Monthly Archives: September 2018

Let it grow, let it grow…

Autumn is a super time for planting and if you’re like our John, who grows his own veggies, fruit and herbs and then cooks it all to serve it up in our award-winning restaurant, then you’ll be thinking of getting started on some planting up and seed sowing for next year. If you love your […]

Enjoy a country break with us on Exmoor this Christmas

You can book a luxury country hotel Christmas break with all the culinary trimmings you’d expect with us this year (2018). We’re officially launching our festive packages this week, which include the opportunity to bring your dog to stay, as well as star gazing and enjoying an à la carte Christmas meal. Come and join […]

The Coleridge Restaurant shortlisted for Hotel Restaurant of the Year

We’re celebrating as our Coleridge Restaurant was shortlisted in the Hotel Restaurant of the Year category in the Somerset Life Food & Drink Awards for the third year running (September, 2018). We are thrilled that our restaurant has been named as a finalist and it is a testament to all the hard work the whole […]

10 fun facts about apples

Next month it’s National Apple Day (October 21) and, as we grow our own apples here and love to use them in our kitchen, we’ve been doing some research about the fruit and here are 10 fun facts we’ve found out: 1. Fossilised remains of apples have been found in prehistoric lake settlements in Switzerland. […]

How to make your own veg patch in the spring

Nothing beats eating the veggies you have grown yourself. You appreciate them more than shop bought ones and, not only have you helped reduce your carbon wellyprint, you will also be eating veggies packed full of nutrients and goodness, as they have been picked and eaten almost immediately. If this is your first foray into […]

Best farmers’ and local food markets in area

We’re big on supporting the area’s producers, farmers and growers. We use as many ingredients from Exmoor and Somerset as possible in our kitchen. By shopping nearby we’re saving on the food miles and supporting our community by putting money back into the area and those that farm it and look after it. If you’re […]