“Set in the vibrant small town of Bruton in the heart of the Somerset countryside; this stylish, restored chapel boasts comfortable guest rooms, an excellent restaurant, bakery and organic wine store. A great base for couples or even families to explore this popular area.”
“Set in the vibrant small town of Bruton in the heart of the Somerset countryside; this stylish, restored chapel boasts comfortable guest rooms, an excellent restaurant, bakery and organic wine store. A great base for couples or even families to explore this popular area.”
Hotel Review
Set in Bruton which is said to be the ‘coolest’ town in Somerset thanks to its art galleries, independent shops and foodie hotspots, At The Chapel is a stylishly-renovated chapel offering chic accommodation and local, innovative cuisine. The interior and vibe is laid-back cool and minimalist throughout. Highlights of the light-filled guest rooms include comfy king-size beds with Egyptian cotton bedlinen and spacious marble bathrooms with enormous walk-in showers and bathtubs big enough for two. Thoughtful extras like a pillow menu and fresh croissants from the bakery delivered to your door in the morning make staying here a treat.
Be sure to dine in the restaurant downstairs; a beautiful space with two-story chapel- windows, contemporary art, a stunning light fixture hanging from the high ceiling and views of the countryside and iconic 12th century Dovecote tower that watches over the town. Tuck into a menu of ingredients from local organic producers, biodynamic growers and cheesemakers, and don’t miss the most creative, mouthwatering pizzas from the bakery’s wood-fired oven. During summer, the south-facing outdoor terrace is a fabulous spot for dinner or drinks, too. What’s more, if you’re a fan of wine, there’s a well-stocked collection of organic or biodynamic wines for sale by the reception area.
At the Chapel has all the ingredients for a lovely couples’ escape but families are equally as welcome (book the loft suite which sleeps four). And there’s a lot to explore on its doorstep, including following the ten-minute footpath through fields to the pioneering world-class contemporary art gallery, Hauser and Worth.
Written by Stephanie Reed
Recommended For
- Country Escape
- Located in a small rural town in a pretty part of Somerset.
- Other Activities
- Spend the day at Longleat Safari Park which has a wide collection of exotic animals living across the estate.
- Great walks
- Take long walks through the forest, parkland and gardens of Stourhead.
- Museums
- View the works in the trendy Hauser & Wirth Somerset art gallery.
- Sights nearby
- Visit King Alfred’s Tower situated within the Stourhead Estate.
- Luxury
- Full of character
- Sit-out Terrace
- Romantic
- Disabled access
- Child friendly
- Chic
- Boutique
- Restaurant
Facilities
- Sit-out Terrace
- Bar
- Parking
- Wifi
- Concierge
- Disabled access
- Sitting Room
- Child friendly
- Restaurant
Activities
- Other Activities
- Spend the day at Longleat Safari Park which has a wide collection of exotic animals living across the estate.
- Great walks
- Take long walks through the forest, parkland and gardens of Stourhead.
- Museums
- View the works in the trendy Hauser & Wirth Somerset art gallery.
- Sights nearby
- Visit King Alfred’s Tower situated within the Stourhead Estate.
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At The Chapel
Ecclesiastical elegance meets boutique verve at this former 12th-century chapel that has been stylishly repurposed into an eight-bedroom hotel in the arty village of Bruton in Somerset.
Originally published by The Telegraph (view article)
At The Chapel, Bruton, Somerset: hotel review
Bruton, Somerset is evolving, with a new art gallery and boho residents, and At The Chapel makes for a fittingly stylish bolthole
Originally published by The Guardian (view article)
