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

  • William
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice place next to the railway station handy for town,clean and good facilities Staff helpful and breakfast good
  • Adrian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very comfortable bed. A TV, Kettle with Tea and Coffee. Lots of towels were provided, even if I couldn't get the shower mixer to move away from red hot. The staff were very helpful and the breakfast was very good.
  • D
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was beautifully presented, warm and clean. Breakfast was lovely.
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location near the station but close to buses into town and walking distance to restaurants
  • Lynda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very pet friendly. Helpful and considerate staff. Excellent cooked breakfast. Room clean and comfortable. Great location. WiFi and Parking
  • Hopkin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    As wewere travelling o n public transport, the location was perfect 45 seconds to train station 1 minute to the busses. Happy staff made us feel welcome
  • Stuart
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Old original building with modern facilities ! Breakfast selection excellent.
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location nice staff and the best thing it's run by YMCA so any profit goes to them. The restaurant café area very handy for travellers using the train opposite.Nice and good breakfast. Easy and very convenient parking
  • Ivan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was good - especially the proximity to the station and the cricket ground. There were also pubs and restaurants within easy walking distance. Breakfast was excellent and so were the staff at reception and breakfast. Room was a good size...
  • Ross
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly and attentive staff. Excellent room with comfortable bed and v good tea and coffee facilities. Breakfast was truly excellent. Good parking.

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi is the hotel dog friendly?

    We are a dog friendly hotel but please note there is an extra charge of £10 per night per dog . thank you
    Answered on 7 October 2021
  • Hi, Can you tell me what time breakfast starts please. Also we would be bringing a dog, is there somewhere to sit with a dog at breakfast. Thanks

    Hi, Breakfast is between 7 am and 10 am you are welcome to come down between those hours when your ready and yes, you can sit in the dinning area with..
    Answered on 7 February 2022
  • Hi there. If I were to cycle to your hotel do you allow bikes to be kept in the rooms ? Many thanks.

    good morning. The choice would be yours. We have several secure conference rooms that we could keep your bicycle and have a 24 hour staffed receptio..
    Answered on 6 July 2021
  • Hi, we have a small dog with us. Do we need to book a specific room or can we bring him into any room we book?

    Good Morning Thank you for your enquiry, we are dog friendly hotel we do charge a small fee of £10 per night. We do have a few rooms that would not b..
    Answered on 17 June 2021
  • Breakfast is included, is this cooked breakfast?

    a choice of Freshly cooked breakfast items are included in your booking many thanks Steve Reception
    Answered on 5 January 2022
  • Hello, we plan in staying at your hotel in august of 2022 (if covid is finally under control, fingers crossed.) We will be arriving after an oversea..

    Hi We dont offer evening dining, but we are just located off Station Road in Taunton where there are lots of restaurants to suit all tastes less than..
    Answered on 5 January 2022
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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 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.

    • Room options at The Great Western Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Family

    • The Great Western Hotel has 4 restaurants:

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

    • 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):

      • 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.

      • Guests staying at The Great Western Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

        Breakfast option(s) include:

        • Continental
        • Full English/Irish
        • À la carte