A guide to living in Somerset

Somerset is a beautiful county in the south of England, with plenty to offer any prospective home buyers. The county has lush green fields and an abundance of wildlife, with some areas designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). For those looking for that quintessential English countryside experience, Somerset is hard to beat. With rolling hills, picturesque villages, and a wealth of activities on offer, prospective home buyers would be wise to consider this beautiful county.

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Best places to live in Somerset

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Spring Wharf, BA2

By Legal & General, urbanbubble

Award winner 2025

4.65

(272 reviews)

£1,190-£1,800 pcm

1, 2 beds

Spring Wharf is a Build to Rent development, located in Bath. It offers a mix of one and two-bedroom apartments. The development is pet friendly and residents have access to a wide range of amenities, including a residents' deck with a BBQ area and a gym, as well as an on-site concierge team. The development is only a 6-minute walk away from Oldfield Park station. This has links to GWR and South Western Railway services.

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Ranked 1st out of 14 in Somerset

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Simple Life at Strawberry Grange, TA6

By Simple Life Homes

4.07

(13 reviews)

Residents can benefit from a range of amenities and attractions, including some stunning woodland walks in the Quantock Forest Circular and Greet Wood via Ramcombe Picnic area. The development is located east of the town centre, where shoppers can enjoy a range of retail stores at the Angel Place Shopping centre, whilst foodies can indulge of a range of cafes, restaurants and bakeries.

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Ranked 2nd out of 14 in Somerset

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Signal Box Yard, BA2

By Native Communities

4.99

(8 reviews)

Signal Box Yard sits in the heart of Bath, offering studio, 1, 2 and 3 bed apartments. Residents can enjoy on-site maintenance, ultra-fast broadband, landscaped courtyards and a residents' lounge. Additionally, residents benefit from a 2,000 sq ft resident-exclusive gym and studio.

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Ranked 3rd out of 14 in Somerset

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Frederick House at Bath Riverside, BA2

By Savills

4.57

(20 reviews)

Frederick House is a rental development within the overall development of Bath Western Riverside operated by Savills, located close to the centre of Bath.

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Ranked 4th out of 14 in Somerset

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Bath Western Riverside, BA2

By Crest Nicholson

4.42

(30 reviews)

Bath Western Riverside is a Crest Nicholson development, comprising of 259 apartments. Residents benefit from well maintained gardens and a rooftop terrace. Set on the banks of the River Avon, the Royal Victoria Park is a short walk away, which includes: Botanical Gardens, children's play area, tennis courts and Victorian landscaping.

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Rosie M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Sept 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Smooth Move in and well managed property!

Rosie M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Sept 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The location is perfect for me, very local to supermarkets, coffee shops, 10 minute walk into town which is very handy! Also a lot of public transport around.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

There have been no issues raised, but anytime I have a question or need help, their response is quick and effective.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I don’t have anything to comment on this as everything was explained very well. I wish I had seen more of the gym, however I understand it was still under construction. What pleasantly surprised how big the gym was with all the equipment needed.

Manager response

Hello Rosie, Thank you for your wonderful review, it is great to hear that the team has made you feel so welcome. Please don’t worry about not having attended an event yet; there will be plenty more opportunities, and we’d love to hear any suggestions you might have for future activities. Regarding the gym, I can confirm that it is now open. If you’d like to use it, please speak with Alexandra, Caroline, or Luke to sign a disclaimer. Once completed, we’ll update your fob to grant access. We’re so pleased to have you as part of the community and look forward to seeing you at future events.

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Natalie Boddington, Assistant Community Manager

Sept 2025

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John Mason (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Aug 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

I’ve finally felt like I have come home!

John Mason (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Aug 2025

I have been living here for the last two weeks after living in Bath for the previous four years… I finally feel that I have come home! I’m settled, the dog is settled and it’s just a really nice vibe. Lots of people moving in. Socials and gatherings. People working. People looking to make their lives and have a chat. Honestly… I feel secluded and secure but also social and open! A very happy resident!

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The Lower Bristol Road area has quite a bit of building work happening at the moment with the Bath Press and One development as well as the increased construction of the riverside development but to be honest… it doesn’t impact on me at all. The bus routes are good. Close walk (under five mins) to the Oldfield park station to direct trains to Bristol and London! Bath City is a ten minute walk along the river to the very centre and it’s just an ace place to be!

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Yes very professional. No problems at all just helpful advise to standard questions from me!

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Nothing at all. Highly satisfied with the information

Manager response

Hi John, Thank you for your kind words – they were a pleasure to read, and I have shared them with the team. Please do let us know if you have any ideas to make SBY work more for you, anything from event ideas to the fabric of the building; we are all ears! Thank you, Steve

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Steve Lemmon, General Manager

Sept 2025

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Charlie (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Aug 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

The Signal Box Yard team are a particular standout

Charlie (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Aug 2025

The Signal Box Yard team are a particular standout for being warm, welcoming and accommodating with anything I needed during the move in process and thus far with the tenancy. The community hosts Alex, Caroline and Luke as well as the management team of Natalie and Shannon have been excellent and super friendly right from the beginning and they are all a real credit to Signal Box Yard and a massive positive of living here. The buildings are well designed and built and are facilitated nicely with a variety of open community spaces as well as the gym which I hope will be open soon.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The local area is fantastic, there’s a great variety of shops, bars and cafe’s within close proximity. The transport links to the surrounding areas are great. The apartment complex is very quiet and the underground parking is safe and secure.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Any minor issues have been dealt with professionally and attentively.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Nothing bad to add as such, I wished I could have moved in sooner.

Manager response

Hi Charlie Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're absolutely delighted to hear how happy you are living at Signal Box Yard. It’s wonderful to know that our team has made you feel so welcome, creating a warm and supportive community is exactly what we strive for. If there's ever anything more we can do to make your experience even better, please don’t hesitate to let us know!

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Natalie Boddington, Assistant Community Manager

Aug 2025

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Evie (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Aug 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Excellent place to live

Evie (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Aug 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Excellent local area, close to the station and only a short walk in to town. Lots of pubs and restaurants near by.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Haven’t needed to raise any issues yet, has all been good.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Go to the events it’s a good place to meet people.

Manager response

Hi Evie, Thank you very much for your kind words towards SBY and the wider team. It is great to hear you are enjoying the events! If you would like to request any specific event, our team would love to hear! With regards to bin stores, I will pass this on to our facilities team to take action. If there is anything we can help you with, please do let the reception team know. We hope you are settling into Signal Box Yard nicely. Thank you! Steve

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Steve Lemmon, General Manager

Aug 2025

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Archie P (Tenant)

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Aug 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Really nice place to live with great friendly staff and good facilities.

Archie P (Tenant)

Signal Box Yard, BA2

Aug 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Really nice area. Close to the shops, station and town. Perfect for a river walk with lots of nice pubs and restaurants nearby.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Haven't raised any issues yet. Any questions I have had have been easy to ask and quick responses.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

The socials are great fun and a great way to meet the community.

Manager response

Hi Archie Thank you for your lovely review and welcome to the community at Signal Box Yard. My sincere apologies about the bins, we are in the process of releasing more bin storage space and we therefore hope to see this situation improve very soon. We will be releasing further socials in the coming month, so for now put the 4th September in your diary which will be our opening event throughout the day. We very much look forward to seeing you there. Kind regards Natalie

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Natalie Boddington, Assistant Community Manager

Aug 2025

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