‘The Country Hotel of the Year’ -
2007 Good Hotel Guide
On the Way
To make your journey to Combe House and Devon a leisurely event, why not plan your route around lunch at one of these recommended eateries?
From whatever direction from London to Honiton here are assorted venues with references from the Good Pub Guide and Good Hotel Guide. For a more comprehensive list please contact Combe House reception.
Hampshire A303(A30)
The Greyhound Inn, Stockbridge Tel: 01264 810833 SO20 6EY
Good Food Guide Cooking Score 4
The restaurant at The Greyhound has won many respected awards and reviews. In the winter guests are warmed by a roaring fire, and in the summer they can sit outside by the river and enjoy a picnic or an evening drink. www.thegreyhound.info
Hampshire A303
Marco Pierre White’s, Yew Tree, Highclere Tel: 01635 253360 RG20 9SK
Good Food Guide Cooking Score 5
The Yew Tree is a fine 17th century building in a pleasant setting close to Highclere Castle. It is full of charm and character, ancient beams and logs smouldering in the inglenook fireplace but with a contemporary air to this cosy eating and drinking house. www.theyewtree.net
Wiltshire A303 Red Lion, East Chisenbury Tel: 01980 671124 SN9 6AQ
Good Food Guide Cooking Score 5 and Best Pub Chef - Guy Manning
The Red Lion is a all about good food; every single thing served here is made here.
Not baked from frozen or "home made" somewhere else. Anything you eat here has been made from scratch, by us, in our kitchen. www.redlionfreehouse.com
Wiltshire A303
The Bath Arms, Crockerton Tel: 01985 844308 BA12 7LY
Good Food Guide Cooking Score 2
Set in the quintessentially English village of Horningsham, The Bath Arms is a stylish & quirky boutique hotel. Situated within Lord Bath’s magnificent Longleat Estate it's the kind of place where nothing is too much trouble. www.batharms.co.uk
Somerset A303/A30 Queen’s Arms, Corton, Denham Tel: 01963 220317 DT9 4RS
Recommended by Good Food Guide
The Queens Arms is situated at the heart of the ancient village of Corton Denham, nestling on the Somerset / Dorset border just north of Sherborne. Surrounded by stunning countryside. www.thequeensarms.com
Somerset A303/A30
Montague Inn, Shepton, Montague Tel: 01749 813213 BA9 8JW
Recommended by Good Food Guide
Hidden away amongst the Somerset country lanes is the Montague Inn; a traditional 18th century local where everyone receives a warm welcome. www.themontagueinn.co.uk
Wilts, M4
Bell Inn, Ramsbury Tel: 01672 520230 SN8 2PE
M4 Exit 14, A338 to Hungerford, or M4 Exit 15 to Swindon, turn left follow B4192 to Ramsbury. Off B4192 North West of Hungerford or A4 West. Neat dining pub with log fire in small airy beamed bar with sunny bay windows. Children and dogs welcome. Closed Sunday pm. www.thebellramsbury.com
Berkshire, M4
The Winterbourne Arms, West Tel: 01635 248200 RG20 8BB
M4 Exit 13, 3.7mls - at A34 turn into Chevley Services and follow Donnington signs to Arlington Lane, then follow Winterbourne signs.
A charming country pub with enjoyable food, lots of wines by the glass and large landscaped gardens.
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