Kingsdon Inn

Tucked into the quiet village of Kingsdon, a short hop from Somerton, this is the sort of country inn that rewards those who wander off the main road. Behind its handsome stone frontage sits a warren of snug, beamed rooms where log fires, flagstones and candlelight set the scene for unhurried lunches and long, contented dinners. The kitchen leans on the surrounding Somerset larder, and the atmosphere strikes that rare balance between smart and genuinely relaxed. Walkers, dogs and Sunday-lunch pilgrims all find a place here — the kind of unshowy village local that quietly earns its glowing reputation.

A polished yet unpretentious village inn with the food, warmth and setting to justify the drive. Its consistently high praise and rural Somerset charm make it exactly the sort of traditional inn Hunters champions.

• Food Lovers
• Weekend Escape
• Romantic Escape
• Dog Friendly