Local tips for Mells, Frome & more...
My top 5...
This is my top 5 places to be, eat or shop near The Loft in Mells.
In Mells we are totally blessed with an award winning pub The Talbot Inn, which The Sunday Times says is "the closest thing to a perfect pub". Whether you're there to eat or drink, at any time of the day, it's just a lovely place to be & the staff are super friendly.
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The Talbot Inn
Selwood StreetIn Mells we are totally blessed with an award winning pub The Talbot Inn, which The Sunday Times says is "the closest thing to a perfect pub". Whether you're there to eat or drink, at any time of the day, it's just a lovely place to be & the staff are super friendly.
Black Swan Arts is a creative hub in centre in the heart of Frome that features contemporary and innovative arts and crafts. It's a mix of exhibition space, a shop, studios, workshops & a fabulous Cafe; The River House.
Black Swan Arts incorporate the Discover Frome Information Point which is your go-to location for tourist information in Frome, situated in Studio Shop 4. It also houses The River House cafe, Frome's best spot for an all day breakfast/brunch/lunch.
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Black Swan Arts
2 Bridge StBlack Swan Arts is a creative hub in centre in the heart of Frome that features contemporary and innovative arts and crafts. It's a mix of exhibition space, a shop, studios, workshops & a fabulous Cafe; The River House.
Black Swan Arts incorporate the Discover Frome Information Point which is your go-to location for tourist information in Frome, situated in Studio Shop 4. It also houses The River House cafe, Frome's best spot for an all day breakfast/brunch/lunch.
Amazing french style food in beautiful surroundings in the 'Badcox' area of Frome. Also, check out the cocktails at 'Bar Lotte' a few doors up; heaven!
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Bistro Lotte
23 Catherine StAmazing french style food in beautiful surroundings in the 'Badcox' area of Frome. Also, check out the cocktails at 'Bar Lotte' a few doors up; heaven!
We are very lucky to have an amazing array of NT properties & places nearby. This is one of the best - don't miss it!
Fascinating house & stunning gardens & grounds with some brilliant walks.
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Stourhead
We are very lucky to have an amazing array of NT properties & places nearby. This is one of the best - don't miss it!
Fascinating house & stunning gardens & grounds with some brilliant walks.
On the edge of Beckington, a village 15 mins drive away, is White Row. Farm shops don't really come much better than this.
White Row were one of the first shops to measure your food in 'miles' between its source, to their shop.
Incorporates a great selection of fruit & veg, a butcher, fishmonger, daily freshly baked bread, deli, gift shop, cafe/restaurant, fresh flowers & fish & chip shop (eat in or takeaway). And, there's a lovely outside space to eat & drink in featuring a climbing frame & ride on tractors for kids to roam too.
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White Row Farm
On the edge of Beckington, a village 15 mins drive away, is White Row. Farm shops don't really come much better than this.
White Row were one of the first shops to measure your food in 'miles' between its source, to their shop.
Incorporates a great selection of fruit & veg, a butcher, fishmonger, daily freshly baked bread, deli, gift shop, cafe/restaurant, fresh flowers & fish & chip shop (eat in or takeaway). And, there's a lovely outside space to eat & drink in featuring a climbing frame & ride on tractors for kids to roam too.
Nearby
Towns, cities & attractions near Mells worth a visit...
I grew up here, so know it pretty well. It's an eclectic, quirky mix of all sorts of things; historical pubs that date back centuries, a great Art & Music scene with a hugely independent & entrepreneurial spirit with amazing places to eat & drink. Plus; all the things you need from a big town; supermarkets, leisure centre, shops & cinema (independent of course!).
Also home to the famous Frome Independent Market usually held on the first Sunday of every month.
Don't miss meandering along the key streets of Catherine Hill, Stoney St, Palmer St & Cheap Street.
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Frome
I grew up here, so know it pretty well. It's an eclectic, quirky mix of all sorts of things; historical pubs that date back centuries, a great Art & Music scene with a hugely independent & entrepreneurial spirit with amazing places to eat & drink. Plus; all the things you need from a big town; supermarkets, leisure centre, shops & cinema (independent of course!).
Also home to the famous Frome Independent Market usually held on the first Sunday of every month.
Don't miss meandering along the key streets of Catherine Hill, Stoney St, Palmer St & Cheap Street.
Stunning, Georgian Architecture, as seen on screens, big & little, countless times over! What I would consider is Mells & Frome's nearest place for a good, wide selection of shops (for an even bigger selection head to Bristol).
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Bath
Stunning, Georgian Architecture, as seen on screens, big & little, countless times over! What I would consider is Mells & Frome's nearest place for a good, wide selection of shops (for an even bigger selection head to Bristol).
England’s smallest city. Don't miss the The Bishop's Palace & the stunning Wells Cathedral. Also, hosts annual food, comedy, theatre and literary fests. Market day is Weds & Sat.
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Wells
England’s smallest city. Don't miss the The Bishop's Palace & the stunning Wells Cathedral. Also, hosts annual food, comedy, theatre and literary fests. Market day is Weds & Sat.
Bruton is a bit like an abridged Stoke Newington, with better air quality. A tiny town with unexpectedly cool art galleries, fancy shops & hip places to eat.
Don't miss The Roth Bar & Grill, Michelin starred restaurant Osip & the Hauser & Wirth Somerset gallery, with stunning garden designed by Piet Oudolf.
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Bruton
Bruton is a bit like an abridged Stoke Newington, with better air quality. A tiny town with unexpectedly cool art galleries, fancy shops & hip places to eat.
