The Bath Arms at Longleat

Named one of the 100 best places to stay in the UK by The Times, The Bath Arms is a traditional yet stylish country inn on the edge of the Longleat Estate in Wiltshire.

The relaxed, dog-friendly venue, just two hours from London and 30 minutes from Bath, is a charming environment in which to linger over a long lunch or sumptuous supper.

Chef Jack Chapman and his talented team are committed to utilising the abundant seasonal Wiltshire produce on their doorstep, including the fruits of their herb garden. Meat and game are sourced from local farms and the Longleat Estate itself, while the fish is landed daily on the south coast.

The menu is carefully designed to reflect each season. Sample red mullet with Brixham crab and Yorkshire rhubarb, try skrei cod with chicken-fat leek, parsley crumb, chicken butter sauce and crispy leeks, or go all out with the Dartmoor venison striploin with celeriac dauphinoise, poached blackberries and anise jus.

The bar is stocked with traditional ales (many locally brewed, including the inn’s own Horning Ale) and world-class wines from sister venue The Beckford Bottle Shop in Bath. The spirits collection has become increasingly local and includes the pub’s own brand of gin, produced in nearby Frome.

Delicious snacks are available throughout the day. In summer, dining spills out onto the sunny terrace and into the lush gardens. Here, live music, barbecues and fire-cooked dining events are highlights of the season.

Trencherman’s tip

Book one of the 16 bedrooms for a chic dine and stay experience.