A SOUTH Petherton business has been named as one of the "finest seasonal getaways" for this spring.

Holm, as well as Burrow Hill Cider Farm and Barrington Court, are amongst a few of the places mentioned in The Guardian's list, which was compiled to illustrate the best the UK has to offer.

The Guardian's article reads: "When chef Nicholas Balfe moved from London to open a restaurant in Somerset in 2021, he swerved the gentrified honeypots of Frome and Bruton and instead chose this former high street bank in pretty South Petherton, just off the A303.

"At Holm, he has cultivated a community-focused spot – some of the veg comes from the village’s allotment growers, and the new upstairs lounge will host events.

"When he added seven bedrooms last November, the same ethos applied, with oak cabinets made by Petherton neighbour Tortie Hoare, ceramics from Muchelney Pottery a few villages over, and British wool blankets from Somerset brand Gather.

"In March, a series of spring events start with wild garlic foraging on Ham Hill followed by a cookery class and a three-course lunch (March 6).

"The main menu, too, will focus on seasonal produce, from baby leeks and asparagus to fresh spring salad shoots. Nearby, the gardens at East Lambrook Manor and Barrington Court are starting to burst into life.

"Later in May, the 180 acres of orchards at Burrow Hill Cider Farm, an hour’s stomp away, will be in full blossom.

"An orchard trail leads through fluffy white trees then climbs to the top of the titular Burrow Hill for knockout views of the Somerset Levels.
Doubles from £140 B&B, foraging classes including cookery session and meal £95pp, holmsomerset.co.uk."

More details about Holm's dedication to sourcing local, fresh ingredients can be found on its website, which reads: "The food at Holm is driven by the seasons,
the environment and our locality in the beautiful Somerset countryside.

"We work with local farmers, growers, butchers and anyone who shares our love of exceptional ingredients, treated with care and respect.

"Developing relationships with local growers and farmers has been a fluid and organic process. Some of the finest produce in the country is grown and produced on our doorstep. It’s an honour to be part of an incredibly vibrant food community here in the South West."