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The Malt Shovel Inn

3.0 star property
Enjoy 12 restaurants at this 3-star Bridgwater guest house

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Blackmore Ln, Bridgwater, England, TA5 2NE
  • Walled Gardens of Cannington
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Enmore Park Golf Club
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • County Cricket Ground
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Twin Room, Accessible, Private Bathroom

  • 183 sq ft
  • 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

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room, Accessible

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Bridgwater

In Bridgwater .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Bridgwater guesthouse, you'll find Walled Gardens of Cannington and Oatley Vineyard. Enmore Park Golf Club and Quantock Hills are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Walled Gardens of Cannington - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Oatley Vineyard - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • WWT Steart Marshes - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Enmore Park Golf Club - 13 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • County Cricket Ground - 22 min drive - 15.6 miles

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

Enjoy 12 restaurants at this 3-star Bridgwater guest house
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.

  • 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 drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

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)

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: 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.

Property 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: 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

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

How close is The Malt Shovel Inn to the airport?

The Malt Shovel Inn is 86 mi (112-min drive) away from the Cardiff International Airport (CWL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Malt Shovel Inn on May 31, 2025 start from $110.49, 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.

Does The Malt Shovel Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Malt Shovel Inn.

How close is The Malt Shovel Inn to the beach?

This guesthouse is 14.3 mi (29-min drive) from Berrow Sands.

Does The Malt Shovel Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Malt Shovel Inn, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 7.00 for adults and GBP 3.50 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Malt Shovel Inn?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

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

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

Is there free parking at The Malt Shovel Inn?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does The Malt Shovel Inn have a pool?

The Malt Shovel Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Malt Shovel Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 12 restaurants on site.

Does The Malt Shovel Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Malt Shovel Inn to downtown Bridgwater?

The Malt Shovel Inn is 0.8 mi away from Cannington.

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 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Business traveler
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

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

Shirley

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
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

10/10 Excellent

Euge

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were cheerful & welcoming. Our room was a good size and very clean. Bed was a good size and comfy. Evening meal was nicely presented, reasonably priced and tasty. All in all a very pleasant one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

10/10 Excellent

Stu

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 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

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

8/10 Good

Caitlin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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