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Somerset and Wiltshire

The exterior of Lytes Cary, Somerset — Lytes Cary, Somerset | © National Trust/Mike Henton

Discover wetlands and wilderness, caves and caverns, and Britain's oldest inhabited sites. There's also Lacock, the quintessential English village and the backdrop to filming from Downton Abbey to Harry Potter.

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The view from Gorge Walk at Cheddar Gorge

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Walking holidays in Somerset and Wiltshire

Walk through millions of years of history in these south west counties, staying in a cottage near the Cheddar Gorge or Stonehenge and Avebury.

The exterior of Fishlocks Cottage, Avebury, Wiltshire

Stay in the heart of Avebury's prehistoric ramparts and stone circles

Fishlock's Cottage is in a quiet spot on the edge of the village, with its own enclosed garden. Avebury is one of the wonders of the British Isles: the focal point of a vast ceremonial landscape of monuments, stones and trackways dating from the Neolithic (late Stone Age) and Bronze Age, now a World Heritage Site. Dog friendly. Sleeps two.

Keeper's House exterior, Dunster

An ancient cottage in Dunster

Dunster Keeper's House is in the grounds on Dunster Castle and Watermill. With lots of original features, it's comfortable and cosy and has a courtyard with views over medieval rooftops. Sleeps five.

These places to stay are all on a National Trust estate, with lots to see and do on the doorstep.

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The exterior of Odcombe Lodge, Lower Odcombe, Somerset

Odcombe Lodge

A grade II-listed gatehouse with a pretty, private garden, at the entrance to Elizabethan masterpiece Montacute House.

The grand exterior of Tintinhull House, Yeovil, Somerset

Tintinhull House

Stay in part of this idyllic Somerset house among the formal garden of Tintinhull.

The exterior of 2 High Street, Wiltshire

2 High Street

In the centre of Lacock village, this 15th-century cottage is packed full of charm and makes a cosy base for exploring Lacock Abbey and the countryside nearby.

Stourhead Estate Motorhome Site and the surrounding area, Wiltshire

Stourhead Estate Motorhome Site

A tranquil site on the expansive Stourhead estate, with its world-famous garden, Palladian house and acres of countryside walks.

An exterior view of Chaplain's House holiday cottage in Tyntesfield, Somerset

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Holiday cottages in Somerset

Holidays in Somerset have never been more relaxing. From lush rolling hills to formidable gorges and eerie caves, this slice of the West Country promises a quintessentially English break.

A black and white dog runs towards the camera off the lead along a grass lawn at Copt Hall Marshes in Essex, the owner can be seen behind in the distance.

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Dog-friendly cottages in Somerset

Why not bring your furry friend along for a quiet time in the idyllic countryside? Take a look at some dog-friendly cottages in Somerset and enjoy some bracing walks together.

The exterior of 89 Church Lawn, Stourhead, Wiltshire

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Holiday cottages in Wiltshire

For relaxing holidays in Wiltshire, we have a holiday cottage to suit you. From historical backdrops to wild walks in the woods, find your break away from the stress of everyday life and escape to the countryside.

The exterior of Chaplain's House, Wraxall, Somerset

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From a house in the grounds of a Tudor mansion to a former farmhouse, find a place to stay in Somerset and Wiltshire.

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