The bucolic region in southwest England is home to some of the country’s most characterful accommodation, from charming pubs ...

The rest are luxurious country-house hotels nearby, set in lovely countryside, or in one case on the edge of a contender for England’s prettiest village. Bath is no more than 30 minutes’ drive ...

Afghans and Iranians were the most common nationalities among the 38,079 asylum seekers in hotels in December.