From the Mariner, a bridal suite complete with four-poster bed and roll top bath, to the Italian a superior double with en-suite shower in the oldest part of the hotel, our rooms are individually designed by Paul Carter of Taunton. Pictured right is one of the many period features to be found at the Castle of Comfort - the original arched doorway leading to the Italian room... All bedrooms have en-suite showers with a full range of toiletries. Mariner, the bridal suite also has a roll-top bath plus;his; and;her; wash basins. Mariner is named after the Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, which was written in this area. It is our largest room and can be a Bridal suite, a Family room with the sofa bed in use, or a luxury Executive single room. The new four-poster bed made by John Eveleigh of Croyde Manor, North Devon has a comfortable 5ft wide mattress. There is also a double sofa-bed with room for a cot or single bed in addition. As well as the beverage tray a decanter of sherry is provided for your enjoyment. The large en-suite bathroom contains a large roll-top bath, a shower, WC and;his and;her; wash basins. Double 142 per night. This room is named after Dorothy Wordsworth who lived at nearby Alfoxton House with her brother William from July 16th 1797 until June 26th 1798. Dorothy is a small but comfortable standard en-suite single room with views over the Bristol Channel. Named after William Wordsworth, this is a standard double room with en-suite shower. At the rear of the hotel with views over the gardens, this is the best room to observe the Red deer from the Quantock Hills. Double 104 per night. The plaster mouldings on the chimney breast and ceiling of this room are believed to have been created by an Italian seaman who sailed into the port of Watchet further along the coast. The date on the chimney breast is 1655 and the crest is that of Dodington. However the moulding on the ceiling is possibly a fertility symbol! Italian is a superior double room with ensuite bath, shower and views over the Bristol Channel. This room is named after Samuel Taylor Coleridge. A large executive standard double room with en-suite shower. This room is named after the Tintern diaries written by Dorothy Wordsworth. Tintern is a standard double room with a 5ft wide bed. It is on the ground floor, accessed directly from the car park and also has a larger shower, which makes it ideal for less-abled persons. A decanter of sherry is provided in addition to the beverage tray and colour TV. All rooms have en-suite showers, TV, direct dial telephone, radio alarm clock, beverage - making facilities, hairdryer and complimentary sherry. Children under the age of 12 sharing an adult;s room are accommodated free, subject to the availability of suitable rooms. An additional single bed can be provided in superior rooms at a charge of 10 per night. Rates are per room and include full English breakfast and morning newspaper plus VAT @ 17.5%. Resident;s dinners served Monday to Saturday from 16.00 for one course. Meeting room hire - Day rate 68.00. Tariff subject to change without prior notice

One of our well appointed rooms Pictured right is an original 17th century relief over the fireplace in our Italian room (. During the latter part of the 18th century the poets Coleridge and Wordsworth were living in the area. Coleridge was befriended and financed by Thomas Poole, a prosperous local tanner, and lived for three years in Nether Stowey in a cottage which is now a National Trust property where he wrote much of his best poetry. He spent many hours wandering the Quantocks with William and Dorothy Wordsworth who lived at nearby Alfoxton House in the village of Holford. The Castle of Comfort was a small cider house at the time and they called in for sustenance on the walk to Lynton. Indeed Dorothy mentions a visit to the Castle of Comfort in her diaries in 1798. The Castle of Comfort lies on the northern slopes of the Quantock Hills, an area designated as being of Outstanding Natural Beauty. These hills offer opportunities for walking, riding and other rural pursuits. There is access from our own stables on to the Quantocks, ideal for riding purposes. The North Somerset coast is about 2 - 3 miles distant as the crow flies. To the west are the small port of Watchet and the resort town of Minehead. Further again to the west is the Exmoor national park, another Area of Outstanding of Natural Beauty. The Castle of Comfort is surrounded by 4 acres of gardens and parkland through which guests are free to wander. In summer, morning coffees and cream teas are served on the lawns and in winter red deer can be seen from the bedroom windows. The large lounge has many comfortable chairs and settees to relax in with a drink before an evening meal in the restaurant. This room is also available for wedding buffets, business meetings etc. We provide the ideal base for exploring Somerset, Exmoor and North Devon. Minehead is the gateway to the Exmoor National Park, a landscape of extraordinary natural beauty and dramatic coastal scenery. It is a marvellous area for walking, riding, fishing or simply relaxing and exploring. Minehead is a popular seaside resort and boasts a beautiful sandy beach extending the full length of the Minehead Bay, through to Dunster beach and Blue Anchor Bay beyond.

