The Carew Arms

A great welcome from landlord, Michael as we were walking in. We were just there for an evening drink after a walk on the Quantocks and Michael outlined for us the range of meals and opening hours. We were cordially invited to this year's beer festival to be held at the pub at the weekend, in the spacious pub garden. From previous visits, i remembered the front snug bar, which has a great atmosphere. The Carew Arms is ideal for meals out for families and friends within a 5-mie radius of Crowcombe and is ideal for the holiday maker travelling west on the A358 towards Minehead. It is less than 5 mins off this road.

We stayed here at the weekend whilst attending a wedding at nearby Crowcombe Court. First, The Carew Arms is not The Hilton and some may find the it all a bit shabby but it is a country paub with an atmosphere all its own and should be enjoyed for that. The room was a bit tired but the bed was huge and very comfortable and lashings of hot water for washing and bathing. We had two breakfasts and Sunday roast and the food was very good. All local produce apparently and I can honestly say the full English breakfast was probably one of the best I have ever had. The suasages and bacon were particularly tasty and the eggs an tomatoes fresh and full of flavour. The coffee was good too. As for the Sunday lunch, again, locally sourced meats that were full of flavour and a decent selection of vegetables. High spot - the public bar. It just oozes character without the help of an interior designer and offers a decent selection of beers and ciders. Clearly this is a pub that has a good number of regulars which gives the place a strong local character. So as a hotel perhaps not everyone's cup of tea but we loved it and would gladly return.

Had a lovely walk on the Quantocks . Followed by most enjoyable lunch, a sharing plate. very friendly people excellent service . Look forward to our next visit, has a lovely beer garden as well. A perfect place to stop after a walk on the hills………..

Run down and grubby room. Broken window panel covered with tape, cobwebs in every corner, bad plumbing, and stains on the curtains. Was not as advertised and the usual £80 per night was upped to £103 which was far too much. Very disappointed.

Amazing welcome, couldn't of hoped for a better reception, everyone was very friendly. Got to try a cider we wasn't sure about. Food was delicious and generous helpings. Cannot fault anything, will definitely be coming back again A* service

Terrible, do not visit. The room (number 3) was very damp, cold (no heating) , dirty and neglected. The beds weren't made up and the pillows and duvet were a stained yellow. We did not stay as the room was not habitable. We booked in for one night to attend a nearby wedding venue. The idea was to enjoy a drink at the wedding venue and travel home next day after a cosy night at the Carew Arms, but not so. Had to leave wedding early, and not have a drink and drive home. The whole occasion was ruined by the neglect at the Carew Arms.