Taunton
The Mount Somerset Hotel & Spa
Member rates available
Travelzoo Staff
Why We Love It
- This 4-Red-Star Inspectors' Choice hotel is set within four acres of gardens and has views over the Vale of Taunton
- Regency mansion meets modern boutique at this intimate 19-room property
- The restaurant holds three AA Rosettes for culinary excellence
- You can unwind in the spa with a hydrotherapy bath or an ice shower
"Wonderful views over Taunton Vale" -- The AA Hotel Guide 2018
Rooms & Rates
Overview
The Mount Somerset Hotel & Spa is a Regency-era country-house hotel in the countryside near Taunton that has won awards and received wide acclaim from reviewers and hotel guides. It holds four AA Red Stars, which signify Inspectors' Choice status and are The AA's "supreme accolade" for hotels, and three Rosettes for its food, while the The Daily Telegraph praises the "attractive spacious bedrooms" and "cosy but well equipped spa".
Exmoor National Park is a 30-minute drive away, while the Somerset Levels and the Quantock Hills and Blackdown Hills Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are even closer. Glastonbury -- which is known for its ruined abbey and tor (a hill outside the town that is the centre of several Arthurian legends) -- and Wells Cathedral are both within an hour's drive.
With its high ceilings and sweeping staircase, Mount Somerset Hotel & Spa mixes Regency splendour with modern comforts. Despite the manor's generous size, there are only 19 guest rooms, creating an intimate feel. Décor features floral prints and plush velvet, while original antique furniture preserves a sense of the mansion’s history. Some bedrooms also feature roll-top baths.
There’s a gym and a modest Moroccan-style spa, decorated with mosaics and original ornaments from a traditional hammam. There's also a steam room, a sauna, a hydrotherapy bath and a foot spa. For the brave, there is also a kubel dusche -- an elevated bucket of ice-cold water. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
From the press:
- "Excellent levels of quality and comfort and sound attention to detail" -- The AA Hotel Guide 2018
- "New head chef Mark Potts has upped the kitchen’s game, steering a creative, contemporary country house line, and packing its menus with top-grade produce" -- The AA Restaurant Guide 2018
- "This Regency mansion is an affordable, good-quality country house hotel, offering attractive spacious bedrooms, excellent dinners and breakfasts, and a cosy but well-equipped spa" -- The Daily Telegraph
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*Unless otherwise stated, Travelzoo-exclusive extras are valid once per stay (based on two adults sharing). Value is an estimate based on double occupancy. Extras are only included with Member Rates and may not be available on all dates. Extras are non-transferable and have no cash value. Total value may vary depending on time of booking and availability. When included, breakfast may be limited to 2 guests per stay subject to hotel’s discretion. Other restrictions may apply; see our T&Cs for details.
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Enjoyed This
(20 Member Ratings)
(20 Member Ratings)
Enjoyed Most
Lovely space and spa was very good
Louise
Sep 22, 2018
Newport, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Food at the hotel was great, staff very friendly.
Other Comments
My only dissappointment was the hot tub we had in the room, whilst it worked we were unable to turn the temperature up or down. The views from the patio were nice if you could see them, from your hot tub, however you may not want to see the views as people were walking past with there dogs etc.,
Paul
Apr 23, 2018
Tipton, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Hot tub!
Joanne
Apr 18, 2018
Norton Sub Hamdon, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The staff couldn't have been better or more helpful.
Other Comments
Excellent service, excellent food and a lovely space to unwind.
Linda
Mar 28, 2018
Ringwood, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The service was excellent and the second room was lovely the first was fine but a problem with the heating The food was wonderful and value for money outstanding
Andrew
Mar 12, 2018
Hastings, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The dinner was excellent and delicious. Highly recommend treating yourself to the chocolate box option and be brave and try some of the more odd sounding flavours.
Other Comments
I would only not recommend as the issue we faced didnt seem to be a one-off and so I wouldnt risk saying to someone else to stay there. I had specifically looked for a place to stay with a deep roll top bath ...not having a roomy bath at home this is something we really look forward to - relaxing in a deep bath....when we tried to run a bath the water was cold....we had friends in another room same issue...we reported it and after a while the solution offered was to go to a room at the end of the corridor to use the bathroom there...by this time there wasnt time to have a bath pre dinner so it was really disappointing ...even in the morning we still had no hot water and really the idea of trailing back and forth was not appealling...so had to boil kettle to get to wash with warm water ...so disappointing as the bathrooms are very plush so felt cheated of being able to enjoy them as without hot water its just not relaxing or enjoyable.
Alison
Mar 12, 2018
Southampton, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The Elan Spa treatments provided by Natasha were excellent and the standard of everything was exactly as we had hoped for. This Travelzoo deal, made this stay exceptionally good value, and we added an extra night without any difficulty.
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Alan
Feb 28, 2018
Torquay, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Quality food
Other Comments
All staff very helpful
Patricia
Feb 22, 2018
Mid Glamorgan, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Location
Other Comments
Hotel was elegant and staff were very friendly although obviously quite short staffed. Spa was good but due to location outside the hotel not ideal and facilities could only accommodate a few people at a time.
Alison
Feb 19, 2018
Plymouth, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Lovely relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff.
Other Comments
The food was superb and creative. Wonderful setting in the countryside with views over fields and trees
Arlyn
Feb 15, 2018
Worcestershire, United Kingdom
