Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Taunton

This elegant 18th-century country house is situated amid the quiet of the Somerset countryside, yet within reach of the M5, just 8 km from Taunton and Ilminster. Farthings overlooks the village green and enjoys 3 acres of private and peaceful gardens. With a wonderfully relaxing and informal atmosphere, it is the ideal place in which to unwind. Privately-owned, the family and its experienced staff invite guests to savour the warm hospitality and superb locally sourced food, cooked and presented in the AA Rosette-awarded restaurant. The restaurant has direct access to the gardens, where drinks and canapes can be enjoyed on a warm summers evening. In winter, enjoy the comfort and warmth of log fires in the cosy lounge or bar. Each of the 12 en suite rooms is tastefully decorated and has all the facilities one would expect of a delightful country house hotel. Please inform Farthings Country House Hotel & Restaurant Tunton 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 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. Pets are not to be left unattended in bedrooms.

Situated within 48 km of Sandy Park Rugby Stadium and 22 km of Tiverton Castle in Chipstable, Exmoor Gate Lodges features accommodation with free WiFi and TV. The accommodation has a sauna. There is also a kitchen equipped with a fridge, oven and microwave. A childrens playground is also available for guests at the holiday park. Woodlands Castle is 25 km from Exmoor Gate Lodges, while Dunster Castle is 29 km from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 51 km from the accommodation. Please note that the full amount of the reservation is due before arrival. Hoseasons will send a confirmation with detailed payment information. After full payment is taken, the propertys details, including the address and where to collect keys, will be emailed to you. Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result. A damage deposit of GBP 50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

The Anchor Inn provides ensuite accommodation 7.5 km from Taunton and 1km from Oake. The property is less than 10 minutes from the motorway and features a bar, as well as an award-winning restaurant serving British cuisine. The Anchor is situated on the edge of Exmoor national park and the Quantocks, famous for their wild Exmoor ponies are within a 10 minute drive. The property offers fabulous local walks on your doorstep, a beautiful country situation and a childrens playground. The Anchor is a fabulous base for exploring Somerset then returning for a fabulous meal and welcome. Guest rooms in the inn are equipped with a 39" TV, a kettle and mini fridge. Rooms include a private bathroom with free toiletries, while all rooms have outdoor, covered seating. Free WIFI is offered in the public areas of the Inn, but service is poor within the rooms themselves. We would not recommend attempting to work via the WIFI from our rooms for example. An in-room continental breakfast is available every morning at the property on request. A Full English breakfast is available within 1 mile at the local golf course from 8am. The Inn offers a reduced room rate on Monday and Tuesday evenings due to the reception, bar and restaurant being closed. The Inn is fully open from Wednesday - Sunday. Exeter is 40 km from the accommodation, while Weston-super-Mare is 40 km away. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 35 km from the property. Please inform Anchor Inn 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. Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours. Our standard check-in is from 17:30 Wednesday to Saturday and from 15:00 on Sunday, Monday & Tuesday. However, guests are very welcome to have an early check-in on request. This can be arranged for a lunchtime arrival during opening hours, or an afternoon arrival, with your key being placed in our key safe. You will require a code to access the key safe. PLEASE NOTE that due to current staffing levels, the Inn reception, bar and restaurant is currently closed on a Monday & Tuesday all day. Guests will self check-in via the key safe on these days. A reduced room rate is offered on a Monday & Tuesday.