ROBERT WELCH AT THE BRADLEY HARE
Wiltshire is known for its iconic prehistoric monuments, picturesque villages, market towns, world-famous gardens and rolling landscapes. Forty percent of the county is classed as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is now also the birthplace and the home of the UK’s newest cosy country inn, The Bradley Hare - which opened in June 2021.
The entrance opens into a traditional pub space, with antique chairs and tables set around the main bar. This flows through to a casual, lounge style setting, and dining area called The Snug. For those looking for a more intimate gathering, there is the option of the ‘Skittle Alley’, The Bradley Hare’s light and spacious private dining room, each dining area dressed with Baguette Vintage Cutlery from Robert Welch Designs.
The food echoes The Bradley Hare’s ethos and promises local and seasonal ingredients which are used to produce exceptional pub classics, as well as more refined dishes for the à la carte menu. The menus are ever-changing, adapting to the seasons and the availability from the local greengrocer, fishmonger, butcher, and game dealer.
Guests can be sure to enjoy mouth-watering dishes such as succulent lamb loin and crispy pork belly from the estate farmers as well as smoked haddock, barbequed asparagus with ricotta and wood-fired shallots, with vegetables sourced from the community garden. This is accompanied by an extensive wine list designed to perfectly complement the cuisine and featuring traditional stalwarts alongside some more adventurous bottles.
The Bradley Hare, situated in the beautiful village of Maiden Bradley in southwest Wiltshire, is located on the Duke of Somerset’s Estate and has twelve homely and unique bedrooms; seven in the main house and a further five in the Coach House. The inn offers delicious dishes using the best local and seasonal produce and all year round al-fresco dining in glorious private gardens, surrounded by fresh fruit and vegetable patches.
The property launched nearly a year ago by James Thurstan Waterworth, ex-European Design Director for Soho House and F&B entrepreneur, Andrew Kelly, in conjunction with the Duke of Somerset’s estate and is now approaching its anniversary.
Staying true to its roots and like every good inn, The Bradley Hare aims to be at the heart of the village and local community. Radiating a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, where locals can meet and mix with the inn’s guests, it offers a comfortable and relaxed setting with a ‘dine anywhere’ environment.
The entrance opens into a traditional pub space, with antique chairs and tables set around the main bar. This flows through to a casual, lounge style setting, and dining area called The Snug. For those looking for a more intimate gathering, there is the option of the ‘Skittle Alley’, The Bradley Hare’s light and spacious private dining room, each dining area dressed with Baguette Vintage Cutlery from Robert Welch Designs.
The food echoes The Bradley Hare’s ethos and promises local and seasonal ingredients which are used to produce exceptional pub classics, as well as more refined dishes for the à la carte menu. The menus are ever-changing, adapting to the seasons and the availability from the local greengrocer, fishmonger, butcher, and game dealer.
Guests can be sure to enjoy mouth-watering dishes such as succulent lamb loin and crispy pork belly from the estate farmers as well as smoked haddock, barbequed asparagus with ricotta and wood-fired shallots, with vegetables sourced from the community garden. This is accompanied by an extensive wine list designed to perfectly complement the cuisine and featuring traditional stalwarts alongside some more adventurous bottles.
The Bradley Hare, situated in the beautiful village of Maiden Bradley in southwest Wiltshire, is located on the Duke of Somerset’s Estate and has twelve homely and unique bedrooms; seven in the main house and a further five in the Coach House. The inn offers delicious dishes using the best local and seasonal produce and all year round al-fresco dining in glorious private gardens, surrounded by fresh fruit and vegetable patches.
The property launched nearly a year ago by James Thurstan Waterworth, ex-European Design Director for Soho House and F&B entrepreneur, Andrew Kelly, in conjunction with the Duke of Somerset’s estate is now approaching its year anniversary.
Staying true to its roots and like every good inn, The Bradley Hare aims to be at the heart of the village and local community. Radiating a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, where locals can meet and mix with the inn’s guests, it offers a comfortable and relaxed setting with a ‘dine anywhere’ environment.
The Bradley Hare, situated in the beautiful village of Maiden Bradley in southwest Wiltshire, is located on the Duke of Somerset’s Estate and has twelve homely and unique bedrooms; seven in the main house and a further five in the Coach House. The inn offers delicious dishes using the best local and seasonal produce and all year round al-fresco dining in glorious private gardens, surrounded by fresh fruit and vegetable patches.
The property launched nearly a year ago by James Thurstan Waterworth, ex-European Design Director for Soho House and F&B entrepreneur, Andrew Kelly, in conjunction with the Duke of Somerset’s estate is now approaching its year anniversary.
