The Luttrell Arms - history, secrets & the best fish & chips!
We’ve been to Dunster Village twice now and both times we’ve been drawn to The Luttrell Arms – the historic hotel and coaching inn at the...
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Mar 26, 20186 min read
Heavenly afternoon tea at Chapel House
What makes a great tea room, coffee shop or somewhere to grab a spot of lunch when you’re out and about? A place with amazing homemade...
Mar 23, 20187 min read
A Secret World in Somerset
If you read the blog regularly, you’ll know we flipping love animals (understatement of the century), but what should you do if you ever...
Mar 21, 20182 min read
Picture Somerset - A photographic celebration of the county
Do you photograph Somerset professionally, just for the sheer love of it, or both? :) Have you got some awesome shots of our stunning...
Mar 6, 20183 min read
The Ciderthon - Four Thoughts
I ran a marathon once. Long, long time ago now and all I can say is that it definitely would've been a lot more fun with cider......
Feb 25, 20186 min read
Marvellous marmalade making - with Bumblees
What are you having on your morning toast? Honey? Marmite? Strawberry Jam? Well, we’re having marmalade. Paddington would be proud… and...
Feb 11, 20184 min read
Rebecca Bruton - Four Thoughts
We're always on the look out for something a little bit different and we always keep our eyes open for art in unusual places, so this...
Feb 4, 20187 min read
Six of the best creative workshops - part 1
2018 brings a new arrival to the blog - oh yes! We’re starting a series of features called ‘Six of the best’ and our first one (spread...
Jan 23, 20182 min read
Yeovil Town FC - Fourth Round Four Thoughts
Friday night's a big night in Somerset and this week, it's an even bigger night if you're a Glovers fan! Manchester United are coming to...
Jan 20, 20185 min read
Reclaimed - Wassail Theatre
We’ve never had our home flooded – thank bleep! And we’ve never had to experience something as shattering as the Somerset floods of...
Jan 7, 20186 min read
It's a wonderful (wild) life!
Meet this (not so) little chap. A Whooper Swan. Absolutely beautiful isn’t he? Well, before last week we had no idea these stunning...
Dec 31, 20175 min read
A Winter weekend away, with Ted
A few weeks ago, our head was well and truly turned. By Ted. He stole a piece of our heart too… but don’t panic, you haven’t accidentally...
Dec 5, 20174 min read
Shelley Dyer-Gibbins - Four Thoughts
Guess what? Somerset artist Shelley Dyer-Gibbins has done something pretty flipping awesome. She's only gone and won the 'Original Print...
Nov 23, 20175 min read
Adventures & Tea Parties - creativity, colour & awesome accessories
We love adventures and we love tea parties (especially when there’s shed loads of cake involved!), so I guess we were always going to get...
Nov 20, 20174 min read
Glastonbury Carnival & a stay at The Middlewick
Here’s a quick little blog to wave goodbye to November in true Somerset style! ;) Whether you’re a visitor, or call our beautiful county...
Nov 15, 20173 min read
The Silver Shed - Four Thoughts
A little while ago, I fell in love with this beautiful design... by the light of a silvery moon. It's magical, right? I'd spied it on...
Nov 13, 20177 min read
The only Cheddar made in Cheddar! The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company
Ahh – cheese, glorious Cheddar cheese! Nothing quite like it, right? We’ve flirted with Stilton, had our heads turned by Brie, but...
Oct 31, 20175 min read
The Ethicurean - local, beautiful, inspirational
The Ethicurean isn’t exactly a Somerset secret anymore. The restaurant’s received tons of accolades, Michel Roux Jr made a Summer visit...
Oct 22, 20178 min read
Kate Rattray - Mosaics, Glastonbury Abbey & Robert Plant!
Got a cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Ready to join us on a journey through Glastonbury legend and mystery, all wrapped up in some beautiful...
Oct 13, 20173 min read
Secret Location Dining - Four Thoughts
Hallowe’en is just around the corner, our seasonal spooky wreath is already up and we’re getting our carving skills ready for those...
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