Pixie Bell Tents

Once you’ve taken a walk around the lake (and perhaps seen what sort of fish you can hook out of the waters), it’s time to explore more of your Somerset surroundings. If you’re after spectacular scenery, plan days out at the soaring cliffs of Cheddar Gorge and the underground caverns of Wookey Hole (both 25 minutes’ drive away). All sorts of city sights are within easy reach here too: aim for the gorgeous Royal Crescent, Pulteney Bridge and Roman Baths in Bath (40 minutes), wander around the dinky city of Wells (half an hour) or explore the museums and waterfront in Bristol (35 minutes). Elsewhere, there are independent shops and intriguing attractions galore in Glastonbury (40 minutes), or you can grab yourselves a seaside day (complete with a pier, donkey rides, fish and chips and various watersports) in Weston-super-Mare (35 minutes).