Toghill House Farm

What’s there to do in Bath city centre (25 minutes’ drive)? Quite a lot, it turns out. There are historical sites, such as the Roman baths, Pulteney Bridge and Bath Abbey, cool architecture such as The Royal Crescent or the Jane Austen Centre for literary buffs. And in Bristol (20 minutes), the Banksy graffiti, the dockyard and art galleries make for quite the cultural visit. Those of you who’d like to pack as much wildlife and natural beauty into your holiday as possible may want to beeline for Longleat (40 minutes), where the safari park has heaps of wild animals, or perhaps Cheddar Gorge (45 minutes), home to stunning caves, a gorge and other attractions. Then, there's Wookey Hole (45 minutes) too, where caves and tunnels meet museums, a vintage penny arcade and miniature golf. Get a taste of the fine life at Lacock Abbey (20 minutes), an excellent stop for those who are interested in the life of inventor William Henry Fox Talbot. The site is close to Westonbirt Arboretum (25 minutes) too, so prepare to explore the Gruffalo trail, treetop walkway and woodland trail. If you’re here for the Badminton Horse Trials (15 minutes), you’ll also have a good base at Toghill House Farm.