Cold room, awful bed, annoying bell outside window, loud and full of people staring at you, staff…read moreis rude, food is awful and cutlery is always dirty, avoid this place.

The atmosphere in this rural retreat is warm and inviting with a real fire burning in the winter…read moreand pleasant helpful staff. The food is moderately expensive but overall good. Rather large helpings of chips, less so when it comes to vegetables. The wild duck was rather hard to eat and rather short on meat but perhaps that's what wild duck is like everywhere. Deserts were good. Real ale available. Overall quite a good pub and restaurant that is worth a visit if in the area.

Welcome to the Castle Hotel at Taunton. This historic Norman fortress has witnessed over 9…read morecenturies of turbulent history. In 1685 the Duke of Monmouth's officers gathered here on the eve of the Battle of Sedgemoor, where they were defeated by the forces of King James II. The infamous Judge Jeffries held his Bloody Assize in the Great Hall of the castle shortly afterwards. Over 200 rebels from the Monmouth Rebellion were tried, convicted and then hanged, drawn and quartered. A further 800 were transported to the West Indies to work on the sugar plantations. The building we see today is a Grade II listed, 18th century reconstruction of the original Norman castle, but does incorporate the original east gate, Castle Bow, which boasts 13th century features.

Where to begin! Staying here was a highlight of my recent, and first trip to England. I was coming…read moreto do some family history work at the archives in Taunton, as well as visit Glastonbury Tor. When I read this was an actual castle with medieval beginnings, I was immediately drawn in. Then I visited their website and read a few reviews and I booked it! It's a unique experience to say the least. Coming through the front, revolving door had an old world charm that was very welcoming (even though I snagged my luggage). The front desk staff were all super friendly, accommodating, and professional. The room was huge! I don't know how I ended up with a suite but I certainly did not book it nor pay extra so, the only conclusion is they upgraded me because it was available? No matter, I was in awe! I cannot recommend this place enough, it's a castle! Unforgettable.

Oh yea , it is verily right and just that The Anchor in Beer is praised .We have visited around the…read moresurrounding areas four the past 4 years ,but only once visited this pub ,for lunch.

I visited this pub on a recent trip to Devon and thoroughly enjoyed my stay. It is a little unusual…read morein that it has a pub garden which is across the road from the pub itself, which means you have to be extra careful carrying those drinks out. The pub is nice enough inside but we didn't stay in for long as it was lovely and sunny outside. It was a hot Summer's day at the end of August when I was there and it was extremely crowded. It was very unusual to see but there was a hog roast in the garden which very quickly sold out. We had lunch here, we sat outside in the garden and enjoyed the view of the beach and the sea. I had scampi and chips and it was delicious. The drawback though, was that because they were so busy there was always a long wait for another drink or to get the food. But the views from the garden meant we didn't mind the wait, we just felt thoroughly relaxed. Well worth a visit if you're ever in Beer.

Would thoroughly recommend this as a venue for a wedding reception. The staff are friendly,…read morethorough and determined to make the day special for you. The food was fantastic and the room has space for a band at one end. They will also provide someone to introduce the speeches. Unlike most places, the room is included free if you have a sit down meal and the bride and groom also get a free bedroom for the night.

2nd Time coming here, it was even better from the 1st! The view is incredible, the staff are lovely…read moreand the food, although its a tad expensive, is delicious. The garden at the back of the hotel is kept in pristine condition and it is full of civilised people reading newspapers. It feels straight out of a film from the 60's. The hotel has a lovely calm, quiet and zen feel to it. It is near the sea if you enjoy the beach. Overall I think this is the best hotel/restaurant in the area. I have come here before and I would come here again. Pros: * Lovely garden * Sea view * Bar * Incredible Restaurant * Cozy Cons: * Expensive * Car park is a bit on the small side

Popped in here after a walk round the town and booked up a Dorset Cream Tea for 3 People for just…read moreunder 20 pounds. We sat outside on the deck area overlooking the gardens and cobb, an amazing viewpoint. The tea arrived with three large warm scones, three large scoops of clotted cream and a large dish of Strawberry Jam, a pot of tea, a pot of hot water, rough brown and white sugar chunks. The quality and choice of location to consume your dorset cream tea at the Alexandra Hotel is excellent and second to none. Worth a visit

Overnight I've become a huge fan of this chain of budget hotels which I only discovered by accident…read morewhen surfing the internet. Vastly superior to Travelodges though sometimes almost as cheap, or even cheaper when they offer special deals (three nights for the price of two, etc). The rooms are clean, spacious and comfortable, with plenty of storage and a superior standard of furniture and fittings. Our room had a telephone, large flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities with lots of teabags, hot chocolate and fresh biscuits each day. In addition to the large bed was a plush two-seater settee. The en-suite had a large power shower and, again, the tiling and fittings were of a high standard for a budget hotel. There's a modern lift to rooms (very good disabled access), beautiful carpets and curtains, and a foyer with local information and a sweets and chocolate machine. Breakfast came free with the room rate and was served across a short walkway in the Jack Rabbit pub. It consisted of a continental-style buffet with an excellent choice of cereals, fruit juices, fresh fruit, yoghurt, breads, toast, preserves and croissants. A machine provided good quality teas or coffees. You can eat as much as you wish and there are helpful staff on hand to assist if need be. A free newspaper (Daily Mail) was also available each day. All in all, a superb value package at only £89 for 3 nights (the special offer this month)! Certainly a chain to watch - there are 200 branches around the country and more planned.