Farmers Arms
Location: Slough Hill, Taunton, gb
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Charming Accommodation with a Garden
Exceptional Dining at On-Site Restaurant and Bar
Comfortable Rooms with Free WiFi and Terrace
Book now to experience the charm and comfort of Farmers Arms in Taunton!
Important Information
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Please inform Farmers Arms in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Policies
Check-in: N/A - Anytime
Check-out: N/A
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Darts
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private check-in/check-out
- Board games/puzzles
- Kid meals
- Outdoor furniture
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- CCTV outside property
- Process in place to check health of guests
- 24-hour security
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Security alarm
- Broadcast Live sport events
- Television in common areas
- Free wired internet
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Concerts/live shows
- Private picnics
- Reception hall
- Japanese garden
- Covered parking
Rooms Available
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Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
The double room has a private bathroom fitted with a bath and a shower. The double room features a tea and coffee maker. The unit has 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Hand sanitiser
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Family Room
The family room provides a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Hand sanitiser
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Superior King Room
The double room provides a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The double room features a terrace. The unit offers 2 beds and 1 futon.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Terrace
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Hand sanitiser
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Superior King Room
The double room has a private bathroom fitted with a bath and a shower. The double room features a tea and coffee maker. The unit has 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Hand sanitiser
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Large Twin Room
The twin room features a private bathroom equipped with a bath and a shower. The twin room provides a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 1 bed and 2 futons.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Clothes rack
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Hand sanitiser
Guest Reviews
- Tony (8/5): Friendly welcome, nothing to much trouble. - All meet our expectations
- Graham (8/5): Very good - A nice country pub and good large rooms.Dont get room 1 next to kitchen.We were room 4. Good restaurant and food menu with outside seating area. The hotel is inclusive of breakfast.When we went to breakfast they said the cook was sick so no cooked breakfast and we went elsewhere.We should have asked for a 20 pound refund. In other reviews this has also happened. As we were the only ones staying there it is obvious that they didn't bring the chef in for cost purposes. Not a good strategy and let's them down big time.
- Hannah (8/5): Fabulous landlady - Great location and really friendly welcoming staff Nothing
- Paul (8/5): Very good -
- Rachel (8/5): Lovely stay - Good range of pub food, lovely garden and great views. The breakfast was lovely and the staff were so helpful. There was a bath and a good sized shower in the bathroom. It was quite remote and difficult to find as there was no low sign from the direction we came from.
- John (10/5): Lovely local pub. - local pub sell great beer.super staff,lovely locals.nice pub food. nothing really if pub food is what you are expecting with a warm welcome and great service and beer.
- Graham (8/5): Great quiet location, smashing people, good food. - I have never met such a lovely bunch of people. There were quite a lot of different people who served us and everyone was pleasant and helpful. The food was good and reasonably priced and freshly cooked. Everyone was made to feel welcome by staff and locals alike. The bed had feather/down quilt and pillows and very comfortable. There were one or two minor points which could be improved on but if we were in Somerset again we would definitely stay here. There were just a few things that I thought were missing. A breakfast menu on the table, the condiments needed replenishing daily and the jam and marmalade selection would be better if they were on each table. These are just minor points but what I would expect from any B&B
- Stephen (10/5): Would rather be here than a Travel Lodge! - Very large room (almost like a mini suite) with a private outside space. Big bathroom and lovely walk in shower. The narrow country lanes getting to the Farmers Arms!
- Aneurin (8/5): Quiet out of the way retreat. - Very large room. Quiet with rooms some distance from the bar area in the same building. Access to the rear of the building from our room through a door onto decking. Not easy to find down narrow lanes but that does mean a quiet area.
- Anonymous (10/5): Travelling for work and being away from home is miserable, this place brightened up my day immensely 😍 - Friendly, very homely, lovely welcoming staff. Very quiet location as well. Nothing
- Peter (1/5): Bad -
- Christine (5/5): Passable - Location, food good Wasn't 4 star, more like a 2/3 star, room wasn't served, cobs webs, smelt terrible of dog, needed a clean, carpet wasn't hoovered, not great
- Rod (8/5): Recommended, definitely worth a look. - Friendly and welcoming staff. Relaxed atmosphere. Accommodation. Evening meal and breakfast. Noisy room next door from 5pm onwards.
- David (10/5): Great place great people - Really nice place
- Mark (10/5): Exceptional -
- Frances (2/5): Disappointed - I did not stay after seeing room The whole place outside and in. Smells and beds and blankets looking marked
- Steven (7/5): Tranquility - Peace and tranquil with good food and lovely staff N/A
- James (8/5): The staff made us feel really welcome - The friendly staff who went out of their way to help.
