Twelve miles from Bridgwater, Somerset's county town of
TAUNTON
lies in the fertile Vale of Taunton, wedged between the Quantock, Brendon and Blackdown hills. The region is famed for its production of cider and scrumpy (cider's less refined cousin), while Taunton itself is host to one of the country's biggest cattle markets.
Taunton's
Castle
, started in the twelfth century, staged the trial of royal claimant Perkin Warbeck, who in 1490 d... [More]
High on the slopes of the Blackdown Hills stands The Mount Somerset. This magnificent building was built in 1805 by an Italian architect and much of the original plasterwork has been preserved to blend with the décor, antiques and lavish furnishings giving a feeling of maturity and elegance. There a... [More]
Located by junction 25 of the M5 motorway, this Travelodge provides contemporary quality accommodation and an ideal base for exploring the surrounding attractions and countryside. Spacious en-suite rooms, TV in every room, tea and coffee making facilities and free parking, make Travelodges terrific ... [More]