Fantastic Local Pub food with Great Local Ales and Beers too. Far more than just a Hotel, a Must…read moresee, you will come back for seconds lol. Loved it

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.

This is one of the best hotels out there…read more The location is fabulous - right in the heart of Bath's City Centre. Everything is in walking distance. The indoor pool is immaculate, spacious and an oasis to soak your tired bones from all the sight seeing and relax and decompress. It's 70 GBP for a day pass, but free for hotel guests during the hours from 8-10am and 7-9pm. Take advantage of it, it's wonderful. The restaurant is top notch. Tables are spaced nicely so you can have an intimate meal. The wine/bubbly are on display in the center of the room. There's a fireplace for those cozy moments. The continental breakfast is next level --- so many pastries, deli meats, cheese, salmon/lox, 5 different fresh juices, porridge (oatmeal) made to order with either milk or water, cereals, yogurts, fresh fruits and more. Comes with toast (brown, white or mix). Wonderful decadent butter (both salted or unsalted), tasty local honey and jams. Rich, robust coffee to help you start your day. The service is friendly, prompt and non intrusive. You can savor your morning, never feeling rushed. You do need to select a breakfast time in advance at check in, but it's well worth it. The facilities is quaint. Gave off modern vibes and reminded me of the Oxbow in Bend or the Atticus in McMinville (both Oregon boutique hotels). They also have a special scent made specifically for this location - you walk in and immediately feel transported to fall - warm spices, apple cinnamon. It envelopes you and sets the tone for the stay. The room is spacious, well laid out and has the best amenities. Elemis, well stocked refrigerator, etc. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. While I saw all the major sites and ate amazing food, I'd want to come back to Bath just to stay here again. It's that's amazing.

I loved it here! Did you see that indoor pool! Amazing! The rooms were nice and clean. Everything…read morewas beautiful! And the staff was polite. I especially loved the map of Bath that they had hanging on the wall so I included that for you guys to see too! If you are in the area I recommend that you stay here!

A very, very good country pub. An excellent and varied menu (try the home smoked meats). We go on…read moreoccasion, particularly for family celebrations and have never been disappointed.

Widbrook is just lovely. I felt like I was staying in a house from a Jane Austen novel. =)…read more I'm in love with this place. If I had to imagine a bed and breakfast in the English country side, this would be it. The hotel is organized with a main house (living room, check in, dining room) and separate living quarters surrounding the house. My cousin booked two rooms for us and we had the entire second floor to a English country house all to ourselves. The name was really cute too. I think our rooms were called Chaucer and Shakespeare? Rooms were spacious. We had a comfortable bed, big bathroom. Tub and shower. We had free tea and coffee in the room and a small tv (w/ cable). The windows opened out (no screen) and we had a view of the green landscape surrounding the property. The room was also very well heated. Which was good, as the nights were quite chilly in September. We dined twice in the main house. Once for dinner and also for breakfast. Dinner was really good! Breakfast was good too. We could order a full English breakfast off the menu. And we also had unlimited fruit, cereal, breads and jams (LOVED fresh jam). I remember having smoked salmon w/ eggs, English toy soldiers, sausage and hot tea. So stuffed! The gardens surrounding the hotel are beautiful. Take a bit out of your day to stroll around. We found fruit trees, berry bushes and wild flowers. Very picturesque. Widbrook also has a heated pool. So take the opportunity to relax and take a dip! Parking is available on-site for your car. Very beautiful English bed and breakfast in the countryside. My stay was wonderful. =)

Great property, wonderful staff. The rooms are split between three buildings and the websites does…read morenot do it justice, very nice, clean and comfortable! The restaurant is also great - dinner was very very good, and the breakfast is very impressive in both quality and quantity!

Lovely location and beautiful gardens. We enjoyed our stay at the Lamb Inn. The highlight was the…read morewonderful breakfasts and dinners at the restaurant. Staff was amazing and service was top notch. We had to depart early in the morning each day and they were very accommodating to open the kitchen early for us.

I lived in England for several years and on several occasions, I stayed at this hotel and ate in…read morethe restaurant. This is a brilliant place and is like stepping back into time.  It has terrific ambiance, and the food is great. It is almost like coming inside a Harry Potter film set.  The place is extraordinarily beautiful and if you are in Oxfordshire I highly recommend a visit. One gets a well-heeled clientele here.

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 Angel is the expensive option for staying in Chippenham. It is in the centre of town, opposite…read morethe Bear, which is undergoing refurbishment at the time of writing. the Angel was extensively modernized in 2007, with a modern block of rooms and a gym with pool added. Rooms in the main block are spacious and attractively decorated (we had one of the four poster rooms looking down on the Market Square). Heating was a little erratic in this cold snap. Staff were friendly and helpful, and seemed remarkably young. Food in the restaurant in the evening was of a reasonable standard, priced a little over average for the area, although the breakfast was poor. The "English Breakfast" was sausage, one egg, bacon, beans, mushrooms and hash browns, with toast and coffee. The mushrooms were cold, and the egg was, well, odd. The main lounge is popular for tea and coffee, with various locals as well as guests visiting while we were there.

Stayed here for a week on business. Glad that this was located close to businesses but wish they…read morewere open a little later so I could check them out at the end of a long day of business. The hotel room was comfortable and clean. TV channels were minimal and sometimes would be glitchy.

We came here having moderate expectations and hopes of a much needed 24hour break. What an amazing…read moreplace. We just fell in love with the lovely old building, pretty rooms, snug bar and outstanding restaurant. We have had the best time, best company, best fun, best food and service plus we get to stay over and have a slap-up breakfast. I think this may become our bolt hole on a regular basis. If you're a foodie like us, the 5-course tasting menu is a must and the reasonably priced wine flight is a no-brainer. The Moonraker is a superb example of a quintessentially English hotel, run with love and a passion for great food and seasonal ingredients. A must visit!

A truly magnificent hotel in a great setting. Attentive staff and comfortable rooms. Lovely…read moregardens and close to Bradford on Avon and the river. The room we stayed in was very light, roomy and had views over the front garden. The bed was big very comfortable and the bed linen of good quality. The bathroom was large and had a good range of complimentary toiletries. Soft towels together too. The staff were very attentive and thoughtful. The restaurant was good and offered a 3 course set menu at a very reasonable price. It was our first time staying there and we extended our stay by 3 days because it was so comfortable. .. We will be back .. Anthony and Anastasia Firetto (San Francisco) Stayed June 2019