The Swan, Wedmore, Somerset

Glastonbury is a 20-minute drive away across the Somerset Levels and a great day can be had walking up to the Tor and taking a look at the sacred springs.

Located south of the Mendip hills, it's only a 10-minute drive to Cheddar Gorge and 20 minutes to Wookey Hole Caves.
By car: around 45 minutes from Bristol, 3 hours from London and 3 hours 45 minutes from Manchester. Free parking available.
By train: trains from London Paddington (via Bristol Temple Meads) to Highbridge & Burnham take 3 hours. The hotel is a 20-minute drive from the station. thetrainline.com

The hotel suits people looking for neatened-up pub rooms that are affordable but also have photography and art to connect them to the local area. The cushion clouds that hang above diners' heads in the restaurant are a playful and inspired touch to celebrate the room's tall ceilings.

We liked that a fair-sized event space has been created from an unused building in the garden.

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Terrace
• Garden
• Pet-friendly
• Family-friendly
• Free parking
• Free Wi-Fi

The loft room has a pretty cottage feel, with dusky pinks and a freestanding bath under exposed wooden beams. The steps and corridors leading to the rooms slope and require guests to duck in places - this is an inn with a sense of history.

Small Room, Medium Room, Large Room, Loft Room
Facilities include: ensuite bathroom with toiletries, tea and coffee facilities, docking station, TV, free Wi-Fi

There are always imaginative and tasty vegan options on the menu, such as mushrooms with potato and truffle terrine. Our favourite dish was the healthy and delectable confit courgette, with a black quinoa salad and courgette baba ganoush.

The Swan: pub restaurant, locally sourced produce, seasonal menus. Dishes include short rib cottage pie, pork ribeye and herb crusted trout. All-day menu, open daily.