Staying true to its roots and like every good inn, The Bradley Hare aims to be at the heart of the village and local community. Radiating a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, where locals can meet and mix with the inn’s guests, it offers a comfortable and relaxed setting with a ‘dine anywhere’ environment.
The entrance opens into a traditional pub space, with antique chairs and tables set around the main bar. This flows through to a casual, lounge style setting, and dining area called The Snug. For those looking for a more intimate gathering, there is the option of the ‘Skittle Alley’, The Bradley Hare’s light and spacious private dining room, each dining area dressed with Baguette Vintage Cutlery from Robert Welch Designs.
The food echoes The Bradley Hare’s ethos and promises local and seasonal ingredients which are used to produce exceptional pub classics, as well as more refined dishes for the à la carte menu. The menus are ever-changing, adapting to the seasons and the availability from the local greengrocer, fishmonger, butcher, and game dealer.
Guests can be sure to enjoy mouth-watering dishes such as succulent lamb loin and crispy pork belly from the estate farmers as well as smoked haddock, barbequed asparagus with ricotta and wood-fired shallots, with vegetables sourced from the community garden. This is accompanied by an extensive wine list designed to perfectly complement the cuisine and featuring traditional stalwarts alongside some more adventurous bottles.
Those looking for a little peace and quiet can take a short stroll to the Potting Shed, a private and secluded boutique beauty studio hidden within the grounds of Bradley Park. The Potting Shed offers guests of The Bradley Hare vegan and organic beauty treatments as well as holistic therapies in picturesque walled garden surroundings.
A short distance from Bruton, Frome and Bath, The Bradley Hare is just a stone’s throw away from many desired attractions, such as Hauser & Wirth, King Alfred’s Tower, Longleat and Stourhead - the 18th century world-famous landscape garden and house which is run by the National Trust.
With so much to see and visit right on its doorstep, The Bradley Hare is the ideal spot for those wanting an idyllic retreat away from a city, in what feels like a true British adventure.
For more information and to book, visit www.thebradleyhare.co.uk.
The entire culinary operation is overseen by Head Chef, Nye Smith, who is passionate about the culinary world. With over 14 years’ experience in the restaurant industry, Nye’s experience comes from various London kitchens, including Moro, Koya and St John and he was previously Head Chef at Six Portland Road in Holland Park. With sustainability at the forefront, the team are hoping to champion the modern reawakening of ‘waste not, want not’ cooking, with their ultimate aim being to run a zero-waste kitchen.
With James Thurstan Waterworth having overseen the interiors, each bedroom is unique with 18th & 19th century antique furniture and includes distinctive fabrics repurposed and used for the headboards. Whilst ensuring The Bradley Hare kept the spirit of its past, James added in some contemporary twists.
Some of the bedrooms in the main house feature English traditional wallpaper whilst the five bedrooms in the Coach House feature slightly larger bedrooms with more pared back and tranquil interiors. All of the rooms offer guests those sought-after home from home comforts, some with vast elegant freestanding baths and all with sumptuous beds and linens.
The entire culinary operation is overseen by Head Chef, Nye Smith, who is passionate about the culinary world. With over 14 years’ experience in the restaurant industry, Nye’s experience comes from various London kitchens, including Moro, Koya and St John and he was previously Head Chef at Six Portland Road in Holland Park. With sustainability at the forefront, the team are hoping to champion the modern reawakening of ‘waste not, want not’ cooking, with their ultimate aim being to run a zero-waste kitchen.
With James Thurstan Waterworth having overseen the interiors, each bedroom is unique with 18th & 19th century antique furniture and includes distinctive fabrics repurposed and used for the headboards. Whilst ensuring The Bradley Hare kept the spirit of its past, James added in some contemporary twists.
Some of the bedrooms in the main house feature English traditional wallpaper whilst the five bedrooms in the Coach House feature slightly larger bedrooms with more pared back and tranquil interiors. All of the rooms offer guests those sought-after home from home comforts, some with vast elegant freestanding baths and all with sumptuous beds and linens.
Those looking for a little peace and quiet can take a short stroll to the Potting Shed, a private and secluded boutique beauty studio hidden within the grounds of Bradley Park. The Potting Shed offers guests of The Bradley Hare vegan and organic beauty treatments as well as holistic therapies in picturesque walled garden surroundings.
A short distance from Bruton, Frome and Bath, The Bradley Hare is just a stone’s throw away from many desired attractions, such as Hauser & Wirth, King Alfred’s Tower, Longleat and Stourhead - the 18th century world-famous landscape garden and house which is run by the National Trust.
With so much to see and visit right on its doorstep, The Bradley Hare is the ideal spot for those wanting an idyllic retreat away from a city, in what feels like a true British adventure.
For more information and to book, visit www.thebradleyhare.co.uk.
Image by Martin Morrell
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