Glastonbury outside the festival: The best places to stay year-round

Glastonbury, famed for its festival, mythology and mystical tor, is magic to visit in every month of the year. The quirky town may be synonymous with mud-caked tents, punctured air beds and bogged-down camping chair, but aside from that long weekend in June the area steeped in medieval history is primed for a staycation. Elegant country houses, witchy B&Bs and cosy high street hotels host those musically – and holistically – inclined as bases to explore the southwest settlement away from the main stage. Alternatively, to stay true to the beloved pitches of Glasto, there are luxury glamping tipis, back-to-nature treetop homes and rooms with a view above buzzing live music bars for an off-season slice of the action. With safari lodges, pub bedrooms and converted churches available in the Somerset town year-round, here are the digs that dance to their own beat in Glastonbury. Read more on UK travel: The best London hotels for afternoon tea Castles in the UK where you can enjoy a Traitors-style stay The best boutique hotels in The Cotswolds: Where to stay for style and charm At Tall Trees Glamping, four safari lodges offer an elevated camping experience in a wildflower meadow on the edge of the...

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