This quaint hotel, about 6 miles from Taunton, was in a lovely rural setting, comfortable and quiet. The food was delicious and the overall ambience was delightful. This pub/hotel is owned and managed by the villagers in Halse and, on the evening we stayed, was lively and full of good banter. There are only 5/6 rooms so is ideal for couples looking for a hotel in beautiful surroundings. Definitely stay again as we travel to Cornwall each year and is a convenient half-way location.

Our only observation was that they didn't offer a cooked breakfast although what was offered for breakfast was lovely.

What a find!!! If you're looking for an overnight stop on your way to Cornwall, make it The New Inn. It'll be worth it. A little off the beaten track, but Oh so worth the effort. Everything about this place is spot on. From initial contact to final goodbye, the experience was a joy. Serena, Alicia, and the rest of the team made us most welcome. The chef is a diamond, the quality of the food was second to none, so good we made a detour on the return journey for lunch. If you're looking to set up a community enterprise, this pub/restaurant/hotel is the benchmark. This is well supported by the community, from the number of regulars in the bar/restaurant, but travellers made to feel just as welcome. Put simply, this is one of the best small hotels we have ever stopped in!!

Nothing at all!!

#Best UK Country Inn, #Best British Pub Stay "Best Traditional Country Pub England. Please don't take my word for it. All the locals love it so much that the community bought the 200-year-old Inn, restored it, they're running it, and it's charming. There's a bar area, a dining room, and a more casual lounge and event space. They support and sell local artists' paintings, photography, and other locally made items. Enjoy the large outdoor terrace, partly covered by a traditional roof, behind the historic inn. If you want to experience the English countryside but avoid being in the middle of a tourist zone, go off the beaten path and stay here and enjoy the peace and beauty. Still, it's right at the edge of the Cotswolds, the West Somerset Railway, Exmoor, and the picturesque wild coast and ideally located to get to all the spots in Southwest England. They have a diverse, delicious menu for breakfast, lunch, a cup of coffee or cocktails, or dinner, a full bar, an excellent selection of wine and beer on tap, and they're open extensively. The team members are proud to work there, so the service is exceptional. Their professional machine serves artisanal, high-quality drinks, and breakfast is plentiful and delicious. People talk about supporting the community, but you can have a wonderful stay while supporting the community, so stay here and stay nowhere else. It's well worth the detour, even just for a meal. The rooms have all been remodeled and nicely decorated instead of a jumble of furniture. The bathrooms are spotlessly clean and modern with all the facilities. They have a great selection of high-quality tea and cookies in your quiet, cheerful room with a nice forest view. It's just what you want, the ideal country Inn in the U.K.

Nothing, I am coming back to stay soon!

Very comfortable room, which was also spotlessly clean. It is a very friendly hotel, which is community owned and community focussed. It's lovely to see how busy the bar and restaurant are in the evenings, being the main place where people living in the village congregate. It was a pleasure to see this, and experience the positive "vibe" that this gives. Great staff, who communicated promptly ahead of our visit, and who welcomed us very warmly. The restaurant menu offered great choice, including vegan dishes.

Maybe more breakfast variety, but as it was, it really was sufficient for our needs.

This is the second time we have stayed at this pretty little inn in the heart of the Somerset countryside, and we will be back! The rooms are a little small but the beds are super comfortable and the ensuite is well appointed. Breakfast in the oak lined dining room looking out over a narrow country lane with the occasional horse and rider clipclopping past is wonderful! The staff (especially Serena) are reliably friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!

Such a lovely welcoming place to stay We didn't know it was a community run pub but it was wonderful to see how busy it was and everyone was so friendly too, It's a real asset to the village Lucy welcomed us and showed us to our lovely room which was spotlessly clean We ate in the restaurant which was delicious and fabulous service too Slept really well such a comfortable bed and very peaceful We will definitely be back Thank you xx

This was a lovely, welcoming place to stay in a remote little village. The room was clean and comfortable and the atmosphere was very friendly. We had been warned a) that the restaurant would be closed due to a private event and b) there would be some noise until around midnight. However, we were assured that sandwiches could be provided for us. As we were out for the evening this was a good arrangement. In the event it was even better - we were invited to partake of the party buffet (which was excellent) and to join in the celebrations! I haven't had such a good night out for ages....even took to the dance floor! The following morning we went for a walk around the delightful village of Halse, looked at the pretty church and listened to birdsong (and not much else) in the spring sunshine! The pub is also a community hub with a cafe - so even if not wanting to stay, do drop by for a coffee or lunch! We will certainly be back!

Nothing - this was a fabulous place to stay and we had been told about the party - which did stop at midnight.

Fantastic welcome with Lucy, met family staying close by for an evening meal in the pub which was very friendly, great with adults and children - food was fantastic

A minor annoyance was very loud plumbing vibration ?noise coming from the bathroom when pub in use downstairs (believe may have been linked to pub toilet usage. Once pub closed, noise stopped so able to sleep fine - otherwise bed, room all very clean and comfortable

We spent one night here after a day out on the West Somerset Railway visiting the Minehead Christmas market. Lucy and Serena are excellent hosts and meet you with a cheery and welcoming smile and chat. We stayed in room 5 which apparently had been occupied at one time by Ian Botham. We enjoyed the food at our evening meal and afterwards a few drinks in the bar along with the friendly locals. The whole place was busy and had a great atmosphere. We had an excellent night's sleep in the very comfortable bed and the shower was fab! Breakfast was continental and again the staff were friendly.

Near to my brother in law so we could visit Friendly staff and helpful

TV very small and not working, perhaps a bigger one in the kitchen would be better Strange smell when we first arrived, like a wet dog smell but did go once windows open