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Set in Taunton, 36 km from Dunster Castle, The Great Western Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. Boasting a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The property is non-smoking and is located 40 km from Tiverton Castle. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The Great Western Hotel also have free WiFi, while some rooms also offer a garden view. At the accommodation all rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Staff at the 24-hour front desk speak English, Spanish, Polish and Romanian. Wells Cathedral is 46 km from The Great Western Hotel, while Dinosaurland Fossil Museum is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 50 km from the hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Tracey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The old fittings from the station. The cleanliness and the food. Breakfast was superb.
  • Ursula
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A Victorian building with lots of character. Great staff. Very dog friendly. Comfy bed, super shower, cosy. Nice breakfast options. Our 4th stay here.
  • D
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent Hotel location next to Taunton Railway Station (on downside). Run by Dulverton YMCA. Staff were cheerful, & friendly. Certainly would recommend.

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of The Great Western Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Pet bowls
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Concierge service
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Carpeted
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • Polish
    • Romanian

    Property practices

    This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    The Great Western Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 23:00

    Check-out

    From 06:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Cash The Great Western Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform The Great Western Hotel 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.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

    FAQs about The Great Western Hotel

    • Room options at The Great Western Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Family

    • The Great Western Hotel is 1,000 yards from the centre of Taunton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at The Great Western Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The Great Western Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • The prices at The Great Western Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • Yes, The Great Western Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.