We hope you will feel quite at ease during your visit here and will do all we can to make your stay a happy and relaxed experience. Amberley is an attractive farmhouse style property with the rear of the house facing south west, enjoying wonderful sunsets and extensive views over open countryside, reaching the Quantock hills. There is a comfortable sitting room with log fires for the colder months and a large conservatory where meals may be taken. The whole house is centrally heated. We have 1 Double with private bathroom and 1 double / twin with ensuite, both are £50 pn Evening meals are available, by prior arrangement, at £15 per person – this is for 3 courses with apperitiff and coffee. You may provide your own wine. We use Free Range and locally sourced Produce There are also many local, excellent places to eat, all with a short driving distance.

In South Somerset is an elegant Victorian hotel owned and run by the Shepherd family for over 45 years. The building with many fascinating features stands in over 2 acres of lawns and shrubberies. The Shrubbery is ideally situated only half a mile from the A303 London to Exeter trunk road, and ten minutes from the M5 motorway at Taunton, the county town with its wide variety of facilities for both business and pleasure.

The hotel has 21 individually furnished bedrooms all fully en suite and of a standard associated with three star accommodation , including 1 specifically designed for wheelchair users. Lunches and dinners are served in the relaxed atmosphere of the Victorian restaurant.

The 5 function rooms provide the ideal venue for Corporate Conferences, corporate meetings, conferences, seminars and training, where the staff at the Shrubbery are always willing to tailor all events to the individual client’s requirements and special requests.

The historic buildings and gardens provide the perfect setting for Weddings, and banquets, ensuring that that special occasion is a day to remember.

Please note: not all our rooms are currently available for sale online. Should your search return no availability, please contact us directly on +44 (0)1460 52108.

The Castle at Taunton is a three star hotel built in the 12th century. In addition to providing luxury accommodation, the hotel also boasts the only Michelin starred restaurant in Somerset and a contemporary styled brasserie.

Ideally located in Taunton’s town centre, The Castle is just 2 minutes walk from the coach station or 2 minutes from the train station via taxi. Just 10 minutes drive away are both The Chestercombe Gardens and West Somerset Railway, the oldest railway line in England.

Free parking, wireless internet and LCD TVs in all rooms.