| Hotel Description: |
Traveller's advice circa 1790 'Sleep where the food is good, the wine plentiful and the beds comfortable.'
Experience our luxuary ensuite rooms after enjoying a delicious meal with fine wine in Somerset's premier gastro pub.
The Thatched Cottage is a beautiful 300-year-old listed Inn lying in the heart of the Mendips. We have extensively refurbished and re-thatched the Inn to bring the buildings and the facilities up to the very highest standards.
The contemporary open plan bar is not what the exterior of the building leads you to expect; 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 local artist of some repute. 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 47 different wines and champagnes to choose from you will probably find something delicious to complement your meal. Our freshly created menus are based around local dishes but with a great Indian chef on the team Oriental dishes do creep in.
Upstairs there are 8 luxury bedrooms, each with a delightful en-suite offering a touch of real class, large comfortable beds and, if you must stay in touch, satelite TV and a broadband internet connection will do the trick. After a hard day in the Mendips what better way to finish the day than a good meal and a good night's sleep?
We also have a conference/meeting room for 28 - 45, perfect for wedding receptions and private parties. Equipped with a wide screen plasma TV and internet connections the room is also popular for training and company meetings.
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 four Diamonds by the English Tourist Council and the Automobile Association. | | Room Information: | Double Room
Oak floors in the bedrooms, slate floors in the bathrooms, tastefully redocorated and furnished with luxury soft fabrics, bath and shower with Molton brown products.
Number of Beds:1 | Twin Room
Oak floors in the bedrooms, slate floors in the bathrooms, tastefully redocorated and furnished with luxury soft fabrics, bath and shower with Molton brown products.
Number of Beds:2 |
| | Getting There: |
 Location
The Thatched Cottage can be found at the junction of Fosse Lane and Charlton Road in the busy agricultural town of Shepton Mallet, in the heart of the Mendips.
Directions by road:
From the East
A1 M25 M3 A303, exit Wincanton. At roundabout turn left on the A371 to Castle Carey. Follow the A371 towards Shepton Mallett and at roundabout take the A37. After mile take the first right into Fosse Lane. Continue to the Charlton Road junction and you will see the Thatched Cottage straight ahead.
From the North
M5 exit junction 20. Take the second exit on the roundabout (the Ettlingen Way (B3133)).
Take the second exit on the roundabout (the Central Way). Take the first exit on the roundabout (the Kenn Road (B3133)). After 200yd, turn right on the Kenn Road (B3133). After 2.6 miles, take the first exit on the roundabout (on the North End (B3133)). After 2.1 miles right to enter the Bristol Road (A370). After 300yd, turn left to enter the High Street (B3133). Turn left after 2.6 miles. After 0.4 miles, turn left to enter the Langford Road. After 0.7 miles, turn left to enter A38. After 35yds right to enter the Langford Lane. After 0.8 miles right to enter the Rushway (A368) After 50 yds, turn left to enter The Combe (B3134).
After 6.8 miles, turn left to enter B3135. After 2.5 miles right to enter the A39. After 12yd, turn left to enter the B3135. Turn right after 2.2 miles. After 0.4 miles, turn left to enter the Old Frome Road. After 1.2 miles right to enter the Old Bristol Road. After 2.1 miles, turn left to enter the Charlton Road (A361). The Thatched Cottage is promptly situated at the Fosse Lane junction.
From the South/west
Depart in northerly direction. After 250yds, take the third exit on the roundabout (the A39). After 1.4 miles turn left to enter the Bath Road (A39). After 9.7 miles, take the second exit on the roundabout (on the Westway (A39)).
After 1 mile, take the first exit on the roundabout (the Causeway (A39)). After 0.3 miles right to enter the Roman Way. After 0.6 miles, bear left to enter the Hill Head. After 0.7 miles right to enter the Chilkwell Street (A361). After 5.9 miles, turn right on the Whitstone Hill (A361). After 0.8 miles, bear left to enter the B3136. After 1.7 miles, take the first exit on the roundabout (the Old Market Road (A371)). After 300yd right to enter the Commercial Road (A361) leading into Charlton Road. The Thatched Cottage is prominently situated at the Fosse Lane junction.
| | Business Facilities: |
A delightful conference room with oak panelling, open fireplace and French doors can be hired per four hour session e.g. 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 6pm, 7pm to 11pm. 25
Light refreshments, teas, coffees and buffet lunches can be provided.
