Taunton Hotels

Taunton is the country town of Somerset which is recognised as a holiday county as there is so much to see and do, offering visitor's picturesque scenery, a vibrant county town that hosts history, entertainment and commercial centres. The Taunton Hotels provide travellers a wide variety of choice ranging from luxury 5 star chain hotels, to elite country retreats, heritage boutique hotels, family hotels and the executive's hotels.

Taunton has for many years been an important centre of trade and administration going as far back as Saxon times, in 1685 the Duke of Monmouth was proclaimed king causing the local people to rebel and it was in the Great Hall of Taunton Castle that judge Jeffrey's held his Bloody Assizes in the aftermath of the rebellion. The town is home to a catalogue of history and much of it is available for public consumption at the County Museum.

Up market shopping is found within the town centre as well as a sophisticated out of town shopping complex showcasing a range of cinemas and ten pin bowling alleys. Found along the quaint and ancient Hammet Street guests are treated to some historic pubs and photo opportunities are provided through the 18th century houses that line the streets near the church. On the outskirts is found the popular racing course, the town is well connected via the M5 which lends excellent access to the north and the south and the A 358 will take travellers up to Exmoor and the north coast.

The town is beautifully set in a wooded valley called a Combe between the Brendon Quantock and Blackdown hills; its economy is cantered around the production of cider and its cattle market. Its surrounding areas provide for visitors wonderful walking, cycling and hiking opportunities as well as country pursuits such as horseback riding, fishing and hunting. It is within the fringes of the city visitors will find fabulous Country Hotels, these are placed within their own manicured grounds some boasting challenging golf courses, jogging tracks, tennis courts, croquet lawns and picturesque garden settings.

Approaching the city of Taunton via the main Motorway links, visitors will discover the perfect solution for commuter stays and for business guests through easily recognised chain hotels, these provide convenience, comfortable accommodations and all day restaurants they are well signposted and make for great meeting points.

Within the city centre guests will discover luxury 5 star Hotels dressed in modern high rise structures these are home to extensive reception halls, detailed with fresh flowers, original paintings, comfortable lounging areas and welcoming staff, the hotels provide airport transfer directly to Hotels steps and awaiting porters. Tucked away in upmarket suburbs are the Boutique Taunton Hotels these are unique and their interiors dressed to complement their historic cloaks, lobbies are warm and cosy hosting crackling wood fires, dark woods, antiques, thick carpeting and fresh flowers.

Accommodations present en suite guestrooms and multi roomed suites hosting sitting rooms, dining areas and study areas where beautiful views are framed through floor to ceiling windows dressed in rich drapes. Master bedrooms host king size beds, queens and twins and rooms may be connected for parent's convenience. En suite bathrooms boast designer fittings and are complemented with bathrobes, slippers and deluxe toiletries.

The finest restaurants are found within the Taunton Hotels presenting fine dining through grand dining rooms to relaxed terraces hosting all day snacks and aromatic coffees and fresh pastries. The Hotels are home to a range of varying venues for business functions and wedding celebrations.

Health Spas and Gymnasiums are found in the luxury Taunton Hotels as are children's clubs and indoor pools, these Hotels present the perfect platform for visiting Taunton and its surrounding attractions.