Meryan House Hotel, Taunton - Reviews & Ratings
Bishops Hull Rd, Bishops Hull, Taunton, TA1 5EG
Meryan House Hotel, Taunton
Situated in Bishops Hull, Taunton, this charming period residence is over 300 years old and is set in its own grounds, offering somewhere to relax and enjoy.
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Linda ( Solo business traveller)
from East grinstead , GB on November 14, 2008
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on October 14, 2008
Meryan House Hotel, Taunton - Reviews & Ratings"Very disappointing" (107235354)
Reasonable breakfast
Terrible bed
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on August 18, 2008
Hotel was very clean and food was good(Breakfast) we were staying in Taunton to be with our son who was on a cricket tournament with Worcesterhire County so we found the hotel close to the venue as it was at Kings and in its favour very comfortable.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on June 13, 2008
Meryan House Hotel, Taunton - Reviews & Ratings"Satisfactory" (97196625)
Friendly welcome , good breakfast
No dinner availability
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Mike ( Solo business traveller)
from Coleford , GB on April 8, 2008
Meryan House Hotel, Taunton - Reviews & Ratings"Lovely quaint atmosphere and the evening meal was of a high standard. Had I known the portion sizes, I would have skipped lunch!" (97992094)
Very friendly staff who made me most welcome
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Anonymous ( Group of work colleagues)
on December 2, 2007
Meryan House Hotel, Taunton - Reviews & Ratings"hospitable relaxing and friendly - comfortable bed and excellent breakfast and good stock of nightcaps congenially dispensed" (97930635)
quiiet and restful
i can't think of anything
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on November 20, 2007
Meryan House Hotel, Taunton - Reviews & Ratings"Although this hotel is nice, I wouldn't recommend staying there - only because it is quite far out of town in my opinion. The nightly rate was fine, but the cost of the stay increased as I had to spend almost " (97780243)
Free Wi-Fi access
It was too far out of town - Taunton.
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Robert ( Mature couple)
from Cheshire , GB on July 29, 2007
Meryan House Hotel, Taunton - Reviews & Ratings"Ideally situated just outside Taunton in a small sleepy village. Just across the road from the pub. Room was clean and tidy, well appointed and modern good sized bathroom. Breakfast excellent. The bar never seemed to be open." (99259340)
Old world charm.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on July 19, 2007
Meryan House Hotel, Taunton - Reviews & Ratings"Information on the bus service before travelling would have been useful." (99677744)
Lovely old hotel. The bedroom decoration was in a country cottage style to a high standard. The gardens and patio area were very attractive. Owner and staff very welcoming and helpful.
It is a disadvantage not being able to have an evening meal at the weekend although there was a nice pub opposite. Also while there was a bus into the town centre, it did not run in the evenings or on Sunday. It meant a lot of taxi rides as we travelled by public transport.
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on June 27, 2007
Meryan House Hotel, Taunton - Reviews & Ratings"Excellent!" (99883293)
Charming, discression
Pressure in the shower
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on June 25, 2007
The approach of the owner's wife who was pleasant friendly and happy to cook food as you wished it. Also the hotel's eclectic style - quite a gem in that respect
The room was very dark - the only window was completely covered with creeper - a light would be needed even at midday - having said that the room and ensuite were very clean and comfortable - I guess this was the 'one night' room
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Gillian ( Mature couple)
from Christchurch , GB on June 13, 2007
Meryan House Hotel, Taunton - Reviews & Ratings"It was everyting the website and reviews on that site said it was." (99377129)
The bed was excellent, very comfortable. The staff had time to talk to the guests and were very helpful.
The shower leaves a lot to be disired!! We gave up with it and took baths instead.
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Linda ( Solo business traveller)
from East grinstead , GB on April 24, 2007
Meryan House Hotel, Taunton - Reviews & Ratings"Set in lovely village location, best if travelling in own transport as taxis in peak times are a little hard to obtain. Staff very helpful, rooms well equiped and very fresh and clean. The breakfast was wonderful." (99248820)
Uniqueness, cleanliness and a breakfast to die for.
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Chloe ( Young couple)
from London , United Kingdom;GB on March 6, 2007
Homely atmosphere, very welcoming owner, nicely furnished rooms. Very good breakfast. Handy pub over the road. A good base to explore the surrounding countryside.
Not the most powerful shower in the world.
