Say hello to Somerset’s newest eat-shop-wellness destination, located in a cluster of converted golden hamstone farm buildings just off the Southfields roundabout on the A303 near Ilminster.

Come for coffee and cake, or a lazy lunch in The Old Calf Shed cafe and its sunny terrace. On the menu: old faves and modern classics, including kedgeree and broccamole with poached eggs & smoked salmon, brunches, sandwiches, wood-fired sourdough pizzas, homemade cakes and pastries, including deliciousnesses from Baked at the Pastry Bench. Fabulous coffee, mocktails (grapefruit & lime mock-garita sounds yummy) and freshly squeezed juices. Private dining and external catering, too.

Take a class in the Yoga Barn. All kinds of hatha, restorative, lyengar, ashtanga or power yoga as well as pilates, tai-chi and fitness training. You must book ahead. See the timetable.

Treat yourself to a massage, facial and beauty treatment using skincare by Elemis, Opi and local brand MAKE in the Day Spa.

Book a counselling, acupuncture, physiotherapy session with one of the therapists in the Treatment Rooms.

Have your nails done in the Nail Loft.

Browse the beautiful collection of furniture (including bespoke sofas), home accessories and gifts in Old Mill Interiors, who also offer an interior design service.

Choose a bespoke kitchen from Hillview Kitchens, a family business specialising in high quality custom kitchens, cabinetry and furniture to suit your style and budget.

Complete your design project with bespoke and tailored curtains and blinds, paints and wallpaper at Weave & Wood.

Brides to be: book an exclusive, personal and private Kate Walker Experience to find the handmade, luxurious wedding dress of your dreams.

Take a stroll around the pretty walled Cottage Garden, with plants, pots and gifts for sale and demos and workshops planned.

Throughout the year: all kinds of workshops and pop-up events by the likes of the Somerset Collective.

Simply too much to do in just one visit, you’ll come back again… and again … and again.

More to come too – watch this space.

Currently open Tues through Sunday, from 9am – 3pm (The Old Calf Shed cafe from 8.30am –3pm). Take a look at their website to check the opening times of individual businesses.