Historic Hotel in Taunton, Somerset, The Castle Hotel

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Castle Green
Taunton
Somerset
England
TA1 1NF

The Castle Hotel, Taunton

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Once a Norman fortress, the Castle at Taunton has been welcoming travellers to the town since the 12th century. The Chapman family have been running the hotel for 60 years and in that time it has acquired a worldwide reputation for the warmth of its hospitality. Located in the heart of Englands beautiful West Country, the Castle is the ideal base for exploring a region rich in history

From: £150.00

Accommodation Rating: 4* (about ratings)

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

Nearest Attractions

Somerset County Museum - 0.3 miles (Museum)

Hestercombe Gardens - 2.2 miles (Garden)

Thurlbear, St Thomas Church - 3.3 miles (Historic Church)

Fyne Court - 4.3 miles (Countryside)

Bishops Lydeard, St Mary's Church - 4.7 miles (Historic Church)

Gaulden Manor Gardens - 8.3 miles (Garden)

Westonzoyland Pumping Station - 8.5 miles (Museum)

Blake Museum - 8.6 miles (Museum)

Burrow Mump - 8.7 miles (Countryside)

Cothay Manor and Gardens - 9 miles (Garden)

Nearby Towns & Villages to Visit

Upottery - 10.7 miles away

Honiton - 15.6 miles away

Somerton - 16 miles away

Axminster - 17.1 miles away

Tiverton - 18.6 miles away

Glastonbury - 18.8 miles away

Broadwindsor - 19.2 miles away

Ottery Saint Mary - 20 miles away

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

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Directions:
From the M5 SouthExit the M5 at Junction 25. Take the Taunton exit off the roundabout (4th exit) Straight across the next roundabout. Following the road through the traffic lights past Creech Castle along the dual carriageway keeping to the inside lane. At the next roundabout take the filter lane to the left follow the road and take the right hand lane towards the centre of Taunton. Stay on this road going through 4 sets of traffic lights keep in the far right hand lane at the top of the hill go through the traffic lights SHOUT will be on your left. Continue through 2 sets of traffic lights to the war memorial roundabout in the town centre. Taking the first exit you will go immediately through a set of lights keep on this road passing the Mecca Bingo Hall on your right until you reach a mini roundabout. Turn right and drive past the bus station the Castle Hotel is straight in front of you. From the M5 NorthExit the M5 at Junction 26. Take the 1st exit off the roundabout signposted Taunton. After 12 mile take the Taunton exit off the 1st roundabout. Continue straight on through Rumwell along Wellington Road. At the next roundabout take the 2nd exit and continue on past Somerset College of Arts and Technology (left hand side). At the next set of traffic lights turn left onto Castle Street. Follow this road until you come to the T junction. Here you will need to turn left. We are straight ahead past the Bus Station and the Winchester Arms Public House which are on your left. Drive across the cobblestones into the hotel's private car park on your left. Drive across the cobblestones into hotels private car park on your left.

The Castle Hotel

A Historic Hotel in Taunton, Somerset

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