute walk away. Situated in a separate wing of the hotel and accessed via courtyard gardens. The room includes a bed, flat-screen satellite TV, desk and safe. The en suite marble bathroom is fitted with a bathtub, toiletries and hairdryer. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Unique. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. This small boutique hotel located in the centre of Bath, just around the corner from the iconic Pulteney Bridge, The Roseate Villa Bath is set within its own gardens and has a private car parking. Every room at The Roseate Villa Bath includes Hypnos beds, with feather-light goose down duvets and Egyptian cotton bed linen. All classic and superior rooms come with double beds, while the deluxe, luxury and suites come with super king beds. Well-equipped bathrooms include luxury toiletries and fluffy bath sheets. Every morning guests can enjoy an award-winning breakfast, in a light, elegant ground-floor dining room with complimentary Buck's Fizz and home made smoothies. The Henrietta Bar is open all day, offering morning coffee and Afternoon Tea, which can be enjoyed alongside stunning views over the historic Henrietta Park. Cocktails are available in the evening. Guests are a 5-minute walk from the Roman Baths, Bath Abbey and the many shops and restaurants of Bath. Bath Spa Rail Station is just a 5-minute taxi ride away. Show full description

Inn / Guest House. Located in Lydford-on-Fosse in the heart of Somerset, Cross Keys Inn is a traditional country pub with a garden, 6 stylish rooms and free WiFi. It also offers 2 bars with open fires and flagstone floors, serving real ale and a selection of wines and a varied and creative menu. Offering garden views, each room comes with a flat-screen TV, a desk and tea and coffee making facilities. They also feature an en suite bathroom with free toiletries, hairdryer and shower. Guests will enjoy a continental breakfast from local sources, while croissants, jams, cereals and fruit juices are also available. Special diets catered for on request. Lunch and dinner options also available. Although we are a dog friendly premise and offer dog biscuits on the bar, we do not allow pets in any of the bedrooms. There are no acceptions for this policy. The Cross Keys Inn is situated 3 minutes' drive from the A303 road, just off the A37 at the Lydford crossroads. There is a large car park at the rear of the property. Golf, horse riding, fishing and horse racing can all be enjoyed in the local area. Ideally situated within easy driving distance of many places of interest including Stourhead, Somerton, Castle Cary, Wells, Street, Glastonbury, Bath and Bristol. Glastonbury is just 15 minutes' drive away. Show full description