Little Barwick House

César award in 2002

'As good as ever; it still sets the standard.' Praise from a visitor returning this year to Tim and Emma Ford's restaurant-with-rooms, a listed Georgian dower house close to the Somerset/Dorset border. 'The personable Emma' runs front-of-house with two long-serving assistants; her husband is the much-admired chef; their teenage sons (Ben and Olly) help in the kitchen. The 'welcoming and comfortable ambience and attentive service' are often praised. Arriving visitors are served tea and cake in a drawing room. In the restaurant, Mr Ford sources ingredients locally for his 'short but enticing' seasonal menu of 'well-presented' modern English dishes, which might include parsley and ham hock soup; roasted saddle of wild roe deer. Emma Ford has 'an excellent knowledge' of her wine list. The bedrooms vary in size (some are small). 'It's the touches that go to make the whole: complimentary mineral water; fresh milk with the tea and coffee; checking whether you prefer duvet or blankets on your bed; turn-down in the evening.' A 'first-class' breakfast has a wide choice of cooked dishes. (Mary Blaxall)

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  • Emma and Tim Ford are hosts par excellence. Tim's cooking sets the standards for us. Locally sourced, well presented, not over-elaborate. Emma is an attentive front of house. A relaxing and enjoyable stat.

    Bryan and Mary Blaxall, 22/11/2012

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Local attractions

Montacute House
A 16th-century mansion, with a variety of Tudor portraits.
Forde Abbey
A former medieval monastry, with 30 acres of award-winning gardens.
Hardy's Cottage
Thomas Hardy was born in this small cob and thatch cottage.

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This hotel accepts the following discount vouchers:

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Little Barwick House £45 B&B Special Summer Offer

We have a very special offer--£45.00 Bed and Breakfast per person per night subject to availability during the summer months.

To benefit from this offer, please mention The Good Hotel Guide.

Contact Details

Little Barwick House

Barwick, nr Yeovil BARWICK Somerset England BA22 9TD

Telephone

01935 423902

Website

www.littlebarwickhouse.co.uk

Discount Vouchers

This hotel accepts discount vouchers which entitle readers to a 10% discount off their normal B&B rate for a single night's stay

Further Information

Bedrooms

6.

Open

all year except Christmas-end Jan, restaurant closed Sun evenings, midday on Mon and Tues.

Facilities

ramp, 2 lounges, restaurant, conservatory, 31/2-acre garden (terrace, paddock), unsuitable for disabled.

Background music

none.

Children

not under 5.

Dogs

allowed in public rooms subject to other guests' approval.

Credit cards

MasterCard, Visa.

Prices

[2012] B&B £70-£92.50 per person, D,B&B £100-£140, set dinner £37.95-£43.95, 2-night breaks, 1-night bookings sometimes refused.

GHG voucher offer

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