What is Trencherman’s Guide?

Trencherman’s Guide is the definitive guide to the South West’s most exceptional restaurants, inns and dining experiences, curated by industry experts.

Which restaurants are featured in the guide?

Each edition features over 100 hand-picked restaurants across Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Bristol, Bath, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, all chosen for their outstanding food and hospitality.

What is included in the guide?

The guide showcases detailed write-ups of exceptional restaurants, inns and dining destinations, with insider recommendations, chef profiles and expert insights into the South West food scene.

Which regions does the guide cover?

The guide covers Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Bristol, Bath, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.

How much does Trencherman’s Guide cost?

The guide is available for £12.99 plus delivery. UK delivery is charged at £3.95 per copy, with international shipping available at additional cost.

How much does delivery cost?

UK delivery is charged at £3.95 per copy. International delivery is available at additional cost depending on destination.

How long does delivery take?

Orders are dispatched within 2 working days. UK delivery usually takes 3–5 days, while international delivery can take 2–3 weeks depending on destination.

Is there a digital version of Trencherman’s Guide?

The guide is currently available only as a beautifully printed book. A digital or PDF version is not available.

Can I buy past editions of Trencherman’s Guide?

A limited number of past editions are sometimes available. Availability may vary, so please check the shop for current stock.

The Farmers Arms

Imagine the dream dining pub: a creative chef crafting sublime dishes; its own farm supplying the homegrown, reared and foraged produce; and an innovative drinks line-up utilising handcrafted cordials and own-infused spirits. And it’s all complemented by accommodation that mixes vintage glamour with modern luxury.

A visit to The Farmers Arms (part of The Collective at Woolsery, a curation of village enterprises from tech entrepreneurs Michael and Xochi Birch) turns this wishlist into reality.

Dine in any of the three beautifully rustic dining rooms or bag a table in the garden courtyard to feast alfresco on head chef Toby Neal’s reinterpretations of British classics.

The Birch Farm tasting menu provides a seasonal showcase of the produce and meat from The Collective’s 150-acre farm and surrounding producers. Delights include the likes of ‘Ramson’, a main comprising Whiteface Dartmoor hogget with morel and asparagus, and ‘Gorse’, a pudding of sweet cicely, woodruff and cultured yogurt.

Visiting for a special occasion? The Potting Shed is a delightful spot for up to 18 people to enjoy a private dining experience – complete with seasonal bar and stunning farm location.

On Sundays, plump for a family-style lunch to gorge on a waistband-stretching smorgasbord of roast favourites.

Trencherman’s tip

The Collective’s accommodation holds a prestigious Michelin Key. Stay in one of the gorgeous suites or rooms above the village shop or push the boat out with a few nights in one of three luxe cottages.