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Wiltshire
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The Bath Arms
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Clay Street, Crockerton, nr Warminster, Wiltshire BA12 8AJ
Tel: 01985 212262 Fax: 01985 218670
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The Bath Arms, a 17th century Grade II
listed building, is an absolutely outstanding pub with
a equally outstanding chef-patron in Dean Carr. Immaculate inside and out, this is a pub
worth more than just the traditional detour, and
indeed many of the regular patrons travel many miles to enjoy the hospitality and fine food provided
by Dean and his staff.
One look at the menu tells diners that is a place where food
is taken very seriously. Familiar ingredients, all of the best
quality, are prepared in often unexpected combinations to produce
dishes that are probably not to be found on any other menus, whether
pubs or restaurants. Roast scallops are served with cauliflower cheese;
the signature fish cake combines Cornish crab and broad
beans; haddock is served with squash tortellini and sage butter; pork
loin steak is complemented with a fennel and tarragon salad;
grilled ribeye steak is accompanied by blue cheese fritters and rocket pesto. Plainer dishes are
also available, and Sunday brings both brunch and traditional roasts. The superb food is
matched by an equally fine selection of drinks,
headed by three or four CAMRA approved real ales including Crockerton Classic and
Naughty ferret, both brewed within half a mile of
the pub.
The Bath Arms is open every session and all day in the summer months. Booking
is recommended Thursday to Sunday to be sure of a table. A large field behind the pub is
a venue for regular events such as jazz lunches and beer festivals. Off the A350
Shaftesbury road just outside Warminster, Crockerton
is close to many places of interest, including the National Trust's Cley Hill, a renowned
sighting place for UFOs; the Arn Hill Nature
Reserve, Shearwater Lakes and the magnificent
house and Safari Park at Longleat. And for a spot
of exercise there are plenty of forest walks and cycle trails. For a combination of
comfort, peace and accessibility, the Bath Arms has
few equals in the region, and the two large guest bedrooms have en suite facilities,
superior décor and furnishings, plasma screen TVs
and other up-to-the-minute amenities.
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