Car Hire Somerset - Mini guide to Somerset

Somerset is a county in southwest England and is particularly popular with visitors. It borders Gloucestershire and Bristol to the north, Dorset and Devon to the south, and Wiltshire to the east. It therefore has great links to some of the best places in England, as well as boasting many great attractions for itself. Visitors often take advantage of car hire in Somerset if they want to fit everything in.

With cheap car hire in Somerset you can explore the area's typically English, green, rolling hills. The county is home to the Exmoor National Park, the Quantock Hills and the Mendip Hills, which all offer great walks and breath-taking views. Agriculture is also a major industry here and there are many cattle farms that are open to visitors. These are particularly popular during lambing season.

With car rental in Somerset you can also tour the many farm shops and farmers markets. Somerset is famous for making the English cheese, cheddar, as well as particularly strong cider. In many places they will give a demonstration of how the treats are made, as well as letting you have a taste.

Somerset is also home to a vast network of caves, such as Wookey Hole. As long as you're not too claustrophobic you can take tours of many of these and view the fascinating rock formations that reside under the ground. There are also many underground gorges, such as Ebbor Gorge and the famous Cheddar Gorge.

The county is a great place to become accustom to the delights of English cuisine. You will find many quaint little cafés here serving up homemade scones with jam and clotted cream, as well and more hearty favourites, such as English stews and hotpots.

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