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    Best Western Shrubbery Hotel

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    Station Road, Ilminster TA19 9AR, England
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    Guests 1 room, 2 adults, 0 childrenGuests 12
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      Station Road, Ilminster TA19 9AR England See on map
      AMENITIES
      Free Wifi
      Free Parking
      Breakfast included
      Air Conditioning
      Non-Smoking Hotel
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      3 Star accommodation
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      All reviews lovely hotel lovely town no lift short walk into town business trip lamb room was large lounge area ample parking very pleasant stay comfy bed potatoes large portions sunday lunch west country stayed here for one night somerset
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      Reviewed 2 weeks ago
      Delightful Hotel

      2 nights R&R and hard to find fault. Room was clean and well proportioned. Breakfast cooked to order and the coffee very good compared to some establishments. Staff were most helpful and attentive, when required to be. Bar was comfortable and prices very reasonable. A...More

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      Thank Tommyrocks
      Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
      Two nights in Ilminster

      Very nice hotel with friendly and helpful staff. Old style building with lots of stairs and no lift, but that didn’t bother us. We had a huge room at the top of the building so lots of stairs but it was so worth it for...More

      Thank kazzb2016
      Reviewed 4 weeks ago
      Comfortable place to stay but food not great.

      We were upgraded to Room 7. Very nice room with 4 poster bed, settee and huge double bathroom. If they had a better chef it could easily get 5 stars. The breakfast was all precooked and kept warm. The fried egg was served swimming in...More

      Thank barbaralu2583ml2015
      Reviewed 12 October 2018 via mobile
      Strange hotel very nice staff

      I have just spent 2 nights as part of a short business trip. The good, the hotel staff are all very helpful and friendly. Breakfast is nice. The bad. When I arrived my room widow was open and my room was buzzing with flys and...More

      Thank alanmE4589IY
      Reviewed 9 October 2018
      Going downhill

      Had lunch here recently, sadly the meat part of the meal was inedible, tough as old boots. When challenged the manager disagreed. The sad thing is this used to be a nice place to dine, no longer so I am afraid.

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      Ilminster in Somerset provides a fantastic base for breaks. Visit this quiet market town and enjoy the stunning countryside that lies on our doorstep. Ilminster is a charming town home to medieval streets, …More independent shops and regular markets. It is a great base to explore the many cycling routes, National Trust Houses & Gardens that Somerset has to offer. Located just half a mile from the A303 and 10 minutes from the M5, the hotel makes a great base from which to explore the beautiful county of Somerset. Individuals, tours and groups of varying sizes are welcome – the hotel has 23 bedrooms to choose from in a variety of styles. The hotel has ample car parking with easy access for guests. Recently, the hotel’s reception, bar and restaurant areas have all been refurbished. The bar, lounge and Revival restaurant are open all year around. Enjoy a simple snack, tasty carvery or more formal a la carte dining. This 3 star Edwardian Country House is a great venue for small intimate weddings, large receptions and civil wedding ceremonies. The hotel's ballroom (the largest in the area) can seat up to 250 guests for a wedding reception venue and there are 4 licensed rooms where a civil wedding ceremony can take place. Guests can stay in one of our 23 individually furnished en-suite bedrooms. We'll get involved from the initial planning stages right through to the big day itself. Our aim is to make your wedding day as special as it can be while alleviating some of the stresses along the way. For all enquiries, please contact the hotel directly. Less
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      HOTEL FEATURES
      Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
      Room Service
      Free Parking
      Restaurant
      Bar/Lounge
      Breakfast included
      Air Conditioning
      Banquet Room
      Breakfast Available
      Business Centre with Internet Access
      Conference Facilities
      Dry Cleaning
      Laundry Service
      Meeting Rooms
      Multilingual Staff
      Non-Smoking Hotel
      Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
      Wheelchair access
      Pool
      Beachfront
      Spa
      Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
      Awards & Recognition
      Certificate of Excellence
      Certificate of Excellence
      Room types
      Non-Smoking Rooms, Accessible rooms, Suites, Family Rooms, Smoking rooms available
      Hotel class
      Awards & Recognition
      Certificate of Excellence
      Certificate of Excellence
      Room types
      Non-Smoking Rooms, Accessible rooms, Suites, Family Rooms, Smoking rooms available
      Number of rooms
      23
      Price range
      US$116 - US$186 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
      Formerly known as
      BEST WESTERN Shrubbery Hotel
      Also Known As
      Best Western Taunton
      ,
      Taunton Best Western
      ,
      Best Western Shrubbery Hotel Ilminster, Somerset, UK
      Location
      United Kingdom > England > Somerset > Ilminster
      Hotel class
      Awards & Recognition
      Certificate of Excellence
      Certificate of Excellence
      Room types
      Non-Smoking Rooms, Accessible rooms, Suites, Family Rooms, Smoking rooms available
      Number of rooms
      23
      Price range
      US$116 - US$186 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
      Formerly known as
      BEST WESTERN Shrubbery Hotel
      Also Known As
      Best Western Taunton
      ,
      Taunton Best Western
      ,
      Best Western Shrubbery Hotel Ilminster, Somerset, UK
      Location
      United Kingdom > England > Somerset > Ilminster
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      Questions & Answers
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      David H
      3 March 2015|
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      Response from Mark T | Property representative |
      We have 3 ground floor rooms, access to the hotel is from the outside on the level, and access to our restaurant and bar is on the level, I trust this the information you require Regards Stuart Shepherd General; Manager
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      "Room 7 much better than room 8."
      barbaralu2583ml2015
      4 weeks ago
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      "we had room 17 it was lovely"
      Jacquiwoodward
      11 Aug 2018
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      "Check air-con is working before you stay in hot weather Garden area great for a quite drink in the evening"
      JasonH6271
      13 Jul 2018
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      "Don't go for no. 10 or the one with the fire escape running through it"
      FionaBoult
      18 Jun 2018
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