The New Inn Halse - Taunton
51.045747, -3.227496Overview
Community-owned 200-year-old pub and inn in Taunton with live music, film nights, and live sports events
Entertainment and Activities
The New Inn Halse offers live music and film nights every week, plus themed dinner nights and temporary art galleries. Guests can also enjoy bingo, bowling, darts, and a games room. Walking tours and hiking trails start directly from the inn, and movie nights are held in the bar area.
Dining and Bar
The on-site restaurant serves French cuisine for lunch and dinner, with vegetarian and gluten-free menus available. A coffee house on site offers specialty drinks, and the bar features a selection of wine and champagne. Kids' meals and special diet menus are provided upon request.
Outdoor Spaces and Grounds
The inn has a large terrace, sun terrace, and a garden with outdoor furniture and a picnic area. A designated smoking area is available, and the grounds include bike parking is free. The village of Halse sits at the edge of the Quantock Hills offers quiet walking paths.
Accommodation
All five rooms are soundproof and include family rooms and family rooms and non-smoking options. Each room has a private bathroom and tea and coffee maker. The hotel offers accessible parking and free parking for vehicles.
Services and Amenities
Guests can use private check-in/check-out and daily housekeeping service. The hotel has 24-hour security, CCTV and smoke alarms and fire extinguishers. The hotel also has direct access to hiking and walking tours and group packages at the bar.
- Community-Owned: 200-year-old inn purchased and run by the local village
- On-Site Activities: Live music, film nights, bingo, darts, bowling, and themed dinner nights
- Dining: Traditional restaurant serving French cuisine with vegetarian and gluten-free menus
- Outdoor Spaces: Large terrace, sun terrace, garden, and picnic area with heating
- Accommodation: Five soundproof rooms with private bathrooms and tea/coffee makers
- Location: 55 km from Exeter Airport, close to Exmoor and West Somerset Railway
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Street view
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Shower
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Heating
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Street view
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Shower
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Heating
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
VIP check-in/ -out
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Bowling
- Golf course
- Darts
Services
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
Room view
- Street view
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about The New Inn Halse
| 💵 Lowest room price | 104 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 9.4 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 52.5 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Exeter International, EXT |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
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