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The Castle at Taunton

4.0 star property

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Castle Suite | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Business services
$221
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11

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Castle Green, Somerset, Taunton, England, TA1 1NF
  • Place, County Cricket Ground
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, West Sedgemoor Nature Reserve
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, AJ'z Activity Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 170 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Castle Suite | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Castle Suite

  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Garden Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 170 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Single Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Single Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 170 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Economy Double Room

  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Castle at Taunton

4-star Taunton hotel walkable to County Cricket Ground
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has 2 bars/lounges and 2 coffee shops/cafes. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, self parking, and dry cleaning.
The Castle at Taunton offers 44 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at one of the 2 coffee shops/cafes. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Taunton hotel also offers a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

The Castle at Taunton is a smoke-free property.

English breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Castle Bow Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine.
Bow Bar - This bar serves light fare only.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (GBP 10.95 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 2 restaurants
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bow Bar
  • Castle Bow Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 10.95 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Castle Taunton B&B
Castle Taunton
The Castle Taunton
The Castle At Taunton Hotel Taunton
The Castle Hotel Taunton
The Castle At Taunton Somerset
Castle Taunton Hotel
Castle Hotel
The Castle At Taunton Hotel
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The Castle at Taunton Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 433 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 433 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 433 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 433 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 433 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a hotel in he middle of Taunton it was excellent, had to pay to park the car though, but parking very convenient. Staff were helpful and friendly. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dilshini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The vegan breakfast options were extensive, the staff were so helpful and kind to us. The room was super clean and the building itself felt magical. We ended up walking around the area and finding nice shops and cafe's as well as the market on Saturday.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Naomi

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The shared parts of the hotel are lovely but the rooms, especially the bathrooms, are a little dated and lack amenities commensurate with the cost. The breakfast should be included in the price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A classic older hotel. Very comfortable with separate reading snd lounge areas. Rooms sre good size and restful de ore. Ipdated bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay in charming Taunton

I stayed here while excessively jet lagged and booked the Mendip suite for extra comfort. The hotel was very comfortable and very well appointed. The staff were friendly and courteous, the bathroom spacious and clean, and the breakfast was superb (especially nice to see Black Pudding on the menu!). Would very much recommend for anyone looking to spend a night or two in the charming town of Taunton. For anyone looking for a decent pub nearby, the Ring of Bells was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique privately run hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lynne

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitriona

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cheeky to charge for parking here. It’s a bit of a run down town centre
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay in a nice town

Great stay in a nice town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is near to everything and really nice restaurants and pubs. Easy parking. Nice check in staff. Room was clean and spacious. Lovely hotel full of character.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A night at The Castle

I was very underwhelmed for the money it cost. No fridge or aircon, bottle of water that was left us was in direct sunlight so too warm to drink. Honestly, it was disappointing and I have stayed in better value hotels
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Aimee

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The most stunning exterior, and there were lots of nice staff, who did try earnestly to help when I shared my concerns. The hotel was clean and our room was a really good size. The website shows beautifully decorated luxurious looking rooms, however the hallways and our room clearly have not been touched (since the 80s I’d think) and there is bit of a musty smell - which you’d forgive in the original part of the castle. With a revamp it would be amazing, but sadly they are oh so tired - it must be so tough in today’s economy. Perhaps a didfernent price point for revamped rooms might help? Awful and painful grip tape inside the bath was the worst thing (a less than relaxing soak in the morning). Overall it is just not as advertised on the website and the prices felt high considering this. Very poor quality breakfasts, especially the sausages and eggs royal. Don’t bother with the travel cot, it’s hard as nails. Rather a strongly worded welcome to Somerset in the guest handbook was definitely worth a read though! Didn’t want to take pictures to be honest.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All very impressive and good value on the basis of my booking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin, Harrogate

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stopped overnight during a trip to Somerset It was fine for one night - but a lot of steps and no lift.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing staff…..

Fantastic building! Perfect location. Staff are so friendly and helpful. Just some rooms are in need of a little TLC so it depends which of the rooms you stay in. The room we stayed in just needed updating but the bed was so comfortable and a very good night sleep was had!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel.

Beautiful hotel. Historic and stylish. Staff were lovely and incredibly friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, Taunton was very loud and noisy for a Tuesday night!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Fabíola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Large traditional hotel. Room was spacious but cold, bathroom was even colder. Food in Brazz was very average in a huge soulless room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Stuart

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An atmospheric hotel, well managed and maintained. Excellent breakfast buffet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Fabia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024