We’ve put together a few ideas and options for different places to stay in Somerset whilst you visit the Festival and Somerset’s Finest Snowdrop Gardens. These are not recommendations but places for you to check out and explore at your leisure.
The Attic, Windsor Hill House, Shepton Mallet
Stay where James Allen, ‘Snowdrop King’ and C19th breeder of snowdrops, was born; a newly renovated, self-contained apartment located on the top floor of this historic, Grade II listed former mill house. Contact natalie@windsorhillhouse.com
Grange Cottage, Bowlish, Shepton Mallet
An annexe attached to a beautiful Jacobean house in a picturesque setting on the edge of Shepton Mallet. A stylish flat and a quiet mews house are based in Wells are also available. Contact: gtawebb@gmail.com
https://staywellsandsomerset.com/
The Old Stables, Hurlingpot Farm, Shepton Mallet
A lovingly restored 17th century, Grade II Listed barn of outstanding character. Contact: info@theoldstablesbandb.com
https://theoldstablesbandb.com/
The Cottage at Well House, Doulting
Spacious studio holiday home in the pretty Somerset village of Doulting. Contact: cottage@wellhousedoulting.co.uk
https://cottagewellhouse.co.uk/
Rural stays – Yeo Valley Organic, Blagdon
Three dedicated self-catering rural properties located in the Mendip Hills near Blagdon Lake, renovated using as much low-impact, sustainable and recycled material as possible. Contact: stay@yeovalleyfarms.co.uk
https://www.yeovalley.co.uk/rural-stays
Old Winery Cottage at Wraxall Vineyard
Converted rustic holiday cottage with outstanding views, sitting right on a working vineyard estate. Contact: info@wraxallvineyard.co.uk
https://wraxallvineyard.co.uk/stay-on-vineyard/old-winery-cottages-no-1/
The Oakhill Inn
Quirky country pub with comfortable rooms and great food. Contact: info@theoakhillinn.com
Oakhill Ponds
A nature based stay shaped by woodland and water. Contact: info@oakhillponds.co.uk
https://www.oakhillponds.co.uk/glamping-and-off-grid-stays-somerset
The Manor House Inn, Ditcheat
17th century pub with cosy nooks, good food and ensuite rooms; grandstand views of racehorse trainer, Paul Nicholls’, thoroughbreds heading to the gallops each morning. Contact: hello@manorhouseinnditcheat.co.uk
https://www.manorhouseinnditcheat.co.uk/
Craftsman’s Cabin, Kingsbury Episcopi
A hand crafted cabin, full of practical and beautiful things crafted by local artists and makers. Contact: hello@craftsmanscabin.co.uk
https://craftsmanscabin.co.uk/
The Talbot Inn, Mells
A a historic 15th-century coaching inn and country pub with rooms, located in the village of Mells. Contact: info@talbotinn.com
The George Inn, Norton St Philip
A grade 1 listed Tudor inn with 13 ensuite bedrooms in the heart of the historic village of Norton St Philip. Contact: georgeinn@butcombepubs.com
https://butcombe.com/the-george-inn-somerset/