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Number One Bruton

Number One Bruton

Bruton, Somerset

With its bright yellow front door and rhubarb-pink sitting room, this Georgian town house with cottages, forge and Michelin-starred dining is 'classic and chic, a place exuding love and care'.

Locanda on the Weir

Locanda on the Weir

Exmoor National Park, Somerset

Where Exmoor meets the Bristol Channel, this foodie retreat that oozes personality and style has 'very comfortable rooms with lovely sea views; the food is up there with many Michelin-starred restaurants'.

The Queensberry

The Queensberry

Bath, Somerset

There's a huge sense of fun at this stylish hotel, whose logo is Vanity Fair's caricature of the 9th Marquess of Queensberry, Oscar Wilde's Nemesis. Laurence and Helen Beere's hotel, a quirky combination of four townhouses has pugilism-themed jokes throughout; the decor is knockout too.

The Queen's Arms

The Queen's Arms

Sherborne, Somerset

Serving cider since 1851, this honey-stone village pub has been attracting attention since a lockdown makeover by enthusiastic new owners. Contemporary-chic bedrooms have good fabrics, a Roberts radio, 100 Acres toiletries, views over gently rolling countryside.

The Holcombe

The Holcombe

Somerset

The old Ring o' Bells village pub is now a restaurant-with-rooms, transformed by new owners and trained chefs Caroline Gardiner and Alan Lucas in a 2020 lockdown makeover.

The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa

The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa

Bath, Somerset

At the centre of a glorious Georgian crescent, two adjoining mansions are home to an elegant yet family-friendly hotel with oasis garden and beautiful spa.

Crooked Swan

Crooked Swan

Crewkerne, Somerset

Saved from decay, completely refurbished, fitted out with flair and a sense of fun, this Georgian coaching inn has bedrooms of great character and seriously good food.

Bistro Lotte

Bistro Lotte

Frome, Somerset

With a menu of bistro classics, this little restaurant has a real French vibe, with pristine bedrooms upstairs and above the sister bar.

The Barrington Boar

The Barrington Boar

Ilminster, Somerset

As much restaurant-with-rooms as friendly local, this 18th-century village pub, run by a husband-and-wife team, offers smart accommodation and cooking of a very high order.

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