The Flying Fish Stables is a traditional country pub in the quaint village of Windmill Hill. It offers home-cooked food, real ales and individually designed rooms. Taunton is 9.3 mi away. The country pub is 18 miles from Lyme Regis and the Jurassic Coast, and has been awarded 4 stars by the AA. Rooms have been built in the style of a stable block and feature power showers, separate baths and free toiletries. They also include Smart TVs, complimentary WiFi, hairdryers and tea/coffee making facilities. All rooms are ground floor rooms with full disabled facilities available. Featured in The Good Pub Guide for 13 years, The Flying Fish Stables serves traditional British and Caribbean cuisine and local ales. Delicious cooked breakfasts are available daily, and there is also a leafy garden and sun terrace. We are pet-friendly; please note that charges will be applied.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for Ilminster
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  • Paula
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Contrasting with "upmarket" chain hotels I've stayed in recently it was great - the TV was an ACTUAL smart TV which was NOT the case in a Voco or a holiday Inn express. The breakfast was excellent and the restaurant belonging to the property...
  • Marcelline
    United States of America United States of America
    Nice size room, plenty of free parking, pub and outside tables. Staff was very helpful. The room had a porch with chairs. Room was at ground level, no stairs.
  • Sparks
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great accommodation in a nice quite area, restaurant food was excellent.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Flying Fish
    • Cuisine
      Caribbean • British
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Flying Fish Stables
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bar crawls
  • Cycling
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Express check-in/out
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Safety & security
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    General
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Spa
    • Beach umbrellas
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    Property practices

    This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

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    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    £20 per child, per night
    Crib upon request
    £10 per child, per night
    3 - 16 years
    Extra bed upon request
    £20 per child, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 20

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash The Flying Fish Stables accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note bar and restaurant are closed on Mondays.

    FAQs about The Flying Fish Stables

    • The prices at The Flying Fish Stables may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at The Flying Fish Stables is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Yes, The Flying Fish Stables is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Room options at The Flying Fish Stables include:

      • Double
      • Twin

    • The Flying Fish Stables has 1 restaurant:

      • The Flying Fish

    • The Flying Fish Stables offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Bar crawls

    • The Flying Fish Stables is 3.1 miles from the center of Ilminster. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at The Flying Fish Stables can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • Buffet
      • À la carte