The Newt in Somerset - Bruton

Kat B.

Great place to visit and stay. The service is amazing and staff are always super helpful.
The grounds are amazing and you can take a short or long walk around. Dear wondering around freely. Roman villa is amazing then the children enjoy exploring this.
There is lots of activities to do around the calendar and they out on plenty for the children and families to enjoy for special events.
The food is amazing and caters for all.

Rebecca L.

Absolutely stunning setting. Fabulous spa treatments- although very expensive £208 for a 45 minute massage. Food is interesting, varied, in season and delicious. So much to do Roman Villa is a must, gardens are inspiring and so beautifully kept and you can drive round the estate in a golf cart. Staff are so friendly and super helpful. I guess you get what you pay for.

Jamie

This place is out of this world!! Visited for the day and loved the whole experience. They’ve done everything so well and high quality, but it still feels relaxed and informal. Staff are friendly and helpful. The Roman Villa experience is amazing (leave 1.5 hours), the farm shop is food/drink heaven, and Sunday Roast at the Botanical Rooms delicious. Would LOVE to stay here!

Marta F. D. L.

We recently stayed at The Newt and would like to start by thanking the staff, who were consistently kind, supportive, and professional throughout our visit. The gardens are absolutely stunning and the overall setting is truly serene. The Farmyard room, where we stayed on our third night, was much more comfortable than our initial accommodation.

However, for the very high price point, we felt a clear mismatch between cost and value — particularly during the first two nights at The Granary. The room was sparsely furnished, with a decor style that felt mismatched and more like a temporary rental than a luxury retreat. The bed was unstable — one of us actually fell off the platform — and there were no bedside tables or comfortable seating indoors. Outdoor furniture didn’t compensate for the lack of interior comfort.

We had contacted the hotel two weeks in advance to plan activities, but only received a reply after a third follow-up, which was disappointing for a hotel of this calibre. During our stay, we expressed our concerns to staff, but although they were polite, no solutions or compensation were offered.

The steam room at the spa also wasn’t functioning properly, and the emergency button failed — which led us to abandon the treatment altogether.

We believe The Newt has enormous potential, and the outdoor experience is truly special. But in our case, the comfort and service offered — particularly in The Granary — fell far short of the premium rates charged. At this stage, we would recommend visiting during the day, but not necessarily staying overnight.

Kai W.

What a beautiful place, so much to do and explore it felt like we needed to stay another week!

The food is fantastic- we stayed in the farmyard and the woodfired restaurant there is excellent.

The team there were always available and helpful, we loved going on the cold dip with Chris, relaxing in the lovely spa and driving the golf buggies to and from the main house.

Such a fun place where you can fill your day with activities or just relax and unwind.

Will definitely be coming back!

Isla B.

We’re members at The Newt and absolutely love it. The gardens are breathtaking in every season, the food is exceptional, and there’s always something new to discover. It feels like a perfect escape — peaceful, inspiring, and beautifully looked after. Highly recommend becoming a member if you can.

Andrey A.

An exceptional family destination in the heart of Somerset.
From the moment you arrive, the experience is seamless — ample free parking makes visiting stress-free. The grounds are beautifully maintained, with scenic walking paths perfect for children and adults alike.

The Honey Museum is both charming and educational, while the Roman Villa Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into history. And then there’s the ice cream — truly the finest I’ve ever had in my life, worth the trip on its own. 🍦

A place where nature, history, and family leisure come together in perfect harmony.

P R.

This review is of the amazing reconstructed Roman villa in the grounds. It really gives you an insight into what life might have been like for the Roman family who lived there.
I found it fascinating that a number of the rooms - the kitchen and main bedroom for instance - opened onto a rear covered walkway rather than into the villa itself. This plan might have worked well in hot, sunny Italy, but not in windy, rainy, cold Britain!