The Priory Hotel

A truly amazing afternoon with the icing on the cake… The Priory Cream Tea. Warm welcome by such a pleasant lady on reception. We were early as we’d heard the gardens were something not to miss and given we had a beautiful sunny Spring day we took the opportunity to explore. If visiting don’t miss the gardens, clearly the gardening team take enormous pride in their work. The location is adjacent to the River Frome and is just idyllic. After walking the gardens we sat on the terrace before we tea was served. A great spot to relax and unwind. The afternoon tea was served complimented by refreshing tea. We chose Earl Grey and Assam but lots of choice in the John Turner room. A stunning inglenook fireplace is I expect part of the original building. Finger sandwiches were very fresh, tasty and just a little different. Plain and fruit scones (nicely warm) accompanied with very generous portions of delicious strawberry jam and local clotted cream plus a delicious selection of patisserie and an Eton mess treat. Our waiting staff, a young gentleman and lady were courteous, kind and acknowledged we were celebrating a combination birthday and Wedding anniversary. Thank you! What an amazing treat it was to visit such a stunning location, a great hospitality team and superb culinary expertise. Thank you so much for a wonderful visit. We will definitely return and cannot recommend highly enough.

Cris was a very attentive and excellent wine waiter - would highly recommend going. Lovely place, surroundings and food. Great atmosphere. We particularly enjoyed the crab, trout and rack of lamb which were delicious and perfectly cooked and locally sourced.

Beautiful setting on the river. Very old priory with gorgeous grounds. Food was delicious and very well presented. Expensive but good quality. The staff were very professional and knowledgeable. It was a delight to meet A J and talk about his interesting career and life. Love to go back and stay there one day a very special venue.