A RESTAURANT in the countryside that closed suddenly earlier this month is re-opening this week.

Bookings are being taken again at The Barn, at Podshavers, at East Lydeard Farm, Pound Lane, Bishops Lydeard, from Friday (March 3).

The owner, Jenny Tucker, made an appeal on social media for help to find a replacement after she was forced to close when her partner, the head chef, "made a quick exit".

Jenny has now posted on Facebook thanking people for their support after two chefs were taken on.

She said: "I can't thank you enough for the difference you've made.

"The doors will be open and we can continue to trade.

"The love for the Barn came through words that were spoken.

"You have helped me find the right people to open."