We would be pleased to cater for your special event Breakfast for residents is served in our intimate restaurant. Every evening except Sunday residents mingle with non-residents for a la carte dinner. Reservations are usually required. Buffets for up to 50 persons are also prepared for weddings and other social and business occasions. View the sample Dinner menu. We also cater for a wide variety of functions, from Wedding receptions to Corporate events. Dinner served Monday to Saturday from 7.00 till 8.30pm. Reservations are required. Click here for a sample dinner menu

A Hotel for all seasons Country House Hotel Bridgwater, Somerset offering guest house accommodation and restaurant. The Castle of Comfort Country House and Restaurant is owned and managed by Carol and Nigel Venner. It is situated on the slopes of the Quantock Hills, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near Bridgwater in Somerset. One of the first AONB in the United Kingdom, the Quantock Hills are part of Greater Exmoor and therefore conveniently situated for those who wish to explore the Exmoor National Park, a landscape of extraordinary natural beauty and dramatic coastal scenery in West Somerset and North Devon. It is a marvellous area for walking, riding, fishing or simply relaxing and exploring. Nearby Minehead is a popular seaside resort and boasts a beautiful sandy beach extending the full length of Minehad Bay including Dunster Beach and Blue Anchor Bay. The Castle of Comfort was once described as a stone inn at the foot of the Quantock Hills where it is rumoured that pirates off the English coast used to dispose of their loot; this former coaching inn is now a small country house providing 5 star Guest Accommodation and is an idyllic resting place for both individuals and families on business or pleasure with a restaurant also open to non-residents from the surrounding locality including the towns of Bridgwater, Taunton and Williton. The Castle of Comfort provides an ideal base for exploring Somerset, Exmoor and North Devon. We are conveniently situated for those who wish to explore the Exmoor National Park, a landscape of extraordinary natural beauty and dramatic coastal scenery. It is a marvellous area for walking, riding, fishing or simply relaxing and exploring. Nearby Minehead is a popular seaside resort and boasts a beautiful sandy beach extending the full length of the Minehead Bay, through to Dunster beach and Blue Anchor Bay beyond. For latest news and seasonal offers please click here. Dodington - Nether Stowey - Bridgwater - Somerset TA5 1LE. Telephone : 01278 741264 E-mail: reception@castle-of-comfort.co.uk. The Castle of Comfort, which is a Grade 2 listed building, is believed to date from the 16th century or even earlier. It was a Coaching Inn during the 17th century after which it became a coffee house and then a cider house when copper mining took place in the area. Miners collected their wages from the Counting House just to the east and came down to the Castle of Comfort for refreshment.

Soak up the sun at our outdoor swimming pool area We are conveniently situated for those who wish to explore theExmoor and North Devon. Nearby activities include: In the Footsteps of the Romantic Poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge 1772 -1834. Walk 36 miles through the stunning Somerset countryside of the Quantock Hills, the Brendon Hills and Exmoor, a landscape that inspired Coleridge to produce some of his best known work. From Nether Stowey on the Quantock Hills, where Coleridge lived for three years, walk: the quiet and unspoilt northern fringes of the Quantock Hills through the villages of Holford, West Quantoxhead and Bicknoller the little known Brendon Hills through the villages of Monksilver, Roadwater and Luxborough, across Lype Hill to Wheddon Cross the remote Exmoor moorland fringes of Dunkery Hill to the woodland village of Horner to reach Porlock, the end of your route, on the spectacular South West Coast Path. You will travel through a variety of landscapes: heathland, moorland, deciduous coniferous woodland, farmland, deeply wooded valleys and historic villages with expansive views over to the North Somerset Coast and Wales. Every village has at least one pub to provide you with welcome refreshment. There are also a number of delightful tea rooms and village shops to visit. For further details see: http://www.coleridgeway.co.uk/. Coleridge Cottage was the home of the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge for 2 years during which he composed some of his most famous poems including;The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner;. There are four rooms on display. Adults 3.00, children 1.50. Open Thursday to Sunday, 2pm to 5pm, April to September. Nether Stowey, Somerset TA5 1NQ. St Mary;s Church - Although a church has stood on the site since medieval times, St Mary;s at Nether Stowey was rebuilt between 1849 and 1851, with the exception of the 15th Century tower. A mitre stands each side of the sanctuary, denoting two bishops, John Fisher and Henry Majendie, who were former vicars here. The coat of arms of the Royal Chapel of St George, Windsor, is displayed over the chancel arch. Just outside the church is the grave of Thomas Poole, a contemporary of poets, William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset TA5 1LL. Kilve Beach - 5 miles away is Kilve beach, famous for its exposed rock formations and fossils and designated a geological Site of Specific Scientific Interest. The beach and surrounding cliffs are made up of layers of limestone and oil-bearing shale, dating back to around 200 million years ago; they contain some of the earliest ammonites to be recorded in the UK during the mid Jurassic period. William Wordsworth, who lived for a short time at Alfoxden House in nearby Holford, described the beach as;Kilve;s delightful shore; in his poem, Anecdote for Fathers. Kilve, Somerset TA5

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