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.

Would thoroughly recommend this as a venue for a wedding reception. The staff are friendly,…read morethorough and determined to make the day special for you. The food was fantastic and the room has space for a band at one end. They will also provide someone to introduce the speeches. Unlike most places, the room is included free if you have a sit down meal and the bride and groom also get a free bedroom for the night.

Very nice place, worth to try. Cross the street was Clarks front door, all the village was full of…read morehistory

Seems pretty popular for Sunday lunch, but fairly quiet the rest of the time…read more Nice looking place inside and out and bar staff pretty friendly. Drinks are fairly varied and averagely priced. Shame it's a chain with generic (not all that cheap) pub menu Worth trying though.

This country house has peaceful grounds which include a landscaped garden and pond for ducks, geese…read moreand swans. The rooms are not your contemporary affair, and are very much styled as they would have been 50 years ago, though with added conveniences like flat screen TVs. If you're over 6 foot, you may find the beds a little short as they are very much luxury antiques (I found them tolerable). The bathrooms are beautiful, and contain large roll top baths. From what we have seen on our two night stay, Somerton is not the most exciting town and you will most likely have to drive the local area to find activities and places to see. We visited Cheddar Gorge and Lyme Regis, which are both an hour away. We didn't visit Langford, which is meant to be nice, and the hotel has a link with a bike rental firm here. The owner's and staff are very friendly and accommodated our needs. Breakfast is served with generous portions of local quality ingredients. If you want to eat in the evening, head to The Red Lion in Babcary. The restaurants and pubs in Somerton weren't very appealing.

From the owner: Classic English Country House set in a Beautiful Setting...read more

I love this travelodge as it holds sentimental memories for me. The actual hotel is a simple…read moretravelodge, yet I think that the service and the rooms are better than most other branches. The staff are really helpful and go the extra mile for you if you request extra pillows etc The security is really good on the doors as the hotel is based inside the service station itself. It is very cheap for a good quality travelodge.

Basic rooms, as promised, but veryu clean. Staff were very helpful and a credit to Travelodge.read more

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.