OUR BIT OF SOMERSET

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OUR BIT OF SOMERSET

Art Gallery, Contemporary Garden & Restaurant & Bar

6 miles away in nearby Bruton. The Roth Bar and Grill is a trendy and delicious place to eat. They arrange events with at the Roth bar and in the art gallery if you want to visit the website and book anything before you arrive. The gallery holds interesting exhibitions in a cool and contemporary garden designed by Piet Oudolf.
272 locals recommend
Hauser & Wirth Somerset
Dropping Lane
272 locals recommend
6 miles away in nearby Bruton. The Roth Bar and Grill is a trendy and delicious place to eat. They arrange events with at the Roth bar and in the art gallery if you want to visit the website and book anything before you arrive. The gallery holds interesting exhibitions in a cool and contemporary garden designed by Piet Oudolf.

Sightseeing

Completely beautiful cathedral. Guided tours can be organised (and well worth it) alternatively just wander in. Musical events can be booked via their website.
289 locals recommend
Wells Cathedral
Cathedral Green
289 locals recommend
Completely beautiful cathedral. Guided tours can be organised (and well worth it) alternatively just wander in. Musical events can be booked via their website.
Climb up the Tor for spectacular views over Glastonbury and Somerset. Magical, historic place. Never fails to move....
427 locals recommend
Glastonbury Tor
427 locals recommend
Climb up the Tor for spectacular views over Glastonbury and Somerset. Magical, historic place. Never fails to move....
Spectacular Cheddar Gorge , beautiful rock formation and dramatic scenery.
497 locals recommend
Cheddar Gorge
497 locals recommend
Spectacular Cheddar Gorge , beautiful rock formation and dramatic scenery.
Classical garden, temples, trees lovely walks any time of year.
276 locals recommend
Stourhead
276 locals recommend
Classical garden, temples, trees lovely walks any time of year.

Food scene, gardens, sight seeing

The Newt in Somerset is the latest great place to visit. Recently opened 2019 (then closed in lockdown) now open again. Garden cafe, farm shop, extensive gardens and woodland walks. More recently the Roman Villa with its museum and interactive tour. Great for Kids and adults. Visit their website for a preview.
158 locals recommend
The Pilgrims Restaurant
158 locals recommend
The Newt in Somerset is the latest great place to visit. Recently opened 2019 (then closed in lockdown) now open again. Garden cafe, farm shop, extensive gardens and woodland walks. More recently the Roman Villa with its museum and interactive tour. Great for Kids and adults. Visit their website for a preview.
A historic coaching Inn ,now pub/restaurant in beautiful Mells. Tastefully designed, and well worth a visit.
123 locals recommend
The Talbot Inn
Selwood Street
123 locals recommend
A historic coaching Inn ,now pub/restaurant in beautiful Mells. Tastefully designed, and well worth a visit.
yet to go there myself, but will do on recommendation of guests. Great food, garden, views. Go for a picnic or the restaurant/cafe can be booked. No dogs but family friendly. Have look at their website.
24 locals recommend
The Ethicurean
24 locals recommend
yet to go there myself, but will do on recommendation of guests. Great food, garden, views. Go for a picnic or the restaurant/cafe can be booked. No dogs but family friendly. Have look at their website.

