Butlins Minehead Resort

Not only is Taunton a picturesque Tudor town with excellent shopping, dining, and drinking options, it is also an ideal location from which to explore the Southwest Coast and popular tourist towns and cities like Bath, Bristol, Glastonbury, and Wells.

Wells is an excellent alternative for those particularly in history and culture as it is packed with places of historical importance. It is also conveniently close to Glastonbury, Bath, Bristol, and natural highlights like Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole Caves.

Those who are called by sandy beaches and the sea breeze are spoilt for choice with enviable seaside resort towns spread along the Southwest Coast from Weston-super-Mare to Woolacombe. For the easiest access to Taunton, stay in Minehead.

Of course, there’s always the option to stay in a cute cottage, farmhouse, or campsite in the epic English countryside surrounding Taunton. But whether you stay in the countryside or in a city, there is so much to explore in Somerset that it’s best to rent a car during your stay.