Farthings Country House Hotel & Restaurant Tunton, Taunton
About the Hotel
Rooms with Garden Views
Farthings Country House Hotel & Restaurant Tunton features 12 en suite rooms, each decorated reflecting the 18th-century construction. Room configurations vary; most include a separate sitting area, a flat-screen TV, and a DVD player. All rooms include a TV, tea and coffee facilities, a hairdryer, and a bathroom. DVD players are available upon request. Some standard rooms include balconies. Two ground-floor rooms are available, one accessible via the front gardens and the other via the rear gardens. All rooms offer views of the gardens and provide free Wi-Fi. Additional amenities include ironing facilities, an AM/FM alarm clock, and a CD player.
Local Dining
The restaurant features fresh, local, and seasonal produce. The kitchen sources ingredients from its own gardens, local neighbors, and nearby farmers. Surplus fruits are used in jam, ice cream, jus, gravies, and Coulis production. The restaurant is AA Rosette-awarded. Four-course meals utilize home-produced and local seasonal produce, including seafood from West Bay and meat from local butchers, with vegan and vegetarian options and a cheese course. The festive menu features tempting dishes, fresh seafood from West Bay, and meat from local butchers, with vegan and vegetarian options, served throughout December. A 7 o'clock supper is served with an amuse-bouche, a demi tasse of soup, and a three-course dinner, featuring vegetarian and vegan options. Mussels are sourced from the River Fowey in Cornwall. Breakfast options include a buffet with cheeses, meats, fresh fruit, and pastries, as well as eggs benedict with dry-cured bacon and home-produced eggs from 8 to 10 am. A continental breakfast is available from 9 to 10 am, featuring home dry-cured ham and free-range eggs from the garden. The restaurant features black pepper crackers, celery, orchard apples, and homemade chutney.
Gardens and Relaxation
Farthings features 3 acres of private gardens, including orchards, roses, and poultry. Guests have direct access to the gardens. Drinks and canapés are available on warm summer evenings. A log fire is available. The venue offers total exclusivity and access to gardens, a bar, and a lounge. The venue is tranquil. Surplus fruits go into jam and ice cream production, also jus, gravies and Coulis.
Location & Nearby Attractions
Farthings Country House Hotel & Restaurant Tunton is 8 km from Taunton and Ilminster and within reach of the M5. Exeter International Airport is 60 km away. Landmarks include Barrington Hill Meadows (3.5 km), Stoke Wood Alpacas (4.5 km), Woodlands Castle (6 km), and North Curry Parish Church (5.5 km). Bishop's Lydeard Station is also nearby.
Meetings & Events
Farthings Country House Hotel is an ideal venue for corporate events, including client receptions, team-building exercises, conferences, and business entertaining. Farthings features three meeting rooms.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
Services
- Housekeeping
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Terrace
- Ironing facilities
Media
- CD player
- AM/FM alarm clock