Huxham Farmhouse, East Pennard

We don't think there are many more enjoyable pastimes than a walk in the countryside followed by glass of wine/beer and a meal! We are truly spoilt by the places locally that offer both in abundance. Perhaps that is what attracted us here in the first place.
Here are some of the places we have enjoyed and can recommend. There are plenty more to discover, but you may need to extend your stay or better still come back!

The Manor Inn, Ditcheat- 2 miles

Our nearest watering hole. A great village pub serving local ales and ciders. Serves pub food and has a decent a la carte menu also.

www.manorhouseinn.co.uk
01749 860276

The Natterjack Inn, Evercreech- 3.7 miles

A popular country pub dating back to 1862 that serves good pub food and also has a nice beer garden. Allows dogs in the bar area.

www.thenatterjackinn.co.uk
01749 860253

The Red Lion, Babcary- 5.8 miles

A delightful country pub with a great gastropub menu, nice atmosphere, flag-stoned floor bar and oodles of character. You will need to book ahead at weekends to ensure you get a table for eating.

www.redlionbabcary.co.uk
01458 223230

At the Chapel, Bruton- 6.3miles

Interesting minimalist conversion of a church that provides a wonderful dining hall. Nice outside terrace in the summer. Food is pretty good too. Lots of local produce on the menu. Freshly baked breads. Fabulous pizzas. Great salads. Also good for a special morning breakfast treat!
www.atthechapel.co.uk
01749 814070

Roth Bar & Grill, Bruton- 6.8 miles

Located at the Hauser & Wirth Gallery, Somerset. You will need to book ahead for this one. Has a great Friday night evening event with live music. Food again focuses very much on a local theme with some meats bred and raised on the farm! Vibrant informal atmosphere, but definitely a night out.
www.rothbarandgrill.co.uk
01749 814700

Charlton House, Shepton Mallet- 5.5 miles

If you are looking for a more special evening out. Great food and wine list. We love sitting in the lounge by the fire enjoying a slow drink beforehand.

www.bannantyne.co.uk/hotel/charlton-house
0344 2483830

The Newt, Castle Cary- 7.5 miles

We've been itching to add this to our places to eat since it opened in August of this year, but wanted to try it out for ourselves first.

Set in the grounds of Hadspen House the Bekker family have created the most special of places to visit. The estate house is just stunning and the grounds already breathtaking but will only get better as they mature.

We ate in the Botanical Rooms which comprise an impressive glazed heated courtyard and a more formal dining area. The food was exquisite, the wine even more so, and the setting is to die for. Enough said. We've already booked our next visit.

www.thenewtinsomerset.com

01963 577777

The Queens Arms, Corton Denham- 12.2 miles

Probably our favourite pub, though not the nearest and a bit off the beaten track, but that's what we like about it! There really isn't any better place to hole up after a long country walk on the surrounding Dorset & Somerset hills. Fantastic food and a delightful cosy atmosphere in front of open fires. Oh and they love dogs!
www.thequeensarms.com
01963 220317