The Mount Somerset

At the gateway to England’s stunning South West, The Mount Somerset, an elegant Regency country house near Taunton, cradled by both the Quantocks and the Blackdown Hills, was built between 1805 and 1815 by an Italian architect who designed it with large windows, high ceilings and a fabulous, sweeping, circular staircase, creating a sense of spaciousness and refinement.

Today the majestic Georgian building on Stoke Hill, voted 'Most Excellent Country Hotel' in the UK, welcomes you with the inviting charm of a delightful, private country house and, having only 11 bedrooms, gives you the feeling you are staying with friends. Real log fires, abundant scatter cushions, antique pictures and ornaments add extra warmth and colour. Tea on the terrace, a stroll around the award-winning garden, a leisurely game of croquet, or simply enjoy the superb views and the sunset, while settling down with an aperitif in the Garden Room… What could be more restful?

In the beautifully proportioned bedrooms and suites exquisite fabrics, elegant furniture and many thoughtful touches complete the experience of total luxury. Most of the rooms have splendid views on the hills and some also feature double whirlpool baths. And to maximise this sumptuous feel, the hotel provides a beauty treatments service in the luxurious comfort and privacy of your own room.

Excellent dining is one of the big attractions at The Mount Somerset that boasts two first class restaurants. The award-winning food is enhanced by the quality of the setting and the excellent service lifting the meals from good to truly memorable. With a choice of ceremony rooms and its particularly advantageous location, the idyllic Mount Somerset – which is also available for exclusive use - has a reputation both as one of the finest wedding venues and as one of the most exclusive conference and high level meeting hotels in the South West.

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