We have just spent eight nights at the inn. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel welcome, and no request was too much trouble. The owner and his staff were friendly and attentive. The room was delightful and an extra bonus was the balcony to sit and soak up the sun and sounds of the countryside. This location was ideal for access to the surrounding area, with Bristol, Bath and Wells only a few miles away. The food was excellent and good value for money. We will certainly return in the future. We have no hesitation in recommending this inn as place to stay.

My family and i have just returned from a two night stay at the Hunters Rest Inn. If you want a short break in beautiful scenery and close to major centres such as Bath and Bristol then this is the place for you.
The inn can be found at the top of a country lane and although slightly tricky to find it is well worth it. From the moment i booked to the end of our stay the staff and in particular landlord Paul could not have been more helpful; from attending to our needs to giving directions.
The rooms themselves are amazing, my two teenage children shared a four poster room with additional bed and superb en-suite. My wife and i had to 'rough it' in a double room which was beautifully decorated and had an excellent contemporary bathroom.
The food selection was wide ranging catering for every taste, with a welcome selection of locally sourced food. A local informed me that they drive a 20 mile round trip regularly to eat at the inn. Be warned the portions are large. The breakfasts were lovely and beautifully cooked. We are hoping that our daughter gets into Bristol University so we have an excuse to stay at the inn at least three times a year.
Full marks all round

Just spent one night at Hunters Rest and would have loved to stay longer. This lovely inn/restaurant is just 1/2 hour from Bristol Airport, 8 miles south of the city, making it a good base to explore Bristol, Bath, and the county of Somerset.

Our room was clean and comfortable. The bathroom looked newly-remodeled & had the BEST shower out of anywhere we stayed in England! (large and powerful) We had our own private balcony - the view was of the one-storey flat roof below, but it was nice to have the space to sit outside. The restaurant is excellent, and clearly appreciated by the locals. The owner is very friendly & had good advice for local walking. Ample free on-site parking available.

The two of us first visited the Hunter's Rest for my birthday in January 2005 and we fell in love with the place. It nestles in the heart of the Somerset countryside and pheasants, owls and swallows are so ubiquitous they seem part of the service. The inn has a great atmosphere and truly feels like the earthy, but civilised Hunting Lodge it once was. The food is excellent - it's hard not to go for the local fare of 'Oggies' every meal, but there are always plenty of specials on offer and I couldn't think of a more fitting place to eat Game Pie or Venison. Breakfast is hearty and the Full Somerset takes some beating if you like your breakfast English and traditional.

Sad though it may be, we've been back to the Hunter's rest close to twenty times over the past two years. In that time we've stayed in all the rooms at least once, but room 4 with it's traditional four-poster and roll-top bath remains our favourite. We have always found the rooms comfortable and well-equiped, being cleaned daily.

Most of all it is the warm welcome and the level of friendly service that keeps us going back. The landlord genuinely cares about his guests and does everything he can to make each stay at least as good as the last. We have always found the other members of staff to be friendly and efficient.

We would recommend anyone to visit the Hunter's Rest if they want a genuinely warm and friendly holiday experience. Forget your cheap and cheerful seaside B&Bs or your la-de-da snooty hotels, this is the real English getaway. Don't all go at the same time though, we'll be wanting our favourite room again soon!