The Great Western Hotel, Taunton
About the Hotel
The comfortable The Great Western Hotel Taunton includes comfortable rooms approximately 20 minutes' walk from Lyngford Park. Providing access to The Cooper Associates County Ground, the 3-star smoke-free hotel is merely 1.6 km from the 7.5 hectares Vivary Park and offers an à la carte restaurant.
Location
Located only 14 minutes on foot from the 16th-century St Mary Magdelene Anglican Church, the hotel is also a short way from Taunton railway station. As a plus for business travellers, the Great Western Taunton is a mere 1.5 km from County Court Courthouse.
Guests might as well enjoy proximity to French Weir, situated nearly 5 minutes away by car. The property stands within a few blocks of St James Church, popular with pilgrims and tourists alike.
There is Taunton Station South Side bus stop 150 metres from the hotel.
Rooms
The rooms at The Great Western Hotel have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with coffee/tea making facilities for your convenience. The rooms include a private bathroom. Bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower, also offer hairdryers and towels.
Eat & Drink
Guests can enjoy their morning meal in the restaurant. 4 restaurants serving various cuisines await you onsite of this accommodation. The lounge bar is ideal for a relaxing drink. Taunton chinese is located next to the Great Western and serves Chinese dishes, around 5 minutes' walk away.
Leisure & Business
This Taunton hotel offers a sundeck and a picnic area for guests to relax. There is a leisure centre on site.
Must-do experiences
- Stroll through Vivary Park for beautiful gardens and local wildlife.
- Visit the Museum of Somerset for fascinating local history exhibits.
- Don't miss a taste of Taunton's cider at the Sheppy's Cider Farm.
- Explore the quaint stalls at Taunton Farmer's Market every Thursday.
- Take a scenic walk along the River Tone for stunning countryside views.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Private parking is possible on site for free.
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor