'Great for lovers of historic buildings, and for children', Ann and Ian Dyer's large 15th-century, Grade I listed manor house is on their working dairy farm. It has views to the Quantock hills. 'Younger visitors,' said inspectors, 'will love the quirky rooms, the nooks and crannies, the lack of formality and the farm animals (there is even a special room from which to see the cows being milked).' Entry is through the Great Hall with its long oak refectory table, large open fireplace and full suit of armour. The small sitting room has books, board games and brochures. One bedroom, The Gallery, has original wall panelling, wide, comfortable bed, sitting room up a steep flight of steps, small bathroom (lavatory in a medieval garderobe). A family room, The Solar, has a large double bedroom, a single bed in a closet leading off it, and bathroom. Tea and 'delicious home-made cake' are served free to arriving guests. They take breakfast ('lovely'; 'lots of local ingredients') together around a refectory table: fresh fruit salad, cereals, toast, croissants and any combination of full English. The Maltshovel pub nearby has a friendly atmosphere and 'basic pub grub'; there are plenty of restaurants within easy driving distance. (AC, and others)