- Peter (8/5): Very good -
- Caroline (9/5): Great 2 night stay at the Farmers Arms. A warm welcome, friendly staff and comfy bed! - Peaceful setting, comfy bed, lovely shower, friendly staff, great food choices and breakfast. I was looked after well by all the staff during my 2 night business trip. Will come back again! thank you :)
- Stephanie (10/5): Great gem found.. definitely be returning - Warm welcome Great food Lovely location in countryside Good size room Pet friendly Pretty building Good choice of food available Breakfast lovely
- Steve (7/5): Good -
- Alison (7/5): Friendly place, room needs some attention. - Friendly and nice rural location Room was massive, which I loved but it had a damp smell. The French windows were hard to lock and open .
- Peter (8/5): Great value, nice room, friendly service - Nice friendly pub in a lovely quiet location
- Julia (8/5): Very good -
- Stuart (10/5): Exceptional - Welcoming, friendly atmosphere. Really relaxing stay, felt just like a second home for the night. The food was excellent, everything from the available choice to the quality of the cooked breakfast, with the pies being to die for (or to live for 😀). We really enjoyed our stay and would without hesitation book again in the future.
- Nichola (10/5): Great stop off to cornwall - Beautiful gem of a pub with great food, accommodation and staff at a decent price.
- Susie (8/5): Stopover en route to Cornwall - Value for money. Lovely staff. Great food Room a little dated/tired however very clean
- Harold (9/5): Tranquil stay in the countryside - Very warm welcome. Lovely location. Food and range of drinks were very good. Great landlady and staff. Nothing to dislike
- Zoe (10/5): Lovely place and highly recommended - It was a lovely rural pub and accommodation. The rooms were clean and spacious. The food was generous portions for dinner and breakfast was fresh and delicious. Staff were friendly and helpful. Nothing to dislike at all
- Stuart (9/5): Superb -
- Michael (3/5): Poor -
- Anonymous (9/5): Excellent would stay again if in the area - The breakfast was superb the evening meal was even better and a good choice of menu the owners went out of their way to make us feel welcome and the rest of the staff were really friendly. The restaurant to stay open later than 18.30 or to tell you when you book (but to give them a huge thumbs up they stayed open for us )the bar to stay open later and for there to be toiletries for the bath or when you book to tell you to bring your own.
- Dianne (10/5): Exceptional -
- Nicola (6/5): Pleasant - Friendly staff, very comfortable bed and nice to have a sofa Mouldy bathroom, bathroom and room not particularly clean and noisy
- Delia (10/5): A wonderful stay with gorgeous food and cider. - A beautiful location off the beaten track. Truly exceptional staff and wonderful food. Made very welcome and very dog friendly . Would love to return
- Joanna (10/5): Happy and a lovely nearby walks - all good Happy with our stay
- Stuart (10/5): Relaxed and welcoming rural getaway. - A family-owned, quirky, relaxed, rural pub - proper Somerset - with a good garden. Staff were very friendly. Room was quiet and very large with a good bed and a spacious bathroom. Dinner and breakfast were both good. Excellent location for walking on the Blackdown Hills and we would definitely return. A menu for breakfast would have been helpful otherwise nothing to find fault with!
- Barrie (10/5): Lovely relaxing stay and dog friendly - Landlady and staff great.the locals were friendly Nothing
- Suzanne (10/5): It was a short but lovely stay at the Farmers Arms. - It was a great location, unfortunately we only stayed for one night as we were on route further into Devon. The breakfast was great and the staff were friendly and helpful. We would love to return for a longer stay.
- Martin (10/5): Wonderful country pub - Wonderful country pub
- Miriam (10/5): Exceptional -
- Damien (10/5): Completely recommend this great place as a stay destination!! - the food is great pub food. The breakfast is big and super tasty - we loved it on the two occasions we had it. I had a steak mead for dinner one night and it was one of the best steaks I've had for many years! The atmosphere is brilliant, cosy even though the pub get busy in the evenings. Having the dogs in there made my wife very happy indeed. We had trouble finding the place - it's in a tiny village and the sign-posting to the pub was poor so we had troubling locating it down some very small roads and laneways. So sign posting could be improved.
- Phillip (4/5): Disappointing -
- Paula (10/5): Exceptional - Lovely country pub very welcoming Absolutely nothing great stsy
- Neil (6/5): Pleasant -
- Grace (9/5): Great stay on our way down to Cornwall - Everything was excellent Dog poo in the beer garden
- Roger (8/5): Very good - Breakfast excellent Dinner good. Staff attention. Parking Overall a decent one night stopover.
