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Eat, drink & be piggy! The Pig, Somerset

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 tipple with a smooth chocolatey twist, then this is pretty much heaven in a vintage saucer... and where better to sip it than tucked away in the beautiful rural surroundings of the Mendips, about 20 minutes outside of Bath and Bristol. On an Autumn afternoon, it's such a treat to wander around their peaceful gardens, in the hazy glow of wee

Glastonbury Carnival & a stay at The Middlewick

Nov 20, 2017
4 min

Glastonbury Carnival & a stay at The Middlewick

Here’s a quick little blog to wave goodbye to November in true Somerset style! ;) Whether you’re a visitor, or call our beautiful county home, you’re sure to have heard of the legendary Somerset winter carnivals. Yep… throughout November, a stunning stream of brightly-lit, imaginatively-themed (OK. Some are pure bonkers!!) and intricately-designed floats parade through the streets of our towns. They bring joy, a huge splash of colour, mad outfits, free fun and some serious tu

Very happy glamping - a magical stay at Dimpsey

May 24, 2016
4 min

Very happy glamping - a magical stay at Dimpsey

At the end of a track past a beautiful farmhouse, a family of Zwartble sheep and a cheeky goose called George, you’ll find Dimpsey - an incredibly special hideaway with a unique boutique feel. Tucked away amongst the green trees and rolling Blackdown Hills near Chard, Dimpsey’s a Shepherds Hut with a difference. Put it this way, it’s not your run-of-the-mill glamping experience! This luxury bespoke oak retreat is complete with beautiful shower room, custom-made beds, fire pit