Find Historic Hotels in Shepton Beauchamp

A visit to the historical places in Shepton Beauchamp is likely first on your sightseeing itinerary. While you’re out exploring, you might want to check out the bars and restaurants.

In the area of Ilminster, there are 45 hotels and other accommodations bookable on Expedia with 2 designated as historic hotels or close to historic sites.

Places to visit in the wider area include Barrington Court, Montacute House, and Somerset Towpath. You’ll also find Lytes Cary Manor and Fleet Air Arm Museum in the area.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll spend a night or two someplace that has an officially recognized historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge, or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the guestrooms or communal spaces of such hotels in Shepton Beauchamp, giving a sense of history.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel tends to be what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value as well as how it inspired the community.

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