- Bill (8/5): Worked perfectly for me. Zero hassle and most enjoyable. - This is the ideal out-of-town country venue with friendly staff, good grub, a good vibe and real value-for-money. If you don't really fancy the city centre hotel style, this is a good choice.
- Andrew (10/5): Exceptional - Whole experience excellent
- Malcolm (7/5): Holiday stopover - The breakfast and the bar meal were very good. Staff very friendly The room was a little tired and could do with a bit of TLC, however the bed was comfortable and the shower was good
- Anonymous (9/5): Superb -
- Anonymous (10/5): Lovely traditional country pub, super-friendly staff. - Generous. Friendly chef. Liked everything.
- Jacqueline (8/5): Excellent - Beautiful room. The bed and pillows were exceptionally good. Huge towels. Bath and a walk-in shower were very good. The staff were lovely . The evening meal was excellent and the food was piping hot with lots of veg. There was a faint smell of cigarette smoke in our room. But it was probably from guests smoking outside
- John (9/5): Superb -
- Derek (9/5): Superb -
- Ken (10/5): Exceptional - Everything Nothing
- Susan (9/5): Lovely place for a short break. - Lovely warm welcome . Quirky but spacious room. Great food , ale and wine. Generous portions! Lovely breakfast. Corridors to access the room untidy - a shame as this was the first impression .
- Lyn (9/5): Superb - Lovely comfortable room , great food & staff & management very attentive
- Ken (10/5): Exceptional - Fabulous overnight stay great food and accommodation Nothing
- Anita (10/5): An unexpected gem in the middle of nowhere it seemed - We were made to feel welcome as soon as we went in and given an explanation of everything we needed to know about the property and our breakfast was excellent a great home cooked breakfast the owner was amazing and very friendly
- Susan (10/5): Exceptional - Nice location, very dog friendly. Nice walks nearby. Good pub food and excellent breakfast. Room was comfortable and staff very friendly.
- Lorraine (9/5): Exceeded expectations on all aspects. - Excellent base for motor biking in North Devon. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Rooms very spacious and comfortable. Great choice on the menu and totally delicious. Parking for motor bikes was secure and in solid ground.
- Benjamin (10/5): Great for Dog Owners - Great service, lovely rural location, traditional local pub with yummy food, accommodation was great and we both had a good night's sleep. Very dog friendly and our dog was warmly welcomed. Nothing
- Victoria (8/5): Friendly atmosphere, very pleasant and comfortable. - Located near a pretty village and for breakfast we could choose whatever we fancied and it was good.
- Kefyn (10/5): Exceptional - Lovely place great people and food amazing
- Debbie (8/5): Thank you for a lovely, comfortable stay. - Comfy bed and a lovely location. Delicious meals. Nothing.
- Lynda (10/5): Exceptional - Lovely and friendly pub. Room was big and clean
- Catrin (10/5): Lovely old and sprawling pub with the friendliest staff - Staff above all but also the room we have now stayed in twice is fantastic. The food is also nice Really can’t think of anything tbh
- Raymond (8/5): Very friendly owners - Breakfast good but limited no cereal no fruit juice Dogs running at Round
- Paul (10/5): Exceptional - Lovely people, excellent service
- Nicholas (10/5): Exceptional - Superb out of the way location and very comfortable and spacious room. The food was always more than enough and delicious. Will back later in the year.
- Nick (10/5): Exceptional -
- Nick (10/5): Exceptional -
- Tim (10/5): A very comfortable stay in a lovely rural setting - Very comfortable bed. Good size room and good shower. Staff were very friendly and attentive and dealt with our family lunch for 18 of different generations with ease. Food was very good and reasonably priced. Sunday lunch clearly very popular as they had 120 booked the day after we were there. People come by car on foot by bike and they can even cope with people arriving on horseback
- John (9/5): Very enjoyable two-night stay - Very quiet location along single track roads but worth it. Breakfast was very good and dinners were superb - as were all the staff who were very friendly and helpful. Lovely big bedroom and very large bathroom but as bathroom was two large steps down it would definitely benefit from a small handrail, especially in the middle of the night! Would’ve liked a menu for breakfast. Everything else was absolutely fine.
- Gill (7/5): Good - Excellent for dogs . Nice building and bar and welcoming staff Very poor breakfast and owner’s dogs barked in the night
- Gaynor (5/5): Great potential…. - Great location, nice country pub atmosphere. Food was very good, generous portions. Accommodation was very tired and need of a good clean.
- Scott (10/5): Exceptional -
- Geoff (10/5): Farmers Arms 10/10 - I don’t really know where to start so I’ll just keep it brief, a colleague and I stayed at the Farmers Arms for a week, the staff, the rooms, the food, the fire, the Guinness were all fantastic, would I stay there again? YES with no hesitation.
