Somerset has rolling hills, beautiful gardens and historic jewels. It offers an eclectic mix of unusual, luxury and boutique hotels, from quaint converted cottages to majestic castles. More on the best hotels in Somerset There's the perfect countryside for rambling or walking, including the beautiful coastline around Porlock Bay and Exmoor's majestic wildness. There are historic houses including Dunster Castle and Coleridge Cottage (the poet Samuel Coleridge's home), picturesque towns including Somerton and Dunster - worth visiting for a relaxing potter around - and charming Wells, the smallest city in the UK. Bath's beautiful architecture and history and Bristol's vibrant arts scene make these ideal for a hotel break. While in the cider-producing county, visit Glastonbury, not for the festival, but to climb the iconic tor and visit the ancient abbey. Cheddar Gorge is a popular tourist spot with two interesting caves to visit and a museum telling the story of the ancient site. For holiday ideas in Somerset, see VisitEngland