The Malt Shovel Inn

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Bridgwater with 12 restaurants and bar/lounge
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Blackmore Ln, Bridgwater, England, TA5 2NE
  • Walled Gardens of Cannington
    3 min drive
  • Oatley Vineyard
    4 min drive
  • Quantock Hills
    11 min drive
  • Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    52 min drive

Room options

Standard Twin Room, Accessible, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Espresso maker
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Superior Double Room, Accessible, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Local meal delivery service
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Bridgwater

At The Malt Shovel Inn you'll be 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Walled Gardens of Cannington and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Oatley Vineyard. Highlights at this guest house include 12 restaurants and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a picnic area. Additionally, you'll find a free manager's reception, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .With a stay at this 3-property class Bridgwater guest house, you'll be 4.8 km (3 mi) from Enmore Park Golf Club and 5 km (3.1 mi) from Quantock Hills.

What's nearby

  • Walled Gardens of Cannington - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Oatley Vineyard - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Coleridge Cottage - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • WWT Steart Marshes - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Fyne Court - 18 min drive - 11.2 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 Bridgwater with 12 restaurants and bar/lounge
There are 12 restaurants on site, along with a nearby 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 common area.

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

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 12 dining venues
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
The Malt Shovel Inn offers 8 accommodations with blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

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

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

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 3 February 2025 to 10 February 2025 (dates subject to change).

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

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: from approximately GBP 7.00 for adults and from GBP 3.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay plus a one-off GBP 10.00 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Malt Shovel Inn?

The Malt Shovel Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 25 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Malt Shovel Inn on 28 Nov 2024 start from AU$130.09, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Malt Shovel Inn?

The closest beach to The Malt Shovel Inn is Berrow Sands (14.4 km).

Does The Malt Shovel Inn serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order brekkie is served daily between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Malt Shovel Inn?

No, The Malt Shovel Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Malt Shovel Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 12 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Malt Shovel Inn?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Malt Shovel Inn?

Dogs are welcome at The Malt Shovel Inn, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Malt Shovel Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were over impressed!! Wonderful location, great friendly, welcoming, professional staff. Great family run business. Spotleesly clean and the food was amazing. We have found our one stay location when we visit the area again. Thank you all and we look forward to visiting you again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with group
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

4/10 Poor

Sofia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Business traveller
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal all round!
A lovely stop over to visit friends on our way to Devon. The food is amazing. Everyone found something they really enjoyed and with complex food preferences that is really good going. The rooms are ideal for dog owners and our little Bobby made plenty of friends. Breakfast was also brilliant and kept us going all day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay x
This place is a little gem. Staff were excellent and friendly. As we have read in previous comments many staff are young but they are all friendly and helpful. They are obviously learning well and we had no issues. The young lad who takes the breakfast order always greeted us with a smile and nothing was a problem. Food at the Malt shovel is absolutely amazing and extremely good value for money. We would have loved to stay longer just to have worked our way through the menu. Excellent quality and would definitely recommend eating there. Our room was spacious, very clean and comfortable. We had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again and will recommend to others. Next time we can take our dog knowing they are dog friendly too 🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice restaurant and bar area. Will return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

nigel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Hotel.
Nice hotel with plenty of parking, WIFI ok, Rooms clean and tidy, could do with darker curtains as let light through a lot, got to be careful of bar area as small roof and beams. Food was really good Mixed Grill on night was excellent and breakfast all so good. only issue when booking it said free breakfast and it wasn't and had to pay £8 but worth it just badly advertised on Hotel.com website.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good pub stay
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 Excellent

Liam

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Value for money and clean
The Malt Shovel Inn, is so clean and the staff are so obliging and friendly, nothing was too much bother. What more can I say about the food, all home cooked and the portion are large, when I say large I mean large, apart from breakfast the dinners were too much to eat. Absolute value for money, they are first on my list to book next time I have to go visiting family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Excellent country pub but with modern rooms and good food. Also allows dogs
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We recommend
Nice and clean, very pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pub was excellent as was the food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place, amazing food. Very clean
Beautiful place run by a really friendly team. They've done an amazing job renovating the pub. Although the rooms are still to be done they were really clean, comfortable and had everything you need Amazing food and menu. Awesome full english breakfast included Best of all for bikers there is a good sized hard standing car park with no gravel, and security cameras set up. So bikes and cars are very secure I would thoroughly recommend staying here and we will definitely stay here again when in this part of the country
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024