Business Details
Luxury Hotel & Award-Winning Restaurant in Taunton
Nestled in the heart of Somerset, The Farthings Hotel & Restaurant is a charming Georgian country house offering a unique blend of historic elegance and modern comfort. Our establishment boasts meticulously maintained gardens, orchards, and a kitchen garden that supplies fresh, seasonal produce to our award-winning restaurant. With over a decade of experience in hospitality, our team is dedicated to creating memorable experiences through carefully curated menus featuring locally sourced ingredients, including home-reared meats and home-grown vegetables. The hotel's 12 elegant en-suite bedrooms, ranging from guest rooms to spacious master suites, provide a peaceful retreat with picturesque garden views.Our commitment to excellence extends to corporate events and weddings, where we offer bespoke services in beautifully appointed spaces surrounded by stunning countryside. The business has earned a loyal following through its dedication to quality, as evidenced by returning guests who consistently praise our attentive service, exceptional cuisine, and tranquil atmosphere. Our unique approach combines traditional hospitality with innovative culinary techniques, ensuring every guest experiences the best of Somerset's natural bounty and warm country charm.
Services
Hotel Accommodation
Award-Winning Restaurant
Wedding Venues
Corporate Events
Christmas Packages
Garden Tours
Local Produce Sales
Dining Experiences
Meeting Rooms
Pet-Friendly Stays
Highlights and features
- Award-winning restaurant using home-grown and local ingredients
- Historic Georgian house with beautifully maintained gardens
- Bespoke wedding and corporate event planning services
- 12 elegant en-suite bedrooms with countryside views
- Experienced team with deep local knowledge and hospitality expertise
What people say
Excellent food
Friendly staff
Lovely stay
Beautiful house
Amazing breakfast
Services
Hotel Accommodation
Our 12 elegant en-suite bedrooms offer a perfect blend of comfort and sophistication. Choose from guest rooms, superior balcony rooms with village views, garden bedrooms with private outdoor areas, or spacious master suites with separate sitting spaces. All rooms feature premium bedding, garden vistas, and modern amenities while maintaining the historic charm of this Georgian country house.
Award-Winning Restaurant
Our restaurant showcases the best of local and seasonal produce with menus that change daily to reflect ingredient availability. Diners enjoy dishes made from home-reared meats, kitchen garden vegetables, and fresh seafood sourced from nearby coastal suppliers. The culinary team creates both classic and innovative dishes that highlight the natural flavours of carefully selected ingredients.
Wedding Venues
We offer bespoke wedding experiences in our beautifully maintained grounds and historic house. Our flexible approach allows complete customization of menus and event design to match personal preferences. The venue accommodates various wedding styles from intimate garden ceremonies to formal celebrations with access to both indoor and outdoor spaces.
Corporate Events
Our three meeting rooms provide ideal settings for corporate functions with capacities up to 40 guests. The venue offers comprehensive packages including accommodation, dining, and meeting facilities with flexible options to suit different business needs. Modern amenities combine with traditional hospitality in a tranquil countryside setting.
Local Produce Experience
We maintain extensive gardens and orchards producing a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs used in our restaurant. This includes home-reared pigs for artisanal charcuterie and a mushroom cultivation program. The produce program ensures exceptional ingredient quality while supporting sustainable food practices and local agriculture.
Questions
What makes Farthings Hotel unique?
Our Georgian country house combines historic charm with modern comforts, featuring home-grown produce, award-winning cuisine, and beautifully maintained gardens in a tranquil Somerset setting.
Can I bring my pet to the hotel?
Yes, well-behaved dogs are welcome with a £10 per night charge. Pets can accompany guests in designated areas including the bar and certain accommodation units.
How do I book a room or table?
Reservations can be made through our website booking system or by contacting us directly via phone for personalized assistance with accommodation, dining, or event arrangements.
What special dietary options are available?
Our menus include vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Our chefs can accommodate specific dietary requirements when notified in advance through our reservation system.
Are there nearby attractions to visit?
We're conveniently located near the M5 and A303 with easy access to Somerset's countryside, historic sites, and coastal attractions within Devon and Dorset.
Can I visit just for dining without staying overnight?
Yes, our restaurant welcomes non-residents for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with advance reservations recommended, particularly during peak hours and special events.
Reviews (5)
Judith Owen
Nov 13, 2021
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You would be lucky to get a room here. Lovely country hotel with woodburning stove and open fires and exceptional staff. Great location to explore Dorset, East Devon and Exmoor.
Sue Witherspoon
Aug 31, 2021
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This is an amazing hotel and restaurant! Beautiful rooms, lovely outside areas, great service. We had an excellent meal with a bottle of Dart Valley Reserve (well done for promoting local wines) for a very reasonable price. We will be back!
John Quinn
Aug 06, 2021
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Love this hotel. Such a quiet location that you can sleep with the windows open and mostly hear no traffic at all, just an occasional local passing by. Drinks on the lawn before dinner is a lovely experience on a hot day. The chef is good, much better than I expected - my starter of scallops on a bed of pea puree, crisp bacon pieces and squid ink was memorable for all the right reasons. The rooms are a little cranky because of the building's age, but they are cared for and spotlessly clean. A stay here is a very sweet experience.
ps - just noticed an earlier review from "Daniele" complaining
ps - just noticed an earlier review from "Daniele" complaining
Gill Ellis
Jul 20, 2021
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Lovely place. Beautiful garden and in a picturesque village. Family meal for 8 at a round table in a separate area for ourselves. Good service. Loved my starter and dessert, not quite so keen on the roast beef but others had it and were happy. The two members of our family who stayed there had a lovely room.
Karl Goatley
Jul 03, 2021
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Beautiful looking gardens tempt you in, but only to be greeted by irate staff who said they would serve us but we should have booked (perhaps that should be stated in the website). After all the sighing and huffing we were made to feel entirely unwelcome so voted with our feet. One to avoid until they realise the benefit of a good customer experience.
