Harden's survey result
Summary
In a “lovely setting next to Longleat” and its lions, this “attractive” 1700s boozer “with good rooms” is “part of the Beckford group”, whose SW England mini-empire includes a bottle shop in nearby Bath. The “upmarket” dining room offers a concise but “approachable” menu (game is from the Longleat Estate and fish from the south coast), with a “good standard around the table” and (courtesy of their sibling) some “unusual wines by the glass or carafe”. PS – if you’re in need of R&R, they’ve just launched a new treatment cabin on the grounds.
Summary
In a picturesque location on the Longleat Estate, this old rural pub with rooms is consistently well-rated. Wine is sourced by a sister business – The Beckford Bottle Shop in nearby Bath (about 30 minutes’ drive) – while meat and game from the estate help supply the kitchen. In April 2023, The Telegraph’s William Sitwell pronounced himself a fan, and enjoyed “a faultless lunch of amped-up pub classics”.
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The Longleat Estate, Horningsham, BA12 7LY
Restaurant details
Prices
Drinks | |
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Wine per bottle | £27.00 |
Filter Coffee | £0.00 |
Extras | |
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Service | 12.50% |
The Longleat Estate, Horningsham, BA12 7LY
Opening hours
Monday | 11 am‑11 pm |
Tuesday | 11 am‑11 pm |
Wednesday | 11 am‑11 pm |
Thursday | 11 am‑11 pm |
Friday | 11 am‑11 pm |
Saturday | 11 am‑11 pm |
Sunday | 11 am‑11 pm |
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