We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Somerset, UK. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated January 2024.
Delightful property. Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. In 5 acres of peaceful, landscaped water gardens, deep in the heart of Somerset, this charming 19th- century watermill combines beautiful original features and traditional character with modern comforts. Today, Hornsbury Mill has been beautifully converted into a 4-star hotel, with the historic mill’s stunning original features carefully preserved and sensitively integrated. In the heart of Somerset, just 3.2 km from Chard and on the edge of the Blackdown Hills, Hornsbury Mill provides an idyllic setting for a luxurious and relaxing break. Beautiful original wooden beams and historic stonework combine with contemporary facilities, such as wireless internet access. All of the hotel’s cosy en suite rooms are individually designed and decorated in a traditional country style. Each room has its own unique charm and some of them have pretty window seats, where you can enjoys views down to the stream. A generous full English or a continental breakfast is included in the price. You can enjoy a delightful lunch or a candlelit dinner in the Mill Restaurant, as the original waterwheel turns beside you. The restaurant offers modern English cuisine and nearly all the ingredients are sourced from local suppliers and farms, including organic vegetables, local beef, trout and Somerset cheeses.Show full description
This might be one of the most BEAUTIFUL boutique hotels in Somerset. It also has GREAT AFFORDABILITY.
Romantic. Beautiful. 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 luxurious rooms at Bath Priory have elegant decor and free WiFi access. 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. 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
Based on my research this is one of the most ROMANTIC boutique hotels in Somerset.
Rooftop bar. 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
Charming. Historic property. Good breakfast. 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
Highly elegant. Beautiful. 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
I would describe this as the most ELEGANT small luxury hotel in Somerset.
Historic. Great value. The Kings Arms is an 18th Century Inn located in the picturesque village of Montacute near to the stately home Montacute House, used for filming 'Sense and Sensibility'. Our 15 spacious, en-suite rooms have recently been refurbished and most offer exquisite views of South Somerset. We have an on-site restaurant and a bar with an open roaring log fire providing various meal options and a relaxed atmosphere. The Kings Arms Inn offers easy access to nearby Yeovil.Show full description
The Best Western Plus Centurion Hotel is located between Bath and Wells, with leisure facilities. The property's restaurant overlooking the parkland golf course and ample free parking. Within easy reach of the Centurion Hotel is the unique World Heritage Site of Bath, including the Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, the Thermae Bath Spa and famous cathedral. Also nearby is the moated Bishop's Palace at Wells, mystical Glastonbury, Cheddar Gorge, Bristol and many areas of natural beauty in the Quantock and Mendip Hills. Enjoy free use of the extensive leisure facilities, including a fully air-conditioned gym. Guests can also try the 9-hole parkland golf course (green fees apply).Show full description
Comfortable beds. Great views. The Flying Fish Stables is a traditional country pub in the quaint village of Windmill Hill. It offers home-cooked food, real ales and individually designed rooms. Taunton is 15 km away. The country pub is 18 miles from Lyme Regis and the Jurassic Coast, and has been awarded 4 stars by the AA. Rooms have been built in the style of a stable block and feature power showers, separate baths and free toiletries. They also include Smart TVs, complimentary WiFi, hairdryers and tea/coffee making facilities. All rooms are ground floor rooms with full disabled facilities available. Featured in The Good Pub Guide for 13 years, The Flying Fish Stables serves traditional British and Caribbean cuisine and local ales. Delicious cooked breakfasts are available daily, and there is also a leafy garden and sun terrace. We are pet-friendly; please note that charges will be applied.Show full description
Situated in England's smallest cathedral city, The Swan provides excellent accommodation and hotel facilities. The Swan makes an ideal base for exploring Somerset. Visit Bath, Bristol, Wookey Hole Caves, Glastonbury Abbey and historic houses. The hotel boasts 48 individually designed non-smoking bedrooms, a courtyard garden, conference facilities for up to 90 delegates and provides the perfect getaway. The privately-owned 15th century coaching inn faces the west front of Wells Cathedral, with original four poster beds and log fires. A combination of traditional and contemporary cuisine is served in the unique oak panelled restaurant. Leisure breaks, romantic weekends away, weddings and special interest packages are all available.Show full description
Cosy rooms. Great value. Adjacent to The Langford Inn are en suite bedrooms housed in 2 converted 17th-century barns with exposed beams, original brickwork, oak floors and luxuries for modern living. Each room has a flat-screen TV with DVDs, a free Wi-Fi connection and tea/coffee. There are 3 suites, one with a twin spa bath, and one with shower room able to accommodate disabled guests.Show full description
Historic. Set in a magnificent castle, the Castle Hotel offers free Wi-Fi and features a stylish brasserie, luxurious bedrooms, and leafy gardens. The hotel is situated in Taunton, just a 10-minute drive from Hestercombe Gardens. The elegant bedrooms are individually decorated, and each has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. All rooms have a modern bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Hearty breakfasts are available daily. The family-run Castle Hotel is just 2 miles from the M5 motorway. The beautiful Exmoor National Park can be reached in a 20-minute drive.Show full description
Unique. Relaxing atmosphere. Nice interior design. Popular among couples. Nestled in 20 acres of the serene Somerset countryside, Homewood Bath is the ultimate staycation destination. Eclectic, luxurious and slightly eccentric; think grand Georgian country house and grounds filled with creative artworks. Homewood is firmly in the 21st century - relaxed and friendly without subtracting any of the high standards demanded of a luxury hotel. Ultra-modern indulgences are a must including their spa which boasts a hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room and heated outside hot tub swimming pool with unbroken views of the valley.. Gone are the days of the stuffy old posh hotels with dinner jackets and dresses at dinner. Locally sourced produce is at the heart of their restaurant 'Olio', with a large proportion of veggies used throughout the menu being grown on-site at their 'No-Dig Kitchen Garden'. Olio encapsulates the very best of British food with a unique Mediterranean twist. Whether enjoying a feast in the dashing dining domes, indulging in their famous afternoon tea or an amorous Sunday roast with all the trimmings, the emphasis is always on sustainable, often hedgerow fresh ingredients, with a proud, local provenance.Show full description
This is likely one of the most UNIQUE AND AUTHENTIC boutique hotels in Somerset.