Don't miss The Roth Bar & Grill, Michelin starred restaurant Osip & the Hauser & Wirth Somerset gallery, with stunning garden designed by Piet Oudolf.
A beautiful town of honey-coloured stone on the banks of the River Avon. There are some amazing places to eat, drink and shop. Don't miss Timbrell’s Yard, a stylish riverside coaching inn in the heart of town, perfect for lunch and The Weaving Shed, a great place for brunch.
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Bradford-on-Avon
A beautiful town of honey-coloured stone on the banks of the River Avon. There are some amazing places to eat, drink and shop. Don't miss Timbrell’s Yard, a stylish riverside coaching inn in the heart of town, perfect for lunch and The Weaving Shed, a great place for brunch.
Shop
Places I shop in, or near, Mells.
Palmer Street Bottle
11 Palmer StWine, beer, spirits & local eats shop & bar in Frome.
In Frome town, The Garden café and Shop Next Door offer a good selection of takeaway food & supplies of all things natural and organic, including daily deliveries of breads, fruit and vegetables. Top quality brands of vitamins, supplements and body care.
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The Golden Goose
1 Stony StIn Frome town, The Garden café and Shop Next Door offer a good selection of takeaway food & supplies of all things natural and organic, including daily deliveries of breads, fruit and vegetables. Top quality brands of vitamins, supplements and body care.
J Cayford Family Butchers
24 Catherine StThe best in the Frome area; super knowledgable staff.
All-round great place to eat, drink, meet & chat anytime of the day. Plus, they're a hugely knowledgeable specialist wine seller and bar - try before you buy!
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Eight Stony Street
8 Stony StAll-round great place to eat, drink, meet & chat anytime of the day. Plus, they're a hugely knowledgeable specialist wine seller and bar - try before you buy!
Gorgeous coffee & super cool place to be on Catherine Hill in Frome.
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Moo & Two
27 Catherine HillGorgeous coffee & super cool place to be on Catherine Hill in Frome.
Gorgeous gifts, cards, jewellery, toys & homewares. Perfect for finding something for that person who is really hard to buy for.
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The Golden Goose
1 Stony StGorgeous gifts, cards, jewellery, toys & homewares. Perfect for finding something for that person who is really hard to buy for.
Gorgeous coffee, amazing bread & pastries. Has a lovely, laid back vibe.
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Rye Bakery
Whittox LaneGorgeous coffee, amazing bread & pastries. Has a lovely, laid back vibe.
On a sunny day you can come here for lunch & it feels like you're in the South of France. Not near the train station in Frome...
Combines fishmonger and seafood kitchen, serving fresh and sustainably sourced seafood.
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Hesperian Fish
Unit 1 Station ApproachOn a sunny day you can come here for lunch & it feels like you're in the South of France. Not near the train station in Frome...
Combines fishmonger and seafood kitchen, serving fresh and sustainably sourced seafood.
Our community run village shop. A great place for all the basics, plus all sorts of other things from amazing local suppliers that you'd never expect!
Don't miss the fresh Sourdough (delivered daily), 'Smokehouse' trout pate & 'Godminster' cheddar cheese.
Mell's Village Shop
Our community run village shop. A great place for all the basics, plus all sorts of other things from amazing local suppliers that you'd never expect!
Don't miss the fresh Sourdough (delivered daily), 'Smokehouse' trout pate & 'Godminster' cheddar cheese.
See
Super near to Mells. If you like a decent, long walk from The Loft, this is the place to head.
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Nunney Castle
Castle StreetSuper near to Mells. If you like a decent, long walk from The Loft, this is the place to head.
We are very lucky to have an amazing array of NT properties & places nearby. This is one of the best - don't miss it!
Fascinating house & stunning gardens & grounds with some brilliant walks.
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Stourhead
We are very lucky to have an amazing array of NT properties & places nearby. This is one of the best - don't miss it!
Fascinating house & stunning gardens & grounds with some brilliant walks.
The Foo Fighters played a Glastonbury warm up gig here once, so have now become local legends.
Live entertainment plus markets and fairs in a great space.
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Cheese & Grain
Justice LaneThe Foo Fighters played a Glastonbury warm up gig here once, so have now become local legends.
Live entertainment plus markets and fairs in a great space.
A great walk & the reward of stunning views from the top. Iconic local landmark.
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Glastonbury Tor
A great walk & the reward of stunning views from the top. Iconic local landmark.
Eat
All-round great place to eat, drink, meet & chat anytime of the day. Plus, they're a hugely knowledgeable specialist wine seller and bar - try before you buy!
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Eight Stony Street
8 Stony StAll-round great place to eat, drink, meet & chat anytime of the day. Plus, they're a hugely knowledgeable specialist wine seller and bar - try before you buy!
Bistro Lotte
23 Catherine StSee my top 5 above.
The Talbot Inn
Selwood StreetSee my top 5 above.
Amazing place, brilliant Moorish tapas ran by a Frome family.
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High Pavement Restaurant
8 Palmer StAmazing place, brilliant Moorish tapas ran by a Frome family.
Sister pub to The Talbot, right next to the Longleat Estate. Gorgeous food & lovely staff, a great place to eat & perfect to team with lunch and a long walk. Dog friendly.
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The Bath Arms Hotel at Longleat
Sister pub to The Talbot, right next to the Longleat Estate. Gorgeous food & lovely staff, a great place to eat & perfect to team with lunch and a long walk. Dog friendly.