The 10 best Bed and Breakfast Inns in Somerset, United Kingdom

April 24, 2023 Harland Bartelt

Discover the best Bed and Breakfast Inns in Somerset, England including The Lighthouse, The Edgar Townhouse, The Kennard, The George Inn, Brindleys Boutique B & B, Pulteney House, Dorian House, The Rose & Crown & Guesthouse, Grays Boutique B&B, Brooks Guesthouse.
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1. The Lighthouse

The Lighthouse Bulls Quarries Rd Tytherington, Frome BA11 5BW England 011 44 1355 209583
Excellent
74%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 479 reviews

The Lighthouse

The Lighthouse team are passionate about providing a beautiful, welcoming and safe place for families, friends, couples and solo travellers alike to enjoy. The Lighthouse is itself a Grade II listed country Guest House set in 30 acres of Parkland offering 4 star Sliver Accolade Bed & Breakfast Accommodation and Conference Facilities. The award winning on-site Cafe, Cafe Nouveau, serves freshly made refreshments and hot food daily, catering for all kinds of dietary preferences including vegetarian, vegan, gluten and dairy free diets . We are situated close to the Mendip Hills, Longleat Safari Park and Stourhead, within easy reach of the City of Bath, Wells, Bristol and Cheddar Gorge. We gained our 4 star Silver Accolade Award from Visit England for the 3rd year running for our high quality family friendly accommodation, facilities and service. We love welcoming people from all over the world to this beautiful part of Somerset.

We loved it; wonderful accommodation in peaceful surroundings

Reviewed By annj345

We were a party of 5 adults and two very young children (1 and 2 years); the accommodation was lovely; probably beaten only by the surroundings. The children were kept occupied by the small park area and green space. We also took up the suggestion of having our takeout meal from TOOL & GAUGE Cafe - which was great and a real highlight of the break - sitting in the sun to eat it. Great location if you are visiting Longleat, enjoy a bit of a swim in the morning and/or love to sit back and enjoy a wonderful view. I am a wheelchair user; my personal experience was mixed but I had understood that before I went which is credit to the owners 'The Lighthouse is registered for part time wheel chair users because of the lack of easy level access to all our facilities. Sure we can work out a way that suits you though' So letting me know but then offering me help - this sought of honesty is valued. If you are a wheelchair user I hope this helps; I use a manual slim wheelchair; bedroom was good and easy to navigate; bathroom of a good size for turning; good shower space with what felt like a safe/wide fixed shower chair; grab rails around the toilet. Parking can be arranged right behind the accessible room (with rear entrance then to the bedroom). Internally the venue is hard to navigate and I think this is why the access is not fully suited to all wheelchair users - there are a few steps) BUT you can alternatively go outside the building and access the dining area through the rear double doors, but again you have two external steps, I think the Lighthouse would be able to support wheelchair users if they created two sympathetically designed ramps in order to access the dining room from the rear (the cafe next door has achieved this, by doing so they would hugely benefit from not just wheelchair users but their friends and family in feeling they could book with ease. It would also help support the great work the Lighthouse has already done in making the bedroom/bathroom accessible. If they had the ramps in place I would definitely come back along with my extended family - beautiful place, very warm welcome and fab views.

2. The Edgar Townhouse

64 Great Pulteney Street, Bath BA2 4DN England
Excellent
48%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 419 reviews

The Edgar Townhouse

iption: The Edgar Townhouse is a small friendly guest house located on Great Pulteney Street in the centre of Bath. The house was designed in the classical Georgian style by the architect Thomas Baldwin, and lies on the former estate of Sir William Johnston Pulteney who developed the land and gave his name to the street.The Edgar Townhouse is named after King Edgar who was crowned the first King of England. Edgar was crowned in Saxon monastery, which was destroyed and is now replaced by the abbey, which is a short walk from the guesthouse.When UNESCO designated Bath a World Heritage site put Bath on a par architecturally with the great beauties of Florence and Rome.Great Pulteney Street one of Europe's most magnificent avenues designed by Thomas Baldwin. At one end of Great Pulteney Street is Pulteney Bridge, which was modelled by Robert Adam on the famous Ponte Vecchio in Florence. Walk over this bridge and you are in the centre of Bath, close to the Roman Baths, the pump rooms and the famous Royal Crescent and Victoria Park.Bath is a city of all seasons.

Great Place - Good Location

Reviewed By Hagendaz81

The Edgar Townhouse is in a great location, near the Pulteney Bridge and therefore smack in the center. The place was very clean, staff was very friendly and the breakfast was great, too. Debbie was fantastic. My room got cleaned daily, and everything was provided that I needed. I would go there again at anytime.

