Emily's Guidebook
Food scene
Augustus Restaurant
Saint James StreetReally lovely for an upmarket meal out.
The Phoenix
108 Roman RdMy personal favourite for a Chinese takeaway!
Mint and Mustard
33-34 Windsor TerraceHigh end Indian food great for a meal out.
Pizza Express
20 Bridge StI love it here, really friendly staff and you can use deliveroo.
Little Italy Restaurant
The most fantastic Italian - I love it here. A real hidden gem of Taunton.
If you fancy a day out this is well worth the 20 minute drive. You can go for a long walk through great wood and finish with coffee and cake.
14 locals recommend
The Foxy Bean at Adscombe
Adscombe LaneIf you fancy a day out this is well worth the 20 minute drive. You can go for a long walk through great wood and finish with coffee and cake.
Sightseeing
The Museum of Somerset
Castle GreenA great place to take the kids for the day.
Such a lovely place to go for a walk, especially with the children.
87 locals recommend
Hestercombe Gardens
Such a lovely place to go for a walk, especially with the children.
Lovely place for a picnic, to feed the ducks and the park is great for children. There’s a little cafe at the back of the park too.
27 locals recommend
Vivary Park
Upper High StreetLovely place for a picnic, to feed the ducks and the park is great for children. There’s a little cafe at the back of the park too.
Flip Out Somerset
Castle RoadA half hour drive away for lots of fun for the children.
Local Pubs
The Plough Inn
Back LaneA really friendly local pub right next to the house.
The Ring Of Bells
16-17 St James StA good spot to go for a drink in town.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Taunton Train Station
The train station is a one minute walk from the house and a fantastic way to get to Exeter (30 minutes) and Bristol (30 minutes).