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Historic Hotels in Somerset

Places to stay in Bath, Somerset and Avon connected to famous figures from history.

Details of Bath Spa Hotel
Bath Spa. Bath.

Georgian it may be, but The Bath Spa hotel’s historic secret relates to the dark days of World War Two. See our specific page for Bath Spa Hotel

Details of Queen Charlotte's Orangery
Queen Charlotte's Orangery. Bath.

Located on the very same street as Jane Austen once lived, this celebrated little boutique hotel was once home to the wife of George III.

Details of Apsley House
Apsley House. Bath.

This late-Georgian country house on the fringes of Bath was built by none other than the Duke of Wellington. Read more about Bath’s Apsley House

Details of The Crown in Wells
The Crown. Wells.

One of Nights in the Past's favourite places to stay, this "inn with rooms" boasts a connection to one of the most famous figures in American history. 

Details of The Swan, Wells
The Swan. Wells.

Certainly in existence during the mid-15th century, this celebrated old coaching inn has given shelter to countless visitors to Wells during the last six hundred years. 

More about the Luttrell Arms
The Luttrell Arms. Dunster.

A passing association with one of English literature's most recognisable names is but nothing to the extraordinary age of this Grade II* listed building in north Somerset.

Details of The Castle of Comfort
The Castle of Comfort. Bridgwater.

A traditional coaching inn, this Somerset hotel can boast a connection to icons of romantic poetry. Find out a little more about The Castle of Comfort

Details of The Castle Hotel, Taunton
The Castle Hotel. Taunton.

The Wisteria-clad Castle Hotel might look lovely today, but one particular episode in its history is far from beautiful. Historic it most certainly is.

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The Old House. Nether Stowey.

One of the most highly-rated bed & breakfasts in Somerset, The Old House should be a must for any enthusiast of romantic poetry intending to stay in the area.

Details of The Ship Inn at Porlock
The Ship Inn. Porlock.

Whether the author of Kubla Khan, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, actually visited this ancient inn as suggested we cannot be sure, but another great poet definitely did.

Details of The George Inn, Somerset
The George Inn. Norton St Philip.

Undeniably one of England's greatest architectural treasures, The George at Norton St. Philip is perfectly placed for those seeking to explore the heritage-rich area around Bath, Wells and Glastonbury.

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The Anchor Inn. Exebridge.

Page to follow. Historic former guests include: R D Blackmore. Further practical details are available courtesy of Top Rooms

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The Royal Oak. Withypool.

Page to follow. Historic former guests include: R D Blackmore, General Eisenhower. Further practical details are available courtesy of LateRooms.com

How you can help: if you are aware of a historic hotel in Somerset that you believe ought to be included on the site, please contact us via email (info@nightsinthepast.com) in the first instance. Please note that these should have connections to famous people and events from the past.

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