An elegant Regency country house, cradled by both the Quantocks and the Blackdown Hills, the Mount Somerset is the 'Most Excellent Country Hotel' in the U.K, noted for its elegance and warmth. It has the warm, inviting feel of a delightful, private country house and, having only 11 bedrooms, gives you the feeling you are staying with friends.
The Mount Somerset Hotel, part of the von Essen collection of luxury country house hotels, is delighted to have recently won the ‘Most Excellent Country Hotel’ category at the Condé Nast Johansens 2006 Annual Awards for Excellence.
Luxury accommodation in Taunton, Somerset
Our beautifully proportioned bedrooms are all named after the small villages that surround The Mount Somerset. You'll find notes describing 'your' village in your room - one of the many welcoming touches that also include fresh flowers, luxurious towelling robes and other thoughtful extras. Exquisite fabrics, elegant furniture and comfortable beds complete the experience of total luxury.
The en-suite bathrooms complement this sumptuous feel. Most of our rooms have whirlpool baths, power showers, luxurious marble fittings, of course, yet another splendid view of the surrounding hills. Four rooms have double whirlpool baths so you can dive into the bubbles with your partner.
Dining and Private Parties
Excellent food is one of the major attractions at The Mount Somerset that boasts two first class restaurants, quite possibly the finest restaurants in Taunton. Quantock chicken, Exmoor lamb, Somerset cheeses and Brixham lobster and crab feature regularly, while our speciality home-baked breads are renowned locally.
Weddings, Civil Partnerships and Honeymoons
The Mount Somerset has earned an enviable reputation for wedding ceremony and civil partnership ceremony style and exclusivity as well as for providing the most distinctive setting for the perfect wedding reception. The atmosphere makes The Mount Somerset the perfect choice for wedding receptions.
Conferences and Business Meetings
One of the finest hotel venues for conferences and business meetings in the West Country, The Mount Somerset is located approximately 2 miles from junction 25 of the M5 motorway, 3 miles from Taunton and approx. 150 miles from London.
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