Self Catering Holiday Cottages in Taunton

Finding somewhere that sleeps 12 people with a flexible layout, is close to beaches but also near countryside walks and good mountain bike routes, offers the luxury adults crave (including a hot tub and swimming pool for guests exclusive use!) with the space kids need, and which is suitable for family and friends is a walk in the park once you have discovered Lavender Barn. The 200-year old holiday home ticks all of the boxes, offering 5-Star Gold accommodation close to Exmoor National Park, The Quantock Hills AONB and beautiful beaches. There is a friendly pub within walking distance and plenty more places to eat, drink, shop and explore in the surrounding towns and villages. Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold

This country bolthole is ideal for couples looking for an easy escape. The luxurious period holiday cottage has loads of charm together with lots of extras like an outdoor hot tub which have earned it a 5-Star Gold rating from Visit Britain. Two comfortable double bedrooms make it perfect for one or two couples, and there is also space for an extra bed to sleep a child or baby. Exmoor National Park, beautiful beaches and the Quantock Hills are all within easy reach. Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold

This 17th Century, Grade II listed Somerset Long House has carefully been brought into the 21st Century without losing an iota of its charm. The owners of Cherry Tree Farm have created a luxurious country holiday retreat with plenty of space indoors and out, and room for ten people to sleep in five well-appointed bedrooms. Exmoor National Park, the Quantock Hills AONB and the beautiful beaches of Somerset and North Devon are all within easy reach, and there is a friendly pub only a five-minute walk away. Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold

A house party needs a venue that encourages socialising yet allows people to retreat to their private space when they need to rest. Tone Dale House fits the bill perfectly. This elegant Georgian manor has been sympathetically refurbished to sleep 31 people in 15 bedrooms, featuring multiple reception rooms, a party room with a sound and light system, and over four acres of professionally landscaped grounds. It's a popular holiday home for group self-catering holidays in Somerset as it is convenient for the M5 and has a wide choice of activities and sights within easy reach. You can walk to the pub, supermarket, restaurants and cafes, or talk to the owner about brining the entertainment and catering in house. 

A welcoming holiday cottage near the beautiful Blackdown Hills on the border between Somerset and Devon. Smithy End sleeps two people and is perfect for couples or individuals who crave rural views, the opportunity to walk for miles, and a decent pub less than a mile away. It is in Combe St Nicholas, half an hour from Lyme Regis and the Jurassic Coast. 

The owners of The Treehouse prove that it's possible to combine adventure and luxury. Fall asleep gazing at the Somerset skies, listening to the gentle rustle of leaves on the cedar shingle roof in this 5-star self-catering property, which sleeps four people in two bedrooms. The custom octagonal building is close to Exmoor National Park and the Quantock Hills AONB, within walking distance of Halse village and the New Inn pub, and only a short drive from beautiful Somerset and North Devon beaches. Tourist board rating: 5 Star

The Apple Tree House is a luxurious escape from the stress and bustle of daily life. The elevated three-bedroom holiday home sits close to the boughs of two mature lime trees, giving fantastic views in an incredibly peaceful location. A flexible layout sleeps six people and is ideal for families or friends such as those on a hen weekend or celebratory break, with guests benefiting from a location within easy reach of beautiful beaches, Exmoor National Park, Quantock Hills and Taunton. Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold

A farm holiday in the Somerset countryside is just what you need to recharge your batteries. The Stable Cottage is on Middle Stone Farm, three miles from the Exmoor National Park, 25-minutes from the coast and within easy reach of Taunton. It's on a small organic farm where the owners raise free-range chickens and ducks and sheep, goats and alpaca. The cottage is perfect for couples or young families as it sleeps four people in two bedrooms, with the twin room having small single beds ideal for children under 13. The cottage has a private garden with a wood-fired outdoor hot tub. 

Escape to the country at Cider Cottage. This charming period cottage, which was once a cider house but has now been skill-fully transformed into a romantic holiday home for two, is tucked away from a quiet lane in the peaceful hamlet of Trebles Holford in Somerset. Just two miles from The Rising Sun Inn and eight miles from Taunton, it is perfectly located for exploring the Quantock Hills, Minehead, Exmoor National Park and Bridgwater.

Penbridge Court Estate offers an ancient barn and three cottages to accommodate large groups of 20 to 28 guests (at a squeeze). Featuring a number of living areas for relaxing, a games room, big fireplaces, extensive gardens (plus hot tub), and a quiet location with no passing traffic, Penbridge Court Estate is perfect for a family Christmas, reunion with friends, or a group retreat, with guests enjoying easy access to fantastic footpaths, mountain bike trails, fishing, golf and horse riding. Close to the Quantock and Blackdown Hills and only a short drive from Exmoor National Park, Minehead and beautiful beaches, there are no shortage of great days out when you stay at Penbridge Court Estate. 

On the Somerset/Devon Borders, this self-catering holiday cottage provides an ideal base for exploring the many attractions that these two counties have to offer. Adjoining a nature reserve and with a hot tub, this is the ideal place to relax. Located on the edge of Langford Budville, guests can enjoy lovely views over the Blackdown Hills with walking and cycle rides from the front door.

Imagine yourself in this idyllic country cottage, spending your days walking through the beautiful Quantock Hills AONB before returning via the welcoming village pub for an evening settled in front of the original inglenook fireplace with its log burner. Sunrise Cottage is a dog-friendly property just a few miles from Taunton which can sleep up to four people in two bedrooms and is ideal for families and friends.

Relax in the stunning Somerset countryside. The Old Stables is a stylish self-catering holiday cottage near Taunton, sleeping six people in three ensuite bedrooms with a garden and covered hot tub. It's the perfect escape for families and friends, with lots of opportunities for walking, cycling, golf and other outdoor activities all on the doorstep. Spend happy days in Exmoor National Park and the Quantock Hills, sightseeing at Glastonbury and Wells, and beachcombing on the spectacular Somerset coast. There's something for everyone to enjoy in all seasons. 

Treat yourself, your family and your friends to a stay in this luxurious barn conversion in Somerset. The self-catering property is close to Taunton and within easy reach of Exmoor National Park, the Quantocks and the north Somerset coast. There is space for 12 people to sleep in six beautifully appointed ensuite bedrooms, including a private heated indoor swimming pool, covered outdoor hot tub, and games room. It's perfect for family get-togethers or celebrating a special occasion, with guests having the option of onsite catering and natural therapies.  Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold