Rural Escapes: Country Holidays and Breaks in North Somerset

Discover North Somerset

• Accommodation
  • Winford Manor, Winford

    Recently renovated into a contemporary hotel with spectacular views of the North Somerset countryside.

  • Doubleton Farm Cottages, Hewish

    Traditional cottages for 1-8 people, only 4 miles from Weston beach with plenty of attractions nearby.

  • Church House, Kewstoke

    Luxury 5 star guest house recommended in the 'Good Hotel Guide', The Guardian 100 Best B & B's.

  • Lyncombe Lodge Hotel and Restaurant

    Lyncombe Lodge Hotel and Restaurant is a family-owned country lodge hotel nestling high on a wooded hillside and set in 250 acres of rolling Mendip countryside.

  • Elm Tree Cottage, Tickenham

    Comfortable en-suite rooms, good food, exceptional hospitality and spectacular views.

• Family attractions
  • Puxton Park

    50 acre all-weather family adventure park providing fun and variety with something to offer everyone.

  • Oakham Treasures

    Award winning museum of retail and farming history giving a fascinating trip down memory lane.

  • Court Farm Country Park

    A family run farm attraction, With lots of new, baby animals and a range of great play facilities.

  • Noah's Ark Zoo Farm

    12 indoor and outdoor adventure play areas for suitable for all ages and a variety of exciting animals.

• History & heritage
  • Tyntesfield

    Spectacular Victorian Gothic Revival house with gardens and parkland.

  • Clevedon Court

    Outstanding 14th-century manor house and 18th-century terraced garden.

  • King John's Hunting Lodge

    Tudor timber-framed wool merchant's house (circa 1500), a fascinating insight into local history.

  • Woodspring Priory

    Museum room at ancient site, founded to atone for the martyrdom of Thomas à Becket.

  • Battleaxes Pub

    Imaginatively restored Grade II Victorian Gothic pub close to the country estate of Tyntesfield, with 6 luxury B&B guest rooms, and a welcoming pub and dining area.

• The Great Outdoors
  • Strawberry Line

    Walk or cycle the Strawberry Line from Yatton to Cheddar, along an old railway route running through the heart of North Somerset.

  • Family Explorer

    A leaflet of walking and cycling routes in North Somerset for all the family.

  • Mendip Snowsport Centre

    Ski, snowboard, toboggan and a range of other activities to suit everyone, in the Mendip Hills.

  • Cheddar Caves & Gorge

    Explore Britain's biggest gorge from the dramatic cliffs rising 450ft to the stunning stalactite caverns.

  • Mendip Hills

    A place of such scenic quality it was designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1972.

• Made in North Somerset
  • Thatchers Farm Shop

    Close to the Strawberry Line stop in at the shop to pick up some Thatcher’s cider and local produce.

  • Yeo Valley Organic Garden & Tea Room

    One of a handful of organically certified ornamental gardens in the country.

  • Butcombe Brewery Shop

    Award-winning handcrafted beers made in the heart of North Somerset.

  • North Somerset Arts Week

    North Somerset Arts Festival 3-12 May - amongst the 120 plus venues you’ll find art to suit every taste and pocket.

  • Made in North Somerset Festival

    A festival of local producers, artists and artisans - 14th September – 6th October 2013.