Harden's says
Hadspen House, built around 1690, has been bought and refurbished as a luxury hotel by South African billionaire Koos Bekker and his wife, Karen Roos, former Elle Decoration editor. There's gardens to explore here and a cafe as well as this main restaurant.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“Simply stunning surroundings” inspire much of the feedback on this revamped country pile (Hadspen House, built around 1690) which has been bought and refurbished as a luxury hotel by South African billionaire Koos Bekker and his wife, Karen Roos, former Elle Decoration editor. “The oak-panelled dining room is very nice and the adjoining glass box (which occupies the former courtyard) less soulless than most glass boxes”. Even if it’s “very expensive”, there is some “very accomplished cooking” too, with “a number of very interesting and delicious dishes (mackerel and rhubarb works!)”. They must be doing something right, as from September 2021 you must be a hotel resident or member of their club (£48) to book a table here.
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Restaurant details
Prices
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Filter Coffee | £0.00 |
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Service | 12.50% |
The Newt in Somerset, Bruton, BA7 7NG
Opening hours
Monday | 12:30 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
Tuesday | 12:30 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
Wednesday | 12:30 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
Thursday | 12:30 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
Friday | 12:30 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
Saturday | 12:30 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
Sunday | 12:30 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
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