The Swan

This 18th-century beer house turned coaching inn delivers a lively food scene and a gorgeous garden in the beautiful setting of Wedmore village.

Whether you’re settling in with a pint of local ale, sharing wood-fired pizza or exploring chef Sam Sperring-Trendl’s seasonal menu, there’s something to suit every occasion. Highlights include pork tomahawk with butter beans, iberico chorizo and hispi cabbage, alongside grilled sole with caper and samphire butter. Other equally considered dishes include sumac-roasted aubergine with black quinoa, ‘nduja, coconut and lime yogurt, and rocket.

Seven individually designed bedrooms, decorated with vintage finds and natural materials, make The Swan an inviting base for exploring the Mendips before returning to the fireside. Guests staying overnight can also visit the pop-up bakery from sister hotel At The Chapel in Bruton on Wednesdays and Sundays.