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The Malt Shovel Inn

3.0 star property

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Deluxe Double Room, Accessible
Garden
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Blackmore Ln, Bridgwater, England, TA5 2NE
  • Place, Walled Gardens of Cannington
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Exmoor National Park
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Cheddar Gorge
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, Accessible, Private Bathroom | Bar (on property)

Standard Twin Room, Accessible, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room, Accessible, Private Bathroom

Superior Double Room, Accessible, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Accessible

Deluxe Double Room, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About this property

The Malt Shovel Inn

Along with 12 restaurants, this guesthouse has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and express check-in.
The Malt Shovel Inn offers 8 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
During your stay at The Malt Shovel Inn, you'll be within walking distance of Walled Gardens of Cannington. Features include free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception, plus 12 restaurants. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at one of the 12 restaurants
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Walled Gardens of Cannington and a few minutes from Oatley Vineyard
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There are 12 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The Malt Shovel Inn also features a garden, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Bridgwater guesthouse.

The guesthouse hosts a free manager's reception daily.
The Malt Shovel Inn has 12 restaurants on site.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 7 for adults and GBP 3.50 for children
  • 12 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of GBP 14
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Late check-in fee: GBP 10.00 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 7:30 AM

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of GBP 10.00
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 7.00 for adults and GBP 3.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay plus GBP 10.00 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 10.00 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 7:30 AM
  • Hosted evening meal: GBP 14.00

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 5:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

The Malt Shovel Inn Guesthouse

The Malt Shovel Inn Bridgwater

The Malt Shovel Inn Guesthouse Bridgwater

The Malt Shovel Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have stayed here many times and have never had a problem. Staff are always super friendly and very welcoming. You get a real welcoming ‘local pub’ feel when you go in. The bar area is really cosy and the food is fantastic-large portions and a good choice on the menu. Sunday roast is great too!! Rooms are clean, comfortable and have everything you need. An excellent place to stay so I would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stay r
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Everything works. Good pub.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

John, Chesham

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
All good, nice breakfast and really friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Early booking in time confirmed by courteous staff. Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast time booked by very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top Notch

3rd time I have stayed here on business. Can't fault anything; room, food, staff, service all top notch - thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would come again very well run place and good staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Nice stay

Room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night. Quiet being in the country. Dog friendly. Good food. Nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

alan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place always a lovely welcome amazing food and lovely cold beer what more could you want very quiet rooms great sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a nice quiet stop over with friendly staff, clean and comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
From the outside the property looked a bit tired but on entering we loved the friendly warm welcome. The ambiance in the bar and dining areas was so lovely and the choice of food really great - it was truly appetising! Wonderful stay - we’ll certain stay again if we’re in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities

A great little find........ Don't tell everyone!

First time here for me. I will certainly be staying again. Friendly owners, a family run business. A nice pint and great food. I was in room 3 which was clean and comfortable. All was fairly priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place to stay food amazing

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

DEBBY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What friendly staff!!! Everyone was so helpful and chatty. Lovely menu with daily specials, chef's specials and normal pub grub. Nice atmosphere too as it is down a country lane, but locals were eating and drinking there. Will stay there again the next time we are in the areaQ
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for staying with dogs

Great dog friendly hotel. Fantastic rooms that lead straight onto the garden area. Perfect with 2 doggies. Rooms are basic but large and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MASTER

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Shirley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access from the car park to our room. Room clean and met our needs. However, we would have preferred to have booked a room with a normal shower, rather than.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Used as a base for a Quantocks run. Staff were really friendly and helpful as I had an early start. Recommended
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed for 1 night and the inn was wonderful. All the staff were lovely and really helpful. Our room was lovely and clean. There is food onsite which was excellent. We had an evening meal and breakfast the next day both were excellent. We would definitely stay there again. Thankyou to Julie abd your team for making us feel so welcome
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024