Thatched Cottage

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Traveller's advice circa 1790 'Sleep where the food is good, the wine plentiful and the beds comfortable.' Experience our luxury en suite rooms after enjoying a delicious meal with fine wine in one of Somerset's best "eateries".

The Thatched Cottage is a beautiful Grade 11 restaurant and Inn with eight luxury ensuite bedrooms rooms. It lies at the heart of the Mendips and has been extensively refurbished and re-thatched to bring the buildings and the facilities up to the very highest standards. We also have a conference/meeting room for 28 - 45, perfect for wedding receptions and private parties. Overall we have gone for a cleaner, lighter and more open look than you might expect to find in a thatched cottage. I think our designers did well and I like the results. I feel comfortable here and I hope you do to. This is all complemented by our staff; friendly, helpful and enthusiastic, they add that old fashioned service which makes your stay here that little bit more enjoyable. The hotel is rated 4-stars by the English Tourist Council and by the AA. In addition the AA have awarded us a Rosette for the quality of the food we offer. The Thatched Cottage is an old inn and, as you would expect, sits alongside a road, the A361. In fact on the end of the grounds sits Turnpike Cottage, another listed building, which extracted fees from traffic using the road to and from Frome in the 18th century. Today it is staff accommodation. We have double glazed all the rooms and the vast majority of our guests are not disturbed by the muted traffic noise. If you think this might be an issue please request a rear facing room and we will do our best to accommodate you. Part of the hotel, the area under the thatched roof and done in the traditional way using wheat reed by local craftsman, is over 340 years old and originally consisted of four cottages. The second half was added some 35 years ago when the building’s use changed from restaurant to Inn. Many of the original features have been retained in the rooms. However the limitations imposed by our Grade II listing prohibit provision for wheelchairs. From the outside the building is deceptive both in size and character. It has been likened to a Tardis. We have eight rooms, all en suite, a two level restaurant, a function conference room that takes 36 and our bar area. The contemporary open plan bar is elegant and light with its oak beams/wall paneling, wooden flooring and luxurious cream walls. Paintings were created for the design by Andrew Hennan, a well known local artist. The striking features continue through to the restaurant, seating 52, with two open fireplaces; an adult dining experience not to be missed. With a selection of 40ish different wines and champagnes to choose from, you will probably find something delicious to complement your meal. Using local produce Fabrice and Madan are creating dishes that are a pleasure to behold and a joy to eat. The superior rooms have separate double showers. Key cards are provided to enable use of the rear entrance at your convenience for business or pleasure. Checkout time is on or before 11.00am

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