Lord Poulett Arms

Hinton Saint George, Somerset
Inn
+44 (0)1460 73149
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From
£110 - £160
per night

Historic village inn with wonderful cooking and a Provençal-style courtyard garden; drive to the Jurassic Coast in half-an-hour

5 rooms

Rooms sleep 2

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

The Experience

This 17th-century thatched inn gives you a warm welcome, rooms with views of the village and much attention to detail: bathrobes, snazzy bath stuff, fresh milk in a china jug, little bags of shortbread.

Choose a table by the fireplace in the downstairs pub or in the Provençal-style courtyard and allow yourself a full Somerset breakfast – pastries, fruit compote and yoghurt; eggs with pork and marmalade sausages or scrambled eggs and smoked salmon; porridge with brown sugar and cream. The food is fresh, seasonal and local with much made, cured and smoked in-house; the atmosphere is easy going but refined, with proper silverware and linens.

Walks leave from the door, to the 13th-century Grade I listed church or the famous Spreading Oak Tree, or you can drive to stately homes – Montacute House, Forde Abbey House and Gardens – in 15 minutes. The Blackdown Hills AONB and the Jurassic Coast are only half an hour’s drive. Return for supper in the pub and the best night’s sleep.

We think you'll love

The garden, with its Provençal-style courtyard and pretty walled garden beyond
The many snug corners by fireplaces in the bar and dining room
The lovely rooms upstairs with generous Bramley bath and shower treats.

You should know

Two of the bedrooms have private bathrooms across a corridor
Parking is on the street outside and limited at busy times

Essentials

EV charger
Swimming pool
Hot tub
Garden
Open fire / woodburner
Breakfast included
Breakfast available
Meals available
Vegetarian meals
Parking on premises
Free parking nearby
Accessible by public transport
WiFi
Spa
Central heating
Limited mobility
Wheelchair access
Mobile reception
Hob
Bar
Barbecue
Licensed premises
Paid parking nearby
Air conditioning
Relaxation areas
Tennis court
No smoking
Credit cards
Working farm
Owner has pets
Pets welcome

Family friendly

Baby monitor
Books and toys
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Stair gates
High chair
Fire guard
Cot available

Nearby

Pub/bar within 3 miles
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles

Activities

Bikes available
Food courses
Kayaking
Other courses
Sailing
Surfing
Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price: from £110
Surcharges: Extra bed/sofabed available £10 per person per night.

1 Suite for 2: From £110
4 Doubles: From £110

Information

Booking information

Check in: From 4pm
Check out: By 10.30am
Other details: Minimum stay: 2 nights at weekends.
Closed: Mondays, Tuesdays and Christmas.
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Meals: Starters from £7.50. Mains from £15. Sunday lunch from £16.

Reviews

What a treat to trundle down the sleepy Somerset lanes to Hinton St George where the Lord Poulett shines under its fresh thatch. Inside is all sparkling glassware and cosy corners, the outside areas are wonderfully evocative, and there's a choice of firesides. Food is served by smiling staff who know they're bringing something special to tempt your tastebuds (our fresh salad was splendid). Rooms are above-pub perfect with deeply comfortable beds, lovely curtains and headboards, shortbread treats and excellent WiFi. Heaven.

Sarah, Sawday's inspector Sep 2019

We had a lovely stay at the Lord Poulett. The staff were all very welcoming - it was almost like being hosted by friends. The food in the restaurant was incredible and the breakfasts perfect for setting you up for the day (wish we'd tried the bloody Marys!). Our room was elegant, clean and very comfortable and we arrived to melt in the mouth homemade shortbread. Would definitely recommend or stay again!

Samantha, Bristol Dec 2018

Sarah, Bath Oct 2018

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Location

The neighbourhood

Hinton St George is a wonderfully sweet and pretty village, most of it a conservation area, found down a wandering lane ten minutes from the market town of Crewkerne and five minutes off the A303. As well as a 13th-century Grade I listed church, there’s a village hall, shop and tea rooms.

Local points of interest from Beth Doherty

A Beckford pub, traditional yet contemporary one of four in the South West of England. Individual in style and creativity, united in hospitality. Our two restaurants in Bath are convivial environments to enjoy great wine, food and warming hospitality.
Hinton St George is a beautiful, ancient village with fabulous walks into the countryside. Slightly further afield we are surrounded by many attractions and activities. The Jurassic Coast is thirty-five minute away from the pub with its outstanding beauty
Fancy an early evening stroll or dog walk before supper, a pleasant way to spend forty minutes. Introducing our high street. The walk goes past the church, through the churchyard and The Poulett tomb is worth a visit. Ask us for information.
Hinton House has gardens and pleasure grounds of around 6 hectares and a landscape park of around 494 hectares (200 hectares at its modern extent). The park dates from the late-17th century and mid-18th century onwards.
Only 18 miles from the pub, the historic seaside town Lyme Regis is in an area of outstanding natural beauty, where West Dorset and East Devon coastlines meet and fossils found. The town itself has a fascinating history stretching back to the 8th century.
Montacute House, a masterpiece of Elizabethan Renaissance architecture and design, with towering walls of glass, glowing ham stone and one of the few Elizabethan houses in England to still have its compartmentalised garden, enjoy no matter what the season

Lord Poulett Arms

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

Your enquiry details

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The Experience

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You should know

Essentials

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Pricing

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Reviews

The neighbourhood

Lord Poulett Arms

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

Enquiry details

Your enquiry details

How to book

Direct with the owner

Enquire through Sawday's

The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

Accommodation

Pricing

Information

Reviews

The neighbourhood

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