Search Historic Hotels in Watchet

Sights with historical relevance in Watchet are probably at the top of your sightseeing list. Why not absorb the local colour with a visit to the restaurants?

Based on our travel expertise, Washford Inn is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free parking and a bar. Nettlecombe Court is a short 7-minute drive away.

In Watchet, there are 95 lodging options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Watchet is notable for landmarks like Cleeve Abbey. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Exmoor National Park and Tropiquaria Zoo.

Guests who book a historic hotel can stay in a building that has an official historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Watchet, giving a historical feel.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel is generally what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value as well as how it shaped the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, but every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the amenities found in most hotels will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Watchet, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.