Welcoming, cosy, lovely garden, good home cooked food, attractive comfortable accommodation. Its…read moreall what they say on the website and its all true. Just did an overnight stay having been in Wincanton in the day. Got there late (10pm) and the kitchen looked like it was closing down, so was expecting the usual chefs finished but no, they set up to proper places settings and full menu as usual. Great rooms and dont miss the Full English in the morning. Avoid the local cider unless you can handle the stuff

Flew in from US for a wedding and booked two rooms for 3 nights. The staff is amazing and very…read moreaccommodating. We checked in late after getting dropped off from Bristol Airport. The kitchen was closing but they let us order anyway. We needed the sustenance as we had not eaten since breakfast on the plane that morning. The staff also helped us get a taxi to the wedding venue the next day even though they were busy getting ready for an event at the hotel. Plus breakfast is included with the stay!

On our many trips out of Essex we always have an overnight break in, normally, a Premier Inn. This…read moretime, on our way down to Kernow, we chose Glastonbury. What a fantastic choice it was. Reception was swift and Covid-19 aware. A pleasant surprise was an upgrade to their Premier Plus room. Wow, quite a difference. Larger room, extras such as arm chair, ironing board and iron, extra pillows, good coffee machine as well as tea making facilities, nice toiletries, faster wi-fi available etc etc. A really enjoyable, quiet, overnight stay. TIP. Buy their meal offer when booking. Great breakfast and a nice evening meal at, I believe, about 25% discount.

Might possible be the best Premier Inn across the UK. Newly opened, it is modern, clean, bright…read more Rooms are well I sugared from sound for a good nights sleep. Beds are very comfy. Not sinking soft, and not too hard either. Water pressure in the shower was great and water was hot instantly. All rooms have air conditioning too. Checkin service was very friendly and quick. What more would you want from a Premier Inn?

Welcome to the Castle Hotel at Taunton. This historic Norman fortress has witnessed over 9…read morecenturies of turbulent history. In 1685 the Duke of Monmouth's officers gathered here on the eve of the Battle of Sedgemoor, where they were defeated by the forces of King James II. The infamous Judge Jeffries held his Bloody Assize in the Great Hall of the castle shortly afterwards. Over 200 rebels from the Monmouth Rebellion were tried, convicted and then hanged, drawn and quartered. A further 800 were transported to the West Indies to work on the sugar plantations. The building we see today is a Grade II listed, 18th century reconstruction of the original Norman castle, but does incorporate the original east gate, Castle Bow, which boasts 13th century features.

Where to begin! Staying here was a highlight of my recent, and first trip to England. I was coming…read moreto do some family history work at the archives in Taunton, as well as visit Glastonbury Tor. When I read this was an actual castle with medieval beginnings, I was immediately drawn in. Then I visited their website and read a few reviews and I booked it! It's a unique experience to say the least. Coming through the front, revolving door had an old world charm that was very welcoming (even though I snagged my luggage). The front desk staff were all super friendly, accommodating, and professional. The room was huge! I don't know how I ended up with a suite but I certainly did not book it nor pay extra so, the only conclusion is they upgraded me because it was available? No matter, I was in awe! I cannot recommend this place enough, it's a castle! Unforgettable.

We have been lucky enough to stay in a few Red Carnation Properties but the attention to detail…read morehere is over the top excellent! We stayed in Room 1 which is beautifully appointed, large bright and with a great bed. The second bathroom also has antique bath tub which is perfect. The grounds are gorgeous and we took a great hike through the nearby deer park. The staff is friendly and helpful and management really caters to every guest desire. The full English breakfast exceeds expectations as does the tasting menu and service at dinner. If you wanted to be treated like royalty, stat at the Summer Lodge!

Have stayed at Summer Lodge twice, and eaten there a handful of times…read more Old world luxury, sumptuous afternoon tea and delicious lunch/dinner (with local produce) make it worthwhile driving from London for a great day out. If you like it, go back for a weekend. Great walks and not far from the spectacular Dorset coast.

Really good carvery on Sunday lunchtime. Staff are friendly and they found us a table despite no…read morebooking. I recommend booking Sunday lunch time. A nice selection of a couple of local draft beers for the non drivers. When passing Wincanton look out for the Brown pup signs for the correct exit off the A303. We plan our journeys to able to stop here for food.

Impressive! Huge menu, 3 vast outdoor seating areas, good food, fast and efficient service. A real…read morefind. We ordered drinks and a couple of meals - ham, egg and chips & a pulled pork baguette. The food arrived in 5 minutes, hot and freshly prepared. The ham was just gorgeous and almost crumbly soft, the eggs runny and the chips crisp and fluffy. The wait staff knew the menu and asked all the right questions so that diners got what they wanted, and how or when they wanted it. From the time we arrived at leaving was just 35 minutes. We took a few extra minutes to check out the outside areas and there are two large decking areas with seating plus a smaller area and a kids playground like you've never seen at a pub - with zipwire and a huge wooden fort. Great for families and time-pressed travellers!

Nesting amongst the yacht clubs, the Mayflower is a little gem of a pub with hotel accomodation…read moreabove. There is a large beer garden, fabulous in summer to sit outside with a glass of pimms and some of the potato wedges which come with a mean sweet chilli sauce! The food is average, quality having depleted in recent months, a change of chef possibly??? Bar food is reasonably priced and they also have a resturant which is fairly pricey but clearly better quality food. The pub is clean and modern with a good selection of beer on draught and the inside seating is mainly wooden benches. In the winter there is a fantastic log fire, ideal for warming up around after a walk along the sea wall, that is if you can get anywhere near it!

A very nice pub/hotel. More pub than hotel. Very nicely located next to the solent, with lots of…read moreboats and ferrys. The food is good with an extensive list of specials that change daily. The menu has pasta's,curries, burgers, fish, chinese dishes and traditional British. Something for everyone. There is an okay wine list, bit pricey perhaps. There is a large garden to the rear with a play area for children of all ages. There is also a bbq on offer in the summer months. The mayflower can get very busy in the summer when the sailing crowd descend in their droves. The rooms are decent, but the decor a bit tired.

The Carvery is amazing - the beef is cooked to perfection. Staff are professional. the Bar is cosy…read more I have only had food from the a la carte once and that was equally as good. There is a Side restaurant at the back called Le Roche which does black rock steak where it comes out on a hot rock so you can cook your steak to your own liking - a novelty but fun. I find the Arms good for large groups there are 17 of us there next weekend for a carvery for a birthday meal.