Castle Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Taunton
About the Hotel
Historic Family-Owned Hotel
The Castle Hotel is a family-owned property set in a historic Norman building in Taunton, Somerset. It features 44 individually styled rooms, including garden rooms with views of the Norman garden and the Penthouse with a private rooftop terrace overlooking the Quantock Hills.
Dining & Afternoon Tea
Brazz, the hotel's award-winning restaurant, serves a West Country breakfast, brunch, and seasonal dinners with locally sourced ingredients. Castle Bow offers private dining in an Art Deco setting. Afternoon tea includes scones with clotted cream, finger sandwiches, and loose-leaf tea.
Events & Private Parties
The Penthouse seats up to 16 for meetings or 30 for receptions. The Music Room accommodates 100 for conferences. The Norman Gardens host summer events, including BBQs. The hotel also offers wedding packages with licensed ceremony rooms.
Central Taunton Location
The hotel is in central Taunton, a 5-minute walk from Taunton Country Cricket Ground and the Museum of Somerset. Bus routes connect to London, Bristol, and Exeter. Exeter International Airport is 50 km away.
Accessibility & Services
The hotel has 48 parking spaces, electric vehicle chargers, and accessible rooms with grab rails. The ground-floor Brazz restaurant is wheelchair-friendly. Room service operates 24/7, and luggage assistance is available. Taxis can drop off at the entrance.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Bowling
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor