Dimpsey Tales

Travelling: it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller - Ibn Battuta

All the Little Details

One of the things that made my heart sing at every turn during my Dimpsey stay were all the little details…   Emma and Andrew have literally thought of everything to make your stay amazing and truly memorable. From the … Read More

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The history behind Somerset Day

Happy Somerset Day! Today marks the 4th annual celebration of Somerset Day, which started back in 2015 to share why Somerset is an amazing place to live, work and visit. With an abundance of events happening over the weekend to … Read More

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Big hit movies starring Somerset

With Somerset being an area full of stunning landscapes and the home to famous screenwriters, actors and directors, there is no doubt as to why there are so many films which have a link to Somerset. Here is a list … Read More

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F.east in Ilminster, Somerset.

F.east at Ilminster has been one of my regular lunch haunts for some time, and was previously based in a converted cottage just off the centre of town.  However, recently the owner Claire and her team upped sticks and moved … Read More

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Dimpsey Glamping Perfect Valentine’s Retreat

PRESS RELEASE Dimpsey Glamping Perfect Valentine’s Retreat Dimpsey Glamping in Somerset has been a place of romance and proposals for several visitors and is described as a place of ‘magic’ by many who stay there. The 5* luxury retreat is … Read More

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The Rusty Pig at Ottery St Mary near Honiton

When somewhere calls itself a licensed feasting house, curiosity is already piqued and you’re wondering exactly what you’re going to get – but yet again, when we ate there last night, the Rusty Pig delivered in spades. Based in Ottery … Read More

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Proposals at Dimpsey Glamping

Here at Dimpsey, we love to help people create special moments in their life – sometimes we do that just by sharing the peace and the views that our shepherd’s hut affords and other times we are privileged to get … Read More

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Dimpsey Glamping in Somerset Wins Gold at the Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards 2017/18

Dimpsey Glamping has struck gold again, winning the category of Glamping and Alternative Accommodation at the Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards held at Somerset County Cricket Club last night. Dimpsey also won the 2016 award. After 6 months of assessing evidence and … Read More

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The Firehouse Somerset

We like to check out all the local eateries in a bid to ensure that we can recommend somewhere to suit you, your tastes and your budget if we are asked by our guests – and after a good meal … Read More

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A Brief History And The Making Of Somerset Scrumpy Cider

Somerset has been famous for making good scrumpy for hundreds of years. The local dialect for a strong or sharp tasting cider, made in Somerset is ‘scrumpy’ and has been consumed and made within Somerset as well as being distributed … Read More

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