The Horseshoe Inn

Property class: 4

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A stone building with a sign for "The Horseshoe Inn" and another sign for "The Horseshoe."
A stone building with multiple windows and a signboard.
A cozy bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wall-mounted painting, and a window with curtains.
A shower area with a glass door, a tiled wall with a colorful mosaic pattern, and a wooden door with a towel rack.
A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, wooden beams, a bed with white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, a dresser with drawers, a radiator, and a window with a plaid curtain.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar

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
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Wells Cathedral
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Shepton Mallet

At The Horseshoe Inn, you'll be 26 km (16.1 mi) from Longleat Safari and Adventure Park. 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. .In proximity to this 4-property class Shepton Mallet B&B you'll find Cheddar Gorge.

What's nearby

  • Kilver Court - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Royal Bath and West Showground - 10 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Wells Cathedral - 14 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Cheddar Gorge - 26 min drive - 31.7 km
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 34 min drive - 34.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Oakhill Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shepton Brasserie - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Whitstone's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Cheeky Bean - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Horseshoe Inn

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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.

The Horseshoe Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 85 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable room to stay in for one night having travelled down from West Yorkshire for a funeral celebration at the Crematorium nearby.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice staff, bar/lounge area and rooms. Ideal for a night or 2 if you are visiting the local area for sight seeing etc. Shepton mallet high street is about 10-15 minute walk away although it is uphill. Taxis where hard to get although could have just been the time of day on the weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We really enjoyed our two-night stay at the Horseshoe Inn. Jamie was welcoming and the room was clean and spacious. The food was also incredible! You can tell it’s home cooked and fresh. All the previous reviews I read are true. I couldn’t recommend this place highly enough.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10. Wonderful staff that really went above and beyond to accommodate us quote last minute. Quality food, reasonably priced beverages, and great conversation from the staff. The room was comfortable, and given the price I couldn’t have dreamt of any more. Very appreciative of Jaimie’s efforts to accommodate us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely welcome on a very cold and wet night! Room was so cosy, felt really homely and relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Gorgeous room, AMAZING shower and such friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don't drink, and what national park are you referring too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and the staff are very nice. There is no allocated parking but there is plenty on the road opposite. If you arrive earlier than pub opening times you will be asked to phone ahead and you may need to head back up the hill to find signal.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great food dog friendly friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners and staff were very helpful nothing to much trouble Food excelent comfy beds lovely bedroom All in all great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nice Place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The lady who checked me in was excellent, very courteous and helpful. Amenities were very good, and room was clean. Bed was comfortable, my pillow was too soft, but that is a personal observation and choice. Overall an excellent choice!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice welcome from owners. Excellent breakfast. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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
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6/10 Okay

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly anf clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hi Jamie is a lovely young lady that runs the pub. Very helpful. The property is an old pub. There’s homemade food but no breakfast. But up the hill is a great cafe called The Hive. Unfortunately due to the heat we had to have window wide open, the problem is that it’s a is a busy road and therefore you hear lots of traffic noise even late at night . The bedroom 2 has a blind on back wall that lets light in from hall way .( I personally would block ) The shared bathroom needs some work ( note the floorboards by toilet / sink . The bathroom window are not opaque so could do with replacement glazing if you are concerned about potentially being seen from outside or opposite house . This is a lovely location for the small town . I wish Jamie all the best and am not trying to to offend , just giving you some feedback.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
QUite old fashioned and our room smelled of wet dog, which was off-putting. Bed was really not good quality or comfortable, it was more like a water bed. Amenities are basic and sharign one bathrom between at least 6 rooms is not great. The woman beind the bar was lovely and friendly, but apart from that it was very average I'm afraid.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024