Shopping & Eating

Beautiful, old Market town Cafes, delicatessen & wine shop. Excellent grocer for fresh fruit and veg. Visiting market every Tuesday.
37 locals recommend
Castle Cary
37 locals recommend
Beautiful, old Market town Cafes, delicatessen & wine shop. Excellent grocer for fresh fruit and veg. Visiting market every Tuesday.
this is a new wine bar and deli in Bruton, no booking required. Thursday- Sunday open for coffee and lunch. Wed- Sunday for Dinner Tel 01749 813111 they don't take bookings.
13 locals recommend
The Old Pharmacy
3 High St
13 locals recommend
this is a new wine bar and deli in Bruton, no booking required. Thursday- Sunday open for coffee and lunch. Wed- Sunday for Dinner Tel 01749 813111 they don't take bookings.
Delicious fresh fruit and veg, deli, cheese, coffee all to be found in the farm shop at Hauser and Wirth. Gifts and pottery also in abundance.
6 locals recommend
Durslade Farm
Dropping Lane
6 locals recommend
Delicious fresh fruit and veg, deli, cheese, coffee all to be found in the farm shop at Hauser and Wirth. Gifts and pottery also in abundance.
This is a relatively new contemporary restaurant, and gets great reviews. Opening hours Monday – Wednesday Closed Thursday – Saturday 12pm – 11pm Sunday Closed Kitchen hours Thursday – Saturday 12pm – 2.30pm / 6pm – 9.30pm Address & contact HOLM 28 St James Street South Petherton Somerset TA13 5BW info@holmsomerset.co.uk 01460 712 470
12 locals recommend
HOLM Somerset
28 Saint James's Street
12 locals recommend
This is a relatively new contemporary restaurant, and gets great reviews. Opening hours Monday – Wednesday Closed Thursday – Saturday 12pm – 11pm Sunday Closed Kitchen hours Thursday – Saturday 12pm – 2.30pm / 6pm – 9.30pm Address & contact HOLM 28 St James Street South Petherton Somerset TA13 5BW info@holmsomerset.co.uk 01460 712 470
Yet to go there ourselves, but lots of good reviews for this gourmet pub.
17 locals recommend
The Bradley Hare
Church Street
17 locals recommend
Yet to go there ourselves, but lots of good reviews for this gourmet pub.
Lively, trendy pub in Bruton High Street, serving Mexican food, tapas. Pre book or walk in and take pot luck.
The Prickly Pear
Lively, trendy pub in Bruton High Street, serving Mexican food, tapas. Pre book or walk in and take pot luck.
This is a new restaurant which has just been awarded the Bib Gourmand for it's delicious Middle eastern style food. I have yet to visit it, but definitely will do, and report back.
Queen of Cups
This is a new restaurant which has just been awarded the Bib Gourmand for it's delicious Middle eastern style food. I have yet to visit it, but definitely will do, and report back.
If you fancy a delicious locally sourced beef burger (also do vegi options, chicken etc) we would highly recommend BDWs. Originally started by local farmers it is a family run restaurant, great food, and atmosphere. Ideal to Tack on a visit to Wells Cathedral, the Bishops Palace before or afterwards.
BDW’s bar and grill
If you fancy a delicious locally sourced beef burger (also do vegi options, chicken etc) we would highly recommend BDWs. Originally started by local farmers it is a family run restaurant, great food, and atmosphere. Ideal to Tack on a visit to Wells Cathedral, the Bishops Palace before or afterwards.

Golf

If you like playing golf this is a great course with spectacular views.
The Mendip Golf Club
Golf Links Lane
If you like playing golf this is a great course with spectacular views.
Another golf recommendation- easier course & less hilly than Mendip, but fun nonetheless.
Wheathill Golf Club
Wheathill
Another golf recommendation- easier course & less hilly than Mendip, but fun nonetheless.

Sea and Beach

If you are here for a longer stay, the Dorset coast is just over an hours drive away. Visit Burton Bradstock for beach and seaside, Brideport or Lyme Regis for delicious fish restaurants. Travel a little further (90mins) to Lulworth cove and wonderful sea side walking.
67 locals recommend
Burton Bradstock
67 locals recommend
If you are here for a longer stay, the Dorset coast is just over an hours drive away. Visit Burton Bradstock for beach and seaside, Brideport or Lyme Regis for delicious fish restaurants. Travel a little further (90mins) to Lulworth cove and wonderful sea side walking.

Kids

Great fun steam train for the children to enjoy.
30 locals recommend
East Somerset Railway
Railway Station
30 locals recommend
Great fun steam train for the children to enjoy.
see above under gardens/site seeing- great day out for adults and children too.
156 locals recommend
The Newt in Somerset
A359
156 locals recommend
see above under gardens/site seeing- great day out for adults and children too.
never known a child not enjoy a visit to Wookey Hole!
164 locals recommend
Wookey Hole Caves
High Street
164 locals recommend
never known a child not enjoy a visit to Wookey Hole!