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The Castle Hotel at Taunton is a former Norman fortress, which has been welcoming travellers to the county town of Tauntonsince the 12th century.
In 1685, the Duke of Monmouth's officers were heard "roystering at the Castle Inn" before their defeat by the forces of King James II at Sedgemoor. Shortly after, Judge Jeffreys held his Bloody Assize in the Great Hall of the Castle.
Today the Castle lives at peace with its turbulent past but preserves the atmosphere of its ancient tradition. The Chapman family have been running the hotel for 50 years and in that time it has acquired a worldwide reputation for the warmth of its hospitality.
It is famous for culturing young talented English chef's, and giving them their first head chef position. Past incumbents include Gary Rhodes and Phil???