Best hotels in Somerset 2022 including Babington House

Somerset is bigger than you think, stretching from the wilds of Exmoor to the wetlands around Glastonbury Tor, then up to the limestone hills of Cheddar Gorge, with miles of farmland in between. Many of its pretty stone villages are home to arty communities and independent businesses, making Somerset a great place to come to for a creative rural break. Hotel-wise, the options are wide-ranging and include opulent country houses, of-the-moment boutiques and stylishly expanded village pubs.

The best hotels in Somerset are:

Neighbourhood: Frome

Breakfast by the window at this friendly bistro-with-rooms is a lovely way to start the day in the creative town of Frome. Bistro Lotte sits above Catherine Hill, which is lined with independent shops with colourful fronts. By night, this relaxed French restaurant offers great value moules frites and a small bar for cocktails and chat. The 10 rooms have king-size beds and are simply decorated but elegant. Families can check into the suite, which has two interconnecting bedrooms.

Price: Doubles from £95, B&B

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Neighbourhood: Exmoor

This ivy-clad hotel is set on the high street of medieval Dunster. In one direction you can see Dunster Castle, while the stone market hall is located opposite. Heavy wooden beams feature prominently in the downstairs bars that lead onto an old courtyard and gallery. Some of the 28 bedrooms have four-poster beds and period features, like a sculpted plaster fireplace. There is plenty of seating out in a garden, as well as lovely views and domes to dine in.

Price: Doubles from £140, B&B

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Neighbourhood: Frome

The attractive village of Mells is filled with charming stone houses and leafy corners – be sure to stop for lunch at the Walled Garden Cafe. The Talbot Inn has an…