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The Castle at Taunton

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, a quick walk to County Cricket Ground

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Front of property
Superior Double or Twin Room
Cafe
Castle Suite
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$389
includes taxes & fees
10 July - 11 July

Room options

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Garden Room

Garden Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Castle Suite

Castle Suite

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
Castle Green, Somerset, Taunton, England, TA1 1NF

What's nearby

  • County Cricket Ground - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Museum of Somerset - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Church of St Mary Magdalene - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Somerset County & Military Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Somerset Towpath - 17 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • Taunton Station - 15 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cosy Club Taunton - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Miles Tea & Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cricketers - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Winchester Arms - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Castle at Taunton

Upscale hotel near County Cricket Ground
Located close to Museum of Somerset and Church of St Mary Magdalene, The Castle at Taunton provides a terrace, 2 coffee shops/cafes and a garden. Enjoy local cuisine and more at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a reception hall and newspapers in the reception
  • A 24-hour front desk, a lift and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Castle at Taunton offer amenities, such as free WiFi, safes and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, portable fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), Danish, English, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (GBP 10.95 per day)
  • 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)
  • Cot (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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and from 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Castle at Taunton pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Castle at Taunton?

As of 27 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Castle at Taunton on 10 July 2025 start from AU$389.13, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Castle at Taunton?

Self-parking is available for GBP 10.95 per day.

What time is check-in at The Castle at Taunton?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Castle at Taunton?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Castle at Taunton located?

Situated in Taunton, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of County Cricket Ground, Museum of Somerset and Church of St Mary Magdalene. Quantock Hills and Blackdown Hills are also within 6 mi (10 km). Taunton Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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The Castle at Taunton Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 231 out of 410 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 410 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 410 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 410 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 410 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

8/10 Good

Kevin

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

8/10 Good

Stuart

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

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfortable hotel in the best location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Soyoo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, cosy, kind staff, good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place to stay in Taunton with an authentic atmophere.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good accommodation with very accommodating staff, i would love to stay again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Fiona

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

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
all round great stay, we will use again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Hamish

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

Castle hotel

Stayed overnight for a wedding very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Pat

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

Great hotel

Comfortable hotel in a convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good rooms service was good and breakfast even better.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Yoshiaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly country town traditional hotel suitable for short break.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah

Super comfy beds and soft pillows Great part of town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A superb place to stay.it’s in the heart of Taunton a stone’s throw from all your needs.

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
business reason for trip.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An excellent stay to attend a family celebration. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel was very comfortable and clean. Hope to return sometime.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needed to stay in Taunton and this was a great option. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. The breakfast had a good selection of hot and cold food. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nathan

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

Super location in Taunton

Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All delightful especially now the car parking has been sorted
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

Business stay at Castle Hotel

Lovely comfortable hotel with parking right in town centre. All hotels now charge for their parking so I expected this. Staff were very friendly and yet professional. Room very comfortable and breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good spot in Taunton
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely looking building, easy parking however wasn't greeted on arrival and had to ask someone to help carry my bags to the room, overall though an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

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

Great stay

I loved my stay here. The staff were super friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. There were plenty of breakfast options and everything I tasted was delicious. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023