Best Boutique Hotels in Taunton
This guide to the best luxury, boutique, and design-forward hotels in Taunton is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
The New Inn Halse has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Taunton. The inn also has free WiFi and free private parking. The rooms come with an electric tea pot and a private bathroom with free toiletries, while selected rooms also feature a kitchen equipped with a fridge. At the inn each room comes with bed linen and towels. A continental breakfast is available every morning at The New Inn Halse. A range of activities can be enjoyed on site or nearby, including hiking and bowling alley. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 34 miles from the accommodation.
Guest Reviews:
- "Fantastic location, amazing and friendly staff! Would 100% use again." - "Lovely quiet location, Lucy gave us a friendly welcome and introduced us to a great bunch of locals who we enjoyed having a spoof with!" - "The inn was beautiful in every way, well appointed and the garden was lovely" - "Good. Did not expect a full english. Danish pastries on the stake side." - "Lovely clean, well equipped self catering apartment." - "The welcome and customer service was excellent. The food in the restaurant was also very good, and it was packed! If you want to eat, make sure you book."
Superb
330 reviews
Located 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. Rooms at the hotel all offer flat-screen TVs and iPod/iPhone docks, as well as fast and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms also enjoy village views. Meryan House Hotel is set in delightful grounds, only 1 mi (one mile) from the center of Taunton. The owners have opened up 3 of the original inglenook fireplaces and a complete working well, over 39 feet (40 feet) deep, found in the kitchen. Free parking is available at the rear of the hotel, with 24/7 CCTV. There are 2 very rare and friendly Dandie Dinmont Terrier dogs at the hotel. Taunton Deane Brough Council has awarded Meryan House a 5-star hygiene rating.
Fabulous
451 reviews
Set in a magnificent castle, the Castle Hotel offers free Wi-Fi and features a stylish brasserie, luxurious bedrooms, and leafy gardens. The hotel is located 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 a modern bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Hearty breakfasts are available daily. The family-run Castle Hotel is just 2 miles from the M5 motorway. The beautiful Exmoor National Park can be reached in a 20-minute drive.
Guest Reviews:
- "It exceeded my expectations in every way. A bit like a weekend with Agatha Christie or Downton Abbey. Superb." - "A lovely hotel, historic but very clean, bright and comfortable" - "Everything" - "Everything" - "Extremely helpful staff, nothing was too much trouble for them. Excellent food." - "Room was beautiful and location could not have been better." - "Staff and location made our one night stay exceptional. We forgot to request hypo allergenic pillows before we arrived and the team had them swapped out straight away. Made us and our dog welcome."
Good
435 reviews
