there's a garden with seating areas, and a rustic converted barn for conferences, weddings and events. straightforward rooms are set in converted stables and have private entrances, flat-screen tvs, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and en suite bathrooms. cooked breakfast is complimentary, and the pub offers a classic british menu. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. camping facilities are also available. surrounded by scenic farmland, this 19th-century country pub with rooms is 5 miles from ilminster village, 6. 3 miles from barrington court tudor mansion and 19. 5 miles from the west dorset heritage coast Bristol Airport 59 min
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