Yeovil hotels

Hotels in Yeovil

For a fairly small community of fewer than 50, 000 residents, Yeovil is remarkably rich in cultural attractions, and benefits from regular rail links to Bristol, London and Exeter. This area of Somerset has been inhabited since at least the Bronze Age, and was home to several estates after Julius Caesar invaded Britain in the 1st century BC.

The home of Montacute House

Probably the main attraction here, at least for lovers of magnificent country mansions, is Montacute House, a spectacular example of Elizabethan Renaissance architecture. The building, which surrounds more than 100 hectares of scenic grounds, was completed at the turn of the 17th century, just a couple of years before the passing of Elizabeth I.

See the house's fantastic Long Gallery, where you can observe dozens of fascinating portraits dating back to the Elizabethan and Tudor eras, which were loaned to Montacute from the National Portrait Gallery in London. The attraction also has a regular farmers' market and a 5km free park run every Saturday morning.

The Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Museum

Showcasing thousands of artefacts related to the history of the Royal Navy, the Fleet Air Arm Museum is the most comprehensive collection dedicated to naval aviation in Europe. The venue, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2014, is just a seven-mile drive from Yeovil and also allows visitors to witness helicopters and other military vehicles landing and taking off.

Other attractions

For some insight into the history of the railways, spend some time at the Yeovil Railway Centre museum, which opened in the 1990s and organises many steam train rides throughout the year. In the nearby pictorial village of Tintinhull, you can also explore the wonderful 17th-century Tintinhull House, a Grade I-listed building that surrounds a charming Arts and Crafts landscaped garden.

If you have the time, you might want to take a day trip to Sherborne Castle, an imposing Tudor mansion that was built close to the remains of the 12th-century Sherborne Old Castle and has been a family residence since 1617.

Where to eat out in Yeovil

Visit the Bombay Dining restaurant for some authentic, vibrant Indian cuisine, or try the restaurant of Little Barwick House for other equally divine local-themed dishes. The Kazbar Yeovil bar, meanwhile, specialises in delicious tapas, while the White Post offers other delectable local-inspired dishes to satisfy all appetites.

Hotel suggestions

If you're looking for affordable Yeovil hotels with attractive accommodation and great hospitality, you could book a stay at the Premier Inn Yeovil Town Centre or the Premier Inn Yeovil. For somewhere with a very pleasant country atmosphere, choose The Hollies Hotel or the Ash House Hotel, or book a stay at the charismatic and affordable Ilchester Arms Hotel in nearby Ilchester.