Conveniently located off junction 25 of the M5, the Holiday Inn Taunton M5, Jct25, is between the cities of Exeter and Bristol and less than an hour away from both.
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.
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 .
Friendly staff, good access to restaurant, cafe and bars, including a garden set up for refreshements/ dining.
Nice comfortable en-suite room. Lift if required. Fan in room.
Right in the middle of Taunton, a nice town, plenty of shops. I watched a steel band 😁
There is a great modern museum just past the garden in the grounds, with a lovely coffee shop and seating outside. Plus an small ancient house. If you are lucky there is a lady in costume who will tell you all about it.
Our room was very clean with everything we needed. Unfortunately the owner couldn't greet us due to Covid restrictions and being vulnerable but dropped me text explaining everything and apologising for the situation. Location was great, literally a 10 minute walk into Taunton and a Tesco virtually opposite if you needed late night snacks. Would highly recommend.
We had a lovely overnight stay at the property just outside Taunton. The owners are considerate in all aspects. From plates and cutlery to allow you to eat a takeaway in your room to milk in the fridge for tea and coffee.
The breakfast was superb - I had a light one as I had overindulged for the rest of the holiday but what I had was fresh and excelent.
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.
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.
Fantastic accommodation. Very spacious, wonderfully decorated, with all facilities and equipment needed. Great location near to the station and town centre, with plenty nearby. Great communication and instructions from staff throughout the process. Will definitely be back when next in the area.
The hotel is a large old house located in the centre of a village just outside Taunton. It is well decorated and maintained with and old-world feel that makes it very welcoming and yet provides all the modern comfort and necessity you would expect.
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.
Bed was comfortable and fridge and cutlery/crockery. Decent TV. Reception staff were pleasant. Chilled bottle of water in the fridge. Good position for the station and Taunton town centre.
very central and close to Taunton College where next day event we were attending. clean room. everything good. maybe more variety for breakfast such as croissants. friendly staff
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