3. The Kennard

11 Henrietta Street Off Great Pulteney Street, Bath BA2 6LL England 011 44 1225 310472
Excellent
89%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 1540 reviews

The Kennard

The Kennard is a Boutique Bed & Breakfast, on Henrietta Street, in the centre of Bath. It was built in 1794, the golden age of Bath's Georgian elegance. The Kennard offers twelve recently re-furbished and individually decorated rooms over five floors. Most of Bath's iconic tourist attractions - The Roman Baths, The Bath Abbey, The Bath Thermae Spa are all a short walk away. Within walking distance are also some of the best restaurants and shopping venues Bath has to offer. We hope you will visit us and enjoy the experience of staying in one of Bath's original Georgian townhouses with service and accommodation that truly reflects this beautiful city’s social history and culture.

Amazing and charming Inn!

Reviewed By jenbZ32JV

Can't say enough wonderful things about this Inn. The room was lovely with comfortable beds and beautiful decor. The breakfast was outstanding! Highly recommend! The town of Bath is just beautiful and the hotels proximity to everything.

4. The George Inn

High Street Norton St. Philip, Norton St Philip, Bath BA2 7LH England
Excellent
63%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 806 reviews

The George Inn

The George is an historic 14th-century Grade I listed Tudor inn, located in the heart of Norton St. Philip, near Bath. With a history dating back to 1397, The George is one of Britain’s oldest taverns, offering 14 charming ensuite bedrooms full of original features and the perfect base to explore the village, Bath and the Somerset surroundings. On the menu, our focus is seasonal, locally sourced produce and exciting takes on pub classics, with a cracking selection of award-winning Butcombe beer behind the bar. Outside you can relax and unwind in our beautiful beer garden, with spectacular views across Norton St Philip and the surrounding countryside. We happily cater for groups large and small, and our private dining room The Dungeon is available for parties, events and meetings – a truly unique space! Nearby must-see attractions include Longleat Safari Park, Stonehenge, and the Roman Baths.

Highly recommended.

Reviewed By BC198T

Amazing place. So much history and character. Food was amazing and the Buddha bowl amazed my wife. Sam was our waitress and was very friendly and knowledgable. We were shown this place by a friend who has been visiting it over the last 40 years and it just has lots of charm. Would suit everyone, can’t fault it.

5. Brindleys Boutique B & B

14 Pulteney Gardens, Bath BA2 4HG England
Excellent
93%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 1196 reviews

Brindleys Boutique B & B

Brindleys is our luxury, bijou boutique B&B in an excellent, peaceful location, just 5-7 minutes level walk from the very centre of Bath, offering 6 individually designed rooms, with stunning furnishings and decor, high-spec ensuites, complimentary on-street parking, award winning breakfasts, high speed WiFi and lots of little extra touches, to make your stay special. At Brindleys, our guiding principle is to offer exceptional accommodation and service, so guests feel they are 'home from home.' We want your stay to be one you remember and want to tell your friends. We believe that a few things about a boutique B&B hotel are key - comfortable beds, immaculate bathrooms, fresh flowers and a hearty breakfast with a high standard of service in a convenient location. That is what Brindleys is all about.

Highly recommend

Reviewed By KAYK64

Very comfortable and welcoming Boutique B&B. Rooms were lovely, classic furnishings in bedroom and modern clean shower room. Owners/staff friendly and accommodating. Parking not a problem, was given a permit for our whole stay and beyond checking out time. Breakfast room light and airy and food very good and plentiful. Quiet area for a restful night and an easy short walk to Bath city centre. Would definitely consider staying here again should the occasion arise.

6. Pulteney House

14 Pulteney Road, Bath BA2 4HA England
Excellent
64%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 862 reviews

Pulteney House

Pulteney House is one of the finest guest houses in Bath, providing some of the very best accommodation in Bath city centre. Pulteney House is a large, privately owned Victorian house set in it’s own beautiful gardens. We offer a uniquely restful environment in the very heart of the city of Bath. The guest house is a short walk from Bath city centre giving our customers excellent access to all the tourist and business facilities in Bath. We have a large secure car park with CCTV surveillance for our guests' cars, so once parked you can forget worrying about your car; Free Fibre broadband use in all rooms (Wi-Fi). Computer for the use of Hotel guests free of charge.

Trip to Bath

Reviewed By rhonda f

In a very good position short walk to the few Bath attractions. Room although advertised as small basement room description should have been very small with a tiny shower room and saniflo toilet so not connected to the mains . Grounds thank heavens were nice to sit out in with nice weather, we didn't have breakfast so can not comment. The price for 3 nights stay a little excessive, apart from its position to town we would not have booked this in hine sight, the owners were friendly enough.

