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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.
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The old Ring o' Bells village pub is now a relaxing restaurant-with-rooms, transformed by new owners and trained chefs Caroline Gardiner and Alan Lucas in a 2020 lockdown makeover. It is 'surrounded by farmland so it felt like a lovely country retreat', says our inspector. A dog-friendly lodge in the grounds had an enclosed porch area, a king-size bed, a log-burner, fresh milk, 'delicious home-made biscuits', a bath and walk-in shower. Rustic-chic house bedrooms mix antique and modern, hand-printed fabrics, merino throws, raw brick, soothing paint shades. One has an in-room bath and mosaic wet room. You can eat by the fire in the dog-friendly bar, or in the restaurant. 'They are very focused on sustainability and grow a lot of vegetables.' Among 'beautifully presented dishes' those particularly enjoyed were 'perfectly spiced cauliflower Korean “wings”, a stone bass with potatoes and salad, and vegan chocolate mousse with raspberry sorbet'. Breakfast brought 'fresh orange juice, croissants, delicious scrambled eggs with smoked salmon' – a sausage for the pooch. 'The food was definitely the star, but the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere was also much appreciated.'
Hotel Details
Address
Stratton Road, Holcombe, Somerset, BA3 5EB, England
Telephone
01761232478
Bedroom
11. 3 in lodges.
Openings
Wed–Sun, all year except for 2 weeks Jan.
Background Music
easy listening on ground floor.
Children
all ages welcome. Cots £25, extra bed £50.
Dogs
allowed in 2 garden lodges and bar (£20 a night, bed, bowl, blanket, treats).
Credit Cards
Amex, MC, Visa.
Prices
B&B doubles from £170. À la carte £50. 2 night min stay in high summer.
Facilities
bar, restaurant, snug, in-room TV, (Netflix), civil wedding licence, 1-acre grounds, parking, restaurant and toilets suitable for wheelchair.