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The Carew Arms

Property class: 3.5

Photo gallery for The Carew Arms

A dining table set with wine glasses, a vase with flowers, and a menu.
A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.
A courtyard with picnic tables and a building with white walls and multiple chimneys.
A view through a window of a backyard with a wooden deck, picnic tables, and a lawn.
A view from a window overlooking a backyard with a barbecue grill, a wooden table, and a tree.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$212
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct

Explore the area

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Crowcombe, Taunton, England, TA4 4AD
  • Place, Quantock Hills
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Exmoor National Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, County Cricket Ground
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪86 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Ensuite (Room 1)

A bathroom with a white sink, a toilet, a small bedside table, and a shower area.

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite (Room 1)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Comfort Twin Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Room 2)

A bedroom with two single beds, a nightstand with a tissue box and bottles, and a framed picture on the wall.

Comfort Twin Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Room 2)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom, Garden View (Room 6)

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom, Garden View (Room 6)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Room 3,4 and 5)

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Room 3,4 and 5)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

About the area

Taunton

At The Carew Arms, you'll be 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Wills Neck and 5.2 km (3.2 mi) from Quantock Hills. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find wired Internet in public areas, wedding services and a communal living room. .In proximity to this 3.5-property class Taunton inn you'll find Exmoor National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Quantock Hills - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Exmoor National Park - 8 min drive - 11.1 km
  • County Cricket Ground - 20 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Minehead Beach - 27 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Clarks Village - 58 min drive - 57.7 km

Getting around

  • Taunton Station - 23 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 140 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪East Quay Watchet - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Bird In Hand - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chives Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Avenue 39 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chantry Tea Gardens - ‬16 min drive

About this property

The Carew Arms

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Carew Arms also features a terrace, a garden, and a communal living room. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Taunton inn is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Carew Arms offers 6 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi; wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 5.0 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 5.0 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Carew Arms?

Yep, The Carew Arms has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Carew Arms?

As of 3 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Carew Arms on 6 Oct 2026 start from NZ$212, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Carew Arms?

The closest beach to The Carew Arms is Dunster Beach (16.5 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Carew Arms?

No, The Carew Arms does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Carew Arms?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Carew Arms?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

The Carew Arms Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 71 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly place, good food, comfortable bed, nice location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, beautiful surroundings, saw a deer and cows from the window in the morning
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent. The food and ambience was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quirky hotel, lots of character. I could not fault the friendly staff, food was great,
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't have breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stop in a small village. Staff very friendly and helpful. Mostly locals patronise the hotel and happy to chat with tourists. Food is great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place and near to venue I was attending

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Very quirky old place.We did have an en suite which not all have.You can expect some oddness when a building is this old.We loved it there.The staff were great as was the food.Very comfortable and clean.Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The food and bed was excellent, the room needed a little TLC updating
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

1 night stay

Very quirky place....unfortunately the boiler was broken...and we only had a small portable heater to heat the room with
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is beautiful at anytime of year. The pub its self has a very old fashioned Game feel to it. Love how it’s kept its history and not moved with the times. Everything an old pub in a location like this should be. B&B was very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Charming historic pub in a stunning location. Lovely bed, nice food and great beer. The room was a little tatty - peeling wall paper etc - but given the age of the building and the very keen prices it's a compromise that is worth making. Top value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great old world charm

Lovely old country inn, dont expect marriot type modern corporate sterility. What you do get is an old world building with warts and all, fabulous character brilliant welcome and a refreshing can do attitude from all of the staff. We were attending a wedding innthe village and had a really great stay here. Highly recommend for comfort, charm,and welcoming staff. Brilliant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent real ale country pub with rooms

Lovely real ale country pub with rooms. Very rustic but with all home comforts and little extras. Great view over countryside with cows grazing nearby. Breakfast freshly cooked and generous portions. Used as overnight stay following wedding at Crowcombe court (5 mins walk) but also great for walkers etc exploring the Exmoor area. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem, a 15th century grade 2 listed coach house and stables. Unspoilt with the best staff ever felt like we have known them years, great food 😋 went up for wedding in crowcombe court and stayed here with family, thankyou all great experience see you in the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
4 of us stayed at the Carew Arms for one night to break our journey. The best description is that there is no attempt to disguise or mask the pub's age or history, which is a definite plus. It has the feel of a pub that has stood at the heart of the village for 5 centuries, and still serves it's local community as it always has. The food is simple but hearty, and the snug bar is comfortable, with some excellent local ales. Recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable old pub in quiet location

A historic and picturesque pub and my room no.4 was spacious with an en-suite bathroom featuring a bath and shower. On a quiet street in the village with a large garden. I reported the hit tap in the wash basin was loose and 2 of 3 bulbs in the central light weren't working (I'm sure this will have been rectified quickly).
Room no.4
Room no.4 bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

So good we extended our stay!

Gorgeous hotel, ideal location, peaceful, tranquil and set within beautiful countryside... the beer garden is spacious, green, has ample benches and boasts wonderful views. The food is fantastic, breakfast and dinner and prices are very reasonable for food and drinks alike. The owners are friendly and helpful as are al the staff - very accommodating and nothing is too much trouble. There's even dog bisuits in plentiful supply - something very much appreciated by my collie. I love the character of the place, its extremeley good value and will certainly be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very basic property in need of refurbishment not worth £90 per night, very small cramped rooms. Limited food choices
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Best term is "rustic". Comfy bed, but very low ceilings, not good accessibility and loud plumbing. Breakfast was great, but the fact the didn't serve food Monday nights would have been good to know in advance.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property as a whole was in poor condition and was not clean. The food was not very nice. It appeared to be from a food service company, just thawed, cooked and served. It is clear that the premises had not been subjected to a health and safety impact assessment. For example, the showers were in the bath and no non-slip mats were provided. This meant that having a shower was lethal, as was getting out of it as the floor was just lino. Generally hygiene was very poor. Outside toilets were not nice, rooms were not cleaned during a two night stay. Expensive - I had a single occupancy room and I paid more, including booking fee on Expedia, than people in a double occupancy. Breakfast was not included in the price so there was no reason for it. Breakfast - this appears to follow game theory with different levels of breakfast and many options for basically the same thing. Pots of tea are barely a mug and each pot is charged for. For those attending a wedding locally there is not much in the way of an alternative close by. However, where there is no real need to be in Crocombe, I would suggest staying somewhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovley old pub full of character, friendly family running it, good local bees and ciders, excellent food reasonably priced, as you would expect from the Routiers badge. A real find so we hope to return often. Yes, because it is old, the decor and things like the windows are far from modern, but who cares? We hate places that are spic and span, "perfect" or "luxury". If that's what you want, with impersonal obsequious service, go somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed

Room reminded me of the 80s. Bathroom was awful. Shower was linked to bath taps and was scolding hot or cold. Thick old silicone around the top of the bath, old piece of vinyl that must have been laid 20 years ago. Room used a macerator which was noisy and both bath and basin were plumbed into. Even the mugs were dirty. Not impressed given the previous reviews.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rooms need upgrading

Both rooms we were going to stay in before we decided to leave were in a poor state of repair. Both rooms were damp with black mould. We understand it’s a very old property, however as I am Asthmatic I felt I couldn’t stay the night. The rooms just need some upgrade from the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024