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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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Bar (on property)
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Deluxe Double Room, Accessible | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Garden
Miscellaneous
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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NT$2,590
NT$3,108 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

Standard Twin Room, Accessible, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Local meal delivery service
Espresso maker
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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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 AJ'z Activity Centre are also worth visiting.
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Blackmore Ln, Bridgwater, England, TA5 2NE

What's nearby

  • Walled Gardens of Cannington - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • WWT Steart Marshes - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Quantock Hills - 13 min drive - 7.1 km
  • County Cricket Ground - 25 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Brean Theme Park - 32 min drive - 30.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪West India House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Excel Fish Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Quantock - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Malt Shovel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Blake Arms - ‬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
  • Local meal delivery service, a nature reserve, and outdoor furniture
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby
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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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.

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

As of 2025/9/26, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Malt Shovel Inn on 2025/10/2 start from NT$2,590, 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.

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The Malt Shovel Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place always a lovely welcome amazing food and lovely cold beer what more could you want very quiet rooms great sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gary

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

10/10 Excellent

Stu

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

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

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

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