Very stylish. Charming. 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
I think this is the most well designed and stylish small luxury hotel in Somerset.
Nice style. Charming. Lovely interior design. Popular among couples. Situated in central Bath, The Bird offers views over the city’s famous Recreation Ground, towards Bath Abbey. Offering free WiFi, this property is ideal for exploring Bath’s ‘World Heritage Site’ attractions. This boutique townhouse hotel offers exquisite guest accommodation with a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Each room benefits from an en suite bath or shower room. In the mornings, The Bird serves full English breakfast. Guests can enjoy drinks in the well-stocked bar. The on-site restaurant, The Plate, offers authentic British dishes with fresh and seasonal produce. The city centre of Bath is home to numerous restaurants, pubs, and shops, and the Bath Spa Railway Station is only 12 minutes' stroll from the hotel. The Bird is surrounded by beautiful countryside, museums, and attractions. The famous Roman Baths are just 10 minutes’ walk away. Bath Spa Railway Station is also just a 10-minute stroll from the hotel. The nearby bus station has direct links to Bristol International Airport, which is just 15 miles away.Show full description
Bailbrook House is a Grade II listed property, set within 20 acres of private grounds, with commanding views towards central Bath and the countryside. The GBP 10 million refurbishment project has created 75 stylish classic and executive bedrooms, situated in Bailbrook Court, which is adjacent to the Mansion House. Bailbrook Court is also home to the Lansdown Restaurant, which serves a traditional breakfast. The sympathetically restored Mansion House boasts prestigious feature bedrooms. The building is also home to Cloisters, a fine dining restaurant which is situated in the basement of the restored Mansion House. Cloisters takes advantage of the stunning architectural features of the historic building and the seating in the loggia provides views over the hotel's front lawn. The Mansion House also offers 3 lounges and a conservatory bar, serving afternoon tea and meals. With landscaped gardens, these areas boast views of the Avon Valley, Bath's city centre, and beyond. Guests can enjoy air conditioning and free Wi-Fi throughout, along with free onsite parking. Bath is just 1 and half miles away.Show full description
Lovely property. Unique. Cosy rooms. 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
This boutique hotel has VERY COSY ROOMS. And it is the most popular small luxury hotel in Somerset, among couples.
Charming. Great location. Popular among women. In a picturesque cobbled street in Bath city centre, this 18th-century boutique-style hotel is a unique haven with modern, elegant bedrooms and a friendly, relaxing atmosphere. The hotel is a minute's walk from the Roman baths and all major attractions, shops, restaurants and nightlife. Harington's Boutique Hotel is Pet Friendly! We can accommodate your dog for a supplement of £15, which includes the use of a cosy dog bed, dog bowls, a small treat, walkies information pack and even a sausage for breakfast! Please let us know in advance if you are bringing a pet, so that we may suggest the most appropriate room for your needs. At Harington's Boutique Hotel you can enjoy warm hospitality and fully refurbished bedrooms decorated with bright, imaginative colours and textures. Enjoy homemade scones, clotted cream and tea in the coffee lounge, or a sandwich on the patio with a drink from the bar; both open throughout the day and evening. Haringtons Hotel is privately owned and operated. It also boasts its own outdoor hot tub.Show full description
Superb breakfast. Great location. 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
Elegant. Stylish. Comfortable beds. A boutique townhouse hotel in the centre of Georgian Bath, The Queensberry mixes modern style with historic architecture, offering a quiet courtyard garden and an award-winning restaurant. The hotel offers free WiFi in all areas. Welcoming, interesting bedrooms and cosy reception rooms give The Queensberry Hotel a feeling of casual luxury. All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, digital radio with Bluetooth connection and all the luxury touches you would expect from a hotel with AA Red Star status. Valet parking is available to all hotel guests at a surcharge. Free tea and coffee is served in the hotel's drawing room between 08:00 and 20:00 daily, room service is available until 22:00. The Michelin Star Olive Tree Restaurant has 3 AA Rosettes and serves modern British food in a relaxed, yet stylish setting. The menus use the finest local and seasonal produce. Guests can also enjoy a range of drinks in the traditional bar.Show full description
Resort.Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Great views. Popular among women. Offering an indoor pool, Middlewick Holiday Cottages offers a farm stay accommodation located in Glastonbury, boasting views of views of Glastonbury Tor and The Mendips. There is free high-speed internet and free on-site parking. The property also features an electric car charging station. The cottages will provide you with a lounge area with a flat-screen TV. Complete with a microwave, the fully equipped kitchen has an oven and a dining area. The Studio Cabin has an open-plan living and sleeping area and comes with a private shower room. At Middlewick Holiday Cottages you will find a garden and barbecue facilities. The property has meeting facilities and on-site farm animals. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling and hiking. Middlewick Holiday Cottages is a 15-minute drive from the location for Glastonbury Festival and 13 miles from Cheddar Gorge.Show full description
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