The Lordleaze Hotel has been run by the Owen family for 14 years now. It has recently been awarded an AA 3-star rating at 77% - the highest rating in the area and the only 3-star in Chard. Family rooms are available and weddings, parties and conferences can all be accommodated. Free WIFI is now available throughout the hotel and guests are welcome to bring their pets.

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Farthings Country House Hotel & Restaurant is offering 10% off its published tariff for two-day+ break. It is planning Christmas Packages for 2011 now and welcomes small conference and wedding enquiries. John, Emma, Sasha (the dog) and the rest of the long serving team will welcome you to this corner of Somerset, just three miles from the M5.

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The Lanes Hotel, West Coker, is a luxury boutique hotel nestling within yellow hamstone walls. A stunning mix of old and new creates a unique relaxed yet vibrant feel. This summer they are offering Spa Pamper Breaks – one night b&b + 3-course alc dinner for £135 per person OR two nights with two treatments per person for £125 per night.

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Tarr Farm Inn have a variety of special offers and events throughout the year, from special menu evenings to bargain breaks at a particular time of the year…Far East Nights, Three-night Christmas Holiday Breaks for £550 per person including all the trimmings, New Year’s Eve Breaks for £285 per room and Midweek Special Breaks – two nights Sunday-Thursday and get the third night free!

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Brides Magazine has just voted Miller’s at Glencot House their 45th Best Wedding Reception Venue in the world! Miller’s has the following special offers available: Glastonbury Package from £105 per head; Wine & Dine Weekends also at £105, or Special Sunday Stopover deals including a cream tea on arrival. Miller’s has a private cinema where you can enjoy your favourite movie.

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Bannatyne’s Charlton House Spa Hotel has bargain midweek rejuvenating spa breaks available from £399 for two nights including dinner, b&b and one treatment per guest. Also Romantic Spa Breaks midweek for two people for £269. There are a few last minute wedding dates still available for 2011. Charlton House is a romantic place to tie the knot.

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Holbrook House is offering Romantic Breaks: champagne and chocolates in the room, afternoon tea, gourmet dinner for two and full use of the spa facilities for just £245 for a deluxe room. A second night is available for just £150. Spa treatments need to be booked in advance of arrival. Special Wincanton Races packages are also available.

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The Crown Hotel Exford has been a coaching inn since the 17th century. It is in the centre of Exford yet surrounded by stunning countryside where Exmoor ponies, red deer and birds of prey roam free. The hotel even has stables where your horse can be looked after as well as you are! The hotel is the ideal place to return to after a day’s touring, riding, walking or fishing all year round to relax in a comfortable room with award winning cuisine to follow.

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The Castle Hotel Taunton has a trend setting brasserie Brazz at the Castle and among regular events are The Castle Annual Garden Party. Local attractions include the Somerset County Cricket Ground, Hestercombe Gardens and Taunton Racecourse. Fabulous walks start nearby in the Quantock Hills. It was while walking these hills that Coleridge was inspired to write The Ancient Mariner. Was he the ‘Greybeard loon who stoppeth one of three?’

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The Bath Priory Hotel, owned by the greetings card Brownsword family (who also own Gidleigh Park in Devon and Sydney House in London Kensington), has an award winning restaurant under the direction of Michael Caines MBE. It has just joined the prestigious Relais et Chateaux association. It has also been voted ‘Number Three in the South-West’ in the Food List Supplement of the Sunday Times, compiled in association with Hardens Restaurant Guide.

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