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The Horseshoe Inn

4.0 star property
This rural hideaway earns rave reviews for its relaxing atmosphere, where guests sip refreshing drinks while taking in the peaceful surroundings

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The Horseshoe Inn provides a welcoming country retreat with a tranquil garden where visitors can relax. The bar serves drinks to enjoy in the serene setting, and a full breakfast prepares guests for exploring the attractions in the surrounding area.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Room options

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Classic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Classic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

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

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Classic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Classic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the area

Located in Shepton Mallet, The Horseshoe Inn is in a rural area. Cheddar Gorge and Mendip Hills reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Longleat Safari and Adventure Park and Royal Bath and West Showground. Glastonbury Festival Site and Wells & Mendip Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Shepton Mallet travel guide
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Bowlish, Shepton Mallet, England, BA4 3JG

What's nearby

  • Wells Cathedral
    Wells Cathedral
    14 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Cheddar Gorge
    Cheddar Gorge
    28 min drive - 32.0 km
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park
    Longleat Safari and Adventure Park
    34 min drive - 34.8 km
  • Kilver Court
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Royal Bath and West Showground
    9 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Cheeky Bean
    12 min walk
  • The Thatched Cottage Inn
    3 min drive
  • Costa Coffee
    12 min walk
  • The George Inn
    4 min drive
  • Whitstone's
    2 min drive

About this property

The Horseshoe Inn

Upscale bed & breakfast in a rural location
At The Horseshoe Inn, you can look forward to a garden, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free bicycle rentals, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A TV in the lobby and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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 elevator
  • 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 available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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 stay free

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Horseshoe Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

The Horseshoe Inn doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Horseshoe Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Horseshoe Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Horseshoe Inn located?

Situated in a rural location, this bed & breakfast is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Kilver Court and within 6 mi (10 km) of Royal Bath and West Showground and Glastonbury Festival Site. Wells Cathedral and Wells & Mendip Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Horseshoe Inn Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

6.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 72 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Vanessa

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

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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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

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
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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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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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10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

Lucy

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

Andrew

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

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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8/10 Good

BARRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Perfectly good for the value. Good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Hielen

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
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8/10 Good

kim

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
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6/10 Okay

Richard

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very nice and helpful but toom was had stale/stuffy smell. Right on road and so quite noisy. Room decoration and furniture need updating. Difficult to see how this is a four-star, upscale B&B.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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6/10 Okay

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Spacious room but needs some work

Overall, room was very spacious, clean and came with an ensuite bathroom. The double bed was comfortable. However, the condition of the room was below standard. For example, the bathroom door had no door handle, the tv didn't work, the main bedroom light wasn't working, and no milk provided for tea/coffee. If these improvements were in placed would give it a 4-star rating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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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
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8/10 Good

Jonathan

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
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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
Verified

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