Castle Hotel Gold Award, Taunton

Hotel Description

In the heart of Taunton, 2 miles (3.2 km) from the M5 motorway, this 4-star hotel has been welcoming travellers since the 12th century.

Run by the Chapman family for 60 years, the Castle Hotel has won many awards, from a 'Michelin Star', to Tatler's 'Best Out Of Town Restaurant' award (2002). It also has a '4-Star Gold Award' from VisitBritain.

Each room is designed by the director, Louise Chapman. All have standard facilities, as well as LCD TVs and free Wi-Fi internet access. Limited 24-hour room service is available.

9/10 Overall rating

Guest Services

• General: 24 hour Front Desk, Non Smoking Rooms, Elevator, Heating, Bar, Valet-Parking, Garden, Continental Breakfast, Pets allowed, Restaurant, Luggage storage, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Gay friendly, Parking (fee required), Newspapers, Breakfast buffet, Free Parking.
• Services: Free WiFi Internet Access Included, Dry Cleaning, Breakfast in the room, Laundry, Packed Lunches, Viproom facilities, Wireless Lan, Bicycle rent, Babysitting/Child Services, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Internet services, Shoe Shine, Fax/photo-copy, Bridal Suite, Room-service.

Restaurants and Bars

The Castle's award-winning restaurant has won an array of awards from the coveted Michelin Star, to 'Top 30 in the UK' in the 2008 Good Food Guide. Chef Richard Guest uses only the freshest of locally grown ingredients to create traditional dishes with a modern twist. Brazz, the Castle's adjoining brasserie, cafe and bar, offers the perfect venue for everything from a quick cup of coffee to dinner in a stylish, fun environment.

Hotel Policies

Important! Policies may vary from these depending on your room, date & rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

• Check In: 14:00 - 23:00 hours
• Check Out: 11:00 hours
Cards accepted at the hotel:
• Visa,  Maestro,  MasterCard,  American Express,  Diner's Club
• Deposit: No deposit will be charged.
• Internet: Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
• Pets: Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
• Parking: Free private parking is possible on site.
• Extra Charges: VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
• Children and extra beds: All children are welcome. All children under 2 years are charged GBP 15.00 per night and person for cots. All older children or adults are charged GBP 30.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
• Cancellations: If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Directions

By Air There are airports at Bristol and Exeter. The hotel is 2 hours from Heathrow.

*Directions included in email booking confirmation