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Hotel Review
The White Hart, Somerton, Somerset
This historic pub sits in the heart of Somerton, a pleasant market town that is believed to have given Somerset its name. It faces the Market Place, which is a good spot for browsing art and antiques. The pub has period features, a patio and a garden, while upstairs are eight rooms that work around the inn's old characteristics. Bedrooms feature wooden beams and a relaxed, eclectic style. The restaurant serves sourdough pizza and well-crafted, locally-sourced food. Somerton lies on a hill above the Somerset Levels, known for Glastonbury Tor, bird-filled wetlands and intriguing burial mounds.
THE DETAILS
Location
We love being able to potter about town but also having the big skies and green fields of the Somerset Levels on the doorstep.
Located right in the heart of Somerton among the town's shops and cafés.
By car: around 1 hour 30 minutes from Bristol, 3 hours from London and 4 hours from Manchester. There is free parking available nearby.
By train: Castle Cary station is a 20-minute drive from the hotel, with services from London Paddington (1 hour 40 minutes), Exeter St. Davids (40 minutes) and Penzance (4 hours). thetrainline.com
Style & Character
The inn suits visitors who want to explore the Somerset Levels, especially those who enjoy the convenience of being in a town with easy access to nightlife. We love the atmosphere of the pub, which has handsome features like parquet flooring textured lampshades and fun graphic prints, and lots of space.
Service & Facilities
There is an excellent cafe-style range of coffees available at breakfast, from cappuccinos to lattes, filter coffee and mochas, the choice is unusually broad. Dogs are welcome in all rooms at a charge of £10.
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Pet friendly
Rooms
We love the room map that is available on the hotel's website, complete with corresponding photos, so you can pick the exact room you want. Our favourite is the large double which has low windows with views of Market Place, a super-king bed and a lovely old ceiling beam.
Small Double, Medium Double, Large Double, Super Double
Facilities include: ensuite bathroom with hand made Lovegrove luxury natural toiletries, king or superking bed, Egyptian cotton linen, smart TV, free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities
Food & Drink
We love the cocktails, which include classics and inventive newbies. Each is prettily presented, reasonably priced and expertly mixed. Our favourite dish contains zingy, tikka-spiced Cornish mackerel fillets with tender stem broccoli, a chana chaat salad, lime, coriander and dill.
Restaurant: Relaxed atmosphere, refined gastropub food. Open daily 12-9pm (Mondays closed 3-5pm). Mains from £13.75.