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4- and 5-star hotels in Somerton
A shortlist of 4- and 5-star hotels and self-catering stays in Somerton, from a 5-star country house on Behind Berry to inns and cottages on the lanes and villages around town. Most suits couples and small groups, with a few options that work for families.
Staying in Somerton
Somerton is a small Somerset town for travellers who want old streets, quiet lanes and countryside close at hand rather than a big-city stay. The listings here spread well beyond one centre: The White Hart sits on Market Place in the middle of town, The Lynch Country House is on Behind Berry, and others stand in the surrounding villages and hamlets along Babcary, Somertonfield Road, Mill Road and Somerton Hill. Base yourself in town for an easy foot-based short break, or out along the lanes for gardens, kitchens and space around you.
The mix suits different trips. Couples and short-break visitors do well with the town-centre inn and the country house, both 4- and 5-star and among the more reviewed stays. Families and groups travelling together are better served by the cottages and lodges with kitchens, cots, washing machines and gardens, including Dronefield Lodge and The Pod Uk38513, which also take pets. Business travellers have fewer obvious fits, though The Red Lion Inn adds a business centre and desk space. Ratings range from 4.3 to a perfect 5.0 from a small number of reviews, so weigh review counts as well as scores.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
The Lynch Country House
4 Behind Berry Somerton Somerton Ta11 7Pd, Somerton, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
Why stay hereA 5-star country house set at 4 Behind Berry in Somerton, The Lynch Country House keeps things simple and comfortable: breakfast is served on site, parking is free, and the garden gives guests somewhere quiet to sit. Wifi is free throughout, and luggage storage plus housekeeping take care of the practical side of a stay. Non smoking rooms suit guests who prefer that, and family rooms make it workable for those travelling with children. A calm base for couples and families who want a small-scale place in Somerton rather than a large hotel.
See The Lynch Country HouseThe Pod Uk38513
Babcary_X000d_, Somerton, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThis 5-star pod at Babcary, Somerton, is a compact self-contained stay with its own bathroom, kitchen and TV, plus a jacuzzi for unwinding at the end of the day. Free Wifi and free car parking are provided, and a garden extends the living space outdoors. Towels, a shower and a smoke detector cover the basics, while pets are allowed, which opens it up to guests who travel with a dog. Best suited to couples or solo travellers who want privacy and cooking facilities rather than hotel service.
See The Pod Uk38513Dronefield Lodge
Somertonfield Road_X000d_, Somerton, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereDronefield Lodge on Somertonfield Road is a 5-star property with the space and equipment of a self-catering home: kitchen, dishwasher, washing machine, TV and jacuzzi, with a bathroom and shower alongside. Free Wifi and free car parking are part of the setup, and the garden adds outdoor room. A cot is available, so families with a baby can be accommodated, and pets are allowed. Towels and a smoke detector are provided. It fits longer stays and groups who want to cook and settle in rather than eat out every night.
See Dronefield LodgeThe Studio
Roma High Street Keinton Mandeville Somerton, Somerton, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe Studio at Roma High Street in Keinton Mandeville is a 4-star apartment-style stay with a guest rating of 4.6 from 217 reviews. A kitchen and kitchenette, microwave, oven, refrigerator and toaster mean meals can be prepared in, while the fireplace and terrace give it more character than a standard room. Free Wifi and free car parking are included, and the picnic area and garden are there for fine days. Room service and laundry service add convenience. It suits couples or small families who want their own space near Somerton.
See The StudioThe Red Lion Inn
Main Street Babcary, Somerton, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereThe Red Lion Inn on Main Street in Babcary combines a 4-star rating with a guest rating of 4.5 from 587 reviews, and it has a restaurant and bar on site for meals without going out. Family rooms are available and pets are allowed, so it works for households and dog owners alike. The games room, wheelchair accessible facilities and special diets provision show it is set up for a range of guests.
See The Red Lion InnThe White Hart
Market Place, Somerton, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereSet in Market Place in the middle of Somerton, The White Hart is a 4-star inn with a guest rating of 4.3 from 798 reviews. A restaurant and bar are on site, and special diets can be catered for, which matters if you have specific requirements. Free Wifi and free car parking are provided, and the lounge, garden and terrace give guests room to relax beyond their bedroom. Cots, family rooms and pet-friendly policies widen who can stay. It suits travellers who want to be central and have eating and drinking under the same roof.
See The White HartSleepy Hollow Cottages
Double Gates Drove Mill Road Mill Roadsomerton Ta11 6Df, Somerton, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereSleepy Hollow Cottages on Mill Road in Somerton holds a 5.0 guest rating, though from only 6 reviews. This 4-star property keeps its offer narrow and practical: free Wifi and free car parking, plus a garden and picnic area for time outdoors. Luggage storage is available for early arrivals or late departures. With no restaurant or bar listed, it is best for guests who plan to be out and about and want a quiet, simple base to return to. Good for couples or small groups who value privacy over services.
