"I’ve wanted to stay at the Webbington for years. Every time I’ve driven past on the M5 I’ve looked across and wondered what it was like.
My dad was mildly annoyed when I told him we’d finally stayed — apparently I’ve beaten him to it after about 60 years of meaning to go!
Fate eventually brought us here when my wife became unwell while we were travelling home and we decided it was much more sensible to stop for the night.
The hotel is an eclectic mix of old and new. It’s a little tired in places, but we expected that and honestly just leaned into it. There’s a traditional British charm to the place, helped enormously by the staff, who were warm, friendly and welcoming throughout.
Our room was pleasant and the bed very comfortable. We had good views across the Somerset countryside, although slightly compromised by the flat roof immediately below us! The bar terrace, though, has lovely open views towards Brean Down.
The leisure facilities were a real surprise. The gym is dated but very well equipped, while the steam room was insanely hot — exactly as it should be — and the sauna was excellent too.
There’s just something about the Webbington. It isn’t polished modern luxury, but it has its own slightly eccentric character and a charm I can’t quite explain.
We’ll definitely be back — hopefully under better circumstances next time!"