- Richard (10/5): I'll be back - At the end of a very long, tiring day, the friendly greeting, hospitality and kind consideration of the hosts is just what was needed. Large comfortable room. Crisp clean bedding. Quiet countryside location. I didnt arrive in time for dinner but the freshly cooked breakfast was very nice. nothing
- David (9/5): Superb - Everything great. The landlady and landlord were great, staff great the pub had a good local feel. Food was so tasty. Lamb shank OMG. Room was so comfy, clean, warm. A real credit. Real log fire, Sport and Guinness was lush. Well done all at the farmers arms. DL. It was a great night nothing to complain about really.
- Catherine (10/5): Visiting family in the area - Very comfortable, food and staff fantastic, lovely local inn, all the local customers went out there way to be friendly
- Ashley (10/5): Exceptional - Lovely size room, the bed was very comfortable. The staff were very nice and accommodating we had to have breakfast earlier than stated and they were very happy to help with this the breakfast was very nice. There was nothing to dislike
- Tre (10/5): Lovely traditional British pub stay. Perfect! - Lovely traditional English country pub. Very clean and lovely spacious room. The staff couldn’t be more helpful and welcoming. As we were arriving late they called to see if we’d like a roast dinner (Sunday stay) saved! And it was delicious. Great breakfast too. The best bit after our long drive was a drink on the sofa by the log fire. Couldn’t recommend enough! We will definitely be back, but for 2 nights this time. Nothing.
- Connor (10/5): Excellent. - Me and my partner spent the night here and it was fantastic. On arrival the staff were incredibly welcoming (but not overbearing) and the bar has a very welcoming feel with some great locals! The room was really cozy, warm with an amazing deep bath! Perfect stay for people wanting to visit the area would absolutely go again.
- Virginia (8/5): Very good over night stay, close to The Mount, Somerset. - Very welcoming and helpful staff, big room, lovely laundered cotton bedlinen, comfy bed, large bathroom with excellent shower. Very good breakfast, top coffee. It could have been a bit smarter, but that's not a criticism as they more than made up for that with the welcome and the room.
- Rachel (8/5): Lovely pub, made a good overnight stop for my husband and I - Lovely pub, with a very comfy bed and crisp linen.
- Kevin (10/5): Exceptional - Fantastic hospitality, well equipped comfortable room, great food & drinks, breakfast was outstanding, the new owners Zoe & Aaron have made massive progress, we loved our short stay with Cooper(Maltipoo) wish it could have been longer Having to go home
- Marie (10/5): Excellent - Very friendly and helpful staff. Nothing was too much trouble. Excellent breakfast. I really liked the location of the pub - it’s proximity to Taunton - and such pretty countryside.
- Barry (10/5): Enjoyable and stay again - The family room was a good size and pub was excellent the locals were friendly. Food was very good especially the breakfast will definitely stay again. Nothing
- Mobile (10/5): Excellent. Warm and friendly. - Warm and friendly reception. Excellent food very reasonably priced. Good sized bedroom with very comfortable beds We had to leave.
- Annette (9/5): Great value. - Super-friendly staff, large comfortable room, generous portions of food at dinner & breakfast. Great location for an overnight stop en route to Cornwall. Nothing!
- Peter (10/5): Zoe and Steve are outstanding hosts, the room was big, clean and comfortable, the breakfast and the - Zoe and Steve are outstanding hosts, the room was big, clean and comfortable, the breakfast and the Sunday Roast was AMAZING, the location is peaceful, and nothing was too much trouble. 5 stars all round. We hope to visit again someday. No complaints
- Martyn (10/5): Exceptional - Very comfortable bed, great food and friendly staff. Nothing
- Leigh (9/5): Friendly people and staff, excellent accommodation, good food and good variety of beers on tap. - Breakfast of excellent quality and beautifully cooked. Service excellent with friendly and accommodating staff. It was all very good.
- Sarah (10/5): Comfortable , cozy pub stay - Very friendly atmosphere , the staff were very polite and helpful . Loved everything about it.
- Debbie (8/5): Perfect - Great hospitality , room 4 excellent , friendly locals
- Forbes (10/5): A very comfortable and friendly place to be. Will be going there every time from now on - Excellent food.. Warm atmosphere and friendly people
- Christine (8/5): The staff are the stars of the show. - Lovely staff and a very peaceful location. Very good choice of food and beer from the wood. The room was a bit of a mish mash as regards the furniture and rather tired looking. Also, not the one we selected on booking.com, but we didn’t complain as it was fine for one night. Very comfortable bed with nice bed linen and towels. We would stay there again, but perhaps make sure we had our choice of room.
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