Located in Bishops Hull, Taunton, this charming period residence is over 300 years old and is set in its own grounds, offering somewhere to relax and enjoy.
Christopher
Germany
The owner, the location, the building and the breakfast
Just off junction 25 of the M5, this contemporary hotel combines good value, modern accommodations and friendly service with a convenient location for exploring Taunton and Somerset.
Judith
United Kingdom
Staff were very welcoming and reception and public areas were spotlessly clean. Bedroom was clean but carpet and sofa had stains noting too serious but quite noticeable.
Located in Taunton, 22 miles from Dunster Castle, The Great Western Hotel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.
The Corner House Hotel, in the heart of Taunton, is a modernized hotel that has kept its Victorian features. It has free Wi-Fi, a bar, a restaurant and onsite parking.
This elegant 18th-century country house is located amid the quiet of the Somerset countryside, yet within reach of the M5, just 5 mi from Taunton and Ilminster.
The Lethbridge Arms has a garden and a bar in Taunton. The hotel also has free WiFi and free private parking. The rooms at the hotel come with a seating area and a TV.
Nicola
United Kingdom
The location was ideal for our trip on the west Somerset railway. It was clean and comfortable, the staff were very helpful and friendly and we enjoyed our stay.
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Royal Ashton Townhouse - Taunton is set in Taunton, 820 feet from Taunton train station. Every room is equipped with a TV.
WILLIAM
Afghanistan
Lots of room for the family and a great location close to parking and restaurants
On average, 3-star hotels in Taunton cost $90 per night, and 4-star hotels in Taunton are $138 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Taunton can be found for $159 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
The environs were better than the centre although the...
The environs were better than the centre although the churches and Museum are worth a visit. Traffic heavy in places and most streets not pedestrianised. I would recommend 'Augustus' for a special meal (Michelin starred). Most other restaurants very unspectacular. Brasserie meal in the 'Castle Hotel' disappointing.
My favourite places are the Quantocks, The West Somerset Railway and Hestercombe Gardens.
James
United Kingdom
6.0
Scored 6.0
Taxi overcharged me on the motorway route after being told...
Taxi overcharged me on the motorway route after being told it was £25 I got charged £34. He would only take one route that I thought was cheaper. I tried calling him the next day due to no public bus services available. No response. Claimed he arrived fromRomania in 2003. An English person from Taunton Taxis helped me out the next day with an awesomely cheaper rate, and showed me how to get to the basic bus route. Brilliant service from Taunton Taxis. Would highly recommend them but you have to phone as they are not allowed to sit in aTaxi rank apparently, where the expensive guy was....??
Some people here do not know where things are. Bus services do not run on Sundays if you are a traveller, tourist, worker etc.
Prior experience here I was left to sleep in the street, no offer to provide a place to sleep, had a food poisoned experience by local street van vendor, not seen here on revisit where public toilets were intentionally closed and Male urinals open. I am a woman!
Bag of personal belongings stolen from the local library, taken into custody via police where items were returned after it being opened. This was bag with clothes, research books and personal property linking to identity and legal documents were accessed. That was with CCTV.
Travelling Wiser
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
My daughter and I stayed for 5 weeks.
My daughter and I stayed for 5 weeks. Definitely a Lovely Somerset Getaway, well equipped comfortable cottage. Very quiet and relaxing. We so enjoyed the area and locals. Quite different from Canada.
Excellent Hosts were so responsive to any needs and concerns.
We were so sad to leave. Will definitely book again when in the area. Many thanks again Elsbeth and Jason for the lovely stay!!
Carolyn
Canada
8.0
Scored 8.0
We came for the County Classics Car Museum which has...
We came for the County Classics Car Museum which has recently opened. Lots of shiny cars and motorbikes, friendly staff. We also went for a couple of walks close by - one at Ilminster and one at Castle Naroche. We stayed at the Corner Hotel. The meal in their restaurnat (pre-book) was excellent.
Sarah
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Taunton is a nice unusual town with lots of different shops.
Taunton is a nice unusual town with lots of different shops. It is near to the River Tonne and has a museum( although I didn't get a chance to visit on this occasion) It is very close to the cricket ground and has 2 beautiful churches. Nearby there is a nice park called Vivary Park. There are two Park and Rides called Silk Mills and Gateway and the bus runs between the two. It only costs £2 return and you park in the Park and Ride car park for free. The cattle market is no longer held in the town, though.
Allen
10
Scored 10
We went for a live band rock n roll event in the Lawns club...
We went for a live band rock n roll event in the Lawns club it was brilliant they have live music events often.
Lovely walk in the park it has a lovely children's play area with Cafe and outdoor climbing ropes / crazy golf lots to do .
Very friendly hosts, good breakfast. Quite a convenient location for a 20 / 30 minute walk into Taunton town centre. As per other reviews Yallands is surrounded by a housing estate but that really doesn't detract from the location when you are there, as it is a bit of a 'rural oasis in an urban area' There is also a comfortable guest lounge which was really useful for us. I'd certainly stay there again. - Thank you to the hosts.
Nice gardens, excellent food, friendly staff, poor bed, good bathroom.
The hotel seemed a little pricier than justified in terms of room quality.
I also booked because the hotel states that it has an EV charger. It does but it's worse than useless charging at a mere 6kw and inaccessible due to bad parking so I spent most of my stay in Taunton searching for a fast charger rather than at the hotel itself.
There wasn't a breakfast option and the room was quite stuffy, due to the combination of very hot weather and a poor quality Aircon unit. No decaf hot drink sachets was slightly disappointing but staff were friendly; hotel is in a perfect position close to the station and cricket ground and it's good value for a single night stay to watch a Somerset match!
The overall appearance of the Hotel (both inside and out) was very good. My Room was bigger than most for a similar price. The Bed was comfortable and the Shower and Cubicle were also good, except for the shower head slipping down the vertical pole, meaning I had to duck down to wash my hair ! There is Free Car Parking at the front of the Hotel.
Excellent breakfast - certainly didn't need any lunches during my stay.
I was at Taunton for the cricket - the ground is a very pleasant 30 minute walk from the hotel.
Nice lounge for relaxing (and a patio area).
I often don't sleep too well when away but on my first night (which was very warm) I slept for 7 hours! Amazing!
After traveling for over 24 hours, the welcome we got was amazing. Such lovely people and a lovely home, we had our own space but felt like we were being welcomed it a family home.
Location was great for us, we were visiting family in Taunton and could walk off the main road from No.2 to their place.
The staff, the location (when I found it, Taunton not easy to navigate by car). The hotel was lovely with a lot if variation in terms of seating space. So you could choose a busy and buzzy bar. Or you could relax in The Drawing Room which was quiet and relaxing
The hotel is very well located a very short walk from the town centre. Ample free parking on-site. Small room but comfortable bed and separate shower in bathroom. Breakfast opened at 7.30 and was quick and efficient. Definitely very good value for money.
Dinner bed and breakfast on our way to Cornwall. Relieved that are a dog friendly hotel as it was below zero centigrade last night and the dogs will have had to stay in the car. The chef is excellent and provides interesting food.
We’ll run, local pub and hotel. Excellent accommodation and food, and at a very good price. A nice welcome from the staff, and they accommodated our lack of booking for dinner very quickly. They made our stay in Taunton.
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