The owner was happy to chat to all the customers, local or new visitors. The logburner was a warm welcome on a cold evening. Books and games were available to use. The menu was varied and good value and a choice of a smaller portion of lasagne at lunchtime was plenty for me with garlic bread and salad. My husband had the homemade, very meaty steak and ale pie with seasonal veg and chips which he enjoyed . The bedroom was warm and cosy, very clean with comfortable bed and pillows.

Really enjoyed my stay here - I had a single room with en suite which was very comfortable and immaculately clean. Delicious supper in the bar and excellent cooked breakfast in the morning. Really lovely staff. Location is great - Montacute village is beautiful and the National Trust house is just a short walk down the road. I’d definitely stay again.

Friendly welcome. Accommodation easily as good as if not better than Premier Inn, is a gorgeous village. Food and ale very good with an excellent full English breakfast included. Montecute is a lovely period setting that has been used for several screenplays. Live band in the garden added to an enjoyable evening.

Luckily enough to live within a mile of the pub. Have enjoyed lite lunches, carveys and live music. Authentic cosy English Pub. Plenty of charm. Always met with chatty friendly staff and the land lady always goes above and beyond to meet our hospitality requirements. Always recommend them and hope they keep up the great customer service they offer our friendly community. Shane and Becky