Set at the base of the 137-meter Brent Knoll hill in the Somerset Levels, the village of Brent Knoll is a quiet country village with a population of around 3,000. Located about 2.5 miles inland from Burnham-on-Sea,the village is between between Weston-super-Mare and Bridgwater, with the M5 motorway, A38 road and Bristol-to-Taunton railway nearby. This makes it a perfect location as an easy to get to holiday destination Historically known as South Brent until 1883, the village has traditional farmhouses and cider orchards.The Grade II-listed Somerset Court is an 18th-century former courthouse tied to the Bloody Assizes and the Red Cow pub is the social hub of the village. Once part of Glastonbury Abbey’s estates, Brent Knoll has a peaceful and rural feel with rhynes (drainage ditches) crisscrossing the surrounding farmland There is a strong community life here with local shops, a primary school and events like the village fete held regularly.

Brent Knoll is an excellent choice for a peaceful, rural holiday, particularly for those seeking nature, history and a quiet and relaxing break. It’s great for walkers and families looking for a quiet base to explore Somerset. It is close to coastal towns like Burnham-on-Sea  which is 3 miles away and attractions like Cheddar Gorge or Glastonbury that are both within a 30-minute drive.