The Restaurant at Charlton House

In Shepton Mallet, The Restaurant at Charlton House sets a more formal tone, where talented chefs invite guests to savour the best of Somerset.

With salmon from the Severn and lamb raised among the Mendip Hills, the kitchen champions provenance and simplicity, letting fine ingredients speak with quiet confidence.

For lunch, meals may begin with the an all-day brunch from eggs benny to fresh waffles, and a pain au chocolat on the side. Then, move to the Charlton burger with cheddar cheese and crispy bacon or a braised chicken ciabatta with a tarragon-infused mayo.

For dinner, plates lean elegantly: pan-seared scallops, tempura veggies, pan-roasted duck breast, and a Sri Lankan spicy marinated lamb that carries fragrant heat. To finish, think lemon and ginger eton mess or a poised poached pear.

The mood is polished without fuss, a setting for unhurried lunches, celebrations and the quiet pleasure of good company. With Bobo's Bistro alongside for easy-going grazing and the main dining room for a sense of occasion, there is a table for every hour.

Book in, follow the flavours of Somerset, and let the Severn and the Mendips do the talking, one tasty tale at a time.