Somerset holiday cottages, set in England's temperate South Western reaches, have much to offer the visitor. The Quantock hill's gentle slopes and rolling moors contrast with the larger Mendips with their limestone gorges and underground caves. Both ranges offer differing shades of beauty but contribute to the charm of this region. Follow the link below for Somerset cottages to rent.
Mid-Somerset consists of gentle streams and willows. Through this region runs the Polden Hills which scarcely rise over 300ft but offer some fine views of the lowlands to the North and South - this area is known as the Levels, or the Plain of Sedgemoor. A vast tract of countryside stretches out to Burnham on Sea.
Southern Somerset is of legends and fables. The hill on which Cadbury Castle sits is rumoured to be the site of Camelot. King Arthur is said to have embarked on his search for Excalibur from here. This is a region of remote hamlets and small villages with the remains of English history evident in preserved maces and Elizabethan houses.
Cricket St Thomas is one of the most beautiful estates in the West Country and consists of a Georgian Mansion with extensive grounds that contain the parish church of St Thomas. Somerset is a county of rural charm and historical intrigue. Somerset holiday cottages/self catering holidays in Somerset below.
