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The Malt Shovel Inn

3.0 star property
Travelers can savor local cuisine at twelve different on-site restaurants while enjoying the convenience of express check-out at this rural retreat

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The Malt Shovel Inn blends countryside charm with practical amenities. Guests enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast and unwind at the manager's reception. Free WiFi is available in public areas, and laundry facilities plus express check-out services ensure a hassle-free stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ￥12,952
￥15,543 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 23 - Jul 24

Room options

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A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a window with plants, and a black and white wall.

Standard Twin Room, Accessible, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a window with curtains, a radiator, a bedside table, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Double Room, Accessible, Private Bathroom

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

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamp, dresser, mirror, and a TV on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Bridgwater, The Malt Shovel Inn is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Exmoor National Park and WWT Steart Marshes, while Admiral Blake Museum and Bishop's Lydeard Station are cultural highlights. Walled Gardens of Cannington and Bridgwater Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Bridgwater travel guide
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TA5 2NE, England, Bridgwater, Blackmore Ln

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a sunset over calm waters, rocky cliffs, and distant hills.
    Exmoor National Park
    35 min drive - 27.8 km
  • A historic stone church with arched windows and a tall bell tower.
    Glastonbury Abbey
    48 min drive - 38.7 km
  • A tower on a grassy hill with a sunset in the background.
    Glastonbury Tor
    50 min drive - 40.4 km
  • A winding road through a mountainous landscape with rocky cliffs and grassy areas.
    Cheddar Gorge
    58 min drive - 45.2 km
  • Walled Gardens of Cannington
    4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Bridgwater Station
    14 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL)
    112 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Great Escape
    8 min drive
  • Excel Fish Bar
    8 min drive
  • Coffee At The Green
    7 min drive
  • Star Fish Bar
    8 min drive
  • The Quantock
    7 min drive

About this property

The Malt Shovel Inn

  • Guesthouse in a rural location
  • At The Malt Shovel Inn, you can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, a garden, and laundry facilities. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 12 on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
    • A nature reserve, coffee/tea in the lobby, and local meal delivery service
    • Outdoor furniture
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Malt Shovel Inn include amenities such as sound-insulated walls.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Blackout drapes/curtains, restaurant dining guides, and sound-insulated walls

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator
  • 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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of GBP 10.00
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Malt Shovel Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay. A cleaning fee of GBP 10.00 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Malt Shovel Inn?

As of Jul 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Malt Shovel Inn on Jul 23, 2026 start from ￥12,952, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Malt Shovel Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 11:00 PM– 7:30 AM for a fee of GBP 10.00.

What time is check-out at The Malt Shovel Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Malt Shovel Inn located?

Situated in a rural location, this guesthouse is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Walled Gardens of Cannington and within 3 mi (5 km) of Oatley Vineyard and Enmore Park Golf Club. Quantock Hills is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Malt Shovel Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had everything needed , Comfortable beds . Food in the pub was very good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff. Great pub. Quiet country setting.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Room was lovely, food was great, people friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liam

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

Fab pub hotel!

Great stay, big rooms, lovely breakfast cooked to order - would happily stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Awesome place to stay

Awesome staff awesome pub awesome food awesome room what more can you say
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our 2nd stay in 3 months, and we can't fault it! Rooms lovely and clean, and food (Sunday lunch) was fantastic value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and comfortable, the food was excellent and Julie and Scott were perfect hosts who couldn't do enough for us Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Awesome place to stay

Room lovely and clean service fantastic staff lovely and omg the food is awesome had mixed grill 1 night and tge home made fishcake tge next absolutely stunning
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Amenities
A great night with absolutely great food, check in was quick and easy, Julie and Scott were great hosts
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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
Verified

8/10 Good

alan

Liked: Staff & service

Bridgwater stay

Was OK room , breakfast was great , on the whole good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location, brilliant for the dogs. Staff were very polite, friendly & helpful will definitely return great value for money 👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great little place

Very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was cooked fresh to order. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a quaint little farm - like cottage . Very quiet and wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin Ahmad

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

Great overnight stay

Amazing service, great room and excellent food in a historic building. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Roger

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

Nice country pub

The bed was one of the most comfortable i have ever had and the bedroom was a good size.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

andrea

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

1 night stay

Just a 1 night stay on the way to Cornwall. Great location as the village has lots of little pubs and restaurants too. Staff at the malt were helpful and the rooms are basic but good value for money with breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Family run

Family run and friendly, Anthony was very welcoming. Spacious rooms and pub offers a varied food menu. Quiet location and ideal for exploring the surrounding area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024