Set in Taunton, 36 km from Dunster Castle, The Great Western Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can make use of a bar. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The Great Western Hotel every room includes bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options. Tiverton Castle is 40 km from the accommodation, while Wells Cathedral is 46 km from the property. Exeter International Airport is 50 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.1

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Extremely well located next to rail station and parking, and just 5 minutes walk from a decent Italian restaurant. This is a historic railway hotel from the early days of Victorian railway-building, which has been pleasantly refurbished. The staff...
  • C
    Cowell
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    On the door step on the station. Inviting, friendly staff, very clean and welcoming
  • Vittorio
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean. Beautiful old hotel now with modern features
  • Cliff
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was excellent, and the bed was absolutely comfortable. The room was fantastically clean. The staff were exceptional and friendly. 👍👍
  • Tina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent breakfast exceptionally clean building very comfortable beds
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was perfect for my partner and I. It was simply the best, and it was next to the station.
  • Pauline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Easy to get to Friendly staff Clean and full of character Small additions in rooms for beverages very nice Cooked breakfast very good
  • Neville
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent room. Clean spacious and comfortable bed.
  • Cardinal
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was great, the full english was large and tasty and came out quickly. Staff were welcoming. The bedroom was small and basic but comfy with a large shower, coffee/tea making and biscuits/water provided. The hotel has lovely high...
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location the room was spacious and had all amenities

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
4 restaurants on site

  • GREAT WESTERN CLASSICS LOUNGE
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • SANDWICHES AND BRIOCHES LOUNGE
    • Open for
      Lunch • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
  • SNACKS SAUSAGE ROLLS SCONES CAKES

    No additional info available

  • CONFERENCE CATERING ONLY
    • Open for
      Lunch • High tea
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Great Western Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • 4 restaurants
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

    Services

    • Pet bowls
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Concierge service
    • Fax/photocopying
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Meeting/banquet facilities

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Emergency cord in bathroom
    • Lower bathroom sink
    • Higher level toilet
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Spanish
    • Polish

    House rules
    The Great Western Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 23:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 06:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardMaestroSoloCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform The Great Western Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

    FAQs about The Great Western Hotel

    • The Great Western Hotel is 1,000 yards from the centre of Taunton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Great Western Hotel has 4 restaurants:

      • SANDWICHES AND BRIOCHES LOUNGE
      • CONFERENCE CATERING ONLY
      • GREAT WESTERN CLASSICS LOUNGE
      • SNACKS SAUSAGE ROLLS SCONES CAKES

    • Check-in at The Great Western Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The Great Western Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Room options at The Great Western Hotel include:

        • Double
        • Family

      • Guests staying at The Great Western Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

        Breakfast option(s) include:

        • Continental
        • Full English/Irish
        • À la carte

      • The prices at The Great Western Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.