About Frog Street Farmhouse
Offering upscale bed and breakfast accommodation, Frog Street Farmhouse is a restored 15th century longhouse retaining original fireplaces, Jacobean panelling and exposed beams at a secluded location in the Somerset countryside eight miles east of Taunton.
Cosy, country-style rooms boasting garden views, en suite bathrooms and premium bedding feature complimentary toiletries, hairdryers, mineral water, hot drinks provisions and Sky TV. A family suite is offered as is a snug for two adding a lounge, private access and an espresso machine.
Conveniences comprise a rustic dining room with stone floors, lounge with log-burner, gardens, free parking and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout.
A full English breakfast featuring local produce is included. Eateries within ten minutes’ drive include pubs serving food and Indian restaurants.
Frog Street Farmhouse is about 40 minutes’ drive from unspoilt Exmoor National Park with its moorlands and coastal landscapes. The Fleet Air Arm Museum is about 30 minutes’ drive away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Idyllic rural location was peaceful
Guests often found this farmhouse property's location down a secluded country lane in the rolling Somerset countryside to be quiet and relaxing. Drivers appreciated the free parking and the proximity of the M5, A358 and A303. Travellers welcomed being within striking distance of Taunton for shopping, sports venues, museums and railway connections. Walkers and cyclists loved having Exmoor National Park, the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty nearby for outdoor activities and beautiful West Country scenery.
positive:
Cosy, rustic rooms and shared facilities praised
The rustic, characterful rooms at this lovingly-restored period farmhouse appealed to reviewers, who called them spacious, clean, tastefully-furnished and comfortable with cosy beds. There was also praise for the well-equipped and clean bathrooms plus shared amenities like the inviting guest lounge boasting comfortable sofas.
positive:
Popular breakfast and pleasant hosts
This property was reportedly well-run by friendly, welcoming and attentive hosts with extensive local knowledge who happily went the extra mile to ensure visitors had a pleasant stay. The cooked-to-order breakfasts were scrumptious and filling, many diners said. Guests appreciated little extras like the hot drinks and baked treats on arrival.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Flaws reported by critics in some rooms
In the warmest or coldest weather, some critics claimed they struggled to regulate the room temperature at times. Others sometimes encountered slow-draining water in some of the bathrooms.
negative:
Secluded rural location had drawbacks
Even with hi-tech mapping devices or an old-fashioned good sense of direction, some drivers struggled to find this property initially as it was a little off the beaten path, down a cul-de-sac country lane.
negative:
Occasional breakfast format grumbles
Seating arrangements at breakfast felt a bit regimented for some critics, who were nonplussed about being seated around a large communal dining table.