The Horseshoe Inn

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Food and drink
Classic Double Room, Shared Bathroom
Exterior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

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Bowlish, Shepton Mallet, England, BA4 3JG
  • Place, Kilver Court
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Bath and West Showground
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Longleat Safari and Adventure Park
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Horseshoe Inn

A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this bed & breakfast. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, free use of bicycles, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Horseshoe Inn offers 4 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Horseshoe Inn. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Kilver Court. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes complimentary bicycles and hiking/biking trails
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Kilver Court and 6 minutes from Royal Bath and West Showground
  • Dogs welcome for free
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Horseshoe Inn also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Shepton Mallet bed & breakfast.

The Horseshoe Inn has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
The front desk at this property is open daily from 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. 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 Horseshoe Shepton Mallet
The Horseshoe Inn Shepton Mallet
The Horseshoe Inn Bed & breakfast
The Horseshoe Inn Bed & breakfast Shepton Mallet

The Horseshoe Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 73 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely welcome on a very cold and wet night! Room was so cosy, felt really homely and relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elsie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Gorgeous room, AMAZING shower and such friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The lady who checked me in was excellent, very courteous and helpful. Amenities were very good, and room was clean. Bed was comfortable, my pillow was too soft, but that is a personal observation and choice. Overall an excellent choice!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very friendly welcome and a nice meal on my arrival. Pleased to be upgraded to a private en suite. The staff had turned up the heat in my room which was a lovely thought BUT I couldn’t find a way to turn it down (and I have operated radiators in my time). Room was quirky, which I don’t mind, but one thing I spoils suggest is that the mattress is changed. Way too thin, and definitely not very comfortable! Other than that, it was just what I needed for a quick sleepover before seeing my son the day after.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was running late so phoned ahead and they extended check-in time and staff were really helpful and friendly on arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great food dog friendly friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Sidney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for money Ideal location for what i needed
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jamie booked us in last minute and the room was perfect, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

A stones through from the Festival

A very friendly stay. Comfortable & clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good but very cold in bedroom
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Lynn

One night stay perfect

This was a pleasant stay and ideal for one night, could have been a little cleaner. Jamie was the perfect host very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners and staff were very helpful nothing to much trouble Food excelent comfy beds lovely bedroom All in all great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Nice Place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Nice friendly place to stay.

Absolutely fine accommodation above a pub. Shared bathroom, but with a very nice shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly anf clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice welcome from owners. Excellent breakfast. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Amazing staff

Very helpful and friendly staff, it's a bit rustic, but clean and really nice rooms. Food good also. Friendly local pub feel. I will be back next year
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

BARRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well managed and lovely place to stay. I wish I could have stayed more days. Very friendly restaurant and pub downstairs, everything taken care of. The area is accessible by bus in either direction (Wells or Bath) and the town itself is highly walkable. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Perfectly good for the value. Good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Lynda

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

Great for a short stay

Our room was fine for a 1 night stay but I would not like longer because we had to share a bathroom and as there was not a sink in there he room it made life difficult. People with any mobility problems would find the very narrow windy stairs a big problem . We had a meal which was very well presented and the staff were very friendly and competent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellant service.no problems
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Hielen

Liked: Staff & service
This is a true local spot — expect pints being poured right at reception! Jamie, who runs the place, is a gem. Room was small with a charming view, though right on a busy road. Shared bathroom was clean but not the most convenient setup. Bonus points for the backyard garden and a great selection of proper beers.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025