Farthings Hotel and Restaurant

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Village Road, Hatch Beauchamp , Taunton , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Beautiful location
Good breakfast
Cons:
Poor WiFi
Dining inconsistencies
Dust behind furniture

Categories

Cleanliness
8.38
Some reviews noted areas of dust behind furniture, affecting overall perception of cleanliness.
Service
9.35
Staff were repeatedly described as friendly and helpful, contributing positively to the overall experience.
Location
9.39
The location is praised for its beautiful surroundings and charming village setting.
Room Quality
8.84
Rooms mentioned as clean and comfortable, with some recent updates noted.
Amenities
8.87
Amenities are standard for the hotel type; some guests found improvements possible.
Value for Money
8.83
Value for money considered good, although some found issues with dining experience.
Food and Beverage
7.88
Mixed feedback from reviews; some enjoyed the food while others criticized specific meals.
Overall Experience
8.85
Overall experience ratings are positive, though some significant issues with food noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 02:51

Property Description

Tranquil Countryside Retreat
Nestled in the serene Somerset countryside, Farthings is an elegant 18th-century country house offering a peaceful escape just a stone's throw away from Taunton and Ilminster.

Award-Winning Dining Experience
Indulge in locally sourced delicacies at the AA Rosette-awarded restaurant, where you can enjoy exquisite meals with direct garden access. Savor drinks and canapes in the lush gardens during summer or cozy up by the log fires in the lounge during winter.

Charming Accommodations
With 12 tastefully decorated en suite rooms, each exuding the charm of a traditional country house, Farthings ensures a comfortable and delightful stay for every guest.

Experience the tranquility and warmth of Farthings - book your stay now for a truly unforgettable countryside getaway.

Important information:

Pets are not to be left unattended in bedrooms.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
It's recommended to bring your own vehicle since this property is not serviced by public transportation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 8.38
Service: 9.35
Location: 9.39
Room Quality: 8.84
Amenities: 8.87
Value for Money: 8.83
Food and Beverage: 7.88
Overall Experience: 8.85
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Martyn • extended_group • gb
8
Good option for staying near Taunton, Somerset.
Pros:

Very friendly staff. Bathroom with walk in shower as requested. Excellent restaurant with fine dining options and skilful preparation. Good breakfast cooked to order.
Nice out of town location with beautiful garden. 5 minute walk to local pub for a change in scene on one of the nights.
Good parking.
Would recommend and return on a future visit.

Cons:

Not much except the bed was an English double which is small and cramped. A queen size bed would be much better and the room was big enough to easily accommodate it.
Also note that the bar closes down by 10pm which was not a problem for us as we were already there having used the restaurant but could be a negative if you eat somewhere else and returned hoping for a nightcap.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Helen • solo_traveller • gb
10
Fabulous hotel!
Pros:

A beautiful hotel! The staff were warm and could not have been more welcoming. The room was lovely. And the food was exceptional. I can't wait to visit again.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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steven • solo_traveller • gb
10
Excellent country hotel and restaurant.
Pros:

Lovely hotel. Great gardens. Service was excellent at check in and for dining. Room was large, well decorated and comfortable. Restaurant was superb.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Edward • couple • gb
8
Charming hotel in a lovely Somerset village
Pros:

Staff are charming and friendly, location is super

Cons:

Bed was a tiny bit narrow for us, we prefer 150 or 180cm

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • couple • gb
9
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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neville • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Lovely place,good food, friendly staff

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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sarah • solo_traveller • gb
10
Super comfy bedroom, enjoying a very good meal in the most charming surroundings.
Pros:

I stayed for one night travelling home from a business meeting. I had dinner which was delightful. I needed to leave early so chose not to have breakfast. It was my 3rd visit. Very welcoming and a lovely varied menu.

