Best places to stay in Glastonbury to visit outside of the festival

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Glastonbury, famed for its festival, mythology and mystical tor, is magic to visit in each month of the 12 months.

The quirky city could also be synonymous with mud-caked tents, punctured air beds and bogged-down tenting chairs, however apart from that lengthy weekend in June the space steeped in medieval historical past is primed for a staycation.

Elegant nation homes, witchy B&Bs and cosy excessive avenue accommodations host these musically – and holistically – inclined as bases to discover the South West settlement away from the major stage.

Alternatively, to stay true to the beloved pitches of Glasto, there are luxurious glamping tipis, back-to-nature treetop houses and rooms with a view above buzzing reside music bars for an low season slice of the motion.

With safari lodges, pub bedrooms and transformed church buildings accessible in the Somerset city year-round, listed below are the digs that dance to their very own beat in Glastonbury.

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Tall Trees Glamping, Coxbridge

At Tall Trees Glamping, 4 safari lodges supply an elevated tenting expertise in a wildflower meadow on the edge of the Somerset Levels. Forget back-to-basics tenting, right here the residence comforts are lots – suppose double beds, plump pillows and a comfy log burner inside the rustic interiors only a 10-minute drive from Glastonbury city. There’s even a cast-iron BBQ for households of six to grill up a storm, a dream approach for friends to refuel throughout lively getaways to the Somerset countryside.

The Covenstead, Glastonbury

To immerse your self in the wealthy myths of the space, Glastonbury’s witchiest lodging is The Covenstead, a pagan-themed B&B. Just 5 minutes from Glastonbury Abbey, the listed constructing is studded with artefacts, curiosities and a riot of magical grimoires, and the scent of burning incense lingers in the air from the vintage eating room to the characterful bedrooms. As for breakfast, a hearty full English (with vegetarian and vegan choices accessible) fashion awaits friends who spent the evening in rooms resembling the Halloween Honeymoon and Hernes Hideaway.

Pomeroy Treehouse, Wells

This treehouse for 2 is nestled between Glastonbury and Wells, with classic Dutch bikes excellent for exploring the space (together with the tor) on two wheels. Inside the intimate retreat, a king-size mattress and moody lounge take pleasure in a sprawling countryside view past the out of doors bathtub and Finnish electrical sauna. Up the spiral staircase, a roof terrace, full with a fireplace pit, out of doors TV and a pizza oven are the cherry on prime of summer time nights in the Somerset stay.

From £257 per evening, minimal two-night stay.

The Sheppey, Wells

If you lengthy to hear the reside music of Glastonbury Festival year-round, The Sheppey pub’s reside music choices are a stable second-best. Better nonetheless, upstairs there are three eccentric boutique rooms full with en suites, soundproofing and reminiscence foam mattresses to relaxation your head after an evening of singing, feasting on trendy European meals and sipping an entire roster of ales at one of the musical hang-out’s soulful occasions.

Beryl Country House, Wells

For a regal, adults-only escape in the Mendip Hills, the grand rooms of Beryl Country House are a four-poster affair full with views of the gardens, Wells Cathedral and the Italianate swimming pool. True to Glastonbury’s quirks, this isn’t the quintessential English nation hang-out. Instead, vintage furnishings and chic reception rooms designed in Gothic Revival fashion function Georgian and Cantonese furnishings, and there are a satisfaction of bronze lions in the tea room.

Middlewick Holiday Cottages, Glastonbury

At the base of Glastonbury Tor, the Middlewick farm is a maze of self-catering cottages, eco-friendly wooden cabins and glamping pods – all served by native delicacies from the on-site farm store, a steamy transformed shepherd hut spa and a heated swimming pool. With home-from-home areas that sleep up to eight (all only a seven-minute drive from the city centre), and furry buddies welcome to come alongside, these cottages are perfect for households trying to uncover the draw of the magical tor. 

The Lion, West Pennard

Comfort is king at The Lion at West Pennard, from the heartwarming plates of home-cooked fish and chips in the Nineteenth-century nation inn to the 12 spacious en suite bedrooms blessed with mattress and breakfast standing in the transformed barn. Contemporary interiors, interval structure and free-standing tubs greet friends who retire to rooms after a tipple of Glastonbury Gin, Moons Cider or wine from Wootton Vineyard.

Haydn House, Glastonbury

Haydn House sits in the coronary heart of the motion, only a minute’s stroll from the eclectic assortment of witchcraft, crystal and Tibetan drum retailers on Glastonbury High Street. Ideally positioned for rejuvenating after days spent sightseeing, every ethereal and inexpensive room has its personal breakfast space, trendy en suite and welcoming double beds. The flagship suite welcomes in views of the Abbey ruins. 

The Gothic Church, Wells

Gather a gaggle to embrace Glastonbury’s quirks in a transformed Nineteenth-century Gothic church in the center of an space of excellent pure magnificence. The Grade II-listed property in Wells comes full with a sizzling tub, vaulted lounge and formal banqueting gallery with unique stained-glass home windows overlooking the tor. With six bedrooms, a wood-burning range and a 44ft kitchen, that is a go-to place for a household feast and celebrations.

From £800 per evening, minimal two-night stay.

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