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Penny ( Mature couple)
from St neots , United Kingdom;GB on February 21, 2007
Meryan House Hotel, Taunton - Reviews & Ratings"This is everything anyone could want from a hotel. The hotel is an old (1600's) building which has been wonderfully utilised. There are stairs but they are shallow and there is a landing. Our room, although small, had a genuine half tester bed and the abundance of cream and white cushions really made it welcoming and luxurious. The bed was as comfortable as it promised to be and we did not hear any outside noise. I spent an hour sitting in the deep window seat enjoying my holiday novel. The tiny bathroom was fitted with top grade fittings and hand stencilled decoration. The room had tea and coffee making facilities and a small LCD television. We had our evening meal at the hotel and it was of top quality restaurant standard. I had the cheese souffl" (99027405)
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David sean ( Mature couple)
from Letterkenny , Ireland;IE on December 21, 2006
Meryan House Hotel, Taunton - Reviews & Ratings"The location set in a quiet village with a local pub across the road meant that one could choose to leave the car or travel the short distance of about 3 miles to Taunton where there was several excellent places for food and evening entertainment.Overall an excellent location with very friendly staff who created a most comfortable atmosphere. The Dandy Dinmont terriers were a added bonus to the experience." (99908962)
An extremely comfortable atmosphere.
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Neil ( Solo business traveller)
from Dartford , United Kingdom;GB on August 30, 2006
Meryan House Hotel, Taunton - Reviews & Ratings"I LIKE AN HOTEL TO HAVE A BAR SERVING DRAUGHT BEER. BUT APART FROM THIS I HAD A VERY HAPPY STAY." (3305253558)
CLEAN, TIDY & FUNCTIONAL. VERY COMFORTABLE BED
LACK OF SATELLITE VEIWING.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on July 16, 2006
Meryan House Hotel, Taunton - Reviews & Ratings"A very friendly establishment. Breakfast good plenty to eat." (3304952482)
The tranquil setting. The furnishing of our bedroom first rate.
Car parking a bit hairy at times.
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Geoffrey ( Mature couple)
from Dunstable , United Kingdom;GB on May 3, 2006
Meryan House Hotel, Taunton - Reviews & Ratings"Very helpful and informative staff. If not eating at the hotel, there is a good pub just across the road." (3304344269)
Old building, well maintained; canopied bed; good parking facilities
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Angus ( Solo business traveller)
from Glasgow , United Kingdom;GB on March 19, 2006
Meryan House Hotel, Taunton - Reviews & Ratings"I picked this hotel from Actives Selection of hotels in Taunton,and was extremly pleased with my choice.This hotel has everything a traveller requires,clean rooms,great food,fantastic owners,and a very cosmopolition clientele,the night I stayed, there was about 4 different nationalities,who amazingly all got on very well in the well stocked bar.For those individuals who like good Scotch, this is the place to visit,I counted al least 100 varities in the bar.In summary this hotel is the Jewel Hotel in Somerset,and I will certainly return, with my wife and family." (3304370136)
The accomadation was to a very high standard,I stay in Hotels 5nights a week,and this hotel was real value for money.
There was no areas for improvement,this hotel is run to a very high standard,by its owners,who you should try and have a conversation with, very interesting couple.
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Christine ( Group of adult friends)
from Framlingham , United Kingdom;GB on March 9, 2006
Meryan House Hotel, Taunton - Reviews & Ratings"Very good experience, lovely breakfast, friendly proprieters, very helpul in blooking taxis etc." (3304306141)
pretty room,lavishly furnished, flat screen tv,en suite bathroom.Quaint hotel with beams, inglenook fires and certain history.
some of the decore was needing redone
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Christopher ( Mature couple)
from London , United Kingdom;GB on March 9, 2006
Meryan House Hotel, Taunton - Reviews & Ratings"I would have liked to have known how charming the Meryan House is. As it was I booked online and my wife and I were delighted when we arrived. Excellent village location close to Taunton and the beautiful Quantock hills. Fabulously clean, beautifully decorated, charming owners, great egg and bacon. My wife and I stay in hotels a lot. If you want a really charming English olde-world style place you won't get anything better than the Meryan House for similar money." (3304336334)
Old fashioned atmosphere. Open fires. Excellent decor. Friendly and welcoming.Very romantic place, but also great if you are on business. Forget the Holiday Inn! Excellent value for money too.