See Sleepy Hollow CottagesCleers View Farm
Somerton Hill, Somerton, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereCleers View Farm on Somerton Hill is a 4-star property with a garden and free car parking, and Wifi is free as well. Rooms come with a bathroom and shower, a TV, a refrigerator for keeping drinks and snacks cold, and coffee-making facilities. An iron and board is provided, which helps on longer trips. This is a small-scale farm address rather than a full-service hotel, so it suits guests who want a straightforward, quiet place to stay on the edge of Somerton and are happy to eat elsewhere.
See Cleers View Farm
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lynch Country House | ★★★★★ | Yes | – |
| The Pod Uk38513 | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes |
| Dronefield Lodge | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes |
| The Studio | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
| The Red Lion Inn | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes |
| The White Hart | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes |
| Sleepy Hollow Cottages | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Cleers View Farm | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For couples
The White Hart on Market Place puts you in the middle of Somerton with a restaurant, bar and terrace, while The Lynch Country House offers a 5-star country-house setting with a garden.
For families
The Red Lion Inn has family rooms, cots, a games room, restaurant and sofa beds, and takes pets. Dronefield Lodge brings a kitchen, dishwasher, washing machine, cot and jacuzzi in a self-contained setup, while The Studio offers a full kitchen, laundry service and garden. These suit families who want space to eat and spread out.
For pets
The cottages and lodges give dogs direct garden access, while the inns keep you in Babcary or on Market Place with food on site.
The Pod Uk38513 · Dronefield Lodge · The Red Lion Inn · The White Hart
For the top-rated
Sleepy Hollow Cottages scores a perfect 5.0 out of 5, though from only 6 reviews, so treat it as a small sample. The Studio follows at 4.6 from 217 reviews, and The Red Lion Inn at 4.5 from 587 reviews.
Where to stay in Somerton
Babcary
The inn is the more reviewed of the pair at 4.5 out of 5 from 587 reviews, with a restaurant, bar, games room, business centre and wheelchair access. The Pod adds a garden, kitchen, jacuzzi and pet-friendly policy, so the village covers both an inn stay and a self-catering one.
Our picks here: The Pod Uk38513 · The Red Lion Inn
Keinton Mandeville
The Studio lies on Roma High Street in Keinton Mandeville, a 4-star stay rated 4.6 out of 5 from 217 reviews. Its facilities include a kitchen and kitchenette, fireplace, terrace, garden, picnic area, golf course access, laundry service and room service. It suits guests who want a self-contained base with cooking and outdoor space rather than an inn room.
Our picks here: The Studio
Somerton Hill
Cleers View Farm sits on Somerton Hill, a 4-star farm-style stay with a garden, free parking and free wifi. The facilities listed are compact: bathroom, shower, refrigerator, coffee, DVD and TV, plus an iron and board. There is no guest rating or review count for it here, so compare it on setting and facilities rather than on scores.
Our picks here: Cleers View Farm
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of Somerton?
The White Hart on Market Place is the one listed in the town centre itself. The Lynch Country House on Behind Berry is also in Somerton. The others sit further out, in Babcary, Keinton Mandeville, along Somertonfield Road, Mill Road and Somerton Hill.
Which hotels have free parking?
Free car parking is listed for The Lynch Country House, The Pod Uk38513, Dronefield Lodge, The Studio, The Red Lion Inn, The White Hart, Sleepy Hollow Cottages and Cleers View Farm. That covers every hotel on this shortlist, so parking is not a deciding factor here.
Which hotels allow pets?
Pets are allowed at The Pod Uk38513, Dronefield Lodge, The Red Lion Inn and The White Hart.
Which hotels are best for families?
The Red Lion Inn lists family rooms, cots, a games room, a restaurant and sofa beds. Dronefield Lodge adds a cot, kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine. The Studio provides a kitchen, laundry service and garden.
Which hotel has the highest guest rating?
Sleepy Hollow Cottages has 5.0 out of 5, but from only 6 reviews. The Studio is rated 4.6 from 217 reviews and The Red Lion Inn 4.5 from 587 reviews. If you want a rating backed by many stays, the inn and The Studio are the stronger references.
Which hotels have a spa, pool or jacuzzi?
No pool or spa is listed for any hotel here. A jacuzzi appears at The Pod Uk38513 and Dronefield Lodge. The White Hart and The Red Lion Inn both list baths among their bathroom facilities, but nothing beyond that.
Which hotels have a restaurant or bar?
The Red Lion Inn has a restaurant, bar, banquet facilities and special diets, and The White Hart has a restaurant, bar, lounge and special diets. The Studio lists bars and room service. The remaining stays are self-catering and list kitchens instead.
Which hotels have kitchens for self-catering?
The Pod Uk38513 and Dronefield Lodge both list kitchens, and The Studio lists a kitchen and kitchenette with oven, microwave, refrigerator, toaster and dishwasher at Dronefield Lodge. Sleepy Hollow Cottages and Cleers View Farm list more limited facilities, without a kitchen.