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57 Staple Grove Road, Taunton TA1 1DG, England
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Ideally situated but over priced

Blorenge House

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4 of 5 stars
Sunseeker53   13 contributions
Middlesex
Jul 17, 2009

I have stayed at the Blorenge before, choosing this B & B mainly for its location. It is within easy walking distance from the town centre & shops & restaurants. The rooms were absolutely excellent, with seemingly new shower/basin/toilet fittings. Everything was spotless. However, for the price paid, I would look for those little extras: tissues, shampoo, a biscuit on the tea tray.
The lounge is dated & tired looking - could be a lovely room with the right decor. As in many hotels, my room was quite gloomy and ill-lit at night when I wanted to read.
Having said that, I slept well, as did my companion in a separate room - the beds were very comfortable.
Suspect that the high charges are paying for the extensive building work taking place. Might stay there again - will check the prices elsewhere before deciding, though.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay July 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Traveled with Other
  • Member since September 29, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Average price*: $83 (year-round)
A little pricey but fine otherwise

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3 of 5 stars
dangermousetrip   17 contributions
England, U.K.
Jun 3, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

This hotel is in an old house but my room was spotlessly clean, the staff welcoming and there was freeview TV available. My bed was also solid and I had a good nights sleep.
The location is only a couple of minutes walk from the town centre and only about 5 minutes from the train station making it very well placed.

Those wanting newspapers or a massive breakfast selection will have to look elsewhere. There was the standard cereal and juice choices along with tea or coffee and toast. Also offered was a full english breakfast. I had all of the above and throughly enjoyed it!

Although the Blorenge House is in a dated building, I found that as I don't drive, being close to the train station and the town center was a real bonus. I have stayed in places that have offered the same for less, but it was still a fine experience with no real complaints to be made and all the staff (I think it's family run) were all very pleasant and polite.

PROs:

*Very close to the town and train station (if you are visiting the Brewhouse Arts Centre like I was it is under a five minute walk away)

*Polite and curtious staff

*Spotless room

*Nice and quiet at night

CONs:

*Looks dated (But I don't really care about that)

*Not a lot of breakfast choice (but I still enjoyed mine)

*Although everything was ok, I would still consider it to be a little pricey - especially compared to hotel chains

*No bar, room service, fitness centre or anything like that

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay June 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Traveled with Solo Traveler
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since November 20, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Overpriced, Poor value

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1 of 5 stars
haggiz   1 contribution
East Midlands
Aug 7, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

No newspapers, No bar, breakfast very ordinary, could probably have got better in a cafe! Over priced.
No hairdryer in room, room basement and dark.
Beautiful building under used . We chose this hotel thinking it would make a very special weekend even more so. Would have been better off in a travel lodge at least we would not have been disapointed.

  • Liked — The outside of the building
  • Disliked — everything else
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay May 2008
  • Visit was for Personal event (wedding, ...)
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since August 07, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
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Low standards and very overpriced

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1 of 5 stars
RoseRR   3 contributions
London, UK
Jul 16, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

Found this B&B via Taunton tourist website - very disappointed. We've stayed at numerous B&Bs in the UK over the past year or so (attending weddings), and Blorenge is most expensive establishment we've stayed in. It was clean, but other than that, very disappointing. Breakfast was very basic - for £82 a night you expect a little more than cornflakes, tired fruit and nasty 'value' sausages! Decor was very outdated with unhygienic 80s style upholstered bedhead and bedside table. Most telling of all, the visitor's book was peppered with large patches of tippex where staff have clearly tried to erase negative comments from visitors...

Verdict: overpriced and extremely underwhelming. Even our taxi driver told us it had a poor reputation locally.

  • Liked — Location
  • Disliked — Everything else
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay July 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with friends
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since April 17, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
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4 of 5 stars
Kentishmaid67   6 contributions
Fredericton
Jun 30, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

This is the third time that we have stayed at the Blorenge Guest House. It is within easy walking distance to the town centre and railway station, if you don't come by car. Twice we have slept in a four poster bed which is different. The breakfasts are good with a choice of cereals, fresh fruit and, of course, the full English breakfast.
Parking is limited so get your spot early if they are busy!

  • Liked — It's location and the four poster bed!
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
  • Date of stay May 2008
  • Visit was for Other
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 65+
  • Member since June 18, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for People with disabilities
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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Address: 57 Staple Grove Road, Taunton TA1 1DG, England
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