Tanlake Barn guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Our local village centred around a traditional 5 way crossroad.
The volunteer run village shop will cater for most of your essential needs and offers a small café and free Wi-Fi
Churchinford
Our local village centred around a traditional 5 way crossroad.
The volunteer run village shop will cater for most of your essential needs and offers a small café and free Wi-Fi
Pubs & Restaurants
We have selected a range of places to sample, from a tradional parish owned pub to fine country dining
www.candlelight-inn.co.uk - This is our closest pub in the village of Bishopswood. If you are looking for a high quality Gastropub meal then this is the place to go! Booking advised. A fantastic country pub with excellent food and welcoming staff. It is a pleasant 20 minute stroll from the Barn via a picturesque nature reserve, or a little longer perhaps via the road (if you are walking in the dark we would recommend the road route! There are hills too!).
They do have outside undercover tables should you be visiting in times of restrictions, but they do get very booked up so do book!
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Candlelight Inn
www.candlelight-inn.co.uk - This is our closest pub in the village of Bishopswood. If you are looking for a high quality Gastropub meal then this is the place to go! Booking advised. A fantastic country pub with excellent food and welcoming staff. It is a pleasant 20 minute stroll from the Barn via a picturesque nature reserve, or a little longer perhaps via the road (if you are walking in the dark we would recommend the road route! There are hills too!).
They do have outside undercover tables should you be visiting in times of restrictions, but they do get very booked up so do book!
www.thepighotel.com/at-combe - This is a real treat for us and we usually only visit for a special occasion. On a sunny day it is beautiful, sitting out on the lawn with a G&T, or wandering through the kitchen gardens – and then eating what you have just seen! This is about a 25 minute drive away but if you are wanting a special treat then it is worth it!
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The Pig - at Combe
www.thepighotel.com/at-combe - This is a real treat for us and we usually only visit for a special occasion. On a sunny day it is beautiful, sitting out on the lawn with a G&T, or wandering through the kitchen gardens – and then eating what you have just seen! This is about a 25 minute drive away but if you are wanting a special treat then it is worth it!
www.yorkinn.co.uk - This is in the nearby village of Churchinford where you will also find the village shop and Post Office. Much more of a ‘local’ pub with a pool table and dart board, and you will always get a warm welcome. The homemade pies are what we would recommend!
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The York Inn
www.yorkinn.co.uk - This is in the nearby village of Churchinford where you will also find the village shop and Post Office. Much more of a ‘local’ pub with a pool table and dart board, and you will always get a warm welcome. The homemade pies are what we would recommend!
A parish owned Inn offering an authentic local Somerset experience! Good for a local cider!
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Holman Clavel Inn
A parish owned Inn offering an authentic local Somerset experience! Good for a local cider!
www.theflintlockinn.co.uk - This is just over the border into Devon, but still under a 10 minute drive away. In our opinion this is the best place for a Sunday Roast if you like a good old fashioned English meal (with Treacle Sponge to die for!). Homecooked, comfort food and friendly staff.
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The Flintlock Inn
www.theflintlockinn.co.uk - This is just over the border into Devon, but still under a 10 minute drive away. In our opinion this is the best place for a Sunday Roast if you like a good old fashioned English meal (with Treacle Sponge to die for!). Homecooked, comfort food and friendly staff.
Sightseeing
www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk - a lovely day out up to the coast, passing through the beautiful village of Dunster and a visit to Dunster Castle is recommended along with fish and chips in Watchet Harbour.
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Bishops Lydeard Station
www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk - a lovely day out up to the coast, passing through the beautiful village of Dunster and a visit to Dunster Castle is recommended along with fish and chips in Watchet Harbour.
www.tram.co.uk - Hop on the narrow gauge tram and watch the wading birds in the wetlands as you travel through the Axe Valley.
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Seaton Tramway
Harbour Roadwww.tram.co.uk - Hop on the narrow gauge tram and watch the wading birds in the wetlands as you travel through the Axe Valley.
www.beerquarrycaves.co.uk - Visit the vast man-made complex of underground caverns with their mighty halls of vaulted roofs and pillars of Beer Stone.
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Beer Quarry Caves Ltd
Quarry Lanewww.beerquarrycaves.co.uk - Visit the vast man-made complex of underground caverns with their mighty halls of vaulted roofs and pillars of Beer Stone.
Gardens
www.fordeabbey.co.uk - If you fancy a little bit of history and walking through some stunning gardens (and at the right time of year, the very best strawberries!) then this is well worth a visit.
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Forde Abbey House and Gardens
www.fordeabbey.co.uk - If you fancy a little bit of history and walking through some stunning gardens (and at the right time of year, the very best strawberries!) then this is well worth a visit.
www.hestercombe.com – Another lovely house and gardens to visit if this is your thing! Lose yourself in fifty acres of lakes, temples, cascades, tranquil woodland walks, formal terraces, vivid colours and views that take your breath away…..
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Hestercombe Gardens
www.hestercombe.com – Another lovely house and gardens to visit if this is your thing! Lose yourself in fifty acres of lakes, temples, cascades, tranquil woodland walks, formal terraces, vivid colours and views that take your breath away…..