Best Places and Services in Batcombe, Dorset (2025)

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The Masons Arms

41 Lower Odcombe, Odcombe, Yeovil BA22 8TX, UK

4.6 (721 reviews)
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P: 01935 862591

Stayed for a couple of nights on way back from picking up our vintage vw camper. Really relaxed experience and surrounded by beautiful countryside and historic villages. We ate some lovely food in the pub and drank local beers and ciders (Rosie’s Pig cider). I believe they also have a microbrewery as well. Will definitely recommend and will return to this historic pub near Yeovil.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Traveling around the country with relatives from Australia and found this great British country pub. Good beer selection, great food and excellent service from the wonderful staff. The bedrooms were very comfortable and well equipped. Definitely a place worthy of a second visit.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Stopped for lunch after doing a search for pub type eateries near out of town Yeovil and come up with the Masons Arms. Greeted very politely as we had arrived before 12:00, served with two beautiful tasting coffees before ordering lunch, two small meals, ham egg and fries plus home made fish cakes and salad dressing followed by apple and raisin crumble that was beautiful. Both my wife and I left the Masons Arms well fed and full. If we are in Yeovil or near in the future we will definitely visit again.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Super little quiet campsite behind a lovely country pub. Staff were great, welcome was warm, facilities were good. And we had a very nice meal in the pub on our second night. Recommended!

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I stayed at their small campsite behind the pub in my motorhome. A very peaceful location with good amenities. The food was great too, moderately priced. The staff were a helpful and friendly bunch. If you have a long motorhome (mines 7 metres) Give them a call and they'll help you through the entrance, it's tight. Especially if you're solo like myself. I brought my dog who was most welcomed.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Cocktails
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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  • Free Parking Lot
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Carlton Clocks - 285m away
Gaggle of Geese

Buckland Newton, Dorchester DT2 7BS, UK

4.7 (392 reviews)
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P: 01300 345249

We found this wonderful place after being at Minterne House and Gardens. Lovely village pub. Fantastic service, offered toys for my kid. Really lovely food. Great selection of drinks. Will definitely be returning.

Anonymous - 11 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We always like to try out a new pub for a Sunday Roast and came across this little gem. Based on their menu and google ratings, we decided to book. We had their new Sunday roast sharing board (there was 3 of us) and it was amazing. The amount of meat on it is well worth the money. Perfectly cooked pork belly, beef and chicken leg. And of course being greeted by the beautiful collie who led us to the front door ☺️ We will definitely be back and will highly recommend! Great pub, very friendly and attentive staff, great food!

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Fantastic, quiet beautiful campsite. Very clean site and clean toilets and shower block. Utensil washing area. Fire pits and wind breaks available to hire. Lovely campsite wardens, lovely friendly staff and hosts. Amazing food. 10mins drive to Cern Abbys brewery. Definitely recommend.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

My niece had her wedding here and the place was fantastic. Food for the event was brilliant and innovative. We also had Sunday lunch which was fabulous. Camping on site and lots of Airbnb in the area. Three cottages right next to pub with access through the gardens.

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Absolutely amazing couple of days camping at the gaggle_of_geese_pub in Dorset. Cannot recommend this place enough. Loads of facilities for families. Double decker bus kitted out with soft play for kids. Pigmy goats and a small sports pitch. The campsite had warm showers, clean toilets. Pub served excellent food and beers. Will 100% be going back there. 📍 Gaggle of Geese Pub, Buckland Newton, Dorset

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Live Music
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Cocktails
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Dominey's Yard Holiday Cottages - 194m away
Hunters Lodge Inn

Leigh Common, Wincanton BA9 8LD, UK

4.5 (1,331 reviews)

P: 01747 840439

The room was clean, really good but in our room I think room 5, the heating was not working or quite difficult to manipulate. Anyway, it was a really good place to stay, comfortable bed, awesome restaurant - we had dinner and a complementary breakfast there, and it was very well-priced. We were charged initially for the food we didn't purchase, but it was easily rectified and refunded. Good service.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 4 / 5

We had a really good, quickly served (by nice staff) meal at a reasonable price. We live less than a mile away and had avoided the place for 10 years (it used to be terrible) but we've now been converted!

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

25 of my family booked this lovely pub for our annual Christmas get together on Sunday 17th November, as we chose halfway from all of us to meet up. Always a gamble when you book somewhere you not been before. Well, the Hunters Lodge Inn did not disappoint. It was really busy at 1:45pm, we had a whole section to ourselves, tables laid out, we put crackers on and had a corner for all our Secret Santa gifts. We asked for a rubbish bag so we could clean up afterwards. Jade was truly professional and a credit to the pub, she looked after us all. Service was amazing considering it was so busy. The food (carvery) was so tasty, hot, lots of it and served to you by a really lovely man. Everyone that worked here showed they really enjoy it. Car parking was fab and a lovely park for the kids. Thank you so much from us all and we look forward to seeing you all in 2025. Our new find 😃

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Came here on an impromptu drive past. They were packed! But managed to fit us in. Very clear communication over table return time but we didn't feel rushed at all. Staff were really attentive, food was delicious and service was fabulous. Highly recommend

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Friendly and helpful staff, room was clean and the whole place had a rustic atmosphere. The breakfast bar was banging. Great value for money

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The Watch House

West Bay, Bridport DT6 4EN, UK

4.3 (1,039 reviews)
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P: 01308 459330

Fantastic restaurant. Fantastic location on WestBay Beach. We had a Sunday roast which was so tender and tasty. Thank you. We will be back.