The web site does not do the hotel justice. Its better!
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on February 16, 2006
Meryan House Hotel, Taunton - Reviews & Ratings"no suprises, above covers any comments" (3304203837)
warm comfortable and quiet hotel with adequate parking
provision of a draught beer
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Chris ( Solo business traveller)
from Kirkcudbright , United Kingdom;GB on December 11, 2005
Meryan House Hotel, Taunton - Reviews & Ratings"N/a" (3304018520)
Comfort, ambience and quality of furnishings
The restuarant and bar were a little cold. Breakfast facilities for early morning leavers could be improved upon.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on October 26, 2005
Meryan House Hotel, Taunton - Reviews & Ratings"There were no cats but I would like to have known that. The hotel did have two dogs, which were fine but I couldn't have stayed there if there had been cats." (2866452)
Friendly, comfortable - food quite good, especially the breakfast
Better bread for toast, but not a major thing
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on October 19, 2005
breakfast to run slightly later as we couldn't get a table efore 9.30 anyway.
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David ( Mature couple)
from Sheffield , United Kingdom;GB on October 12, 2005
Meryan House Hotel, Taunton - Reviews & Ratings"Very pleasant and enjoyable stay made very welcome on arrival" (2695679)
The old world feel about the place the view of the Quantock hills
Breakfast menu needs perhaps to be a little more varied would have been nice to have one or two alternatives to the english breakfast eg Haddoch & poached egg I know people can ask but there was nothing to indicate that a change to the menu was possible.
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Roger ( Other)
from Brighton , United Kingdom;GB on September 29, 2005
Meryan House Hotel, Taunton - Reviews & Ratings"The paved gardens were very pleasant to walk in and as my room was at the rear it was quiet. Breakfast was excellent. The internet site could show internal shots and not just the exterior view of the front - delightful as it is." (2779353)
Friendly, cosy not stark.
The car park was a tad 'crowded'. Perhaps fewer spaces would aid manoeuvring. Ground floor toilets could be extended as there were insufficient facilities when a function is being held.
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Anonymous ( Family with young children)
on September 16, 2005
Meryan House Hotel, Taunton - Reviews & Ratings"This really was an excellent hotel, with a wonderful atmosphere. The quality of the breakfast and accomodation was superb. The only thing we would like to have known in advance is when the restaurant was open." (2634336)
An excellent room with very friendly and professional staff in a relaxed atmosphere. The bathroom was excellent.
It would have been appropriate if we had been informed in advance that the restaurant would not be open on the night we stayed.
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Roger ( Solo business traveller)
from Headcorn , United Kingdom;GB on September 14, 2005
Meryan House Hotel, Taunton - Reviews & Ratings"PERHAPS THE MENU FOR THE EVENING MEAL COULD BE DISPLAYED OR BE PUT INTHE ROOM. THE EASY ALTERNATIVE IS TO GO ACROSS THE ROAD TO THE PUB WHICH I AM SURE IS NOT WHAT THE HOTEL WANT. I WAS INTERESTED IN THE HOTEL HISTORY, INCLUDING THE PRIEST HOLE FIND ETC. A BRIEF HISTORY TO READ WOULD BE OF GENERAL INTEREST. ROOM VERY COMFORTABLE ESPECIALLY AS I PREFER CHARACTER TO MARBLE AND SHINY CHROME. IF THE MEETING I ATTENDE IS SUCCESSFUL I LOOOK FORWARD TO A RETURN" (2714428)
Clean hotel, full of genuine old character. Excellent breakfast and friendly service
CAN'T READ THIS QUESTION !!
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on August 30, 2005
Meryan House Hotel, Taunton - Reviews & Ratings"This was okay just not as good as other places we have stayed in this price range." (2462292)
Handy location, cleanliness. Useful local info from the owner.
