Gypsy Caravan Breaks

Active guests can get out into the fresh air by climbing and abseiling the steep sides of Cheddar Gorge, or hit the walking and cycling trails of the Blackdown Hills (both 40 minutes’ drive) and the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (50 minutes). There are gentler ambles for all the family on the Somerset Levels (10 minutes), a couple of golf courses within 25 minutes’ drive, and a riding school about the same distance away. When the weather’s fine, cart the kids off to whizz down slides at the outdoor Greenbank Swimming Pool (10 minutes), and dodge any rainy days with a tour of the underground caverns at Wookey Hole (half an hour). If you fancy an adults-only treat, make time for a trip around the discount stores of Clarks Village (10 minutes). Investigate Somerset’s mysterious past with a clamber up to the chapel on Glastonbury Tor and visit the photogenic ruins of the town’s abbey (both 15 minutes), or tour the landmark cathedral and bishops’ palace in Wells (25 minutes), one of the smallest – and prettiest – cities in England.