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Group Meals and Things To Do in Somerset

Somerset houses in this group include Barwick, Sparkford, Bridgwater and the Exmoor fringe. Choose an outing on the same side of the county as your accommodation. A Yeovil-area lunch and an Exmoor walk usually belong to separate days.Use this guide for meals, heritage visits and planning the practical side of a mixed-age group. The Minehead and Cholwell guides cover their own local bases; this page fills the wider county gap without treating every Somerset house as a Bath stay.

Where to stay in SomersetAdd an experience at the house

Where to stay

Group houses to rent in Somerset

Whole-house rentals on our books in and around Somerset — exclusive use, booked direct with the owner.

Bring it to the house

Group experiences at your house in Somerset

These six travel to any house we list, Somerset included. The host turns up with everything needed, so nobody has to book a table or a taxi.

Staying at Sparkford Hall, Model Farm Country House, Newton Surmaville or West Hollowcombe Farm? Give us the house and your dates when you ask for a quote and we’ll price it for that address, travel included.

Want something else? The full list is on our group experiences page, though some of those need a local venue, so check the area on each one.

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Eating & drinking

Where to arrange group meals in Somerset

Areas and options for arranging a meal. Confirm venue availability, capacity and access directly before booking.

  • Barwick, Yeovil and Sparkford

    For the south Somerset houses, arrange the main meal around your base rather than heading across the county for dinner. Ask about a set menu, late arrivals and whether a separate room is available, without assuming any venue can seat the full party.

  • Bridgwater-area meal

    For Model Farm Country House, compare a local restaurant outing with cooking at the house. Check the actual transfer, including collection points and return vehicles, before paying a restaurant deposit for guests arriving in several cars.

  • Exmoor-fringe evening

    For West Hollowcombe Farm, make the rural location part of the plan. Shop before arrival and ask the owner about local food options and supplier access. Keep any pub meal close enough that the return journey is agreed in advance.

Menus, opening hours and group policies change — always confirm directly with the venue.

Things to do

Things to do in Somerset for large groups

Choose an outing for your party and confirm any operator booking or access requirements.

  • Montacute House

    Visit Somerset identifies Montacute House as a heritage attraction. For a south Somerset day, check current admission, house access and opening arrangements directly. Give non-walkers a clear alternative to a longer grounds visit.

  • A local town and shopping outing

    Use the Visit Somerset directory to choose a town outing near your property. A shorter browsing stop and a pre-booked lunch can suit guests who do not want a full outdoor day. Confirm market or event dates rather than assuming a weekly pattern.

  • Countryside day matched to the base

    An Exmoor-fringe stay can centre on a local countryside outing, while the Barwick and Sparkford houses may be better served by a south Somerset plan. Ask for a route suited to the group and current conditions, not a county-wide highlights drive.

Check current tickets, group availability and access directly with the operator.

Good to know

Practical tips for a big group in Somerset

The big shop, getting around and the things worth sorting before everyone arrives.

Good to know

  • Check the precise property layout if several cottages or buildings are involved, especially the place where everyone will eat together.
  • Use the official visitor directory for current attraction information. Check path surfaces and walking demands before describing an outing as accessible.

Plan with current information

Official visitor sources

Use these sources for current routes, access information and visitor arrangements.

Local planning references checked 22 October 2026. Confirm prices, opening times, access and group capacity directly before booking.

More local guides

Other group-friendly area guides

The same format for other UK towns and villages that work well for a big group.

Keep planning the trip

Once the house is settled, the rest of it — dates, the food shop, which experience to book, who is paying for what — is the part that usually drags. Our free group trip planner keeps the itinerary, the budget and the group in one place, and you can share it with everyone on a single link.

Still choosing where to go? Browse every large group house on Group Escape Houses, or look at Browse group accommodation in Somerset.

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