A Taste of Somerset

A Taste of Somerset; Wells, Bath, Cheddar Gorge, Taunton and Cider
8th September 2025 | 5 Days and 4 Nights | £389.00 per person sharing | £464.00 for singles
Rolling hills, bubbling cider and charming locations can only mean one thing…the lovely South West county of Somerset!

From our base in the nostalgic resort of Weston-super-Mare, we soak up the best of the region with a magical journey through the Mendip Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, stopping off in olde-worlde Wells. We also take a scenic drive through Cheddar Gorge, enjoy time in the county town of Taunton and visit the award-winning, family-run Sheppy’s Cider Farm.
Highlights:
Return coach travel
4 nights at the York Hotel, Weston-super-Mare (JG2+ rating) with dinner & breakfast & Porterage
After-dinner tea/coffee every evening
Entertainment some evenings
Excursions to Wells, Cheddar Gorge, Cheddar, Sheppy’s Cider Farm, Taunton & Bath
Admission to Bishops Palace House and Gardens

We spend time in the beautiful city of Bath. The city has remained faithful to its Regency roots, with an abundance of elegant terraces, circuses and squares in a picturesque valley setting. The magnificent Royal Crescent is a must-see, and the central square is home to Bath Abbey and the ancient Roman Baths. The city has an excellent selection of shops; especially along the Pulteney Bridge, one of only four bridges in the world to feature shops across its full span on both sides.
We take a scenic drive through Cheddar Gorge. Our route weaves in and out of breathtaking scenery where tall, awe-inspiring cliffs dominate the landscape, like something out of a prehistoric kingdom. We make our way to the family-run Sheppy’s Cider Farm, one of the world’s oldest independent cider makers. Sheppy’s has been lovingly making award-winning craft ciders for over 200 years and the whole process happens on the 370-acre site, from growing to bottling. You can also choose to go behind the scenes on their guided tour and / or also enjoy a delicious cider tasting here (at an additional cost).
We continue to the county town of Somerset, Taunton, for some free time. Highlights include the historic architecture of Georgian townhouses and Gothic churches, the range of boutique shops and the ancient Taunton Castle, which now houses the Museum of Somerset.

We visit one of the most picturesque cities in Somerset, Wells, located at the foot of the Mendip Hills. Points of interest are Vicars’ Close, claimed to be the oldest complete medieval street in Europe. The magnificent cathedral and unique moated Bishop’s Palace, a medieval palace which has been home to the Bishops of Bath and Wells for 800 years, while the eclectic mix of buildings and narrow streets adds to the atmosphere here. Also included in the price is a visit to the Bishops Palace House & Gardens. Set in the heart of the smallest city in England, The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens is a must-see UK heritage attraction.