The Castle of Comfort
Near Bridgwater, Somerset, England.
With 16th century origins, the wonderfully-named Castle of Comfort is a Grade-II listed coaching inn located on the fringes of the Quantock Hills - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) - and just a short drive from the town of Bridgwater.
Close to the village of Nether Stowey - famous for its connections to Samuel Taylor Coleridge - the building is rumoured to have played host to Dorothy Wordsworth (sister of the renowned poet, William Wordsworth) who recorded it in her diary. Both lived at nearby Alfoxton House in 1798.
Offering only 8 guest rooms, The Castle of Comfort has won a Gold Award from Visit Britain and features a restaurant, bar and seasonal outdoor swimming pool.
Well-placed for those seeking to explore this part of Somerset, Exmoor and north east Devon, The Castle of Comfort is also within easy reach of Taunton, Glastonbury and Wells by car.
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Close to the village of Nether Stowey - famous for its connections to Samuel Taylor Coleridge - the building is rumoured to have played host to Dorothy Wordsworth (sister of the renowned poet, William Wordsworth) who recorded it in her diary. Both lived at nearby Alfoxton House in 1798.
Offering only 8 guest rooms, The Castle of Comfort has won a Gold Award from Visit Britain and features a restaurant, bar and seasonal outdoor swimming pool.
Well-placed for those seeking to explore this part of Somerset, Exmoor and north east Devon, The Castle of Comfort is also within easy reach of Taunton, Glastonbury and Wells by car.
See the Historic Hotels in Somerset index
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