Calls Mount for Somerset’s The Newt Hotel to End Herbicide Use in Beloved Gardens Sunday, May 17, 2026 thenewt herbicide glyphosate pollinators biodiversity somerset gardens environment hotel celebrity A growing petition with over 600 signatures is urging The Newt, a luxurious Somerset hotel famed for its sprawling, picturesque gardens and celebrity visitors, to cease using the herbicide glyphosate. Situated between Bruton … Read More
Historic Somerset Coast Pub Set for Major Refurbishment Saturday, April 11, 2026 somerset minehead pub refurbishment historic coastpath hallwoodhouse hotel planning heritage The Old Ship Aground, an iconic pub located along the South West Coast Path in Minehead, Somerset, is set to undergo significant refurbishment pending approval of fresh plans. This historic venue has been a prominent feature … Read More
Somerset Hotel and Restaurant Osip Named Best for Foodies in the UK by Sunday Times Monday, March 9, 2026 osip somerset foodie michelin culinary farmtotable gastronomy bruton hotel restaurant Osip, a renowned restaurant and hotel in Bruton, Somerset, has been honored as the Foodie Hotel of the Year by The Sunday Times in their Best Places to Stay list released on March 9. Awarded a Michelin star in 2021, Osip … Read More
Bath Hotel Unveils Bookworm’s Retreat Featuring Curated Gift in Partnership with Local Bookshop Wednesday, February 18, 2026 bath hotel retreat bookworm bookshop collaboration gift literature travel reading A boutique hotel in Bath has launched a new retreat designed especially for book lovers. This innovative offering is the result of a collaboration with a beloved city bookshop, bringing a curated literary experience to … Read More
Bath Hotel Unveils Bookworm’s Retreat Featuring Curated Gift from Local Bookshop Wednesday, February 18, 2026 bath hotel bookshop retreat books reading literary gift collaboration culture A charming hotel in the historic city of Bath has launched a special bookworm’s retreat, designed for guests who love to unwind with a good read. In collaboration with one of Bath’s renowned independent bookshops, the hotel … Read More
Seven Hundred Cannabis Plants Seized from Abandoned Bath Hotel Wednesday, January 21, 2026 cannabis police bath drugs crime investigation hotel fire-risk law-enforcement community Today, January 21, Avon and Somerset Police have begun removing an extensive cannabis farm hidden inside a derelict hotel on Monmouth Place in Bath. Approximately 700 suspected cannabis plants were discovered growing within … Read More