The Mount Somerset

Lower Henlade

Taunton, GB

Rating: 4 Stars

The Mount Somerset-Member of Von Essen Hotels a private collection of individual country houses in the UK, Scotland and France -Voted the Most Excellent Country Hotel category at the Conde Nast Johansens 2006 Annual Awards for Excellence. An elegant Regency country house, cradled by both the Quantocks and the Blackdown Hills, the Mount Somerset is the Most Excellent Country Hotel in th U.K, noted for its elegance and warmth. It has the warm, inviting feel of a delightful, private country house and, having only 11 bedrooms, gives you the feeling you are staying with friends. High ceilings, large windows and a fabulous, sweeping, circular staircase create a sense of spaciousness and elegance. Real log fires, abundant scatter cushions and antique pictures and ornaments add extra warmth and colour. Most people, however, come to The Mount Somerset Not to do but simply to be.

Room Information

Four-Poster Suite

Four-Poster suite with queen size bed, views of Quantock Hills, ensuite bathroom with luxurious marble fittings, double jacuzzi bath, internet access and modern facilites. Max. occ 2.

Premier Suite

Premier Suite with queen size bed, views of Quantock Hills, ensuite bathroom with luxurious marble fittings, double jacuzzi bath, internet access and modern facilites. Max. occ 2.

Executive Room

Room with 1 queen or 2 twin beds, garden views overlooking the surrounding hills, Internet access, ensuite bathrooms with luxurious marble fittings, jacuzzi bath and modern facilities. Max occ 2.

Classic Room

Room with 1 queen or 2 twin beds, garden views overlooking the surrounding hills, Internet access, ensuite bathrooms with luxurious marble fittings and modern facilities. Max occ 2

Directions

-BRS- Bristol International Airport: W

FROM -BRS- BRISTOL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IT IS 50.00 MILES W TO THE PROPERTY. Driving Directions from the Primary Airport to the Property: Follow signs Avonmouth A4 (M5 South). Join the M5 South West. Leave the M5 motorway at junction 25. From the Taunton motorway exit take the A358 signposted to Chard and Ilminster and after passing through Henlade, turn right into Stoke Road, sign posted Stoke St Mary and The Mount Somerset Hotel. Turn left at the T-junction at the end of Stoke Road and the drive to The Mount Somerset is easily seen, after about 100 yards on the right hand side.

-EXT- Exeter Airport: N

FROM -EXT- EXETER AIRPORT IT IS 40.00 MILES N TO THE PROPERTY. Driving Directions from the Secondary Airport to the Property: Start out from Exeter Airport and join the M5 north (Taunton). Leave the M5 motorway at junction 25. From the Taunton motorway exit take the A358 signposted to Chard and Ilminster and after passing through Henlade, turn right into Stoke Road, sign posted Stoke St Mary and The Mount Somerset Hotel. Turn left at the T-junction at the end of Stoke Road and the drive to The Mount Somerset is easily seen, after about 100yards on the right hand side.

Restaurants

The Somerset Dining Room

Location: Ground Floor Type: Full Service Restaurant Cuisine: French/English Rating: 2 Rosettes Dress Code: Smart Casual SERVING TIMES: Breakfast: 07h30-09h30 Lunch: 12h00-14h00 Dinner: 19h00-21h30

Area Attractions

Bath

50.0 Miles West

Wells Cathedral

25.0 Miles West

Glastonbury

20.0 Miles West

Stonehenge

50.0 Miles West

Dorset Coast

40.0 Miles South West

Devon Coast

40.0 Miles North West

Chedder Gorge

35.0 Miles West

Dunster Castle

25.0 Miles North

Montacute House

25.0 Miles South West

Ford Abbey and Gardens

12.0 Miles South West

Eden Project

30.0 Miles North West

Cricket St Thomas

15.0 Miles West

Exeter Cathedral

40.0 Miles North

Steam Railway

10.0 Miles North West

Cribbs Causeway

40.0 Miles West

Roman Baths

50.0 Miles West

-BRS- Bristol International Airport

50.0 Miles West

-EXT- Exeter Airport

40.0 Miles North

-LHR- London Heathrow Intl Airport

130.0 Miles West

Bristol City Center

50.0 Miles West

Bath City Center

50.0 Miles West

Bristol Docks

40.0 Miles West

M4

50.0 Miles West

M5

2.0 Miles South West

Bath and Showground

20.0 Miles West

London

150.0 Miles West

Exeter

40.0 Miles North

Taunton Cricket Ground

3.0 Miles North

Recreation

*** NO CHARGE *** Cricket Football Hiking Jogging Museum/Gallery Viewing Sunbathing *** CHARGE *** Billiards/Snooker Bowling Driving Range Fishing Golfing Horseback Riding Horse Racing Jet Skiing Polo Sailing/Boating Scuba/Snorkeling Shopping Sightseeing Tours Swimming Tennis Theatre Water Skiing Water Sports Wine Tasting

Meeting Facilities

Meeting Services and Facilities

The property has 2 meeting rooms with a capacity range of 20 to 50 people. MEETING SERVICES: - Audio/Visual Equipement - Catering - Computer Modem Hookups - Computer Printing - Computer Rental - Copy Machine - Copy Service - Equipment Rental - FAX Machine - FAX Service - Internet Connectivity

Quantock

- Dimensions: 13mx6m - Maximum Capacity: 50 (Theater Style) - Description: Meeting room is on the ground floor and opens on a courtyard garden. Room is licensed for wedding ceremonies.

Sedgemoor Suite

- Dimensions: 9mx5m - Maximum Capacity: 20 (Boardroom) - Description: Light and airy meeting or private dining room on the ground floor. Room is licensed for wedding ceremonies.