You’ve probably guessed that here at Dimpsey, we’re a foodie family and we love to share our finds with you. Many of our guests come to Dimpsey to escape the busy and often cook a meal here at the shepherd … Read More
Eating Out
Trencherman’s Guide award shortlisting for guest favourite – The Cotley Inn
We’ve always been spoilt with the dining options that we have in close proximity to Dimpsey, but over the past few years, they’ve just been getting better and better, both in terms of the food that is served and that’s … Read More
F.east in Ilminster, Somerset.
F.east at Ilminster has been one of my regular lunch haunts for some time, and was previously based in a converted cottage just off the centre of town. However, recently the owner Claire and her team upped sticks and moved … Read More
The Rusty Pig at Ottery St Mary near Honiton
When somewhere calls itself a licensed feasting house, curiosity is already piqued and you’re wondering exactly what you’re going to get – but yet again, when we ate there last night, the Rusty Pig delivered in spades. Based in Ottery … Read More
The Firehouse Somerset
We like to check out all the local eateries in a bid to ensure that we can recommend somewhere to suit you, your tastes and your budget if we are asked by our guests – and after a good meal … Read More
Lazy Hazy End of Summer Days at Dimpsey Glamping Somerset
Although Summer is starting to slowly drift away, it doesn’t mean the that relaxing holiday time is at an end. At Dimpsey Glamping, no matter what time of the year it is, there is always something to enjoy and ways … Read More
The Dimpsey Glamping Outdoor Kitchen With Woodfired Oven
A stay at Dimpsey Glamping isn’t just a place to lay your head at night. We want our guests to feel relaxed and pampered and that’s why we provide a full luxury retreat experience. The Dimpsey Shepherd’s Hut not only … Read More
Recipe: Hot Smoked Salmon
Thank you very much to Juliet from The Garden Oven Company for this recipe and blog post 🙂 Hello to you all at Dimpsey and everyone reading this… We were given this fantastic recipe from our lovely friend April Partridge. It … Read More
Recipe: Hidden Hummus
When we were down in Cornwall a couple of weeks ago, we visited the Hidden Hut at Porthcurnick beach – one of our favourite places to eat. A walk along the cliff from Porthscatho brings you to the Hidden Hut … Read More
Days Out: Cycling through the Staple Fitzpaine Herepath
Being situated in the Blackdown Hills we are amidst some of the most beautiful landscape our country has to offer. We love to walk and explore but, we also love to cycle. One of our favourite routes is the Staple … Read More
Eating Out: The Anchor Inn in Seatown, Dorset.
Here at Dimpsey, we never recommend anywhere we haven’t visited recently – what a great excuse to eat out regularly!! Yesterday, I managed to combine checking somewhere out with a meeting over lunch – perfect. We’ve eaten at The Anchor … Read More
Somerset – not just the road to Cornwall
Somerset is a destination in its own right For a long time, Somerset was the place you drove through to get to your Cornish holiday, but it is fast becoming one of the go-to destinations in its own right. So what … Read More
