Self-catering holiday accommodation in Wellington, Somerset

Find self-catering holiday cottages for a stay near Wellington, Somerset, England. Cottages, pine lodges and houses shown are within a 7 mile radius of Wellington.

The town of Wellington can be found in Somerset in the south west of England, and is surrounded by picturesque rural scenery. Close to the border of Devon along the impressive Blackdown Hills, Wellington has a fairly large population of just over 13,000 people, and is great for a self-catering cottage break for those wishing to experience a lively settlement in Somerset. There is a rich history in Wellington as the town gave its name to the very first Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley. The soaring triangular tower of the Wellington Monument commemorates this fact and is a Grade II listed structure owned by the National Trust. Wellington has plenty of amenities such as an array of shops, pubs and restaurants, grocery stores and supermarkets, and there is also the Wellington Museum which can be found on Fore Street and features fantastic exhibitions on the local industries of the town as well as significant people have a connection to Wellington.

If you and your friends and family are visiting Wellington to soak up some scenery, then there is plenty to see here. The pretty Wellington Park is lovely for afternoon strolls or to enjoy a relaxing picnic in the gardens, and it is on the English Heritage Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England as it was formed to celebrate the coronation of King Edward VII. Another place to visit is the Wellington Basins which is a local nature reserve on the edge of town and is home to a pond, a boardwalk and several species of flora and fauna. There are woodlands and hedges around the pond as well, making it a lovely spot to visit.

The town is home to the Wellington Arts Centre and Wellesley Theatre where brilliant productions are put on from local theatre groups. There is also an independent cinema, great to pop along to for an evening out during your holiday.

Wellington has lots of cottages which are perfect to rent for a self-catering holiday in this town that is full of life and character in the heart of Somerset.

Self-catering accommodation near Wellington, Somerset