First experience here. Nice place to have a meal. The meals were excellent. Coming from the…read moreNetherlands it was really cheap. Six persons £ 66.- for the meals £ 18.- for the drinks. Not bad. We Made a reservation for the Sunday roast ..I'll keep you posted.

Set on the north bank of the Ex next to the bridge, this Inn's riverside terrace was a nice place…read morefor an ale while enjoying the summer afternoon on the Moor.

Ah, Ashwick House. What a delight…read more I hadn't been to Exmoor before, and so was very excited as we weaved our way through its treasure trove of villages, bound for Dulverton. Then we took a turn on to the moor, across a cattle grid, down a single track road, and past the Exmoor Pony Centre. In a wooded Coombe lay Ashwick House, an old shooting lodge tastefully refurbished into a very comfortable country house hotel. The first good point about this hotel became evident immediately - the host came out to meet and greet us with an easy, relaxed air. Staying at Ashwick House feels more like staying with some friends for the weekend, but in luxurious comfort. The host and hostess are very friendly, but also allow you enough privacy to enjoy your weekend. The balance is perfect. When you enter the house you'll encounter the main hall - very much the central room. A grand hall for a grand house, but still cosy enough to enjoy your evening drink in. It also has a very good collection of oriental furniture which manages to blend perfectly with the age and atmosphere of the house. We were then shown to our room. Nicely decorated and a newly refurbished bathroom. I was particularly pleased to see that there was a small fridge in the corner meaning we had been given fresh milk in a jug. (I can't stand those horrible plastic pots of milk.) You have the option to dine in at Ashwick house, and I would strongly recommend trying this at once during your stay. The 5 (or is it 6) course menu is excellent, with a good selection each evening. The price is at the higher end of the scale, but I was perfectly happy to pay for the quality of the food. The chef is also happy to be adaptable, as proved when I asked for plain pasta pre-marathon! The breakfast was also very good. Homemade fruit compote and yoghurt, a selection of cereals and then the delicious full english. I've never seen a full english presented so well, and boy did it taste good! Slightly sad to see the absence of beans, but I think that's more my fault for not asking for them. Ashwick House made me realise the value of a weekend in a country house hotel. Not something I've done that much, but I have now made a mental note to indulge myself in the future. I think I'll definitely be returning to enjoy this magnificent area of the West Country. (I haven't mentioned any of the history of the house, as I'll let you enjoy discovering this when you stay!)

Follow the river,cross the cattle grid : where were we going as we followed the directions across…read moreExmoor to Ashwick House ? It turned out the directions were as well thought out and attentive to detail as Ashwick House itself. The house,beautiful in its individuality and graceful in its decor was at the same time comfortable and welcoming. A nice touch: the host came out to greet us as we arrived and later showed us around some of the private rooms. The food was excellent;the menu varied and we particularly enjoyed sitting in the hall before the wood burning stove savouring the first drink of the evening whilst hearing from our host and hostess about the history of the house. We did not see the red deer this time but we'll be back to this special place

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.

Once again, poor Qype is having a bit of a wrestle with the vagaries of the Ordnance Survey. Don't…read morebelieve the qype, as Public Enemy almost said this place is in the tiny town of Porlock and not the larger splat of nearby Minehead. So now you know. Personally, I assumed that everyone knew the Man from Porlock story, but a few scattered comments at the wedding I was attending were met with the universal grunt of complete disinterest. If you half-care, you can Google it: it's a good story, stars ST Coleridge and explains why Kubla Khan is so short. Anyway, it's a tiny and terribly picturesque place: exactly the sort of urbanite-forsaken, geranium-filled twee-fest that so many Londoners choose to get married in, and sod the lot of you if you don't much fancy driving for four hours to get there. As a small piece of gratis advice, I can reveal that a leaving time of 9am from north London to arrive for a 1pm wedding is optimistic at best. And so I found myself on the streets - well, street - of Porlock at around half past one, faced with the conundrum of how to kill the remaining half hour before the bells chimed. Antique shop or pub antique shop or pub Thing is, walking into the only pub in a half-horse village in a black Armani two-button does seem to be cause for amusement amongst the locals. So whilst I can reveal that it's a lovely, ramshackle low-beamed place with a selection of local ales, friendly staff and a pretty little garden affair at the back, my main experience of it was a little coloured by the fact that the clientele were all sniggering at me. Where's Moneypenny, 007? was probably the wittiest rejoinder, but the selection was rich and varied. Still, with a thick skin or a lack of overtly city folk attire, you can almost be guaranteed a decent pint and a pleasant hour or so in here. If you're in the area, give it a try. Not that you'll have much of a choice. It's here or the antique shop.

This is the what you're seeking. You're looking for pub food and you care about quality, this is…read moreit. Well done and bon appetit.

We found this gem and we kept coming back, night after night! The food was SO GOOD, we ordered the…read moresame thing many nights. And we tried lots of other stuff on the menu and it was all so delicious! The Staff was super attentive, times were fast, the bar drinks were outstanding and on the whole, it gets no better! But reserve, they stay packed! :-)

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.

This is a lovely country house hotel hidden away. They are…read moreopen for stays and afternoon teas, lunch, dinner, etc. The best place for a wedding or even a romantic break. This hotel is maintained to the highest standars and is spotlessly clean. The owner is eccentric but lovely and could't make you feel more welcome. Nothing is too much trouble. This truly is a hidden gem!

I agree with 'mollie1771'. I was born and bred in Porthkerry in the 1950's and used to know the…read morehotel in its former days when it was the Old Rectory. Wonderful place to stay - food delicious and very good service. Makes a super romantic place and so handy for the airport too. Try it - you'll enjoy!

Amazing place!!…read more We chose to hold our wedding and reception here in April this year. The owners, Mr and Mrs Christopher and the staff, especially Jo, gave us a wedding to remember. In the lead up to the wedding and on the day itself, nothing was too much trouble. Everything was taken care of, even some of our slightly different requests, without question. In the run up to the wedding, my husband and I stayed her for their New Year's Eve celebration as well as coming for Sunday Lunch with friends. Both times, the food was absolutely excellent. I would highly recommend the West House to anyone.

From the owner: West House Country Hotel dates back to the 16th century and is a friendly, privately owned and run…read morehotel in the historic quarter of Llantwit Major, 25 minutes from Cardiff. The hotel is set in restful countryside and is renowned for its intimate, warm and cozy atmosphere. Heritage restaurant offers fine dining and fine Welsh produce. All rooms have private bathrooms and the hotel offers free Wi-Fi. Cardiff Airport and St Donat's Castle are both a short ride away.