Farmers Arms

Hotels
8.8 (254 reviews)
Slough Hill , Taunton , gb

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Darts
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Board games/puzzles
Kid meals
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Peaceful location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Difficult to find

Categories

Cleanliness
7.13
Several negative mentions regarding cleanliness, including cobwebs and a bad smell.
Service
9.6
Friendly and welcoming staff were praised in multiple reviews.
Location
9.14
Nice remote location but difficult to find, valued by guests looking for tranquility.
Room Quality
8.09
Rooms varied in quality; some guests liked their large rooms, while others found issues.
Amenities
9.12
Good amenities such as a nice garden and bar, although minor improvements needed.
Value for Money
9.08
Generally considered good value given the location and quality of service.
Food and Beverage
9.13
Good pub food and breakfast, though some complaints about breakfast availability.
Overall Experience
9.1
Mixed experiences but overall a pleasant stay for most guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-21 11:57

Property Description

Charming Accommodation with a Garden

Exceptional Dining at On-Site Restaurant and Bar

Comfortable Rooms with Free WiFi and Terrace

Book now to experience the charm and comfort of Farmers Arms in Taunton!

Important information:

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Please inform Farmers Arms in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 254 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.13
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.14
Room Quality: 8.09
Amenities: 9.12
Value for Money: 9.08
Food and Beverage: 9.13
Overall Experience: 9.1
G
Graham young couple nz
8
Very good
Pros:

A nice country pub and good large rooms.Dont get room 1 next to kitchen.We were room 4.
Good restaurant and food menu with outside seating area.

Cons:

The hotel is inclusive of breakfast.When we went to breakfast they said the cook was sick so no cooked breakfast and we went elsewhere.We should have asked for a 20 pound refund.
In other reviews this has also happened.
As we were the only ones staying there it is obvious that they didn't bring the chef in for cost purposes.
Not a good strategy and let's them down big time.

2025-08-01 via Nuitee
T
Tony young couple gb
8
Friendly welcome, nothing to much trouble.
Pros:

All meet our expectations

2025-08-01 via Nuitee
P
Paul solo traveller gb
8
Very good
2025-07-31 via Nuitee
H
Hannah with friends gb
8
Fabulous landlady
Pros:

Great location and really friendly welcoming staff

Cons:

Nothing

2025-07-31 via Nuitee
R
Rachel group gb
8
Lovely stay
Pros:

Good range of pub food, lovely garden and great views. The breakfast was lovely and the staff were so helpful.
There was a bath and a good sized shower in the bathroom.

Cons:

It was quite remote and difficult to find as there was no low sign from the direction we came from.

2025-07-28 via Nuitee
J
John review category business travellers gb
10
Lovely local pub.
Pros:

local pub sell great beer.super staff,lovely locals.nice pub food.

Cons:

nothing really if pub food is what you are expecting with a warm welcome and great service and beer.

2025-07-25 via Nuitee
G
Graham young couple gb
8
Great quiet location, smashing people, good food.
Pros:

I have never met such a lovely bunch of people. There were quite a lot of different people who served us and everyone was pleasant and helpful. The food was good and reasonably priced and freshly cooked. Everyone was made to feel welcome by staff and locals alike. The bed had feather/down quilt and pillows and very comfortable. There were one or two minor points which could be improved on but if we were in Somerset again we would definitely stay here.

Cons:

There were just a few things that I thought were missing. A breakfast menu on the table, the condiments needed replenishing daily and the jam and marmalade selection would be better if they were on each table. These are just minor points but what I would expect from any B&B

2025-07-25 via Nuitee
S
Stephen family with young children gb
10
Would rather be here than a Travel Lodge!
Pros:

Very large room (almost like a mini suite) with a private outside space. Big bathroom and lovely walk in shower.

Cons:

The narrow country lanes getting to the Farmers Arms!

2025-07-23 via Nuitee
A
Aneurin young couple gb
8
Quiet out of the way retreat.
Pros:

Very large room. Quiet with rooms some distance from the bar area in the same building. Access to the rear of the building from our room through a door onto decking.

Cons:

Not easy to find down narrow lanes but that does mean a quiet area.

2025-07-22 via Nuitee
A
Anonymous review category business travellers gb
10
Travelling for work and being away from home is miserable, this place brightened up my day immensely 😍
Pros:

Friendly, very homely, lovely welcoming staff. Very quiet location as well.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-07-22 via Nuitee
P
Peter group gb
1
Bad
2025-07-21 via Nuitee
C
Christine young couple gb
5
Passable
Pros:

Location, food good

Cons:

Wasn't 4 star, more like a 2/3 star, room wasn't served, cobs webs, smelt terrible of dog, needed a clean, carpet wasn't hoovered, not great

2025-07-20 via Nuitee
R
Rod solo traveller gb
8
Recommended, definitely worth a look.
Pros:

Friendly and welcoming staff. Relaxed atmosphere. Accommodation. Evening meal and breakfast.

Cons:

Noisy room next door from 5pm onwards.

2025-07-20 via Nuitee
D
David review category business travellers gb
10
Great place great people
Pros:

Really nice place

2025-07-17 via Nuitee
M
Mark young couple gb
10
Exceptional
2025-07-16 via Nuitee
J
James young couple gb
8
The staff made us feel really welcome
Pros:

The friendly staff who went out of their way to help.

2025-07-13 via Nuitee
S
Steven young couple gb
7
Tranquility
Pros:

Peace and tranquil with good food and lovely staff

Cons:

N/A

2025-07-13 via Nuitee
F
Frances solo traveller gb
2
Disappointed
Pros:

I did not stay after seeing room

Cons:

The whole place outside and in. Smells and beds and blankets looking marked

2025-07-13 via Nuitee
P
Peter young couple gb
8
Very good
2025-07-12 via Nuitee
S
Stephanie family with young children gb
10
Great gem found.. definitely be returning
Pros:

Warm welcome
Great food
Lovely location in countryside

Cons:

Good size room
Pet friendly
Pretty building
Good choice of food available
Breakfast lovely

2025-07-11 via Nuitee