When hubby and I had to travel to Bridgwater in Somerset on a business trip, my first job was to check out hotels. Having googled the area, I came up with The Walnut Tree, a three star Best Western Hotel. Although there were several hotels in the area, this was the only one that met with our criteria of having a car park and somewhere to eat. I rang the hotel and was given the price of £127 for an Executive double room which included breakfast. From the outside, the hotel resembles a large pub. Freshly painted and adorned with hanging baskets and pretty gardens, first impressions were good. We were checked in by two very pleasant receptionists who gave us ...  Read the complete review

If you are visiting around the Taunton area I can recommend the Walnut Tree Hotel in North Petherton which lies on the A38 between Taunton and Bridgwater. Like many village hotels it is a former coaching house that has been extended over the years to become a substantial hotel. During my recent stay I found the staff very helpful and attentive. The rooms are well above average size being spacious, light and clean. As well as the spacious en-suite there was tea and coffee making facilities for you to use. The décor was modern but perhaps in some areas getting close to a refit. One problem with a hotel like this is that refurbishments are often done piecemeal to ...  Read the complete review