Transport:

Yallands is situated 1½ miles from Taunton town centre, on the north-western edge of the town, and is easily reached from the M5 motorway - Junction 25 (4 miles), and Junction 26 (6 miles).

For those who are reliant on public transport a local bus, with a stop at the foot of our garden, provides a frequent daytime service to and from the town centre.

Facilities:

The much improved town centre provides excellent shopping, and county cricket, horse racing, golf, theatre, and other leisure facilities are all available nearby.

Taunton has a good selection of restaurants and wine bars to suit most tastes, and the surrounding countryside offers many delightful pubs which serve excellent food. One such pub is less than ten minutes walk away from Yallands. .A folder in the guests' lounge contains some suggestions.

Events:

• During the summer months, there are a variety of country fairs, village fetes and beer festivals which capture the spirit of Westcountry life.
• Taunton Flower show, also known as the "Chelsea of the West" takes place in the 1st week of August.
• Taunton's acclaimed carnival takes place on the third Saturday in October.

Attractions:

Taunton is an excellent touring centre with numerous gardens, houses, and other places of interest within easy reach. Here are just a few ideas: