Set in a magnificent castle, this 4-star hotel features a stylish brasserie, luxurious bedrooms and leafy gardens. Castle Hotel is situated in Taunton, just a 10-minute drive from Hestercombe Gardens.
The elegant bedrooms are individually decorated, and each has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. All rooms have free Wi-Fi and a modern bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer.
The contemporary BRAZZ restaurant uses fresh local ingredients, including locally caught seafood and game. The bar offers over 250 fine wines, and hearty breakfasts are available daily.
The family-run Castle Hotel Gold Award is just 2 miles from the M5 motorway. Free on-site parking is available, and the beautiful Exmoor National Park can be reached in a 20-minute drive.
Surrounding Area
The Castle Hotel in Taunton's town centre, is 2 miles from junction 25 of the M5, and only a few minutes from the station which provides direct connections with London and Birmingham. The national motorway network makes Taunton only 45 minutes away from Bristol.
Explore the sea and the magnificent surrounding landscapes, from the Somerset Levels to the Blackdown Hills.
There are numerous National Trust properties in the surrounding area, with Hestercombe Gardens and the West Somerset Railway all just a short drive away.
Transport
By Air
There are airports at Bristol and Exeter. The hotel is 2 hours from Heathrow.
Restaurants
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.
