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Reviews of The Flying Fish Stables This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

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: February 11, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    A warm welcome. Efficient and friendly. Excellent 3 course meal, varied menu and a delicious breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2023

    10
    excellent location and lovely owners
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    quiet location and clean

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2023

    8.0
    Great, friendly small hotel with a unique Caribbean feel in the bar and restaurant.
    • Couple
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms aren't serviced, which wasn't a problem for us, but perhaps would have been nice if the rooms were checked and complimentary tea and coffee supplies replenished, though when asked for they were quickly replaced

    Lovely little hotel set in beautiful scenery, really comfortable room with lovely large, comfortable bed. Buddy and Kate were lovely, friendly hosts, great atmosphere in the hotel bar and restaurant that served a delicious combination of traditional and Caribbean food, the traditional Curried Goat was great!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2023

    10
    Great place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Staff were very helpful and friendly. The room was outstanding. Breakfast was good. Evening meal was exceptional.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 12, 2023

    9.0
    Lovely location and very nice stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The food portions are really small, I'm a heavy gym goer and eat lots and often, the portions were very small for me and quite pricy.

    The stables were lovely, hugeeeeee mattress comfy thick quilt and mattress, clean inside, if you have a bath thr hot tap will scold you it's not a normal temperature 😂🛀🔥lovely stay though. Food in the pub area was quick and convenient.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    None

    The room and delicious breakfast

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: December 3, 2022

    10
    I highly recommend the Flying Fish Stables as a fabulous place to stay and dine and I will be back!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night

    My only complaint was the fog which made it hard to see the lovely view!! I am determined to come back another time when the weather is better.

    I liked my room which was very comfortable and had a large television and good wifi. The breakfast was excellent and the dinner the night before was first class.The dining room was warm and cosy and Christmassy. The service from the staff was great. I believe that the view from the hotel is beautiful and it is close to Ilminster which is a delightful little town.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: November 26, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    None

    Excellent room and superb food

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 25, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Chilly bathroom and dining room.

    Spacious room and clean

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: November 24, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No shaving mirror light. Very slippery floors when wet in the bathroom making it dangerous to walk around on

    Stable rooms and friendliness

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 17, 2022

    10
    Wonderful room. Our evening meal was out of this world! Would highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really comfortable and clean

    Everything. Food, room, owners everyone there amazing.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 4, 2022

    10
    A MUST VISIT
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not a lot if anything to be negative about, as a Familly owned and run Business they have pulled the Rabbit out of the bag here. They even find time to run a Wedding Venue, which must be perfect for guests with so much to offer.

    Excellent choice of cooked breakfast, from a full English to an omelette Maybe not suited to those looking for a Continental breakfast, with only juice / cereals I had the Best Steak EVER served in the Bar, and a live entertainment venue afterwards where about 6 musicians came in and jammed on a table next to ours - how cool was that !

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 3, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really nice accommodation. Good food menu and staff very friendly.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 26, 2022

    10
    first class
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    excellent size, impeccably clean, comfortable, welcoming and lovely people.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 26, 2022

    10
    Accessible, delicious food and beautiful views!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I booked an accessible room for a trip away with my Mum and it suited us perfectly. It had great access for wheelchair users, plenty of space in the room and bathroom. It was spotlessly clean and comfortable! We had dinner and breakfast next door and the food was outstanding, we’ve recommended it to friends who live locally. All the staff we met were wonderful and the spread they laid for breakfast was a really special touch. We will come back!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 20, 2022

    10
    Can't wait until our next visit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 3 nights

    In my opinion there is no improvement needed.

    The food and accommodation were second to none. Kate, Carol, and all of the staff working behind the scenes did everything in their power to make us feel welcome.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2022

    9.0
    Very good value , room was large, facilities very good. Lovely location excellent breakfast, friendl
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was excellent, good facilities, breakfast was very good. Staff friendly

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2022

    10
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not wanting to be picky, but for consideration, the bathroom needed more. Only a small cill to keep toiletries and only shower gel and hand wash provided (no shampoo or conditioner or)

    lovely location, great service, superb food

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2022

    8.0
    we really enjoyed our stay. a very pleasant experience staying with our dog who was made very welcome. highly recommende
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    the property was perfect for us en route to ferry with our dog.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 13, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    As an over eighties couple the ground floor accommodation suited us " down to the ground"

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: October 3, 2022

    10
    Fantastic stay - very comfortable and great value!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    Beautifully furnished, large room, comfortable bed, wonderful staff, lovely evening meal and breakfast, great location!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 3, 2022

    8.0
    Spacious well fitted rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed controlled lights. Downlighters over beds to enable reading.

    Plenty of choice of breakfast, good food. Pleasant hosts.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 2, 2022

    10
    Lovely place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All good

    Everything

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 1, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Exceptionally friendly staff, very clean room. The menu made a welcome change from the usual pub fare of chips with everything.

    Stayed in September 2022

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