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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: The Great Western Hotel in Taunton offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, TV, and free WiFi. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, and bar. The family-friendly restaurant serves continental, à la carte, and full English/Irish breakfasts with warm dishes, fresh pastries, and fruits. Lunch and high tea are also available. Convenient Location: Located 50 km from Exeter International Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Woodlands Castle (5 km), Dunster Castle (35 km), and Wells Cathedral (46 km). Free on-site private parking and public transport options enhance the stay. Guest Services: The hotel provides a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and full-day security. Additional amenities include a lounge, coffee shop, outdoor seating area, picnic area, and bicycle parking.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- 4 restaurants
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Richard
United Kingdom“Very convenient for the station - while still retaining a unique charm. Staff all very friendly and the room was comfortable. Easy walk into town for plenty of dinner options.” - Rochelle
New Zealand“Clean comfy room with a good size bathroom. Friendly staff and great options for breakfast.” - Karen United Kingdom“V close to the station and about a 10 min walk to town centre. Tidy clean and welcoming.”
- Jet United Kingdom“Good location. Friendly staff specifically the night shift staff because I always arrive late in the day.”
- Sherrie United Kingdom“Great location for us as we wanted to use the train which was opposite the hotel. The town centre was about 10 to 15 mins walk. Lots of eateries around the area. The room was comfortable and very clean. The check in and out was easy. A good size...”
- Brian United Kingdom“Directly outside the station - so perfect for train travellers. Hotel has been well refurbished and the rooms are a very clean, and a good size with two chairs. For some reason many hotels only provided one in a double/twin room. Most of the...”
- Williams United Kingdom“Used the hotel as a base for a holiday in Somerset, good location, lovely breakfast, helpful staff.”
- David New Zealand“This is a comfortable hotel with nice staff and spacious interior. The location is excellent right across from the train station and with a car park. Easy walk to shops and restaurants”
- Raymond
Australia“Close to the railway station, town and the cricket ground. Staff were very helpful and the room was very clean and comfortable.” - David United Kingdom“We chose this hotel largely because of its location and also the fact that it had parking.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- GREAT WESTERN CLASSICS LOUNGE
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- SANDWICHES AND BRIOCHES LOUNGE
- Open forLunch • High tea
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
- SNACKS SAUSAGE ROLLS SCONES CAKES
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- CONFERENCE CATERING ONLY
- Open forLunch • High tea
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform The Great Western Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
