Find Historic Hotels in Glastonbury

You’re likely already making plans to see the places with historical relevance while you’re staying in Glastonbury. While you’re out exploring, you might want to check out the bars and coffeehouses.

16thCentury cottage, foothills of Glastonbury Tor, outdoor pool. is one of the top choices for history buffs. If you’re interested in local history, another choice for your stay is Stylishly renovated farmhouse with hot tub in rural Somerset.

Glastonbury is home to 113 hotel accommodations bookable on Expedia, including 3 hotels designated as historic or close to historic sites.

Glastonbury is notable for landmarks like Glastonbury Abbey, Forde Abbey, and St. Margaret’s Chapel & Magdalene Almshouses. Cultural venues include Rural Life Museum and Lake Village Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Chalice Well and Glastonbury Tor.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll enjoy a vacation in a building that has an officially recognized historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge, or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel as long as it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Glastonbury, giving a sense of history.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel tends to be the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value and how it inspired the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, while every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the usual amenities found in most hotels should be available at a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Glastonbury, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.