Eating and Drinking
Local pubs and restaurants:
The Maypole Inn
The Maypole Inn is a 5-10 minute drive from the Yurts, it serves traditional pub food using locally produced Somerset meat and seasonal vegetables wherever possible. They do a great Sunday roast. Call 01823 412286 to book. Further information on their website: www.maypoleinn.co.uk
The Merry Monk
About 2 miles down the hill and left at the main road this pub is easy to get to from the Yurts - carvery set up rather than a restaurant.
themerrymonk.co.uk
Il Basilico
Found down the hill in the local village, just a stone’s throw from the farm, Il Basilico is an Italian Resturant with great reviews. Ring 01823 412414 to make a booking. ilbasilico.co.uk
The New Mill
We're fans of The New Mill, 5-10 min drive from the Yurts in a neighboring village 'Bathpool' - it's been good pub restaurant food whenever we've visited with our family. Part of a larger chain - link to their site is here
Local supermarkets:
Sainsburys
Co-op
Aldi
Others:
Pyne’s of Somerset
Award winning butcher with a fantastic deli and fishmongers, just off J24 of the M5 – perfect for stocking up on BBQ fodder at the yurts! www.pynethebutcher.co.uk
Thurloxton Fruit Growers
Lovely PYO just a couple of miles from the yurts – a great activity to do with children during the Summer months. thurloxton.com
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