The Newt in Somerset

Somerset, England

Overview

Set in a sprawling country estate with pristine gardens, rugged woodland, and carefully nurtured farmland lies The Newt in Somerset. Hadspen House is the quintessential Georgian country house with elegant rooms and garden-to-table dining.

Key Features

  • 23 elegant rooms
  • Spa
  • The Botanical Rooms restaurant that serves seasonal food from the Estate
  • Bar with hand-made local cyder from Estate cyder-press
  • Horns and Pigtails restaurant
  • Large tranquil gardens and working kitchen garden
  • Indoor-outdoor pool
  • Activities including cycling, walking, cyder tours and tastings, and garden tours

A unique Georgian jewel, Hadspen House at The Newt, is a place to delight in nature and serenity. It is clear in every aspect of the hotel, that the gardens are the heart of the hotel. The tranquil spa uses scents derived from the English garden. The Botanical Rooms restaurant creates stunning dishes from homegrown vegetables and meat from the estate. Head to the Croquet Room or Bar and indulge in The Newt’s very own cyder. Start your day with a breakfast of fruit and vegetables from the garden with dairy from local cows and honey from local bees. The gardens do not just inspire the cuisine of the hotel, they are also integral to a stay at The Newt. Immerse yourself in the beautifully designed gardens with a guided tour or set off on your own to explore the wider estate and woodlands at your leisure. Discover how cyder is produced at the property with a guided tour and tasting at The Cyder Press. The Newt is the perfect place to truly immerse yourself in the glory of the English countryside.

Why we love it

The Newt offers a unique opportunity to experience a true farm-to-table lifestyle. There are few places in the world where so much of the food you eat is produced and grown mere steps from where you are eating.

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