Anonymous - 8 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A wonderful lunch, we all decide to have the daily specials. All were delicious, great value for money and we had three dogs with us and the staff could not have been more friendly or accommodating. They bring you complimentary biscuits for the dogs.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Superb restaurant and perfect location. If you're fond of sand dunes, and salty air, quaint little villages everywhere..... IYKYK. Food is always great, service spot on.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Delicious fish & chips! Big cocktail menu. Great location right by the water.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great lively place, right on the beach, good food and service, good fast pizzas 🍕.... Needs a nice craft beer on tap 😂👍

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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  • Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Bridport Arms - 33m away
  • West Bay Cliffs - 136m away
  • Parkdean Resorts West Bay Holiday Park, Dorset - 206m away
  • East Beach Car Park - 144m away
  • West Bay Discovery Centre - 52m away
The Thatched Cottage Inn

63-67 Charlton Rd, Shepton Mallet BA4 5QF, UK

4.3 (524 reviews)

P: 01749 705952

We stopped here last night after calling on the off chance for a table of 6 on the way home from the festival of lights at longleat. From the word get go the service was amazing so polite and helpful on the phone. We were greated at the door amd shown to our table. Where I waiter was absolutely amazing promptly took our drink and food order he was amazingly friendly a brill woth the children. You could tell he loved his job. Now the menu wasn't huge with a great deal of choice. But what was on there was fairly well priced. And I must admit I dint really expect a great deal but I have to say the food matched the service it was incredible well presented and absolutely full of flavour and the gravy on my dish wash to die for. For somewhere we just stopped out the blue I couldn't have wished to stop anywhere better. And next time we are in the area will be back. So if you looking for a family meal or evening something that little extra I would highly recommend this place. Top marks all round

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I stayed here for 3 days whilst doing a course in the local area. The pub was lovely, cosy and inviting. My room was snug, clean and quiet. The staff were some of the nicest people I've met in a long time - kind, attentive and friendly! I felt able to relax here and well looked after. Would highly recommend!

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Being local, we booked the Thatched Cottage for our wedding reception, and had a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon with our family. All of the staff are extremely friendly and accommodating. I stayed the night before, and we both stayed on our wedding night. Our room was incredibly comfortable with the heating spot on. There were a couple of niggles which were discussed, but it wouldn't be a proper wedding without! All in all we had a fabulous day, and thank Kieran and his team for their hard work. Please support local!

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We were on our final part of our journey down to Shepton mallet prison and we stumble across this gem of a pub. We had such a warm welcome from the new landlord. Who told us they hadn't long taken over. We had drinks and a few snacks and decided after meeting chef to stay for dinner. Food was really scummy and good value for money. So much on my plate. Yum. The staff were so friendly welcoming the pub itself cosy clean and beautiful. Good luck guys for the future and your new adventures. If we are down your way again we will definitely stop and say hello and enjoy your company and food again.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Live Music
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • B&M Home Store with Garden Centre - 291m away
  • Montigo Resorts Somerset at Charlton House - 375m away
  • Whitstone's - 430m away
  • Gregory Distribution Ltd - 262m away
  • Framptons - 190m away
Collett Park Cafe

Collett Park, Park Rd, Shepton Mallet BA4 5BP, UK

4.4 (169 reviews)

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A beautiful place.

Anonymous - 10 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely little shed cafe in Collett Park very reasonable prices we had a piece of carrot cake very tasty. Friendly lady that served us had a good chat whilst waiting for our drinks. Definitely worth a visit

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Good place for a coffee tea plus food good menu Good prices Super handy when the children are in the play park.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Nice little park in Shepton mallet easy to miss but it's certainly worth a trapes around with a bandstand and small waterway. On Saturday was an open park day and it was very good 👍 the dragon is only there on park open days 😀

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Lunch
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Collett Park - 170m away
  • Tesco Superstore - 306m away
  • ALDI - 297m away
  • Shepton Mallet Prison - 385m away
  • Costa Coffee - 452m away
The Trough

Stone Ln, Yeovil BA21 4NU, UK

4.4 (556 reviews)
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P: 01935 413027

Lovely ambience. Food was well portioned. Food was average. Wings could be seasoned better. The fish batter was crispy. Pulled pork sandwich was good.

