The secret to the perfect holiday in Somerset

Discover the hidden gems of this pastoral idyll, overlooked by crowds and adored by the stylish set

Natalie Paris

Travel Writer

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Natalie spent a decade working as an in-house journalist on the Telegraph Travel desk before moving from east London to Bath. She's experienced at commissioning, writing and editing and is The Telegraph's destination and hotel expert for Somerset and Dorset. She writes about family travel and she's also a seasoned festival journalist, having experienced more than 30 different festivals at home and abroad – not all of them muddy. She can be contacted on X: @laParis

Published 13 October 2026 4:00pm BST

Somerset’s landscapes are steeped in legend, from the lush fields of “Avalon” to Cheddar Gorge and the wilds of Exmoor. Its winding, country lanes lead to secrets and natural splendour.…