“Set within the historic grounds of the Duke of Somerset’s estate, this traditional village pub with rooms boasts art and antiques and a cool cosy vibe curated by a Soho House designer. Fine dining, roaring fires and a lovely summer garden make it a perfect weekend getaway in beautiful countryside.”
“Set within the historic grounds of the Duke of Somerset’s estate, this traditional village pub with rooms boasts art and antiques and a cool cosy vibe curated by a Soho House designer. Fine dining, roaring fires and a lovely summer garden make it a perfect weekend getaway in beautiful countryside.”
Hotel Review
This traditional pub with rooms, off-the-beaten track in a picture postcard village, has been done up with matchless taste by an ex-Soho House designer, with well-chosen modern art on the walls and a good selection of antiques. The Coach House rooms are spacious and comfortable (one is wheelchair accessible and two have A/C), as well as dog friendly if you have a pooch in tow; while the rooms in the main building have more of a shabby-chic appeal. Their full English breakfast is excellent. Most of the old pub interior is given over to dining, with the added bonus of an excellent cocktail list, and the place is popular for miles around and often packed. For groups, there's a private dining room, and in summer there's a lovely garden for sitting out. If you are looking to explore the area, there are fine walks on the doorstep, and Longleat, Stourhead and Bruton are a short drive away. This is a perfect weekend escape in beautiful countryside.
Written by James Dunford Wood
Recommended For
- Great walks
- Surrounded by wonderful countryside.
- Short break
- Country Escape
- Pet friendly
- Dogs are permitted in coach house rooms and The Den
- Chic
- Renovated under the eye of a Soho House designer.
- Restaurant
- A destination in its own right, fabulous food.
- Artworks
- Antiques and modern art abounds.
- Good wine list
- Organic food
- Charming
- Village
- Inn
- Boutique
Facilities
- Bar
- Locals beers and seasonal cocktails, and a Snug for chilling out after a long walk.
- Pet friendly
- Dogs are permitted in coach house rooms and The Den
- Restaurant
- A destination in its own right, fabulous food.
- Garden
- There's a lovely garden for the summer.
- Parking
- Free on site parking
- Good wine list
- Wifi
Activities
- Great walks
- Surrounded by wonderful countryside.
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Other Reviews
This Wiltshire pub with rooms has style in spades
This artfully designed inn makes a perfect staycation bolthole, so hop to it.
Originally published by Daily Telegraph (view article)
Great British boltholes
Pubs rarely feel this perfect. Within a handsome Victorian building, floorboards and flagstones are bedecked with rugs, walls daubed with Farrow & Ball colours, and armchairs are set by a wood burner beneath striking modern art.
Originally published by Daily Mail (view article)
