A HOTEL on Exmoor has received a top Taste of the West Gold Award for its restaurant.

Dunkery Beacon Country House Hotel in Wootton Courtenay won the accolade for its food and drink.

Co-partner John Bradley said this week: “We’re so delighted about winning this award.

“It’s a wonderful endorsement of all we’ve achieved here since taking over in 2012 and launching our Coleridge Restaurant, which is open to residents and non-residents alike, in 2014.”

To add to the Taste of the West award, the hotel also scooped a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for the fourth year running under its current ownership.

Chef John, who runs the hotel with his wife Jane, has more than 25 years’ experience in catering, both in the UK and overseas.

Jane also has a background in hospitality and worked in the wine industry for more than 15 years.

John added: “We pride ourselves on offering luxury accommodation for those wishing to escape the humdrum of day-to-day life and to unwind in a truly tranquil location with stunning scenery all around.

“Our restaurant offers relaxed yet sophisticated dining with a seasonally changing à la carte menu and a focus on locally-sourced produce.

“And our extensive wine list is supplied by top London wine merchants Berry Bros and Rudd.”