Taunton

The Mount Somerset Hotel & Spa

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Why We Love This Hotel

  • 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

88%
Enjoyed This
"The visit was to explore Taunton and on the 2nd night a celebratory dinner for my wife's birthday. Overall we enjoyed our time. However, there are things that could have been better, indeed should have been given the claims of the hotel and the cost. We arrived around 1300hrs and planned to leave our bags and head into Taunton to explore. There was no one on Reception, which would not have concerned us had there been some method of summoning staff. I tracked the receptionist down to be told, in a rather spiky tone, that we were too early to check in. Firstly, the room. We were grateful to have been upgraded, but there were some surprising shortcomings. The bathroom had been recently refurbished and no shaver socket installed. Irritating if one uses an electric razor or toothbrush. There was no fridge in the room and so nowhere to keep the fresh milk and mineral water provided. Not the most pleasant experience drinking both at room temperature. Then there were lapses in housekeeping and maintenance. The basin was blocked and water very slow to runaway. We reported this on the first morning, but it was not rectified. Further, one of the bulbs had blown in the mirror. These were things that would have been obvious on room cleaning. It was irritating too that the shower gel was not replenished after the first night. Nor were the biscuits. The room was generally at a high standard of cleanliness, marred by 2 dead spiders and their webs high up on the wall above the bed. Turning to food, it was well cooked and presented if a little overpriced. It is niggardly to charge an extra £2.50 for Eggs Benedict and other dishes that most would consider normal breakfast items in a hotel of this standard. The A la Carte Dinner menu shown on the website has dishes priced individually. One accepts that the items are indicative only, however, the 2 menus that we were presented with were priced for 2 and 3 courses only. This latter menu was a not very affordable £65. And this without the service charge. On the plus side, the staff, the initial greeting excepted, were splendid; attentive and charming. In a prior telecon I had stated that we would be celebrating my wife's birthday and celebratory truffles were presented at the end of our meal. A nice touch. The hotel setting is pleasingly bucolic and we were satisfied with the experience. But with a little attention and effort it could have been outstanding."
Robert
Oct 9, 2019 - Christchurch, United Kingdom
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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.

Amenities

General

  • Infant cots / cribs
  • Bar
  • Newspaper / magazines
  • Extra beds / roll away beds
  • Gym / fitness center
  • Hot Tub / Jacuzzi
  • Restaurant
  • Sauna / Steam Room
  • Pet-friendly
  • Spa

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour room service
  • Beauty treatments / massages (fees apply)
  • Laundry / dry cleaning
  • Pillow menu
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Safe in reception (fees apply)

Room amenities

  • Central heating
  • Coffee / tea-making facilities
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Jacuzzi in some rooms
  • Outdoor space for some rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Flatscreen TV

Internet

  • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Bathtub
  • Hair-dryer
  • Separate shower
  • Luxury toiletries

Parking

  • Complimentary parking
  • Off-street parking

Accessibility

  • Accessible bathroom in some rooms
  • Accessible meeting room
  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible path of travel
  • Accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible

Policies

Check-in: Standard Time is 3pm.

Checkout: Standard Time is 11am.

Children and additional guests: An extra guest can be added in all rooms except the Classic Room. Charges will apply as follows: £35 per night per child aged between 2 and 15; £10 per night per child aged 1 and under. This includes breakfast. Extra beds are not available for older children and adults. Supplements are not included automatically in the total price and will be charged directly by the hotel. See room descriptions and rate policies for information about room occupancy and prices. Extra beds and cots are on request only, please use the Special Request field on the checkout page to request it and confirm the age of the third guest.

Pets: Pets are allowed on request in select rooms only and will be charged an extra £15 per day. Charges will be added to your bill on checkout.

Cancellation: Cancellation policy & booking conditions vary by 'rate plan'. These will be displayed on the payment page after you have searched for your dates and selected a rate.

Additional details: There is a three-night minimum stay required over Christmas and a two-night minimum stay required over New Year's Eve.

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Customer Service available Mon-Sun, 9am-9pm ET

Winner: People's Choice Stevie Awards for Favorite Customer Service

Rates may vary by date, are subject to availability and are not guaranteed until your purchase is complete.

Please note: Some amenities and services may not be available in all rooms or may incur an additional charge. All prices stated have been verified at the time of publication and may vary at the discretion of the hotel.

88%
Enjoyed This
(8 Member Ratings)
Ratings & reviews reflect verified member feedback for The Mount Somerset Hotel & Spa over the past 15 months.
4.7 Ambiance
4.5 Location
4.5 Rooms
4.7 Quality of Service
4.3 Value for the Money
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Enjoyed Most
The visit was to explore Taunton and on the 2nd night a celebratory dinner for my wife's birthday. Overall we enjoyed our time. However, there are things that could have been better, indeed should have been given the claims of the hotel and the cost. We arrived around 1300hrs and planned to leave our bags and head into Taunton to explore. There was no one on Reception, which would not have concerned us had there been some method of summoning staff. I tracked the receptionist down to be told, in a rather spiky tone, that we were too early to check in. Firstly, the room. We were grateful to have been upgraded, but there were some surprising shortcomings. The bathroom had been recently refurbished and no shaver socket installed. Irritating if one uses an electric razor or toothbrush. There was no fridge in the room and so nowhere to keep the fresh milk and mineral water provided. Not the most pleasant experience drinking both at room temperature. Then there were lapses in housekeeping and maintenance. The basin was blocked and water very slow to runaway. We reported this on the first morning, but it was not rectified. Further, one of the bulbs had blown in the mirror. These were things that would have been obvious on room cleaning. It was irritating too that the shower gel was not replenished after the first night. Nor were the biscuits. The room was generally at a high standard of cleanliness, marred by 2 dead spiders and their webs high up on the wall above the bed. Turning to food, it was well cooked and presented if a little overpriced. It is niggardly to charge an extra £2.50 for Eggs Benedict and other dishes that most would consider normal breakfast items in a hotel of this standard. The A la Carte Dinner menu shown on the website has dishes priced individually. One accepts that the items are indicative only, however, the 2 menus that we were presented with were priced for 2 and 3 courses only. This latter menu was a not very affordable £65. And this without the service charge. On the plus side, the staff, the initial greeting excepted, were splendid; attentive and charming. In a prior telecon I had stated that we would be celebrating my wife's birthday and celebratory truffles were presented at the end of our meal. A nice touch. The hotel setting is pleasingly bucolic and we were satisfied with the experience. But with a little attention and effort it could have been outstanding.
Other Comments
At the risk of "and another thing", the drive up to the hotel is badly potholed.
Robert Oct 09, 2019 Christchurch, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Beautiful hotel. Great room and the food was tremendous. All the staff were helpful and friendly.
margaret Aug 12, 2019 Manchester, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Quiet location amid surrounding countryside
Other Comments
Staff very helpful and we were made to feel welcome
Christopher May 23, 2019 Plymouth, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The relaxed atmosphere and comfortable surroundings.
Other Comments
The staff are superb. They cannot do enough for you.
Stuart May 20, 2019 Aylesbury, United Kingdom

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