Cross Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Cross, Axbridge

You’re likely already making plans to see the places with historical relevance while you’re staying in Cross. You can also explore the many sights including the restaurants and gardens.

Based on our travel expertise, Compton House is a top 4-star guest house for history buffs booking on Expedia, and it features free WiFi and free parking. Wells Bishop’s Palace is a short 20-minute drive away. If you’re interested in local history, another choice for your visit is Old Manor House B&B.

In Cross, there are 10 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

A favourite place to visit is Mendip Hills. You’ll also find The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Co. and Cheddar Gorge in the area.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can spend a night or two in a building that has a national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of historic hotels in Cross, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel is generally what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value along with how it shaped the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, though efforts have been made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the normal amenities found in any hotel should be available at a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Cross, you won’t be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.