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The Malt Shovel Inn

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Bridgwater with 12 restaurants and a bar

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Garden
Deluxe Double Room, Accessible | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 283
AED 691 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun

Room options

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

Standard Twin Room, Accessible, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, Accessible, Private Bathroom | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room, Accessible, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Local meal delivery service
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Accessible | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Blackmore Ln, Bridgwater, England, TA5 2NE

What's nearby

  • Walled Gardens of Cannington - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Oatley Vineyard - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • WWT Steart Marshes - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Enmore Park Golf Club - 13 min drive - 9.0 km
  • County Cricket Ground - 22 min drive - 25.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪West India House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Quantock - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Admirals Landing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Ball - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Duke - ‬9 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
  • Outdoor furniture, a nature reserve, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Local meal delivery service
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

Languages

English

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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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Malt Shovel Inn Guesthouse
The Malt Shovel Inn Bridgwater
The Malt Shovel Inn Guesthouse Bridgwater

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.

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.

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The Malt Shovel Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Just a nice quiet stop over with friendly staff, clean and comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

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

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Pub was excellent as was the food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

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

10/10

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

8/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

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

It was a quaint little farm - like cottage . Very quiet and wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

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

10/10

A bit off the beaten track but easy to find. Good room and pub for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

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

8/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Very nice family run place, very pleasantly surprised. Great attention to detail, comfortable bed, spotlessly clean, and well equipped room. Nice spacious restaurant, well laid out and set up. Also importantly for us, dog friendly. Excellent Value, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

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 country pub but with modern rooms and good food. Also allows dogs
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

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

8/10

Our stay at the malt shovel was good ,we only spent one night there , food was lovely, the pub was lovely and quiet with friendly staff thst make you feel very welcome , our room was a nice size with tea,coffee ,water, biscuits provided , the bed was comfortable , room was clean with towels left on the bed ,will definitely book again .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024