My Somerset; Natalie Jones of Caro

Natalie moved from London to Somerset to be with her husband Tom, a teacher, leaving behind a career as an Account Manager for a design agency; they now live in Bruton and have two young children.

Natalie founded Caro, a homeware and lifestyle store in 2015 and has since added a one bedroom B&B and a versatile events space that has been used for everything from photo shoots and private views to workshops and supper clubs.

Favourite Somerset cafe or restaurant?
There’s too many! 28 Market Place in Somerton – they do the best pastries outside of France. Also, Landrace in Bath. Oak in Bath for sublime plant based food and The Old Pharmacy in Bruton for small plates and a glass of wine.

Favourite Somerset pub?
The Halfway House near Langport is a proper Somerset spit and sawdust kind of pub.

Favourite Somerset hotel or place to stay?
The Newt – it’s a true luxury and stayed there for my 40th birthday but the experience is unforgettable. The Kitchen cafe has outstanding food too.

Ideal Sunday in Somerset?
Stories in bed with the kids, a croissant and a cup of tea; A long walk; A drink at the pub; Lunch at a friend's house; Cocktails with my husband in the evening. 

Favourite Somerset shopping destination or shop?
Berdoulat & Toast in Bath and Midgley Green in Clevedon.

Hidden Somerset gem?
A bench with a great view that we take a picnic to at Alfred's Tower.

Favourite part of Somerset
How do I decide!? 

Favourite thing to do in Somerset
A walk in the woods at Alfred's Tower, a potter about and a drink in Mells, exploring at the Newt. 

Favourite natural beauty spot in Somerset 
The Lake at Alfred’s Tower, it’s where my husband proposed.

Favourite bit of architecture in Somerset
The Hauser & Wirth gallery – especially how the buildings work around the gardens.