High Beeches B and B - This peaceful, family-run Edwardian B&B with stunning views offers superb accommodation and personal service. It is an 8-minute bus ride (1.5 miles) from the city centre. High Beeches B &B is on the southern slopes of Bath, in an area of outstanding natural beauty with many walks and fine pubs. High Beeches is a few minutes' walk from Wansdyke and the ancient village of Southstoke. Both university campuses are close by. Enjoy views of Horsecombe Vale in the Midford Valley, and out towards Midford Castle. Each well-equipped room has an en suite shower and free Wi-Fi access. The B&B offers courtesy pick-up/drop-off to the railway or bus stations. Secure parking is available.

The Langbury - With magnificent views of the sea and the hills of glorious Exmoor, this small, family-run bed and breakfast is set in its own well-tended gardens with an outdoor pool (unheated). In the small coastal village of Blue Anchor, the Langbury was originally an Edwardian gentleman's residence. Today, it is a friendly guest house, renowned for its particular blend of comfort and personal service. The individually decorated en suite rooms enjoy stunning views of the sea and the hills of Exmoor and the Quantocks. All rooms have tea/coffee, TVs and DVD players. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. There is a well-stocked bar, a beautiful breakfast room and a lounge with comfortable sofas and a log burner. The full English breakfast features locally sourced produce, cooked on the traditional Aga stove. The Langbury is 100 metres from the beach and Blue Anchor Railway Station, where you can board a steam train on the longest preserved railway in the country.

Meare Manor - 3 miles (5 km) from Glastonbury and Street, in the heart of the Somerset Levels and Moors, Meare Manor is a 4-star guest house with free Wi-Fi, free parking and attractive en suite rooms. Meare Manor has a quiet, peaceful location, in pretty gardens in the heart of the Somerset countryside. The guest house is just off the B3151 and has easy access to Glastonbury by road. The house was originally a summer residence for the abbots of Glastonbury Abbey and was rebuilt in 1802. The manor is now a family-run guest house and your host, Sue Chapman, prides herself on offering a warm, friendly welcome in comfortable, relaxing surroundings. All of the rooms have digital TVs, tea/coffee and an en suite bathroom with a shower or bath, Free port and sherry are included in every room. Some of the rooms have four-poster beds. A full English breakfast is available each day. Evening meals may be available by prior notice.

Pixtons Green - Pixtons Green is a Tudor-style house set in countryside just a 15-minute drive from Bath. The house is set in 11 acres of grounds and all its rooms are en suite. Rooms features Egyptian cotton bedding and flat-screen TVs

Brooks Guesthouse- Four Star Highly Commended - In the centre of Bath, this boutique-style guest house has stylish bedrooms with pocket-sprung mattresses, flat-screen TV, DVD players, digital radios, iPod docking stations and quality cotton bedding and towels. Every room at Brooks Guesthouse is of a very high standard, mixing antique and modern furniture. The en suite bathrooms feature travertine stone tiles and Italian designer fittings. Brooks have sourced the best local organic and free-range ingredients for breakfast. Choose from full English, vegetarian, smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, homemade muesli or granola, yoghurt and compotes. There is also a fridge for guest use. An honesty bar is open daily and the guest lounge has an open log fire and free internet access via laptop. Wi-Fi is available throughout Brooks. A limited number of permits for on-street parking are available (additional cost). Car parking is also possible in Charlotte Street (additional cost), and 5 minutes' walk away in Royal Victoria park (free).

Bellplot House Hotel - Dating back to 1729, with Georgian period features and decor, this 5-star Guest Accommodation (AA) has a Best Breakfast Award (AA) and has featured in Johansen's and the Sunday Times. The bright, spacious rooms at Bellplot House feature modern facilities such as free Wi-Fi access and en suite walk-in power showers. The excellent breakfasts use local ingredients. Later in the day you can enjoy a drink from the honesty bar, before discovering one of the many excellent restaurants in Chard. Betty and Dennis Jones offer a very warm welcome to Bellplot House, who will always try to provide guests with everything they need. Bellplot House has its own car park, 1 mile (1.6 km) from the A30 and A358 roads; 12 miles (19 km) from the M5 (junction 25). Chard is surrounded by Somerset countryside and is a good stopover point for those heading to Cornwall.

Wassells - With a convenient location just minutes from the M5 motorway, Wassells offers comfortable accommodation at great rates in a quiet, peaceful idyll in the heart of the delightful Somerset countryside. Whether you are visiting the region on business, looking for a comfortable bed for a stopover for the night, enjoying an active holiday in the countryside or exploring the West Country as a tourist, this small, charming bed and breakfast is a relaxing haven in beautiful surroundings. On the edge of the village of Cheddar, Wassells is conveniently located for walking into the Gorge and the caves, as well as visiting the Cheddar Cheese Factory. Completely non-smoking throughout, the house has been recently remodelled and modernised without compromising any of its attractive original features. The building has now been extended to twice its original size and offers comfortable, well-equipped accommodation. A full English breakfast is included in the room rate.

The House at Woolverton - Between the Roman city of Bath and Longleat Safari Park, this quirky privately owned house sits within stunning grounds in the beautiful Somerset countryside. With unique and interesting decor, The House at Woolverton features wood furniture from the Far East that matches the style of the building. The 15 double bedrooms are equally quirky, so expect pegs instead of wardrobes. Head chef Paul Kinsey serves up modern British cuisine, along with some old classics, in the conservatory bistro. From The House you can explore Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole, Stonehenge, Wells or Glastonbury. A bus stops outside the house and goes to Bath and Frome.

Knightsrest - This small B&B has a quiet location just a few minutes' walk from the town centre, the beach and restaurants and pubs. The Edwardian house has attentive staff and is a pleasant base for exploring the unspoilt beaches of Burnham on Sea. Knightsrest is tourist-board approved.

Plush Hotel Bristol Airport - Leave everyday life behind and relax amid the luxury facilities of this spacious hotel in the North Somerset countryside, just minutes from Bristol International Airport. All 8 carefully furnished rooms come with luxury en-suite modern bathrooms, a free internet connection, tea and coffee and flat-screen TVs. Explore the 2 acres of gardens and grounds with stunning views, and spend time in the indoor swimming pool. Convenient and welcoming, the boutique hotel offers a large, secure car park. Enjoy the hotel's special comforts whether you're starting a journey or returning from your travels. Plush is the perfect gateway to the West of England and Wales.