Hunters Rest Inn, Clutton Hill (Somerset)

Traditional English Inn offering ensuite rooms in beautiful countryside on Clutton Hill near Bristol

Summary 18th century buildings Breakfast included Free car parking (on site) No smoking Facilities Free broadband access Shared gardens Children's cots Children's highchairs Food and Drinks Restaurant English breakfast (included) Lunch available (at additional cost) Dinner available (at additional cost) Bar

Nearby recreations Recommended walks Pub (walking distance) Museums (a short drive) Historic houses Gardens Golf course (a short drive) Recommended restaurants (a short drive) Theatre (a short drive)

Introduction

The Hunters Rest Inn is set in beautiful countryside high on Clutton Hill with commanding views over the Cam Valley to the Mendip Hills, and over the Chew Valley to the port of Bristol. Conveniently located for Bath, Bristol and Wells, the Hunters Rest successfully combines the character and atmosphere of a delightful country inn with the high standards and amenities expected by today's guests.

The beautifully presented en-suite rooms are individually designed and decorated. Furnished to the highest standards, the rooms have telephones, LCD flat-screen digital TVs and luxury bathrooms. All of the rooms have magnificent views and some have their own balconies.

Please note that single night bookings are not accepted if your stay includes a Saturday night, there is a two night minimum stay.

History to the present day

The Hunters Rest Inn was originally built around 1750 as a hunting lodge for the Earl of Warwick. In 1892 the Earl sold his vast estate in Somerset and the former lodge became a smallholding and tavern supplying refreshment to the growing coal mining community. Over the years mining died out but the small inn evolved to become one of the most popular in the area.

Food and Drinks

A full English breakfast is included in the room rate.

The Hunters Rest is renowned for its homemade food, well stocked cellar and warm welcome. Serving a wide range of Real Ales as well as 14 wines by the glass.

In winter log fires crackle in the hearths while in summer the landscaped gardens are ideal for a cooling drink as you watch the miniature railway carry passengers around the gardens.

Grounds and gardens

There is a spacious beer garden with a children's play area and miniature railway.

Other facilities

Free wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms. 

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: Paul Thomas, The Hunter's Rest, King Lane, Clutton Hill, Bath, Somerset, BS39 5QL, United Kingdom

Address: The Hunters Rest Inn, King Lane, Clutton Hill, Bristol, BS39 5QL

Check In: From 2.00pm Check Out: Before 11.00am

Directions: From Bath: Leave Bath following the signs for Bristol (A4); at 'The Globe Pub' roundabout follow the signs for Wells (A39) keep following all Wells signs through the village of Farmborough 1 mile after the village you will see a disused pub sign on the right, turn right here and continue along lane - The Hunters Rest is 1 mile on the right.

From Bristol: Follow the signs for Wells (A37) continue through the village of Pensford until large roundabout, turn left towards Bath and after 100 metres turn right up country lane, follow lane to the T junction, turn left to the top of the hill - The Hunters Rest is 1 mile from the main road. 

Approx. 8 miles from Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station and 10 miles from Bristol International airport.

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