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The Horseshoe Inn

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Shepton Mallet with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Classic Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Bathroom
Classic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Bowlish, Shepton Mallet, England, BA4 3JG
  • Place, Kilver Court
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Bath and West Showground
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Wells Cathedral
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Classic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Classic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Shepton Mallet

At The Horseshoe Inn, you'll be 1.6 km (1 mi) from Kilver Court and 5.4 km (3.4 mi) from Royal Bath and West Showground. Highlights at this B&B include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The bed & breakfast's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy access to free bike hire and hiking/biking trails. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Shepton Mallet B&B include Cheddar Gorge and Longleat Safari and Adventure Park.
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What's nearby

  • Kilver Court - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Royal Bath and West Showground - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Wells Cathedral - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Cheddar Gorge - 24 min drive - 29.6 km
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 26 min drive - 30.1 km

Getting around

  • Castle Cary Station - 15 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Cheeky Bean - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Whitstone's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Highwayman Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Horseshoe Inn

Bed & breakfast in Shepton Mallet with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Horseshoe Inn also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Shepton Mallet bed & breakfast.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Horseshoe Inn offers 4 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board, hairdryers and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

The Horseshoe Shepton Mallet
The Horseshoe Inn Shepton Mallet
The Horseshoe Inn Bed & breakfast
The Horseshoe Inn Bed & breakfast Shepton Mallet

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Horseshoe Inn?

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

What makes The Horseshoe Inn a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Horseshoe Inn.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Horseshoe Inn?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Horseshoe Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Horseshoe Inn?

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

Reviews

The Horseshoe Inn Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 61 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was running late so phoned ahead and they extended check-in time and staff were really helpful and friendly on arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lynda

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

Great for a short stay

Our room was fine for a 1 night stay but I would not like longer because we had to share a bathroom and as there was not a sink in there he room it made life difficult. People with any mobility problems would find the very narrow windy stairs a big problem . We had a meal which was very well presented and the staff were very friendly and competent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

A stones through from the Festival

A very friendly stay. Comfortable & clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old outdated, damp walls mould, wallpaper falling off the walls..one bathroom with one toilet shared between 5 guest rooms and very,very,very noisy from the traffic on main road nowhere to park as theres no car park...and even ivy growing in through bathroom window from outside! Would not recommend this to anyone!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sidney

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for money Ideal location for what i needed
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Hielen

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
This is a true local spot — expect pints being poured right at reception! Jamie, who runs the place, is a gem. Room was small with a charming view, though right on a busy road. Shared bathroom was clean but not the most convenient setup. Bonus points for the backyard garden and a great selection of proper beers.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynn

One night stay perfect

This was a pleasant stay and ideal for one night, could have been a little cleaner. Jamie was the perfect host very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellant service.no problems
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Amazing staff

Very helpful and friendly staff, it's a bit rustic, but clean and really nice rooms. Food good also. Friendly local pub feel. I will be back next year
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dirty hotel and Spiteful Owners

Check in was clumsy as hotel isn’t open on Mondays. Rooms were basic, but dated and in need of renovation. 2nd night room was invaded by vermin coming through floor after eating through carpet. Had to sleep in car through fear and didn’t return. Asked for refund but refused and false allegation's of drug taking on property to counter claim for refund
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly anf clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jamie booked us in last minute and the room was perfect, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jean Fraser

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was noisy, the traffic was 24/7. The place is very old and so are the facilities. My room was on the road and the window glass is very thin, so it was cold including the bathroom which is down the corridor, it was cold. Had to stand outside on arrival and use my phone to ring them and ask for the door to be opened!! She was a little bit friendly, but after showing me the room, I never saw her again.. it's not an experience I want to repeat.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Lovely pub with great owners and good homemade Italian food, only downside was the actual room unfortunately ,shower in need of refurbishment including shower door not fixed properly to shower. the kettle has obviously not been used in months as it had mould inside,tried cleaning it and boiled it a few times but decided not to make tea in the end as I was put off. I’m sure the owners would have replaced the kettle if I raised the issue but as we were tired decided not to make a fuss. Lovely pub but unfortunately the room needs a some TLC , would happily stay again in future if improvements are carry out to rooms .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Nice friendly place to stay.

Absolutely fine accommodation above a pub. Shared bathroom, but with a very nice shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Nadira

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not at all like the pictures
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

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

A very pleasant stay.

Very friendly host/owner. Managed to get there on the first day before their restaurant service finished and had an excellent spicy pizza. Shame I didn't have time to try other menu items. The room itself was a good size, lots of storage space and a kettle with some coffee/tea on hand. The bed was fine, although a little firm for my taste but otherwise comfortable. There was also a very small, almost cute freeview TV. Lets face it, you're not there to watch TV, but it's good enough and works. My only issue was the sash windows aren't double glazed and being roadside meant there was quite loud traffic noise, particularly with trucks. But it's an old building. So it's a minor thing personally. The shared bathroom/toilet is a good size and the shower was very good. Lots of complimentary shower gels on hand. Overall I nice place to lay your head. As I'm working in Bristol for a couple of months I'm pretty sure I'll use again. Price wise it was reasonable. On par with other places I'd looked at within a commutable distance of Bristol as Bristol itself is very expensive especially if you don't get free or included car parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Dafydd

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly suprise by the size and comfort of the rooms for the price, which although quite basic, were adequate for a short stay and great value. The staff were very welcoming and helped with our cases. It was a great location for walking to the shuttle bus. The downsides were the shared bathroom, steep stairs and no parking on site.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024