The Holcombe Inn – A Somerset secret to shout about
We’re a bit obsessed with finding the perfect country pub, so step forward The Holcombe Inn - a wonderful hideaway for all seasons...
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- Aug 12, 2019
- 4 min
A taste of Persia in the heart of Somerset
When you think about Persian cooking, what springs to mind? The subtle scent of saffron? Colourful spices piled high in a vibrant Bazzar?...
- Jul 10, 2019
- 5 min
The spirit of Somerset food - Duende
Last week we met four friends who’ve started up an informal dining club together, to get out and try new places across Somerset. Their...
- May 5, 2019
- 3 min
Tea, cake & sunshine – The Drawing Room, Butleigh
High Tea. What a wonderful way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Finger-sized cream cheese and cucumber sandwiches, freshly baked scones...
- Mar 19, 2019
- 4 min
Eating out on the off chance!
Normally we plan in where to go and who to write about (we've got a pretty impressive blog calendar if the truth be told ;)), but...
- Oct 5, 2018
- 4 min
Eat, drink & be piggy! The Pig, Somerset
We recently discovered 'Piggy Coladas' at The Pig hotel near Bath... and basically, cocktails will never be the same again! If you love a...
- Aug 25, 2018
- 7 min
The Packhorse - saved, restored and at the heart of the community
Ever walked into a pub and felt in your bones that it's something really special? Not just for the pint you're about to get, or the...
- Apr 15, 2018
- 5 min
The Luttrell Arms - history, secrets & the best fish & chips!
We’ve been to Dunster Village twice now and both times we’ve been drawn to The Luttrell Arms – the historic hotel and coaching inn at the...
- Mar 26, 2018
- 6 min
Heavenly afternoon tea at Chapel House
What makes a great tea room, coffee shop or somewhere to grab a spot of lunch when you’re out and about? A place with amazing homemade...
- Sep 16, 2017
- 3 min
Coffee and tranquility - The Walled Garden at Mells
Fancy a coffee surrounded by flowers, plants and trees as you while away the hours? How about relaxing in the open air with the daisies,...
- Aug 12, 2017
- 4 min
The Queens Arms – a special Somerset country pub
We’re on a bit of a quest to find the coolest pubs in Somerset at the moment and if they’re cool and dog friendly, even better! We’d...
- Jun 6, 2017
- 3 min
The Litton - one cool Somerset pub
If you’re looking for a beautifully refurbished pub to visit this weekend, then stop the search right now! :) The Litton, in the idyllic...
- Apr 21, 2017
- 4 min
Moo and Two - Four Thoughts
Get your streamers and mugs out… it’s only National Tea Day today! Oh, how we LOVE a nice cuppa. Whoever you are and whatever you do,...
- Jan 16, 2017
- 3 min
Loving the Roth!
We're loving the Roth… and we don’t mean the lead singer of Van Halen! :) We mean the Roth Bar & Grill in Bruton. You can find it in the...
- Nov 15, 2016
- 3 min
Fabulous Forde Abbey and Gardens
If you’re looking for a beautiful place for a Sunday stroll, Forde Abbey near Chard is definitely one to check out. We think it’s a bit...
- Jun 19, 2016
- 4 min
The White Hart - our kind of pub
Big baths, quirky tiling, cool art, a warm welcome and a great wine selection… our memories of The White Hart in Somerton; a pub and...
- May 1, 2016
- 2 min
The Lord Poulett Arms - heaven for the hungry!
We'd heard quite a bit about the Lord Poulett Arms, so we decided to have a late birthday lunch for Graeme last weekend - to see what all...
- Jan 17, 2016
- 3 min
Coffee shop crawl - 4 of the best in Bath
We might normally be expert pub crawlers, but yesterday we put all that behind us & devised our very own Somerset cool 'coffee shop...
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