Vacation packages
Stays
Cars
Flights
Support
AARP Member Savings
My Trips
AARP.org
Join
Renew

The Malt Shovel Inn

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Bridgwater with 12 restaurants and a bar

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Malt Shovel Inn

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

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 3 of 3 rooms

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Accessible, Private Bathroom

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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Accessible, Private Bathroom

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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Local meal delivery service
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Accessible

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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Blackmore Ln, Bridgwater, England, TA5 2NE

What's nearby

  • Walled Gardens of Cannington - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • WWT Steart Marshes - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Quantock Hills - 13 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • County Cricket Ground - 25 min drive - 17.2 miles
  • Brean Theme Park - 32 min drive - 18.7 miles

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
  • ‪Coffee At The Green - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Malt Shovel - ‬7 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
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, outdoor furniture, and a nature reserve
  • Local meal delivery service
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

Similar properties

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

The Walnut Tree Hotel

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Game room
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 430 reviews
The Walnut Tree Hotel

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 elevator
  • 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
  • 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 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.

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.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

  • † More information about the $50 gift card with flight package benefit may be found at: https://www.expedia-aarp.com/lp/b/vacationpackages50prepaid

  • English Copyright 1995 – 2025. All rights reserved. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Expedia User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Expedia pays a royalty fee to AARP for the use of AARP’s intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purpose of AARP. All goods or services and discounts offered via the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia ®, are provided by third-party suppliers. AARP and its affiliates do not endorse and are not responsible for the goods or services and discounts made available on this site. Offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia® directly for full details. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers.