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1 bedroom, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets

1. ❤️ Large & Spacious room fast wifi on 55 acres AONB

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£312

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

2. Atherstone Farm Cottage - charming thatched cottage, sleeps 4 guests in 2 rooms

Ilminster

Kirsty C.

£598

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

3. Atherstone Farmhouse - thatched farmhouse sleeps 10 guests in 4 bedrooms

Ilminster

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£1,195

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

4. Gorgeous Studio with fast wifi on 55 acres ❤️

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£731

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

5. Orchard Cottage - sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms

Ilminster

"This is an amazing property………Classic somerset cottage equipped with all modern conveniences. Super quiet (well a few tractors collecting the harvest!). We all slept very well. It takes 30 mins to walk into Ilminster along a country trail past Dillington Hall for those that like a good walk. About 8 mins by car. We made day trips to the Haynes motor museum (amazing if you are a car buff…..some days they bring cars out of the museum and you can ‘poke around’ at them) and to Lyme Regis, which has...

Paul F.

£1,052

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

6. Atherstone Farmhouse - thatched farmhouse that sleeps 14 guests in 6 bedrooms

Ilminster

anna w.

£1,757

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

7. Apple Loft - Beautiful Somerset cottage, sleeps 13 guests in 6 bedrooms

Ilminster

£1,901

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

8. Dairy House - a beautiful 7 bed stone house set in private parkland (sleeps 16)

Ilminster

Nelson A.

£2,075

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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Top Glastonbury Hotel Reviews

Wookey Hole Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely place, the views are amazing, our room was nice, spacious and clean. The history of wookeyhole is interseting too, highly recomend a stay there."

The Crossways

8/10 Good

"Staff were very welcoming and a lovely spacious room. There was a cobweb on one of the posts on the bed, but the rest of the property was reasonably clean. Bedding wasn’t the most comfortable, but the bed was. The plugs in the bathroom were slightly annoying, but overall it was a lovely stay, a very nice bar area, and great staff."

Holiday Inn Express Bath by IHG

8/10 Good

"Friendly staff, perfect location and value for money."

Best Western Limpley Stoke Hotel

8/10 Good

"Clean Lovely gardens and views"

George & Pilgrims Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"A lovely experience. Friendly staff and great place"

Best Western Plus Centurion Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is very peaceful and quiet, hotel is spotlessly clean. And the restaurant serves excellent food, The Hotel is around 26 minutes to bath & 40 minutes to Bristol . This is the second time we have stayed at this hotel & we have always been happy with our stay. Would highly recommend this hotel."

Frequently asked questions

What should a history enthusiast expect from a trip to Glastonbury?

You'll probably want to seek out the historically relevant sites while you're staying in Glastonbury. While you're out exploring, you might want to check out the bars and coffee shops.

Where's the best place to stay in Glastonbury that's close to historical sites?

16thCentury cottage, foothills of Glastonbury Tor, outdoor pool. is one of the top choices for history buffs. If you're interested in local history, another choice for your visit is Stylishly renovated farmhouse with hot tub in rural Somerset.

How many historical hotels will I find in Glastonbury?

Glastonbury has 138 hotels bookable on Expedia, including 4 historic hotels or hotels close to historic sites.

What are the must-see historical sites and other places to visit in Glastonbury?

Landmarks like Glastonbury Abbey and St. Margaret's Chapel & Magdalene Almshouses in Glastonbury might be worth a visit. Cultural venues include Rural Life Museum and Lake Village Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Chalice Well and Glastonbury Tor.

What is a historic hotel like in Glastonbury?

When you book a historic hotel, you'll enjoy a holiday in a building that has an officially recognised historic designation. A palace, castle, stately home or even a lodge, pub or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel as long as it's a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found in the guestrooms or communal spaces of such hotels in Glastonbury, giving a sense of history.

What is the difference between a historic hotel and a heritage hotel?

"Heritage hotel" is more common in Asia and Europe, while "historic hotel" is more common in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel tends to be the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, it's often the cultural value and how it inspired the community.

Do historic hotels in Glastonbury have modern facilities?

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you expect to find, though efforts have been made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the usual amenities found in a hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Glastonbury, don't worry that you'll find yourself staying at a place that's uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.

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Our top choices for Glastonbury historic hotels

1. ❤️ Large & Spacious room fast wifi on 55 acres AONB

2. Atherstone Farm Cottage - charming thatched cottage, sleeps 4 guests in 2 rooms

3. Atherstone Farmhouse - thatched farmhouse sleeps 10 guests in 4 bedrooms

4. Gorgeous Studio with fast wifi on 55 acres ❤️

5. Orchard Cottage - sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms

6. Atherstone Farmhouse - thatched farmhouse that sleeps 14 guests in 6 bedrooms

7. Apple Loft - Beautiful Somerset cottage, sleeps 13 guests in 6 bedrooms

8. Dairy House - a beautiful 7 bed stone house set in private parkland (sleeps 16)

9. Majestic 17th-century castle in stunning Somerset countryside. Pet friendly.