Things to Do In Somerset
Nestled between the Quantock and Blackdown Hills, The Mount Somerset, is a Grade II-listed Regency country house hotel, offering refined and relaxed hospitality in manicured gardens, enveloped by stunning countryside.
Golden sunrises and burning sunsets meet the rolling hills and green plains of Somerset. With meandering walks from our doorstep, the Blackdown Hills as an area of outstanding natural beauty and Exmoor nearby, you are perfectly placed to escape to nature or just relax and enjoy your luxurious surroundings. Do as much or as little as you please.
Walks in Somerset
Somerset is blessed with a wide variety of different walks from ancient walkways and byways and well trodden paths of the past, to rambles around quaint towns and peaceful waterways.
If you're an experienced walker looking for the next tor or hill to climb or prefer a more gentle amble around a chocolote box village, explore just some of the numerous Somerset walks with our special guide to the best.
Somerset Attractions
Somerset is a county of special attractions. Known for its far-reaching plains and dramatic sunsets, Somerset has numerous attractions too, as a result of a rich and varied landscape, traditions, food and people.
From meandering rivers, limestone gorges, hills and knolls to panoramic beaches, South coast and Severn seas, Somerset is a playground for the senses with attractions to match.
Visit grandiose stately homes, sample renowned cheeses, ciders and ales, attend Somerset shows celebrating its rich farming heritage, go wildlife spotting or walled garden wandering; there's a plethora of Somerset attractions to explore.
Somerset Towns
The larger and well known towns and cities of Somerset are bustling with independent coffee shops, clothes' boutiques, art galleries and cinemas, offering a nice contrast to your countryside escape.
If you like the bright lights of the city, Bristol, Bath and Exeter are just an hour's drive away from The Mount Somerset. Our nearest town is Taunton, which has great train connections, and up and coming towns like Bruton in reach.
The Mount Somerset distance and time to drive:
Taunton 4 miles - 12 minutes
Glastonbury 20 miles - 42 minutes
Exeter 35 miles - 47 minutes
Bruton 35 miles - 52 minutes
Bath 70 miles - 1hr 20 minutes
Train times to:
Taunton-Bristol 1hr 30 minutes
Taunton-Bath 1hr 55 minutes
Taunton-London 3hrs
Beaches in Somerset
From golden sandy beaches to cascading waterfalls, rocky outcrops to pebble strewn expanses, there's a huge variety of different beaches in Somerset to visit.
The romantic Victorian pier at Clevedon, where Keira Knightly's film Never Let Me Go was filmed, is perfect for a day out to enjoy a hot chocolate looking out over the surging Severn or if you enjoy a quieter beach then Kilve Bay is a serene rocky bay to visit to be romanced by the sea.