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So many places...so little time!

Beautiful countryside, unspoilt villages and characterful market towns feature as you set out to explore this fascinating area.

Blackdown Hills A National Landscape, a wide expanse of uplands with stunning and surprising views.... Read more

Quantock Hills The Quantock Hills are an area of wilderness and tranquillity.... Read more

Netherclay Community Woodland Improved pasture land on the banks of the River Tone... Read more

Thurlbear Wood Ancient woodland just a few miles to the south-east of Taunton... Read more

Bishops Lydeard Bishops Lydeard is a vibrant village with an wonderful mixture of attractions and ammenties.... Read more

Minehead Discover hidden treasure in Minehead!... Read more

Wellington Wellington gave its name to the famous ‘Iron Duke’, victor at the Battle of Waterloo.... Read more

Wiveliscombe Wiveliscombe is situated at the foot of the Brendon Hills at the gateway to Exmoor.... Read more

Beautiful places to stay

Places to Stay

You’ll find all kinds of accommodation to suit your needs in Taunton and the surrounding area

There is a wealth of interesting and diverse accommodation to choose from in and around Taunton, from small family-run guest houses in the main towns to country house hotels, rural inns and campsites.

Beaufort Lodge Beaufort Lodge in Taunton offers bed and breakfast accommodation... Read more

Blorenge House Blorenge House offers delightful town centre accommodation in the heart of Somerset's county town.... Read more

Holiday Inn Express Taunton Holiday Inn Express Taunton is a modern hotel... Read more

Meryan House Located in the heart of the stunning Somerset countryside, this hotel is a special place. ... Read more

Royal Ashton Hotel The Royal Ashton Hotel provides accommodation which is within 5 minutes of Taunton's Railway station... Read more

Taunton House Hotel Family owned independent hotel ideally situated in an unrivalled town centre location.... Read more

The Castle Hotel A unique family-owned hotel set in a historic building in Taunton, the county town of Somerset... Read more

The Corner House Hotel Hotel in the centre of Taunton near to Musgrove Park Hospital and the Castle.... Read more

The Great Western Hotel Relax or work in this Victorian hotel, conveniently situated opposite Taunton Railway Station.... Read more

Caravan and Campsites Located in some of the beautiful Taunton Deane countryside ... Read more

Glamping Explore the glamping, or luxury camping, options on offer in Taunton Deane... Read more

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