The five storey hotel will also include a restaurant and bar, a lounge area and a number of meeting rooms.

The site of the new hotel is just off Junction 24 of the M5 motorway and adjacent to the Somerset Energy Innovation Centre.

The hotel aims to capitalise on the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station currently under development in Bridgwateras well as the local community and holiday makers.

Construction work is due to commence on site in January 2018 and the hotel is due to open in time for Christmas 2018.

Details: http://www.zealprojects.com/plans-are-approved-for-more-hotel-bedrooms-in-bridgwater/