The Quantock Hills
England's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty — heather ridges, red deer, and views across to Wales on a clear day.
Somerset, at your door
Places to visit
Taunton sits between the Quantocks, the Blackdowns and the sea. Here is where we send our guests.
Everything below is within an easy drive of the hotel. Ask at reception and we will gladly help you plan a day, arrange a taxi, or pack you a flask before you set off.
Exmoor National Park
Wild moorland, ancient oak woods and one of Europe's darkest night skies. Worth a full day.
Glastonbury & the Tor
The abbey ruins, the market town, and the climb up the Tor for the view over the Levels.
Wells
England's smallest city — the cathedral's scissor arches and the moated Bishop's Palace.
Cheddar Gorge
Britain's largest gorge, the show caves, and the cheese that took the village's name.
The Somerset Levels
Flat, watery and full of birds — extraordinary starling murmurations between November and February.
Hestercombe Gardens
Three centuries of garden design in one place, with a Lutyens and Jekyll formal garden at its heart.
Taunton town centre
The Museum of Somerset in the castle, riverside walks, independent shops and the county cricket ground.
The Jurassic Coast
Lyme Regis and Charmouth for fossil hunting along a World Heritage shoreline.
Planning a day out? Call us on 01823 337445 — and ask about our concierge car service if you would rather not drive.