The New Inn Halse

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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Staff

9.8

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The New Inn Halse in Taunton offers family rooms with private bathrooms, featuring modern amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and soundproofing. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, and free toiletries. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy French cuisine at the traditional restaurant, offering lunch and dinner with vegetarian and gluten-free options. The on-site bar provides a relaxing atmosphere, complemented by live music and film nights. Outdoor Spaces: The inn boasts a sun terrace and a beautiful garden, perfect for outdoor dining and leisure. Additional facilities include a bowling alley, games room, and picnic area, ensuring a pleasant stay for all visitors. Location and Attractions: Located 55 km from Exeter International Airport and 15 km from Woodlands Castle, the inn is situated on a quiet street with an inner courtyard view. Nearby attractions include car parks and walking tours.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Michelle
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We did not know before we got to the property that it was a community pub, purchased by the village two years ago. The property was decorated sympathetically. The property is used for the community which makes it a very special place.”
Huw
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The New Inn has a warm and hospitable welcome with comfortable rooms and excellent food. The staff couldn’t be more charming if they tried. It’s a place I will certainly return to”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very well equipped spacious property in a beautiful village setting. Very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast and really good pub food.”
Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“What a lovely hotel, the room was lovely and comfortable with the tea and coffee, plus the biscuits. Breakfast was delicious. We have never stayed at a community run hotel before, could not not fault the service and friendliest of the staff. We...”
Christie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had a fantastic stay! The staff were lovely, made both of us feel so welcome, the food was also fantastic. Halse is just beautiful. The room was lovely, the bed was really comfortable and the amenities in the room were great. We hope to be back!”
Matt
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was clean and tidy, snug and comfortable with good facilities”
Katie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I had a great stay here! A cosy, comfortable and well equipped room. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The pub downstairs was great and I had a lovely evening meal.”
Fran
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“Well equipped bedroom, the comfiest hotel bed I have ever slept in (there’s been a few)! The people were so very welcoming. The manager Lucy really is a very special lady, extremely attentive, nothing was too much for her. We will definitely be...”
Nick
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This is a great little pub, exceptionally well run and a true joy to stay in. Both Lucy and Serena, the two managers, go over and above in delivering for their guests. We ate in the restaurant and the food was delicious. Overall a very, very good...”
Patrick
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amazing host..nothing was too much trouble..food was top quality. Room was lovely with everything you need..on departure we we're given a box of pastries.....I would definitely stay again and thoroughly recommend.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    French
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

At the New Inn our rooms are open 7 days a week but our bar and restaurant are closed Sunday evenings, all day Monday and Tuesday lunch.

Same day bookings (book and arrive on same day) made on a Sunday and a Monday must be made before mid-day on that day.

Guests using our self catering apartment are welcome to take breakfast but there will be a £2.50 supplement per breakfast and guests must let us know the day before.