Britain Travel Guide: Somerset and South West England

Somerset is located in England's South West and is a wonderful mixture of heritage, countryside and coast. Explore Exmoor National Park, the mysterious Glastonbury Tor or the sandy beaches and coastal resorts like Minehead and Burnham-on-Sea. Visit one of the many cider and cheese producers and discover the vibrant arts and craft scene.
The county of Somerset is home to the Glastonbury Festival - one of the largest music festivals in the world. As well as Glastonbury, Somerset has spectacular illuminated carnivals, country fairs, air shows plus much more.
Montacute, in Somerset, England's South West, is a beautiful medieval Ham stone village with pretty houses and cottages nestled in against St. Michael's Hill. At the heart of Montatuce is the 16th century Montacute House, rescued for the National Trust in 1931 as one of its firs great houses.