Historic Bed and Breakfast in Taunton, Somerset

Rectory Road , Norton Fitzwarren
Taunton
Somerset
England
TA2 6SE

Accommodation Description:
Originally dating from the 16th century The Old Rectory is situated down a quiet country lane, nestling at the foot of an old iron age fort. It is just 3 miles from the county town of Taunton.

Originally dating from the 16th century you will find the Old Rectory down a quiet country lane nestling at the foot of an old iron age fort. It is just 2 miles from the county town of Taunton and 10 minutes drive from the first declared area of Oustanding Natural Beauty, the Quantock Hills. Close by are Hestercombe Gardens and the West Somserset Railway (the longest steam railway in the country)

Accomodation consists of three good sized bedrooms, one of which can be utilised as a twin and a seperate sitting room with television and, in the winter, an open fire. All bedrooms are ensuite, two with shower and one with bath/electric shower. Each room overlooks a large rear garden and beyond to open farmland

Each bedroom has a selection of books and guests are welcome to use the downstairs library. A range of ordnance survey maps of the local area is available to borrow or buy. Taunton is an historic town with a museum within Taunton Castle; a lovely cricket ground, a theatre, multiplex cinema and extensive shopping facilities including the owners bookshop, Brendon Books situated in historic Bath Place (www

brendonbooks.co.uk)

Beyond the Quantock Hills there is the spectacular scenery and coastline of the Brendon Hills and Exmoor National Park. To the south and west there are the Brendon Hills and the sandy beaches of the South Devon and Dorset coastline. We look forward to welcoming you to Somerset

From: £40.00

Accommodation Rating: 4 (about ratings)

Room Facilities
Non-smoking
Hairdryer
Colour television

Amenities
Lock-up facility for bicycles
Wakeup call
Non-smoking (throughout)
Lounge
Ironing facilities
Internet access (high speed) in public areas
DVD/Video/Games rental

Parking
On-site parking
Free parking

Business Facilities
Internet connection (high speed)
Desk

Dining Facilities
We offer a shared lounge/dining room with three individual tables and a comfortable seating area. Both continental and full English breakfasts are served.

Meals
Breakfast (Full cooked)
Breakfast (Continental)

Child Facilities
Games available
Cots

Pet Policy
No pets

Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interest

 Nearest Attractions

Somerset County Museum - 2.4 miles (Museum)

Bishops Lydeard, St Mary's Church - 2.5 miles (Historic Church)

Hestercombe Gardens - 3.3 miles (Garden)

Fyne Court - 4 miles (Countryside)

Thurlbear, St Thomas Church - 5.6 miles (Historic Church)

Gaulden Manor Gardens - 5.9 miles (Garden)

Cothay Manor and Gardens - 7.2 miles (Garden)

Cothay Manor - 7.4 miles (Garden)

Coleridge Cottage - 8.3 miles (Historic Building)

Elworthy, St Martin of Tours Church - 8.7 miles (Historic Church)

  Nearby Towns & Villages to Visit

Upottery - 11.4 miles away

Honiton - 16 miles away

Tiverton - 17 miles away

Somerton - 18.2 miles away

Axminster - 18.7 miles away

Ottery Saint Mary - 20.1 miles away

Glastonbury - 20.5 miles away

Selworthy - 21.2 miles away

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Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low to exceptional) on historic interest

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