7. Dorian House

One Upper Oldfield Park, Bath BA2 3JX England
Excellent
75%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1602 reviews

Dorian House

A warm welcome awaits you at Dorian House, a stylish Victorian villa with stunning decor, eclectic Asian antiques and contemporary art collection. Set in a quiet, convienient location overlooking Bath towards the Royal Crescent, it is a 10-15 minute stroll into the centre and provides complimentary parking and well maintained Gardens. Rooms are gracious and all have views looking over Bath or our secluded hilly garden. Flatscreen TV's, WiFi, fluffy towels, high quality linen, bathrobes, high pressure showers, Nespresso Coffee machines and elegant French Damana herbal toiletries are standard in all rooms. Guests can also relax in our elegant sitting room, with local drinks from our honesty bar. In the morning look forward to a hearty, cooked to order breakfast in the Orangery situated in the Japanese-inspired garden. Begin with the extensive selection of locally sourced yoghurts, fresh fruit, Bath Cheeses, cereals, croissants, homemade preserves, fruit juices, freshly ground Bristol C

Wonderful stay in a lovely hotel

Reviewed By sdm2308

Wonderful welcome and a lovely stay in a fantastic hotel. The room was well appointed with plenty of tea/coffee/biscuits etc. The breakfast was lovely, especially the salmon and scrambled eggs. The management and staff were very friendly and helpful. We would recommend and will go back happily if we stay in Bath again.

8. The Rose & Crown & Guesthouse

High Street, Hinton Charterhouse, Bath BA2 7SN England
Excellent
58%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 239 reviews

The Rose & Crown & Guesthouse

The team will greet you with a warm welcome as soon as you walk through the door, the fresh new look to the property gives it a cosy, fresh feel along with its log burner during the winter months and the cosy corners of the bar to relax in. Adding to its relaxed and friendly atmosphere through out the year The Rose & Crown New Menu of high quality local food should capture anyone's taste buds. We have a New Terrace area for drinking and dining. The large Function Room is available for parties, meeting and private functions. Food is served everyday (call for opening times). We have 6 *Refurbished spacious and comfortable ensuite letting rooms all with facilities for tea and coffee making, flat screen TV’s with freeview and free wifi, creating a homely environment for your stay! We hope you like the New look & look forward to greeting you at the Heart of the village here at The Rose & Crown. *Refurbishment in progress room by room.

Excellent value. Incredibly comfortable. I only wish I’d found it when my daughter was a 1st year!

Reviewed By baroomba

Booked by phoning the inn on the off chance as showing fully booked on line for the Wednesday night. Really hospitable landlord. We arrived too late for dinner, but he made us an amazing sandwich anyway. I shared a twin (which is also a dog friendly room) with my daughter (20) the room was immaculately clean and well stocked with tea and coffee. The beds incredibly comfy with lovely white bed linen. The bar area is lovely and cosy, lots of soft furnishings dampen the sound which was great for my daughter who wears hearing aids. It is a shame that only continental breakfast is offered, however I fully understand the cost of bringing someone in to cook and clear would be prohibitive as it is only a small establishment. We had already made plans to have a cooked breakfast at Boston Tea Party in Bath which does an excellent breakfast so it didn’t matter. I will definitely be returning.

9. Grays Boutique B&B

9 Upper Oldfield Park, Bath BA2 3JX England
Excellent
92%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 1708 reviews

Grays Boutique B&B

Welcome to Grays, our family-run luxury boutique B & B in a convenient location, just 12 mins walk from the city centre. Each of our stunning bedrooms are individually designed offering stylish accommodation and excellent facilities as well as complimentary onsite parking, award winning breakfasts, high speed WiFi and REN toiletries. Our guiding principle is to offer exceptional accommodation and service - very comfortable beds,immaculate bathrooms, fresh flowers and a hearty breakfast, combined with a high standard of service in a convenient location - that is what Grays is all about!

Fabulous!

Reviewed By SwissMiss17

Busy and popular B&B close to the town centre. We had a beautiful room with a view of Bath, ensuite with all amenities and a great breakfast (buffet and a la Carte). Staff couldn't do enough to help and were friendly and efficient. Would definitely stay here again. Ideal location for a few days sightseeing!

10. Brooks Guesthouse

1 Crescent Gardens Upper Bristol Road, Bath BA1 2NA England
Excellent
56%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1380 reviews

Brooks Guesthouse

Boutique guesthouse in Bath city center, featuring 22 unique & individually styled en-suite rooms. Situated 2 mins from the Royal Crescent and a flat 7 min walk to town. Serving award winning breakfasts. Silver winner of Avon Tourism awards 2019/2020 . Delicious Picnic style hamper delivered to your room to enable social distancing. Serving Afternoon Teas (pre-booking required). Free parking permits available on first-come, first-served basis. Cov-19 prepared with H&S risk assessment via Visit England Tourism board.

Fantastic Stay

Reviewed By latus74

We visited for 2 nights in June, Brookes is in a great location with the town centre no more that about 5 to 10 mins walk, the Royal Crescent is just a 2 minute walk away. Parking is limited but there was a spare permit when we arrived so managed to park about 30 seconds away on Marlborough street. We had a fantastic stay, all staff were super polite and attentive, the breakfast in the morning was to a high standard with plenty of options to choose from. The bed was comfy and the room was spotlessly clean, all in all we had a fantastic 2 nights and would happily recommend staying here if visiting Bath.

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