Cons:

Everything was lovely.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • gb
8
Pros:

staff were fab, we arrived on Sunday afternoon, after I think a very busy few days. We were the only ones due to dine in the evening but that was nice, we had proper full tall candle and service. We were a little bit hip and had a cocktail but lovely staff admitted not really done one before but it would be great to do, she did really well and smashed it. Food delicious, milk bread is a yum also bread with the cheese. Sea trout on menu is a rare delight and as a cornish fisherman's daughter this was a memory for me. Bee pollen and fennel seed pork loin, figs. After's was a sheer thin apple tarte with a tiny rose flavour custard, my husband ate this in 2 seconds. I ordered the camembert which arrived baked, a surprise that was not on the menu but a delight, lovely malt type bread to dip, crispy local honeycomb to add with pickled grapes the best!

Cons:

Our room was the lowest end price, all ok other than high windows and very hot due to the weather, but asked and given addition fans for room. Extra extension lead with maybe usb ports in it would be good as limited on where sockets were, I was commando crawling under the bed to find sockets.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Jacquie • couple • gb
9
A beautiful countryside escape.
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, set in gorgeous grounds with peacocks, chickens and ducks wandering around- just lovely.
Great location for exploring either on foot or by car. The restaurant was excellent too- highly recommend.

Cons:

The staff varied quite considerably from a super warm welcome on the Friday when we checked in to a rather snooty, aloof lady on the Saturday back to friendly warm breakfast staff in the mornings. A shame the standard of warm service was inconsistent.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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michael • extended_group • gb
10
Will be back.
Pros:

Very welcome fantastic food and beautiful room.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • couple • gb
8
Pros:

It has character, it was in a good location for what we needed.
The room was lovely and spacious and a nice big bathroom.

Cons:

The gardens were big but we couldn’t let our dog run around as the owners had goods.
Luckily we used the park over the road and there was a footpath on the other side.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Andy • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Lovely rooms, very clean and tidy.
Staff welcoming and nice location.
Lovely grounds and restaurant

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Annelies • solo_traveller • be
6
Geen omweg waard
Pros:

Het personeel was meestal vriendelijk.

Cons:

Eerst en vooral de bedden: zowel de matrassen als de vering zijn duidelijk al lang aan vervanging toe, ze waren heel oncomfortabel. Ons bed piepte en kraakte enorm en ons hele gezelschap (3 verschillende bedden) stond elke dag met rugpijn op. Daarnaast was het jammer dat de kamers niet verduisterd konden worden, dat er amper kapstokken voorhanden waren en dat er weinig stopcontacten in de kamer te vinden waren. Het personeel was zo goed als altijd vriendelijk, maar wanneer je 's avonds nog iets wilde drinken na 21u, was het toch met een diepe zucht dat we nog bediend werden. Het eten liet daarnaast ook te wensen over, zowel het avondmaal als het ontbijt. Het ontbijtbuffet was schaars en de producten waren niet vers. Op de eerste dag lag er rauw vlees dat duidelijk al lang overtijd was. Het zag er veelbelovend uit, maar het viel, zeker voor die prijs, echt tegen.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • gb
9
We had a very relaxing and comfortable stay, and would certainly stay at the hotel again but would be reluctant to have
Pros:

The hotel was very comfortable, clean and relaxing, having milk and water in the fridge was good. The staff were friendly and very accommodating and the hotel was set in beautiful gardens.

Cons:

The breakfast was excellent
Unfortunately we were disappointed with dinner on Saturday night, the pastry on my friends main course was uncooked and inedible and I saw no evidence of mussels and samphire on my fish. We did mention this at the time.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Singh • solo_traveller • gb
10
Picture location
Pros:

The staff

Cons:

The comfort

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Tomer • couple • il
2
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Roy • couple • gb
10
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • gb
9
Relaxing, peaceful, beautiful
Pros:

Quality, setting, staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Collins • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful building, decorated really nicely

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Martin • extended_group • gb
7
Overall a very enjoyable stay. Comfortable rooms and lovely food,
Pros:

Lovely hotel, comfortable room and very good food with friendly helpful staff.

Cons:

Internet didn’t really work in either the room or restaurant. Only seemed to work in bar area.
Breakfast only started at 8:30 on Saturday which was a bit later than we would have liked. It meant there were a lot of folk all wanting breakfast at 8:30 which meant service was a little slow.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee