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The Horseshoe Inn

Property class: 4

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An outdoor patio with stone flooring, wooden tables and benches, and umbrellas.
A cozy bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wall-mounted painting, and a window with curtains.
A plate with a sandwich, bread, and a small dish of butter.
A stone building with multiple windows and a signboard.
A bar with various beer taps, a glass of beer, and a bottle of Fever Tree water.

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

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

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.

Classic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a nightstand, and a mirror.

Classic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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.
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What's nearby

  • Kilver Court - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Royal Bath and West Showground - 9 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 - 33 min drive - 34.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Thatched Cottage Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Meal Machine - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shepton Brasserie - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The George Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Manor House Inn - ‬11 min drive

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

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. 32 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 81 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

Jonathan

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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8/10 Good

Fay

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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10/10 Excellent

Kate

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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8/10 Good

Mark

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

Elsie

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

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great food dog friendly friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Matt

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sidney

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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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
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

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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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Nice Place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly anf clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very friendly welcome and a nice meal on my arrival. Pleased to be upgraded to a private en suite. The staff had turned up the heat in my room which was a lovely thought BUT I couldn’t find a way to turn it down (and I have operated radiators in my time). Room was quirky, which I don’t mind, but one thing I spoils suggest is that the mattress is changed. Way too thin, and definitely not very comfortable! Other than that, it was just what I needed for a quick sleepover before seeing my son the day after.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good but very cold in bedroom
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

BARRY

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well managed and lovely place to stay. I wish I could have stayed more days. Very friendly restaurant and pub downstairs, everything taken care of. The area is accessible by bus in either direction (Wells or Bath) and the town itself is highly walkable. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023