Guest Reviews & Comments
Woodlands Country House Hotel near Taunton: Taunton Hotels
1 Mature couple - 29/06/07	100%
Good Points: Excellent
Bad Points: Nothing
Further Comments: The hotel was excellent and the dinner in the evening was supurb, the staek we had was first class
2 Mature couple - 30/05/07	90%
Good Points: Very Clean and spacious, well laid out.
Further Comments: The Hotel owner was very welcoming and polite, the staff very helpful and the food was excellent, I would recommend this hotel to any of my friends.
3 Family with older children - 16/04/07	80%
Good Points: The setting was ideal for access to M5. The Hotel was situated in quiet location with stunning views. The meals were very good and the owner was very welcoming and hospitable
Further Comments: We booked this hotel because of its close proximity to the M5 - it looked interesting and it had a restaurent. The fact that we could book a double and twin in a contained unit also had its attraction.
4 Family with older children - 15/04/07	90%
5 Mature couple - 01/04/07	90%
Good Points: Clean, comfortable and an excellent view.
Bad Points: Rather mean with the in-tray, one small biscuit between the two of us. Two sachets of sugar. A nit-pick really.
Further Comments: The most pleasurable part of the stay, apart from that already mentioned, was that of Peter the proprietor who could not have been more welcoming. We were fortunate we stayed at a quiet period and our stay was extremely quiet and peaceful.
6 Mature couple - 17/01/07	80%
Good Points: The original features and the beautiful country setting.
Bad Points: Not enough tea and coffee sachets left in room.
Further Comments: On arrival we were welcomed by the owner who was extremely pleasant and friendly in fact he could not do enough for us,the room was of a high standard, clean and very comfortable with spectacular views of the countryside.The atmosphere was relaxed and we never felt pressured to vacate our room on the morning of leaving. In brief I would have no reservation in recommending this hotel in the future and will be returning in the near future.
7 Group of work colleagues - 02/12/06	100%
Further Comments: I would recommend this hotel to anyone. The service was fantastic the location lovely and the rooms immaculate! We only wish we had been hungry enough to sample the evening menu as it sounded wonderful!
8 Family with young children - 07/09/06	90%
Further Comments: My partner, daughter and I were extremely impressed with the freindliness of the staff and the comfort & clenliness of the hotel. We were particularly impressed by the quality of the resturant.
9 Mature couple - 03/09/06	90%
Good Points: Peaceful outlook and excellent food A good centre for exploring the area
Bad Points: Room a bit small
Further Comments: A very pleasant stay with nice hosts.Somewhere we could recommend to family and friends. The food was excellent. A refined yet friendly atmosphere.
10 Mature couple - 26/08/06	80%
11 Mature couple - 05/08/06	100%
Good Points: It was very tastefully decorated and very welcoming
Bad Points: nothing
Further Comments: I thought Angie and Colin were delightful hosts. The other staff were extremely friendly and helpful. I hate it when staff are too much in your face and have too high a profile. This was not the case at the Woodlands...it was just right. No-one likes to be fussed over. I would not hesitate to return or recommend the hotel to friends and colleagues.
12 Young couple - 19/07/06	90%
Good Points: It was very clean and tidy. The staff were very friendly, and the breakfast was one of the best I've eaten in a long time. It was excellent.
Bad Points: The stay coincided with a heatwave and it would have been nice if there had been some form of cooling, perhaps simply an electric fan....
Further Comments: I would stay at this hotel again!
13 Group of work colleagues - 21/06/06	90%
14 Young couple - 08/06/06	80%
Good Points: The hotel was set in beautiful grounds. Our room was clean, with an enormous bed and a whirlpool bath - just what you need after a weeks walking!
Bad Points: Nothing
Further Comments: The hotel and its surroundings are just beautiful and a haven of peace and tranquility. After a long journey on a warm day, sipping Gin and Tonics on the patio by the pool was a lovely way to unwind. The menue seemed adequate and prices were not over inflated - so it was a real extra bonus that when the food came, it was absolutely divine and I'm so glad that we made the decision to stay in to eat rather than look further a field. The genuine friendliness and warmth of the staff was great - not too over the top, they struck just the right balance. It was a lovely way to end our week away.
15 Mature couple - 07/06/06	70%
16 Mature couple - 05/06/06	100%
Good Points: Very attractive , well kept , clean , tidy
Bad Points: Nothing
Further Comments: We were made to feel very welcome by the owners and staff. The accomodation was very comfortable and the surrounding area was beautiful . We felt very much at home and nothing was too much trouble . A very pleasant visit.
17 Family with young children - 17/05/06	80%
Good Points: Very Friendly staff. Lovely quiet location
Bad Points: We didn't really rate the evening meal. It was a little expensive for what we got.
Further Comments: Although the hotel was very friendly, we didn't really think that there was anywhere we could 'relax' with our two year old son, and so retired to our room after our meal. There was also no child menu, so we felt our son had a 'make do meal' which he didn't enjoy. It would be a hotel we would possibly visit again as a couple, and not with our child, which is a shame! As the hotle is so small we also felt it should have a non-smoking policy, even in the small bar area! However, I would recommend this hotel to couples of all ages! Lovely rooms and great staff!
18 Mature couple - 15/05/06	100%
Good Points: We prefer country house hotels and have stayed at a number of them in the UK. They can vary from Modest to Upscale. The Devonshire Arms and Kingston House are in the latter category. Woodlands is not but does not pretend to be. It is a good, mid-level country house hotel.
Further Comments: The staff was accommodating and the quality of food was quite high. The room was pleasant and comfortable--not minor factors. (We left an otherwise good inn in Yorkshire early because the bed was uncomfortably soft and opening windows was discouraged because of an insect problem; appreantly they hadn't heard of screens!). One thing the UK needs more of is firm mattresses for the many of us with back problesm. We'd go back to Woodlands, however.
19 Family with older children - 13/05/06	100%
Good Points: very comfortable. The staff were very freindly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble for them. The hotel was a beautiful place and well looked after.
Bad Points: nothing
Further Comments: I would just add that I would not hesitate to stay there again if I visit the area again.
20 Young couple - 26/04/06	100%
Good Points: Very friendly service, lovey views, very clean room.
Further Comments: it was a lovely country hotel with very good service in all aspects in a queit village surrounded by picture perfect views. 10 out of 10
If you are unable to book a room at Woodlands Country House Hotel then the nearest UK hotels around the Highbridge area are: The Battleborough Grange Hotel & Restaurant Review, : Days Inn Hotel Sedgemoor Review, : Webbington Hotel Review,