
The Blue Inn is a thatched cottage in Triscombe, Somerset, sitting within the Quantock Hills National Landscape near Bishops Lydeard. What sets it apart? It comes with its own private-access pub. That's right your group gets exclusive use of a fully fitted pub, bar, dining room and pub garden for the duration of your stay.
The Quantock Hills surround you here. Trails for walking and cycling start from the doorstep including the Coleridge Way. Exmoor National Park and the Somerset coast at Minehead are within easy reach for day trips.
The cottage sleeps 10 across five en-suite bedrooms each with a super-king zip-and-link bed convertible to twins. Three rooms have walk-in shower and WC. Two have free-standing baths too.
The Blue Inn is a thatched cottage in Triscombe, Somerset, sitting within the Quantock Hills National Landscape near Bishops Lydeard. What sets it apart? It comes with its own private-access pub. That's right your group gets exclusive use of a fully fitted pub, bar, dining room and pub garden for the duration of your stay.
The Quantock Hills surround you here. Trails for walking and cycling start from the doorstep including the Coleridge Way. Exmoor National Park and the Somerset coast at Minehead are within easy reach for day trips.
The cottage sleeps 10 across five en-suite bedrooms each with a super-king zip-and-link bed convertible to twins. Three rooms have walk-in shower and WC. Two have free-standing baths too. The pub includes a Viking-style dining table, bar where guests pour their own pints and a fully fitted kitchen. Outside there's a private hot tub, outdoor kitchen with two BBQs and a multi-level pub garden with outdoor games.
Nearby: Hestercombe Gardens (10 miles, 20 mins), West Somerset Railway at Bishops Lydeard (5 miles, 10 mins), Dunster Castle (13 miles, 25 mins) and Exmoor National Park (15 miles, 30 mins).
The Blue Inn suits large families or groups who want something genuinely different. Your own pub, hot tub and concierge service make this a seriously special booking.
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Bishops Lydeard, Somerset17°C
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Updated: 14 Sep 2026, 2:53am
Apple at Pinecone Lodges is located in one of England's darkest sky areas, making it exceptional for stargazing from the hot tub.
The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):
The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.
The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.
197m
(646 feet above sea level)
Apple at Pinecone Lodges sits in a peaceful Somerset setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 51.1125510° N | Longitude: 3.207006° W
Today's sun times for Bishops Lydeard (Monday, 14 September 2026):
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Sunrise
5:31pm
Golden Hour
6:31pm
Sunset
This month in Bishops Lydeard, you have approximately 12.78 hours of daylight. The shortening days create the perfect excuse for earlier hot tub sessions.
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Discover why our guests keep coming back to Blue Ball Inn
Pour your own pints at the bar and dine at the Viking-style table. No other guests. Just your group in your own pub.
A private hot tub sits in the pub garden perfect for evenings under the Somerset sky after a day on the hills.
Every bedroom has its own en-suite with a walk-in shower. Two rooms also have free-standing baths for extra comfort.
The pub garden has two BBQs and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen with plenty of seating across multiple levels.
A property concierge contacts you before arrival to arrange drinks packages, a private chef, catered BBQ and staffing.
The Coleridge Way and several other trails start right from the property, ideal for walkers and cyclists alike.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach The Blue Inn by car, head for Triscombe near Bishops Lydeard in Somerset using postcode TA4 3HE. The property has ample private onsite parking for your group upon arrival.
The nearest mainline station is Taunton, approximately 10 miles from the property. From Taunton you can take a taxi directly to Triscombe the journey takes around 20 minutes.
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