Ston Easton Park

This stunning Palladian mansion on the Western slopes of the Mendip Hills must rank as one of the finest hotels in Somerset. In terms of location it’s difficult to beat with a practical, almost roadside A37 position, just south of the Chew Valley Lake. The caves of Cheddar Gorge and the Mendip Hills are just a 20-minute drive away and Bath City Centre is little more than 10 miles north, making it perfect for guests who can’t decide between pulling on their caving gear or indulging themselves in a Thermae Bath Spa or two.

Believe it or not, the hotel’s award-winning restaurant features in that popular coffee-table read, a ‘Thousand Places To See Before You Die’ – so if you sense the end is nigh, you’d better look sharp and get it booked! Here’s a quick look at what you get for your money:

• 36 acres of magical West Country parkland.
• An abundance of bygone affluence and romance featuring sparkling chandeliers, compelling antique furniture and some of the most lavish fabrics available.
• 19 luxury rooms in various shapes and sizes, including Classic Rooms with their king-sized beds and their views over the Old Maid’s courtyard, Deluxe Rooms with their views over the village and croquet lawn and four first-floor State Rooms - each of them featuring original Chippendale beds and the finest collection of antiques.
• Award-winning food at the Sorrell Restaurant with its Victorian Kitchen Gardens
• Bath Spa station, about 25 minutes by taxi.

Telephone: +44 (0) 1761 241631