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Hotels in Taunton, Somerset

Including 5 Historic Hotels

Taunton Heritage Snapshot
Taunton is a large town haveing houses of all sorts of buildings both briick and stone but mostly timber and plaister; its a very neate place and looks substantial as a place of good trade; you meete all sorts of country women wrapp'd up in the manteles called West Country rockets, a large mantle doubled together of a sort of serge ... here is a good Market Cross well carv'd and a large Market House on pillars for the corn ... there is a large space called the Castle yard and some remaines of the Castle walls and buildings, which is fitted up for a good dwelling house.

Celia Fiennes

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1 The Castle Hotel    HISTORIC PROPERTY
Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, England, TA1 1NF

Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating ?
Heritage Tags: Norman (Architecture) - 12th century (Time Period) - castle (Architecture)

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 … more >>
Accommodation Rating: 4 star rating

Stay at this Hotel from: £150.00
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2 Salisbury House Hotel    HISTORIC PROPERTY
14 Billetfield, Taunton, Somerset, England, TA1 3NN

Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating ?
Heritage Tags: Victorian (Time Period) - Victorian Gothic (Architecture) - Angelica Kauffmann (Person)

Built in the 1850s the hotel boasts many Victorian Gothic features, including arched doorways, stained glass windows and a fine oak staircase. The hotel was totally renovated of late still retaining many original features.The Salisbury House Hotel is situated near Vivary Park in the Town centre, walking distance to the … more >>
Accommodation Rating: 2 star rating

Stay at this Hotel from: £70.00
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3 The Mount Somerset    HISTORIC PROPERTY
Lower Henlade, Taunton, Somerset, England, TA3 5NB

Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating ?

High on the slopes of the Blackdown Hills stands The Mount Somerset. This magnificent building was built in 1805 by an Italian architect and much of the original plasterwork has been preserved to blend with the decor, antiques and lavish furnishings giving a feeling of maturity and elegance. more >>
Accommodation Rating: 3 star rating

Stay at this Hotel from: £97.50
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Riverside Retail Park, Taunton, Somerset, England, TA1 2LR

Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating ?

Located by junction 25 of the M5 motorway, this Travelodge provides contemporary quality accommodation and an ideal base for exploring the surrounding attractions and countryside. Spacious en-suite rooms, TV in every room, tea and coffee making facilities and free parking, make Travelodges terrific value. more >>
Accommodation Rating: 2 star rating

Stay at this Hotel from: £25.00
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Park Street, Taunton, Somerset, England, TA1 4DQ

Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating ?

The boutique style sparkling en-suite bedrooms have cosy duvets, DVD players, valet centres, fresh milk and mineral water in every room. Guests can enjoy fine dining in relaxed surroundings in the contemporary Wine & Sausage Eating Rooms. This completely non-smoking hotel is located just 700 metres from the centre of … more >>
Accommodation Rating: 3 star rating

Stay at this Hotel from: £34.13
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Falcon Hotel, Taunton, Somerset, England, TA3 5DH

Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating ?
Heritage Tags: Victorian (Time Period)

The Falcon Hotel is a comfortable and spacious Victorian country house hotel located in pleasant gardens. This family owned and run hotel is located close to all facilities. more >>
Accommodation Rating: 2 star rating

Stay at this Hotel from: £36.00
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Blackbrook Business Park, Taunton, Somerset, England, TA1 2PX

Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating ?

The Express By Holiday Inn Taunton is situated at Junction 25 of the M5 providing an excellent base for exploring Taunton and an ideal stopover for clients travelling to Devon and Cornwall. This newly refurbished hotel provides modern and contemporary accommodation providing fully equipped bedrooms with satellite TVs, direct dial … more >>
Accommodation Rating: 3 star rating

Stay at this Hotel from: £41.50
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16 Wellington Road, Taunton, Somerset, England, TA1 4EQ

Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating ?
Heritage Tags: Georgian (Time Period)

Brookfield House is a beautiful Grade II listed Georgian House situated a short walk to Taunton Town Centre. We are exclusively a non-smoking establishment providing high quality guest accommodation. Our rooms are all en-suite with remote controlled colour TV radioalarm clock, teacoffee making facilities and hair dryer provided. Evening meals … more >>
Accommodation Rating: 4 star rating

Stay at this Hotel from: £60.00
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Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset, England, TA4 3HR

Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating ?

One of the most comprehensive health spas in the UK, Cedar Falls is a personal retreat where you make the rules. The choice of bespoke health spa and detox treatments will depend on your mood but all will maximise natures organic power to relax, rejuvenate and recharge your senses. Nourishment … more >>
Accommodation Rating: 3 star rating

Stay at this Hotel from: £99.00
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Deane Gate Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, England, TA1 2UA

Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating ?

Holiday Inn Taunton in Somerset is ideally located for both business and leisure guests, conveniently located at J25 off the M5, on the edge of Taunton near the Somerset County Cricket Ground. Taunton, nestling on the banks of the river Tone, is the gateway to Devon and half way house … more >>
Accommodation Rating: 3 star rating

Stay at this Hotel from: £135.00
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NEAREST ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATION

Name Location Accommodation From (£) Heritage Distance
Yallands Farmhouse Staplegrove, Somerset Hotel 4 star rating 42.00 3 Heritage Rating 1.2 miles
The Winchester Arms Public House Trull, Somerset Hotel 2 star rating 30.00 1 Heritage Rating 2 miles
Octon Lodge Wilton, Somerset Hotel 4 star rating 49.00 3 Heritage Rating 2 miles
The Falcon Hotel Rushton, Somerset Hotel 2 star rating 55.00 1 Heritage Rating 2.9 miles
The Greyhound Inn Staple Fitzpaine, Somerset Hotel 4 star rating 60.00 3 Heritage Rating 4.8 miles
Farthings Country House Hotel Hatch Beauchamp, Somerset Hotel 3 star rating 23.00 3 Heritage Rating 5.5 miles
Walnut Tree Hotel North Petherton, Somerset Hotel 3 star rating 80.00 1 Heritage Rating 6.3 miles
The Cleve Hotel Wellington, Somerset Hotel 3 star rating 65.00 1 Heritage Rating 6.6 miles
Bindon House Wellington, Somerset Hotel 3 star rating 100.00 1 Heritage Rating 7.6 miles
Travelodge Bridgwater M5 Bridgwater, Somerset Hotel 2 star rating 25.00 1 Heritage Rating 7.6 miles
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Nearest attractions

Somerset County Museum
0.4 miles - (Museum)

Hestercombe Gardens
2.2 miles - (Garden)

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

Fyne Court
4.2 miles - (Countryside)

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

Gaulden Manor Gardens
8.1 miles - (Garden)

Blake Museum
8.6 miles - (Museum)


Tourism - Towns & Villages

Upottery (10.7 miles)

Honiton (15.7 miles)

Somerton (16.2 miles)

Axminster (17.3 miles)

Tiverton (18.5 miles)

Glastonbury (18.9 miles)

Broadwindsor (19.4 miles)