Ample parking on the forecourt.
| | Local Attractions: |
Royal Bath & West Show Ground Distance: 2 miles
The premier showground in the West Country featuring Antiques Fairs, National Flower Shows, all types of vehicle shows, Pop concerts, World Boxing matches, religious revival festivals
Glastonbury Festival Distance: 6 miles
The largest open air 3 day pop concert in Europe. Usually held in July the festival is now over 30 years old and get attracts the best bands.
Cheddar Gorge Distance: 15 miles
A huge natural gorge with large underground caves suitable for visitors.
Bath Distance: 25 miles
Roman baths, restored at vast expense, Georgian buildings, a premier Rugby club, shopping. A must see.
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| Location: | | In the Country | | Transport: | | Map & Directions |  | |
Rail: Castle Cary |  | |
Air:
Bristol - Lulsgate |  | |
Road: A371, |
| | Restaurant Information: | | Enjoy a sandwich and a drink or a light lunch in the two areas of the gastro open plan bar (sofas or table and chairs), with its oak beams/wall paneling, open fire, wooden and tile flooring and luxurious cream walls.
For a more intimate adult dining experience, the two level non-smoking oak beamed restaurant with its open fireplaces, wood fire, large candles, wall lights, wooden and tile flooring and paneling, is just perfect.
We have three highly qualified chefs who produce a range of meals that reflect their backgrounds, English, French and Indian, all using local, fresh ingredients. Many dishes are cooked using 'Healthy Heart' guidelines, being low in salts and fats.
With a choice of 50 wines, ciders and champagnes from around the world, many by the glass, you will be certain to find some old favourites and others which you will want to get to know better.
There is no dress code, casual and informal or 'dress up' will feel equally comfortable.
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Sample MenuStarter, Sweet potato cake with prawns, garlic and ginger 5.50
Oatmeal fried salmon slice on toast with lemon, butter and whisky dressing 4.50
Red pepper, feta and toasted almond salad 4.50Main Course, Layered mushroom and onion pudding with truffle cream sauce 9.50
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Confit of Somerset duck, cassoulet of haricot beans, pork and lamb 11.95
Served with curly kale
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Seared salmon steak, dry cured bacon and bananas on garlic rice 11.95
Served with a green salad
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Parmesan crusted breast of chicken 9.95
Served with sauté potatoes, chirozo and red pepper coulis
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Traditionally pot roasted pheasant and game gravy, 11.95
Served with cabbage and bacon and fondant potato
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Dessert, Bramley apple crumble with custard or double cream 4.50
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Bavarian coffee cake soaked with Kaluha and smothered in whipped cream 4.50
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Caramelized rice pudding with Somerset apple brandy and boozy prunes 4.50
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Treacle tart with double cream 4.50
| | Guest Services: |
Parking & Transportation
Free car park
Free car park for how many cars
Concierge
Express Check out
Hospitality
Restaurant
Lounge / Bar
Hospitality
Non-smoking area
| | Hotel Policies: |
Reservations, cancellations and settlement.
To secure a room reservation the hotel requires a 20 deposit per room per night and full pre authorisation for the balance by credit card, unless other arrangements have been agreed in writing beforehand.
The 20 deposit is non refundable.
Cancellations are accepted up to 48 hours prior to noon of the day of reservation. Cancellations within the 48 hour time period will be charged at the standard room rate
Guests are expected to settle the bill on departure unless other arrangements have been agreed in writing beforehand.
The Thatched Cottage is essentially an adult experience. We have no facilities and don't offer any price concessions for children.
No pets.
With the exception of the main bar area all public and bed rooms are non smoking.
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