The best restaurants in Quantock Vale West Somerset South West

We were so looking forward to staying here again this year. We’ve stayed before on a few occasions as our parents live here and we travel from the Highlands to visit. I just wish we’d read the reviews before we booked again; we booked due to our past stays and thought it would be the same experience. Sadly not. The room was clean for sure but there is no decent breakfast, they only offer cooked options on the weekend if the chef actually shows up, the “ continental breakfast” they offer is self service dry croissants, folded pack ham with chunks of cheese in a mini fridge and a wee kettle to prepare your own coffee. Oh and a bowl of questionable fruit. The atmosphere is NIL. 3 times I spoke to them about dinner reservations and still it wasn’t booked for our family of 6 on the night. The menu is uninspiring and very little for a vegetarian diet and they ask that you preorder your meal during the day so I suspect your meal isn’t fresh at dining time and the restaurant shuts at 8pm the bar was all shut up by 9pm and the place in darkness. We cancelled our dinner reservation and ate elsewhere in Kilve. The previous owners Carol & Julie are sorely missed and it saddens me greatly that all the years of work, love and commitment they put into making the castle of comfort the fantastic hotel it was had all gone to waste. We paid £160 B&B - vastly overpriced, no value for money just not enjoyable anymore and it stinks of fried food. There is no one to meet you, greet you. We dangled about for ages trying to check out, we could have simply walked out. Needless to say, we won’t be coming again and won’t be recommending it to others, my other family members won’t be coming back either.

We don't live locally, but we do stop here at every opportunity when we are down in the area. The breads and cakes are to die for (because they're awesome - not literally) and the homemade dog biscuits are the most highly prized treat our 2 pups get. So good that I order them up in quantities of 40 and they're posted up to us. I highly recommend that you stop and see what delicious goodies are on offer if you're passing by - you definitely won't be disappointed - if you're there early to get yummy things

Amanda did all the catering for my birthday celebrations in Woolavington, Bridgwater, and she really did me proud. Amanda guided me towards an easily managed menu suitable for all ages ranging from 2 to 95 years. It worked perfectly. Friday night's hot meal on was followed the next day by a hot buffet (chicken provencal, cottage pie and dauphinoise potatoes), salads, a wonderful lemon meringue pie, huge chocolate cake, breads, sausage rolls, large quiche and much more. The really generous portions fed 20 adults and 6 children with left overs. The food was much-praised with the outstanding comment came from one young granddaughter who can be rather choosy. Having asked who made the cottage pie she declared it to be the best she had ever had - praise indeed. I would not hesitate to recommend Amanda and her catering. Thank you.

The Castle of Comfort is an incredible place.

The Hood is always reliable and we have been several times. The food is very good indeed, they have good real ale and the service is excellent so we would recommend it.

Customer service terrible! After cancelling a booking a couple of hours after making it and calling and emailing several times to question the deposit of £50 being kept, I was ignored and then finally got a very rude supervisor calling to tell me I had read the terms and conditions incorrectly. She said that I obviously couldn’t afford it and didn’t want to pay which I found very insulting! I repeatedly asked to speak to the manager and she denied my request. I’ve never been spoken to so rudely and with such a condescending attitude by a hotel or any business that supposedly prides themselves on a warm, friendly customer experience.

Had lunch at The plough yesterday food was amazing cannot fault it , very good portion sizes and good value for money, service was brilliant couldn't do enough for us will definitely be returning.

Have eaten here several times in the last few years and find the Hood Arms consistent in the high standard of their food. Recommended.

This feels like a little secret tucked away down a country lane...when you arrive there is plenty of parking and it will feel a little like you are entering someone's back garden but it is clearly signposted and welcoming. Lots of outdoor seating, but we chose to order to take away as it was a bit chilly. You make your choice from the board, ring the bell, out comes the owner, they take cards which is helpful. He brought all the food out to the car for us which was so kind ( I'm not sure he'd manage to do that if it was a busier time, but a kind thing to do for us whilst it was quiet) The food was delicious..the scones were incredible, light as a feather. The sandwiches yummy, great bread, proper butter we chose ham and cheese the cheese was something else 😋 👌 All our drinks were nice and hot, good coffee too. Can't fault..please don't turn up expecting indoor seating and China teacups..this is very good quality food the menu is limited and an excellent cream tea all served in take away boxes, with plenty of seating in a nature filled garden (or to take away) very dog friendly too 🤩

Good food staff happy and helpful very good service 👍

Everything I needed for a short stay in the area - my single room was clean and comfortable, and the staff in the pub were welcoming & helpful. Food in the evening was excellent - a very generous sausage & mash. The burgers at another table looked great. Good to see a rural pub that has customers on a week night - a good sign! I didn't take up the option of breakfast delivered to my room, but perhaps I'd recommend it to others as there really is nowhere else nearby to eat! Mobile & WiFi signals both terrible, but I survived the ordeal!

Land lady is a complete fruit loop, beware! She will involve you in family arguments, drag you into things that are not your concern and then blame you for getting involved even though you've told her not to involve you!