Hotels near the Glastonbury Festival
Number One Bruton
Bruton - 7 miles away
‘It’s like staying with friends who have seriously good taste,’ writes a Guide inspector after a visit to Aled and Claudia Rees’s welcoming hotel, occupying a Georgian town house and former ironmonger’s, a forge and cottages.
The Red Lion
Babcary - 8 miles away
Locals and tourists alike enjoy the friendly atmosphere at Clare and Charlie Garrard’s thatched village gastropub, ideally situated to break the journey between London and the West Country.
The Newt in Somerset
Castle Cary - 8 miles away
This 800-acre country estate, centred on a Palladian manor house, is a sophisticated yet fun adventure land offering chic rooms, breathtaking gardens, spa, cider orchard and plenty more.
The Lynch Country House
Somerton - 9 miles away
Guests can ascend to the belvedere atop jazz musician Roy Copeland’s classical late Georgian mansion B&B for views across the countryside and grounds, the lake and specimen trees.
The White Hart
Somerton - 10 miles away
A foodie spot in a friendly town skirting the Somerset Levels, this updated pub-with-rooms in the market square draws tourists and locals with its ‘good atmosphere’ and ‘delicious’ West Country menus.
From £85 per night
The Swan
Wedmore - 10 miles away
Go where the locals go, in this lively village in the Somerset Levels: this bring-the-dog, kids-in-tow pub-with-rooms humming with a ‘lovely, informal atmosphere’.
The Talbot Inn
Frome - 10 miles away
There’s plenty of history in this 15th-century coaching inn with its old arched carriageway, but it’s been brought bang up to date by a shabby-chic make-over at no cost to its charm.
The Devonshire Arms
Langport - 12 miles away
From the outside, this 18th-century inn overlooking a green with a lime tree at each corner looks every inch the historic village pub, but within lies contemporary chic.
The Kings Arms
Sherborne - 12 miles away
Just up the street from the village church, this 19th-century inn is today a ‘friendly’ country pub run by chef/patron Sarah Lethbridge and her husband, Anthony.
The Carpenters Arms
Pensford - 14 miles away
Flower-bedecked without, warm and buzzy within, this pub-with-rooms in a Chew valley hamlet occupies three old, knocked-through miners’ cottages.
The Pig near Bath
Pensford - 14 miles away
Everything proved to be hog heaven for Guide trusties on a winter weekend break at this Georgian country house in its own deer park.
The Bath Arms
Horningsham - 14 miles away
‘A beautiful forest drive’ leads to this stone inn on the Longleat estate, where tables are set out invitingly among pollarded limes known as ‘The Twelve Apostles’.
From £70 per night
The Eastbury Hotel & Spa
Sherborne - 15 miles away
Close to Sherborne Abbey, this handsome Georgian town house in ‘lovely’ walled gardens makes a ‘pleasant retreat’ in the heart of the historic market town.
Homewood
Bath - 17 miles away
‘Set in rolling hills, 15 minutes from Bath, Homewood is a lovely hotel,’ our inspector writes of this country house extravaganza.
Harington’s Hotel
Bath - 18 miles away
In the heart of the city, this genial small hotel spreads over three Georgian houses on a quiet cobbled street.
The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa
Bath - 18 miles away
The sweep of honey-stone buildings that form Bath’s Georgian crescent is home to two majestic mansions which combine as one hotel, beyond which lie a leafy garden and atmospheric spa.
The Queensberry
Bath - 19 miles away
Spread across four honey-stone town houses, this characterful hotel with fine-dining restaurant, themed around the pugilist 9th Marquess of Queensberry, really punches above its weight.
The Bird
Bath - 19 miles away
Jollity swoops through this chirpy, contemporary hotel close to the centre.
No.15 by GuestHouse
Bath - 19 miles away
Behind a Grade I listed Georgian facade, new owners GuestHouse have had designer Martin Hulbert refresh the interiors of this characterful, family-friendly, dog-friendly hotel, playing with ideas of Jane Austen’s Bath.
The Roseate Villa
Bath - 19 miles away
‘Within walking distance of everything’, this villa formed from two Victorian houses stands in ‘pretty gardens’ overlooking Henrietta Park.
Widbrook Grange
Bradford-on-Avon - 19 miles away
Nick and Charlotte Dent have had a field day converting a Georgian stone farmhouse and outbuildings in 11 acres into a dog-friendly, fun hotel brimming with character and ‘so many appealing, endlessly inventive features’.
Timbrell’s Yard
Bradford-on-Avon - 20 miles away
‘Friendly, enthusiastic staff’ animate this popular bar/restaurant-with-rooms, which occupies an 18th-century merchant’s house by a footpath skirting the River Avon.
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Hotels near the Glastonbury Festival
The Ancient Gate House Hotel
Wells - 3.8 miles away
Floors slope, stairs are steep and narrow and views of the Cathedral and Green are wondrous from this old and quirky building. Downstairs, home-made Italian cuisine in Rugantinos restaurant.
Beryl
Wells - 4.1 miles away
Elegantly furnished, a B&B in a Gothic revival style mansion one mile from the city. In a pastoral setting, the beautiful grounds contain lawns, an ornamental pond and a Victorian walled garden. Extensive Aga-cooked breakfasts, and complimentary tea or coffee and home made cake each afternoon in the Tea Room.
The Keep
YEOVIL - 15 miles away
A smart, well-appointed B&B situated in the heart of town. A Continental breakfast is served in a contemporary dining area, or may be taken in the room.
The Kings Arms Inn
YEOVIL - 16 miles away
Nestling by a church, a traditional, family-run country inn with a bar, comfy sofas and good food in two restaurant areas. The 17th-century building is close to Montacute House; Yeovil is a thirteen minute drive.
Harington’s Hotel
Bath - 18 miles away
In the heart of the city, this genial small hotel spreads over three Georgian houses on a quiet cobbled street.
Brook Farm B&B
Taunton - 20 miles away
Nestling in over seven acres, there are glorious views of the garden from every room of this lovingly refurbished 18th-century house. Accommodation is in three spacious rooms (one with a separate bathroom), and B&B guests may sit in front of a warm hearth in the cosy sitting room/library or drawing room. The host is helpful with local knowledge. A short walk away, a lively pub serves tasty food.
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