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

went for a birthday meal food was amazing, decor was eccentric, staff were friendly and lovely to speak to the food did take a while to arrive due to issues in the kitchen on the day but the staff apologised and explained this seeing the animals in the fields outside after the meal was a nice surprise overall highly recommend

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Excellent breakfast here. Not the cheapest but worth it. First time for me not the last. Staff excellent and very friendly

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Had lunch here and it was excellent! The carrot cake and chai tea are 5* worthy alone; everything else is a bonus! Décor is fabulous, as is the location. Service was a little slow but it's August and expected tbh... Staff really friendly

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • The Farmyard - 164m away
  • The Co-operative Food - 482m away
The Three Horseshoes Batcombe

Batcombe, Shepton Mallet BA4 6HE, UK

4.3 (275 reviews)

P: 01749 326147

Food was absolutely delicious. My venison was perfectly cooked, as was the roast beef. Whilst the goose fat roast potatoes were spot on, not including them in a roast at £25, didn't go down quite so well! We didn't stay so, not able to rate the rooms.

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Very much following other reviews- very best of modern British cuisine created by professionals rather than the all too prevalent 'assembly' chefs - supported by utterly charming and accomplished staff. Unreservedly 5 stars, very fair value for the quality offering and delighted to return.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We have just experienced an excellent evening at this lovely pub. Great setting, service and really good food and drinks. (The sticky toffee pudding was to die for). Well worth a visit and we will certainly be back.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

We went on bank holiday Sunday for dinner after the local fete so was a busy pub with a good atmosphere. Really stylish and comfortable interior in the bar area and restaurant. All of the food we had was amazing, with the pie being the star of the show! Service could have been more attentive for an expensive meal, but didn’t detract from our evening. Good vibes.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We had the loveliest dinner and stay here, wonderful in so many ways. The dinner was absolutely delicious and atmosphere with live music was magical. Our stay was super comfortable—one of the comfiest beds I’ve experienced in a hotel. Breakfast was perhaps my favorite part. Simple unassuming menu that was just brilliantly executed into perhaps the tastiest I’ve had in England so far! The little hike/walk they recommend in the hotel guide was beautiful and quaint. Full of sweet little moments and hidden beauty.

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  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Cocktails
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The Blue Pool

Furzebrook Rd, Wareham BH20 5AR, UK

4.4 (2,303 reviews)

P: 01929 558150

Lovely place for a day out. Walks were clear and easy to stroll. The rope bridge was great fun. The views across the pool are stunning in a number of viewpoints. I guess when the azaleas are flowering it is absolutely beautiful. There's a nice cafe and lovely gift shop. I only wish we had visited before but will be back again before long

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Went there as part of a new trail race and a great location. The pool is still blue all year so never disappointed, but obviously better when weather is clear. Great walks around. Good cafe. Well family priced.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Beautiful place to go for a stroll with much of the area covered by a forest canopy. Lovely little café which was reasonably priced with an amazing outlook onto the lake. Took a pram with my newborn with a fairly accessible route around the Blue Poole. Many of the other trails have steps to access so will use a baby carrier next time.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely scenic spot that's well worth the visit. Very relaxing and pretty. Nice place for family, kids, dogs or just pleasant walk round on your own. Cheerful, friendly and helpful guy in ticket office and pleasant staff in cafe. Thoroughly enjoyed the place. Nice little plant shop, Ice cream shop and gift shop. Easy access loos. Highly recommend if you're in the area.

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The Sheaf Of Arrows

Yeovil Road, Melbury Osmond, Dorchester DT2 0NF, UK

4.3 (216 reviews)
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P: 01935 713938

Happened to go in for dinner after hearing from a friend that it had reopened and definitely wasn't disappointed,the food was beautiful and i enjoyed it thoroughly as was the atmosphere which i always look for when dining somewhere.You can tell that alot of love and care has definitely been put into this place after it was closed for so long and it was definitely worth the wait will definitely be returning for both food or just a drink by their gorgeous log fires.I would just like to end on the service by the servers was impeccable I hope to be returning for many years to come.definitely recommend 😊 thank you for the best date out I've had in a while.

Anonymous - 4 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Stopped in by chance for a late lunch, the fire was roaring and so welcoming! The four of us had the set menu/specials, pate, sausage and creamy mash & homemade chicken pies....and couldn't say no to the lemon bread & butter pudding, which was deelish!! Well stocked bar and choice of beer/Ales. The team were so friendly and very attentive....wishing them every success, its a fabulous little pub.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Friendly pub recently reopened, cosy fire and nice food. Worth a visit. Good walks nearby too

Anonymous - 5 years ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Attractively refurbished modern looking pub stop..decent beer and menu...good staff not bad prices..a good lunch stop on the way down south

Anonymous - 7 years ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Just left the inn after a very enjoyable lunch. We got there about 1 o'clock and found it fairly busy but enough tables to cater for other people who came in after us. We had to wait a little while for our meals...but it was worth it. I had the lasagna with chips which was one of the more reasonably priced meals on the menu. Very tasty and too large for me to finish. The young lady who served us was very pleasant. The place is very clean and caters for all tastes...although I didn't see a menu which gave you the option of sandwiches if that is all you wanted (had open sandwiches though). Would definitely go again😊

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  • Reservable
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  • Serves Wine
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