General Details
This comfortable and friendly guest house is a short walk from Taunton town centre, and has been awarded 3 Diamonds by the English Tourism Council.
Easy to find, the accommodation is conveniently located for visitors on a business trip, short break, or holiday.
There is a large private car park [with 17 spaces] to the rear of the guest house, plus a further 3 spaces on the guest house forecourt.
Lowdens House is only a short walk from Musgrove Park Hospital, Somerset College of Art and Technology, Kings College, Queens School and Taunton School.
Accommodation
The guest house is centrally heated throughout and has:
- 1 single bedroom
- 2 double bedrooms
- 2 twin bedrooms
- 1 double bedroom with four-poster bed
- 3 family bedrooms with 1 double and 1 single bed
- 1 large family room with four-poster bed
- 1 very large family room with four-poster bed [ground floor]
The very large family room on the ground floor is ideal for a special occasion.
All bedrooms have en-suite facilities with shower, toilet and wash basin.
Each room has a colour television and tea and coffee making facilities. Hair dryers and ironing facilities available on request.
There is disabled access to the ground floor.
Food and Drink
At breakfast time, guests can enjoy a traditional full English breakfast or select from a range of cereals, toast and marmalade, tea and coffee and fruit juice.
Please advise Lowdens House if you have any special dietary requirements.
There is an excellent choice of pubs serving food and restaurants in Taunton, and Lowdens House can provide directions or book restaurant tables for guests.
Flexible breakfast times can be arranged, and the guest house can cater for small groups or small seminars.
Location
Lowdens House is only a few minutes walk from Taunton's bus and railway stations, the town centre and the County Courts. Directions by road are available on request.
| Area Airport Information | |
| Exeter Airport [EXT] Distance 32 miles / 51.5 km Taxi Fare Approximately £45.00 Driving Time 30 minutes |
Bristol International [BRS] Distance 34 miles / 54.7 km Taxi Fare Approximately £50.00 Driving Time 35 minutes |
Leisure
Taunton is a historic town with a fascinating history, and as the 'Gateway to the West Country' it offers a wide variety of attractions. The town has a rugby club, a leisure centre, golf courses, a castle, the Brewhouse Theatre and a cinema.
Discover the history of the Somerset Light Infantry at the Somerset County Museum, where exhibits include toys and dolls, fossils, fine silver and pottery, and a rich collection of archaeological items.
Taunton is the home of the Somerset County Cricket Club, located on the banks of the River Tone next door to the impressive churches of St Mary Magdalene and St Mary's. The picturesque cricket ground is lined with lime trees and has glorious views of the scenic countryside and rolling hills in the distance.
Taunton Racecourse is the youngest race course in Britain and one of the most beautifully located courses in the country, with outstanding views across the racecourse to the wooded slopes of the Blackdown Hills.
Prices
Bed and Breakfast per room per night:
- £45.00 - single
- £60.00 - double/twin
- £65.00 - double with four-poster bed
- £80.00 - £110.00 - family room [rate depends on occupancy]
Other Information
This is a totally non smoking guest house. 
Children welcome [cot or high chair available].
Well behaved pets accepted.
Disabled access to the ground floor.