Standard of toiletries/ tea & coffee tray etc. All basic, not what you would expect at this price
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Lesley ( Family with older children)
from Mississauga , Canada on August 26, 2005
Meryan House Hotel, Taunton - Reviews & Ratings"travelled through Wales and down to Cornwall on this trip. The stay at this hotel was by far the best of all the hotels at which we stayed. We were made to feel very welcome - the accommodation was excellent, decor very good, rooms incredibly clean. Could not find fault with anything here." (2512128)
Friendliness of owner and warm welcome. Incredible clean and well maintained hotel. Quaint little area with quiet walks. Excellent suggestions by owner for tourist venues to visit (and great directions.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on August 20, 2005
Meryan House Hotel, Taunton - Reviews & Ratings"Staff very good excellant breakfast lovely grounds room we had was small for two people with little space to move about and bed was noisy" (2537362)
location very handy to motorway
Room was a bit cluttered for two people and bed was very noisy
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Keith ( Same sex couple)
from Poole , United Kingdom;GB on July 7, 2005
Meryan House Hotel, Taunton - Reviews & Ratings"Absolutely no problems, nice food and service, quiet accommodation" (2463380)
Nice atmosphere, interesting old building, comfortable
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Colleen ( Solo business traveller)
from Sileby , United Kingdom;GB on June 25, 2005
Meryan House Hotel, Taunton - Reviews & Ratings"Good food and the best overnight stay I have had in the West Country" (2427619)
Great room, and friendly staff
More info about leisure facilities in room
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A ( Mature couple)
from Gilmorton , United Kingdom;GB on June 19, 2005
It was like staying in an elegent Country house - splendid
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Anonymous ( Group of adult friends)
on June 17, 2005
Meryan House Hotel, Taunton - Reviews & Ratings"We felt comfortable and relaxed staying there and it is in a quiet village on the edge of Taunton too. The staff were helpful and efficient with our requests. The breakfast was very good and we would be happy to stay there again." (2220397)
Pleasant room with comfortable bed and all we needed was in the room.
Decoration is a bit tired but this added to the quaint feel of the House.
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Phil ( Solo business traveller)
from Bristol , United Kingdom;GB on May 17, 2005
Meryan House Hotel, Taunton - Reviews & Ratings"The hotel was only a short walk from Taunton Town centre (20 mins) although it was situated in a village setting. The walk was very pleasant away from the main roads for much of its length. It was more convenient than I had imagined from the website." (2281038)
Welcoming, comfortable and clean. Good Breakfast at the requested time (a bit early).
It was very good
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Helen ( Solo business traveller)
from Blackburn , United Kingdom;GB on April 22, 2005
The hotel had a very traditional feel to it which was very much in keeping with itds surroundings
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on February 17, 2005
Meryan House Hotel, Taunton - Reviews & Ratings"if food was available and times, useful to know that in walking distances of a couple of reasonable pubs, near some public footpaths" (1911645)
Cosy room with character, private - non intrusive owners, plenty of hot water
No food available on sunday
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Michael ( Mature couple)
from Tunbridge wells , United Kingdom;GB on February 8, 2005
Very good service friendly and informative.
Decor- Fusty and dated The canopy over the bed was form over substance, the carpet in the bathroom is unhygenic. The hotel generally was overpoweringly cluttered with a mish mash of styles. The smell of past cooking pervaded on entry to departure.
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Helen ( Mature couple)
from Hinckley , United Kingdom;GB on February 3, 2005
Quiet yet near large town
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Alastair ( Other)
from Colchester , United Kingdom on December 18, 2004
Meryan House Hotel, Taunton - Reviews & Ratings"see Q6" (1762859)
Quiet, comfortable, small, Olde world, family-run, excellent cuisine
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on November 11, 2004
Very good room, good breakfast
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on November 10, 2004
Meryan House Hotel, Taunton - Reviews & Ratings"only that no evening meal was available" (1657588)
very welcoming
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Anonymous ( Group of adult friends)
on November 6, 2004
Meryan House Hotel, Taunton - Reviews & Ratings"It surprised us that this hotel was not star rated by AA or RAC" (1626483)
Ground floor,easy access,in a quiet village with shop, pub etc.
Room a little smaller than would have liked
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David ( Solo business traveller)
from Cambridge , United Kingdom on November 4, 2004
The food was very good
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Kenneth ( Mature couple)
from Camberley , United Kingdom on November 3, 2004
clean and friendly
bed (Double) was too small
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Dave ( Young couple)
from Gosport , United Kingdom on October 9, 2004
Meryan House Hotel, Taunton - Reviews & Ratings"that they did food in the evening," (1560984)
v nice old hotel friendly staff and good bfast fantastic bath
too much furniture in room making it look alot smaller than it was
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on September 29, 2004
Homely friendly character
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