Get away from the stresses of everyday life with a short break to the Mendips, where you can take in the fresh country air, explore the glorious panoramic scenery, and enjoy some of the best pub meals in the South West.
Our hotels in the Mendips are ideal for your short break to the countryside, close to the top attractions like Chew Valley, Wookey Hole and Cheddar Gorge, with top-notch on-site restaurants serving local produce, an impressive selection of Butcombe beers, and comfy rooms for you to rest your head.
Places To Stay for a Short Break in the Mendips
Stay with us at our short break hotels in and around the Mendip Hills, close to popular attractions like Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole, Chew Valley Lake, and Ebbor Gorge, with cosy beds, excellent breakfasts, and stylish rooms.
The Swan Inn in Rowberrow
In the ex-mining village of Rowberrow, Somerset, on the edge of the Mendip Hills and close to popular attractions like Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole Caves, Ashton Gate Stadium and Somerset Speedway, The Swan Inn is a 17th century Grade II-listed pub and inn, brimming with history and a warm welcome. The Swan makes the perfect place to stay for exploring Somerset’s cities and countryside, just 7 miles from Bristol airport and 15 miles from Bristol Temple Meads train station, with walking, cycling and dog-walking opportunities in and around the Mendips starting and finishing at its door. Cosy, comfortable and stylish, The Swan Inn’s nine boutique rooms have everything you need for the perfect staycation, family break, or romantic getaway, with complimentary breakfasts, an on-site restaurant, and family-friendly, accessible and dog-friendly room options available.
The George Inn in Norton St Philip
There’s nowhere like The George Inn in Norton St. Philip. As a Grade II-listed building, with history dating back to 1397, a stay at The George Inn will surely be an unforgettable experience. Close to Bath and the surrounding Somerset countryside, The George also makes an ideal base for a staycation, business trip, or weekend getaway. Stay in one of the 9 ensuite rooms at one of Britain’s oldest taverns, and enjoy a delicious, locally-sourced pub classic with and award-winning pint of Butcombe beer.
The Langford Inn in Lower Langford
In the quaint Somerset town of Lower Langford, close to Bristol Airport and the Mendip Hills, you’ll find The Langford Inn, a 17th century historic village pub-hotel. Stay in one of their seven boutique bedrooms for the perfect place to rest your head after exploring the nearby Mendips AONB. Enjoy locally-sourced produce and a field-to-fork ethos on sustainability with seasonal menus, perfectly paired with an impressive selection of award-winning Butcombe beers.
Ring O’ Bells in Compton Martin
With two dog-friendly ensuite rooms in the heart of the Mendips and Chew Valley, if you’re looking for somewhere peaceful and relaxing for a Somerset staycation, you can’t do much better than the Ring o’ Bells in Compton Martin. Settle down in Somerset fashion, with inglenook fireplaces, rustic beamed ceilings, and restored oak floorboards – the Ring o’ Bells rally is the quintessential country inn experience! Enjoy home-cooked pub favourites at the on-site restaurant, live music and live sports, and, of course, award-winning proper Butcombe beers and real ales in the bar.
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