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The Barrington Boar
Ilminster, Somerset
As much restaurant-with-rooms as friendly local, this 18th-century village pub, run by a husband-and-wife team, offers smart accommodation and cooking of a very high order.
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As much restaurant with rooms as friendly local where you can enjoy a ploughman's with a pint of craft ale, this 18th-century village pub offers smart accommodation and cooking of a very high order. Chef-patron Alasdair Clifford draws on experience in Michelin-starred kitchens to create a locally sourced, seasonally changing menu of dishes such as roasted globe artichoke stuffed with green olives and basil, tomato ragù; chicken breast stuffed with wild garlic, confit leg tartlet, caramelised salsify, mushroom duxelles. Alasdair's wife, Victoria Collins, has brought a designer’s eye to the smart contemporary bedrooms. Housed in the old skittle alley, they have pleasing extras such as fresh flowers, homemade treats, an espresso machine and hand-made skincare products to really bowl you over.
Hotel Details
Address
Main Street, Barrington, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0JB, England
Telephone
01460 259 281
Bedroom
4 in annexe, all on ground floor, 1 with space for wheelchair, bathroom not adapted. .
Openings
all year, Wed–Sat, Sun lunch. Closed 25–26 Dec, 1–18 Jan.
Background Music
'relaxed acoustic' at all times.
Children
no under-18s overnight, all ages welcome at lunch, no under-8s at dinner.
Dogs
small or medium dog allowed in 1 bedroom (£25, bed, towel, treats) and at reserved table in lounge.
Prices
B&B doubles from £140. À la carte £55, 5-course tasting menu £65 (Fri & Sat).
Facilities
bar, dining areas, upstairs private dining room, garden (alfresco dining), step-free access to public rooms, no adapted toilet.
