Somerset Area Guides

Rolling hills, coastline, and open expanses of flat land — Somerset has it all. Small cathedral cities, Roman heritage, and picturesque villages dot the countryside, which is filled with 3 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Fortunately, residents of Somerset are milder than average weather for the UK, which means opportunities to take advantage of miles of coast, horse riding in the countryside, or cycling around the area. Somerset is famed for its cheeses and ciders, and is also home to the Glastonbury Festival — the UK’s most famous music festival. Somerset has excellent transport links, by road, by train, and by air at Bristol Airport.

Living in Somerset

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Bridgwater is a historic market town and civil parish that is located in the county of Somerset, South West England. Situated in the valley of the River Parrett, Bridgwater has a long history that dates back to the Saxon era. The town's name originates from the Anglo-Saxon word ‘Bryj’, which means quayside, and the water part of the name which comes from ‘Walter’ the Norman lord of the manor, so Bridgwater, or Bryj of Walter, essentially means Walter's Quay. The average property price in Bridgwater is around £220,000, which is much lower than the London average of £520,000. A range of properties are available in Bridgwater, from detached barn conversions and farmhouses to bungalows and converted apartments, all of which are suited to those with small and big budgets. 

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