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The Carew Arms

3.5 star property
Inn in Taunton with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Enjoy meals in this room with a garden view, featuring a dining table, comfortable chairs, and a vase with fresh flowers.
Enjoy casual dining and group gatherings in this outdoor space with picnic tables and lush green lawn.
Guests can enjoy a serene view of the garden from the comfort of their room.
Cozy retreat with a made bed, bedside table, and window offering a city view.
Traditional building with a covered outdoor seating area and grassy surroundings, perfect for dining or social gatherings.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$181
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug

Explore the area

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Crowcombe, Taunton, England, TA4 4AD
  • Quantock Hills
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Nettlecombe Court
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Nether Stowey & Holford
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Room options

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

Classic bed with a headboard, nightstand, and bedside table, accompanied by a single chair and a window with floral curtains.

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

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Day bed
Detached private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Cozy retreat with a large bed, TV, and comfortable seating area.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Wardrobe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Bathroom features a pedestal sink, toilet, and vanity with a drawer and storage basket.

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite (Room 1)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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

Cozy retreat with two single beds, a bedside table, and a framed picture.

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

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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. Added amenities include wired Internet in public areas and wedding services. .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 - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Bishop's Lydeard Station - 9 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Nettlecombe Court - 17 min drive - 15.0 km
  • County Cricket Ground - 18 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Nether Stowey & Holford - 32 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Babbling Brook - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Chapel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Quantock Brewery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Bird in Hand - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kitchen - ‬16 min drive

About this property

The Carew Arms

Inn in Taunton with restaurant and bar/lounge
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 and a garden. 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.

Languages

English

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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
  • 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

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  • Smoke-free property

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

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

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).

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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 10 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Carew Arms on 12 Aug 2025 start from NZ$180.69, 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 62 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Derek

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

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

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

2/10 Terrible

Leona

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The pub and food down stairs was very good, however the accommodation was awful, no heating in the room, we was supplied a electric oil rad which was totally inadequate, the bedroom was dirty along with the bathroom, there was flies constantly in the room and dead ones on the bed when you woke up in the morning. The bathroom was all mouldy and there was dark long hair all stuck on the wall in in the shower the light fitting was full of dead flies just a very bad experience in general regarding the overnight accommodation. I would say that the owners have only recently taken over the business and the pub and food was very good, but the rooms should not be let out until some drastic changes have been made to them.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Nigel

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

2/10 Terrible

Ian

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

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Barry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a very old pub in a relatively poor state of repair. While I understand the difficulties associated with any attempt to modernise what is probably a listed building, there can be no excuse for the somewhat dilapidated state of the hotel. My room was clean and quite spacious, but in need of decoration and some design changes e.g. it needed at least one chair and a better place to hang one’s clothes. The bathroom was in an adjacent room and was clean and functional, but several of the fittings were damaged and needed repair or replacement. The breakfast was excellent and good value for money. The staff were all friendly and helpful. One guest had used the word “quirky” in the guest comments book. I certainly agree with that. It could be so much more.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

DL

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Achint, Bushey

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

We found the staff most helpful and friendly.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Prenita

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

8/10 Good

Anne

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

D

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

4/10 Poor

Beediadharree

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
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