The Rock Inn
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#1 of 2 B&Bs / Inns in Waterrow
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4.4
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4.7
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4.4
Value
4.3
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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Free breakfast
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Flatscreen TV
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Nr Taunton, Waterrow TA4 2AX England
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Pros Clean room nice bedding and pleasant enough apart from the strong air freshener smell. Food was average not amazing. Good Power shower. Fresh milk for room. Cake supplied. Cons Cold, damp smell hits you on entry being disguised by heavy smelling air freshener. No fire alight in evening so everyone had to wear jumpers to keep warm for meal. Rubbish piled up in front and all around fireplace/wood burner - come on folks what does it take to tidy that up ! Room definitely not superior as described. Cut up carpet beside bed. Loo flush not working properly. Door difficult to lock. Tv only 3 channels. No info whatsoever in room - nothing. Very time specific for breakfast or you will find it all shut up and locked out. Again very cold. Cooked breakfast was just terrible. Not the most welcoming of places. Has lots of promise but falls sadly short in many areas, and overpriced on a d b&b basis. If you like quirky this is for you - take a chance we may have hit on an off time and didn’t get a great room.…
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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I had been to The Rock a couple of times mainly for Sunday roast and although I had read the reviews on here and the comments about the owner we always give people the benefit of the doubt and will try ourselves. We had some friends and their children visiting who stayed with us for a few days and then a couple of days in a lovely place at Waterrow which they said was perfect. So it was a given that we would book into The Rock. We arrived just after our friends and as we planned to come with some other friends in a few weeks time we asked to book a table. She said I'm too busy right now so can we do it later. This was very odd because at that moment us and our friends were the only people in the restaurant (7 of us) and it was pretty early still. The owner was very nice and I mean overly nice to our guests calling them Mr & Mrs xyz etc, which was a bit odd. There was also what I presume was a new waiter. Very young, very shy and nervous. He wasn't great but he was trying and everyone has to start somewhere. The longer we were there the more he seemed to relax and the more the owners crown began to slip. 2 of us went for the rib eye steak on the specials board and 2 for the feather blade and the children had other things. The feather blade was good but the steaks were both very over done. Having read the reviews about steaks being so good we were surprised when she asked how the meal was, we said that the steaks were over cooked. She offered to swap them but only for the feather blade. No new steaks were offered but we said not to worry as we all wanted to eat together and we were all nearly done. After dinner we went into the snug and continued to drink (fairly expensive bottles of wine) and played some games. When the bill came which was around £300 we noticed that there was a service charge of 10% on it. It said we could request to take it off if we wished. Living in this area it is very very rare to see a service charge on a bill unless you are at a Michelin starred restaurant which this is not. We as a group decided to ask to have it taken off and that we would tip still particularly if the tip was going to go to the young lad who was waiting our table. As I said he wasn't great bit it could well have been his first night and we wanted to say, "keep it up"! Our friend went to settle the bill and ask for the 10% to be taken off. The owner was not happy about the service charge being taken off at all and you could see how mad she was bit she was holding it in! A few minutes later my husband went to the bar to book the table for a few weeks time. He said "can I book that table now"? She said 'no we are fully booked that day." But I've not told you which day it is or if its lunch or dinner!" "well we are fully booked" she said My husband was so shocked by her attitude that he walked away in total shock. We had not mentioned when we were planning on coming, there was no way she could have know if she was fully booked, she just didn't want us coming back! This is a real shame as we know many people in the area and we like to dine out with them regularly. We will NEVER bring custom to this women ever again and we will be passing our experience on to all of those that we know. In this climate any business is good business. we were not rude in any way during our night there and it was totally uncalled for. People like this don't deserve a business. I feel very sorry for anyone who has to work under her and I hope that in the not too distant future that their maybe new owners so we can one day return. …
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Very comfortable hotel with great food. Stayed three nights and ate in pub restaurant twice. Great menu, well cooked and presented. Lovely breakfasts. Great range of drinks. Very friendly and helpful owners and staff. Highly recommend.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Parking can get busy weekend nights
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It was warm and welcoming to stay and eat there on a snowy night in December. The fresh coffee-making pot and small bottles of fresh milk, as well as slices of homemade cake in the room, were also a lovely touch. The food is definitely the stuff of a Masterchef and we can thoroughly recommend it.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Enjoyed our stay comfortable rooms. Good food. we were made very welcome. Lovely cake in the room on arrival. Fresh milk and ground coffee available in the room.. Bar stocked really well with local ale. Nice wines.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Room Tip: Old property not suitable for disabled parties unless I missed a ground floor room. Snug room...
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We stayed at the Rock Inn for three nights as a last minute get away and could not have been more delighted. Comfy room and welcoming hosts (Ruth and Darren), but above all fabulous food on all three nights of our stay. In particular the ribeye steak was utterly delicious. Just the right amount of fat through it to ensure a perfect meal. The welcoming fire also brightened up a slightly damp weekend. Thank you both for a great stay - highly recommend
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We were staying at the Watertown Campsite and booked the closest restaurant to eat. What a stunning meal and absolute treat. We would easily have paid double the bill for the quality of the food provided. Will definitely be back next year when in the area.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Traveled with friends
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We visited The Rock this evening and enjoyed an outstanding meal in beautiful surroundings. Darren is a very talented chef and his wife Ruth runs a welcoming and efficient front of house. The starter of Sicilian caponata was sublime and authentic in flavour, and our mains were faultless as always. The homemade ice creams are not to be missed. If you appreciate good food then you simply must go.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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This is our favourite restaurant in the area. Recently we took a party of nine for my wife's birthday and for a number of them, it was their first visit. A good test of any restaurant is it how it copes with a larger party where nothing has been pre-ordered. We all ordered various items from the menu and the food arrived on the table beautifully presented and cooked to perfection. Test passed with flying colours! We all agreed that the food at The Rock is on a par (if not better!) with many Michelin-starred restaurants. The owners, Darren and Ruth, run a tight ship and have every right to be proud of what they offer.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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only place we went back twice in the whole of our holiday. A warm and quirky welcome awaits you here. Ruth takes your drink and notes your order and your name in a writing pad. Daren, her husband, is a fabulous chef cooking up the tastiest food we have had in Somerset. The soups (Cornish seafood and tomato / chorizo / butterbean was the best soup I’ve ever tasted.). The prawn cocktail was a little small but tasty. Mains were awesome with lovely monkfish curries and featherbrown beef stewed in black garlic sauce was superb. Be careful on exiting the pub / restaurant- it’s on a bend and there ate some stupid drivers that pass.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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PRICE RANGE
$105 - $107 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United KingdomEnglandSomersetWaterrow
NUMBER OF ROOMS
8
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Rock Inn
Which popular attractions are close to The Rock Inn?
Nearby attractions include The White Hart Wiveliscombe (2.4 miles), The Bear Inn (2.4 miles), and Wivey Pool (2.1 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at The Rock Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at The Rock Inn?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to The Rock Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Martlet Inn, The Rock Inn, and The Bear Inn.
Is The Rock Inn located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.06 miles away from the center of Waterrow.
Are there any historical sites close to The Rock Inn?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Cothay Manor (3.3 miles).