Somerset, in the South West of England, offers the perfect holiday mix of coastal beauty and country splendour. The magnificent coastal resorts and beaches are wonderfully complemented by the National Park and three Areas of Outstanding Natural...
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Somerset, in the South West of England, offers the perfect holiday mix of coastal beauty and country splendour. The magnificent coastal resorts and beaches are wonderfully complemented by the National Park and three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Hiring a holiday cottage in Somerset is the best way to make the most of the county.
The coast of Somerset has long been a preferred holiday destination for local and international tourists. The family resorts at Minehead, Burnham-on-Sea, Weston-super-Mare and Cleveland offer a range of activities to keep everyone happy.
Minehead has all the delights of a traditional English seaside holiday, with watersports, lovely beaches and plenty of family entertainment. An additional attraction is the opportunity to explore the nearby Exmoor countryside.
Burnham-on-Sea, Berrow and Brean Sands are also great family holiday options, with great facilities along sandy beaches, and a number of spectacular leisure and theme parks.
Weston-super-Mare has long been a favourite family holiday choice. Well-equipped with facilities, entertainment, amusement parks and beach activities will keep everyone busy during the summer holidays.
Along the Exmoor coast, the seaside towns all offer something special – from the fossils at Kilve Beach, to the views of Wales from Cleveland and the interesting Viking heritage of Watchet. Portishead has a long history and that now also home to a stunning marina.
If you decide that you’d rather have a cottage holiday in the Somerset countryside, there is no shortage of options. With moorlands, hills, wildlife reserves, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and parklands, Somerset has something to offer everyone. The Exmoor National Park is a terrific attraction, or perhaps you’d prefer the AONB of Quantuck Hills, Blackdown Hills or the Mendip Hills. The flatlands of the Levels and Moors are equally beautiful.
Towns and villages that may catch your eye, and make an ideal location for a holiday cottage include Cheddar, with its magnificent limestone gorge, the caves and Wookey Hole, perhaps the mysteries of the Glastonbury Tor.
There is plenty to do, and plenty to explore – so consider choosing a holiday home in Somerset for your family holiday or romantic weekend getaway.
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