Taunton
Taunton, the county town of Somerset, has a steadily developing hospitality market supported by regional tourism, business travel, and local events. Our coverage includes hotel openings, refurbishments, planning applications, and investment trends in the area. We also report on how infrastructure projects, local economic activity, and seasonal demand affect opportunities and performance for hoteliers in Taunton.
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Sep- 2023 -7 SeptemberHotels
RO Group sells Taunton Travelodge for £3.9m
The RO Group has announced that it has sold the Travelodge in Taunton to The Independent Order of Oddfellows Manchester Unity Friendly Society for £3.9m. The Travelodge is a purpose built, future proofed 64 bedroom hotel with a larger than typical room size and a recently upgraded Energy Performance Regulation…
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Apr- 2022 -8 AprilLatest News
Andrew Swann returns to The Castle at Taunton as executive chef
Andrew Swann has returned as executive chef at The Castle at Taunton where he started his career more than 20 years ago. As part of his role, Swann will be responsible for the food and beverages offered across the hotel, including its 70-cover Brazz restaurant, as well as 44 rooms…
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Nov- 2021 -30 NovemberHotels
HOST RHM acquires The Royal Ashton Hotel
Hospitality management operator, HOST RHM has revealed that it has acquired The Royal Ashton Hotel for an undisclosed amount. Located in the heart of Taunton, this 37-bedroom hotel has undergone an extensive refurbishment program since it was acquired by the seller, East Meets South West Limited in 2016. The refurb…
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11 NovemberLatest News
IoH debuts ‘Future Forum’ to address industry inclusion issues
The Institute of Hospitality (IoH) has released its first ‘Future Forum’ to address disability, diversity and inclusion issues across the hospitality industry. IoH said with the vision to “develop strategies that promote and nurture education” around the diversity of talent and inclusion across the organisation and the wider hospitality industry,…
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Mar- 2019 -7 MarchAppointments
Senior team members appointed at Holiday lnn Bridgewater
Holiday Inn Express Bridgwater has appointed two new senior team members to the 138-room property. Eresh Shrestha and Caroline Mullan will join recently appointed general manager, Barnaby Kean at the hotel which is due to open its doors in the coming months. Shrestha will take up the position of deputy…
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Jul- 2018 -24 JulyProperty
Historic Somerset country house hotel and estate for sale for £2m
The Alfoxton Park Hotel and Estate, a Grade II-listed country house in Somerset, has been brought to market for £2m The 18th Century manor house sits within 51 acres and comprises a total of 17 guest bedrooms, the majority of which have en suite facilities, plus a dining room, commercial…
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Sep- 2017 -26 SeptemberHotel Brands
Two Eden Hotel Collection properties celebrate AA red star ratings
The Eden Hotel Collection’s Bovey Castle, on Dartmoor, Devon, and The Mount Somerset Hotel & Spa near Taunton, have both been recognised by the AA in this year’s awards. Bovey Castle has been awarded five Red Stars by the AA for its exceptional hospitality while the Mount Somerset Hotel &…
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26 SeptemberEvents
AA Awards 2017: The winners’ list
AA Hotel of the Year England The Gainsborough Bath Spa AA Hotel of the Year Scotland Douneside House AA Hotel of the Year Wales Twr Y Felin Hotel Hotel of the Year London The Goring, London Hotel of the Year Northern Ireland The Old Inn, Bangor AA Hotel Group of…
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Nov- 2016 -16 NovemberPeople
Travelodge releases ‘most bizarre requests’ of 2016
Budget hotel chain Travelodge has revealed the most bizarre requests that some of its guests have made over the past 12 months. Questions posed to the hotel teams across its 523 UK hotels included; “Can you get me a unicorn to carry my wedding proposal and engagement ring to my…
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