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Reviews of The Flying Fish Stables 4 stars

Windmill Hill, Ashill, Ilminster, TA19 9NX, United Kingdom

#2 of 10 hotels in Ilminster

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 381 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 28 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very well presented rooms, well equipped and clean. Very helpful host. Convenient parking.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2025

    9.0
    Great stay. Amazing location. Comfy beds.it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only point that was not comfortable to us, it was the bathroom door lock. It has a Suffolk latch. Although it is in the theme with stables, it makes a lot of noise when used during the night. I wish they would fit something softer/quieter. I suppose it's ok if only one person stays in the room.

    Very friendly staff. Amazing location. Great for keen walkers or runners. Beautiful view over the hills and woodlands from the restaurant window. The beds (pillows and mattress) are very comfortable. The towels are fluffy and smell very fresh. The room is very clean. Bed linen is crispy fresh, ironed. Good breakfast with plenty of nice coffee, fresh orange juice, and, of course, cooked food.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2025

    8.0
    A good place to stay for business. I would stay again
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Nice accommodation with a good pub, friendly hosts, lovely breakfast

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2025

    10
    Fabulous Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing that I didn't like 👍

    Everything about it, location, staff, breakfast. Accommodation 😀

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Lovely setting,very spacious clean room and great breakfast.only booked for 1 night to break our journey to Cornwall would definitely book again for longer.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2025

    9.0
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very clean. Staff were very friendly

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2025

    9.0
    Short break, great weather.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Decided to choose this accomodation as a base to explore the area. Excellent room and facilities separate from the main property, but only a short walk away for meals. Hosts, Kate & and Buddy were great and looked after us very well. Breakfast and dinner at the Flying Fish were excellent too

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2025

    8.0
    Great accomodation Great food
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing - all was good for our purpose

    Very friendly staff / owners and helpful too

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2025

    9.0
    Good rooms, great food and nic people!
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The food was great, and for my colleague's birthday, they baked a superb cake! Everyone was very personal and friendly.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a lovely little place. Lovely views. Pub was very quiet and the staff very welcoming

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great room - very clean and comfortable

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2025

    8.0
    Fantastic view from the property and the biggest bed I’ve ever slept in
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately the pub was closed in the day we went. I wasn’t aware when I booked. Latch on the toilet door was very noisy in the middle of the night

    The location Huge bed Friendly staff

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2024

    10
    Wonderful staff, wonderful large and spotless rooms, glorious Caribbean food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The plastic doors to the rooms are annoying. You have to part close them with the key to get them to close, and they just aren’t in keeping with the rest of the place. But, that is a minor quibble as the staff and the rooms generally more than make up for it.

    Spotless, very large super king bed, large rooms, every single staff member extremely helpful, friendly and efficient. Order the Caribbean food on the menu if eating here as that is what they specialise in

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The room was very large and comfortable, the food delicious, and the owners and staff incredibly helpful when I was delayed getting there

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was good

    Clean warm & friendly, great breakfast

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2024

    9.0
    Always up to standards, lovely venue
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to report

    Location, spacious and clean drive-up rooms. Always good food and drinks

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2024

    9.0
    Amazing Landlords
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Love the size of rooms

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2024

    10
    Really relaxing stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. For what I wanted it was perfect.

    Very clean comfortable room with a great host. Breakfast was lovely.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We got stuck in traffic due to the M5 being closed after an accident. We finally arrived after midnight. The Flying Fish were very helpful, leaving our room available for when we got there.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2024

    8.0
    Good accommodation and pleasant surroundings.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much to dislike but shower wasn't great. The shower head was small. Perhaps a curtain and anti slip mat wouldn't go amiss as water splashed into the bathroom and this made the floor slippery and my other half nearly fell over as a result. Also the bathroom fittings were a little discoloured. Again, maybe the fittings and decor were in need of refurbishment.

    The Food was excellent. Good quality meats used and cooked to perfection. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Location very pleasant with stunning views of the countryside. The accommodation was very spacious, the room cosy and the bed was excellent. Would definitely consider staying again.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2024

    8.0
    brilliant stop on way to Cornwall
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    dining room and conservatory could have been smarter

    good size, warm clean and comfortable. good walks nearby very accommodating and friendly for our young dog good walks nearby Excellent food

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2024

    9.0
    fantastic exceeded expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    breakfast was excellent

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2024

    10
    Great overnight stay at thus hotel. Wish we could have stayed longer!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Beautiful location, fantastic large rooms with huge comfy bed, great food and drink and friendly staff.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2024

    8.0
    Good accommodation. Pub disappointing, staff very friendly and helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slightly remote location. The pub restaurant food was disappointing and rather expensive and loaded with Caribbean dishes. Good choice ciders limited draft beer choices. Table could been cleaner ours was quite sticky.

    Room facilities were very good. The breakfast was Full English with buffet juices, fruits, yogurts and bread/toast with choice of teas or coffees.

    Stayed in September 2024

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