The Greyhound Inn Taunton

“This is the second time we've stayed here, both times just before Christmas. We stayed Wednesday and Thursday night and caught the service bus into Taunton on Thursday. The bus stop is just across the road from the pub and it's a 10-15 minute journey into town. Both times we've stayed in the 'Staple Fitzpaine' room, which is large and really comfortable. The pub has excellent food and a lovely atmosphere, with 2 log fires. It also has a large selection of real ales, spirits and wine. The staff are very friendly, and Veronique and her husband gave us a very warm welcome. Despite the current COVID restrictions, our stay didn't feel compromised at all.”

“Old world charm, plenty of character, very clean and friendly staff”

“Everything.”

“I stayed at the Greyhound with my partner, the first weekend after the second Covid-19 lockdown was lifted, so we weren't sure what to expect. Fortunately the pub is very well run and the C-19 measures in place were comprehensive without being obtrusive, helped by the fact that the pub is unexpectedly large for a village location. The menu may have been reduced due to the circumstances, there were no specials for example, but there were still enough choices for a meat-eater and a pescatarian over 2 nights and the food was well executed and presented. Our room (Diamond) was comfortable if a little chilly, but we put that down to a very high ceiling and the pub having been shut for some time under the restrictions as the radiator was roaring away nicely. The whole place has evidently been refurbished recently and to a high standard. We found the location excellent, we'd chosen it for long walks are weren't disappointed, there's easy access to a surprisingly variety of countryside, with so many footpaths and quiet lanes that the area would take many return visits, we hope this will be the first of several.”

“The hotel was very clean and the evening meal and breakfast was first class”