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The Highwayman Inn

3.0 star property
Unwind with a drink at the cozy bar or connect in your room while surrounded by scenic views near Wells Cathedral.

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Near Royal Bath and West Showground, The Highwayman Inn offers a warm welcome with a restaurant, cozy bar, and charming garden. Connect to in-room WiFi or unwind on the terrace. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

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Cannards Grave, Shepton Mallet, England, BA4 4LY

What's nearby

  • Kilver Court - 2 min drive
  • Royal Bath and West Showground - 3 min drive
  • Wells Cathedral - 11 min drive
  • Glastonbury Tor - 13 min drive
  • Wookey Hole Caves - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 43 min drive
  • Castle Cary Station - 8 min drive
  • Bruton Station - 18 min drive
  • Frome Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cider Bus - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mughal Empire - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Den - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Bell Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Thatched Cottage - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Highwayman Inn

The Highwayman Inn is a great choice for a stay in Shepton Mallet. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 14 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The host will greet guests on arrival
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 25-inch TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 12 July 2024 to 31 December 2025 (dates subject to change).

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

The Highwayman Inn Inn
Relaxinnz The Highwayman Inn
The Highwayman Inn Shepton Mallet
The Highwayman Inn Inn Shepton Mallet

Frequently asked questions

Is The Highwayman Inn currently open?

This property is closed from 12 July 2024 to 31 December 2025 (dates subject to change).

Does The Highwayman Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Highwayman Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Highwayman Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Highwayman Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Highwayman Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at The Highwayman Inn and nearby?

The Highwayman Inn has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Highwayman Inn?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

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The Highwayman Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Good comfortable bed Ideal for my needs
Sidney, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good hotel and good location for westfest
Russell, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place very reasonable
Very reasonably priced accomodation , clean and tidy throughout .Nice food and lovely staff very friendly we really enjoyed our stay
Julie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place, the staff were very welcoming and polite. Room was lovely and clean.
Nicola, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

This is our third time staying at a pub/inn. Very nice
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

4*
GOOD APART FROM CHOOSING THE HOTEL WITH INTENTION OF USING THE FACILITY OF THE BAR TO FIND IT CLOSED AT 7PM WHICH WAS DISAPPOINTING. THE ROOM WAS SPOTLESSLY CLEAN AND COMFORTABLE.
susie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect all round
D, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Stop over
Very Friendly place to stay with reasonable food and a large car park
K, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Comfortable and clean, value for what we paid. The staff were friendly, helpful and very hard working. Breakfast was fantastic. Ideal for a quick overnight stop.
Sarah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Highwayman stay.
The weather was ok, a little rain. Freindly staff we used the restaurant and food was amazing, cooked to perfection.nice comfy bed with clean bedding. Would stay again.
Lynn, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Good budget stay
Friendly staff. Hotel was rather run down though and in need of some tlc. Shower was excellent though.
Nikki, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Looking for a place to sleep then it’s ideal, comfortable bed, good shower, lots of parking, quiet. Basic accommodation and a little tired but pretty clean. The pub does good food but closes pretty early during the week.
Simon, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good value
Welcoming staff . Rooms a little dated but comfortable . Good value for the area
Jeremy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

All fine
A adequate stay ..room comfortable and quiet ..staff very helpful ..
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Comfortable and friendly.
Country pub come hotel, nice friendly staff, good evening meal in pub, room comfortable and clean, plenty of towels and good bed, heatinf works well, only 1 downside they are unable to do any breakfasts which was a pity but not a major problem.
Roger, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

All excellent just didn't have the atmosphere I was expecting in the pub (that could be me) The views were really nice apart from the tire place across the road

4/10 Fair

Mattress was very uncomfortable - could feel all the springs through the lining. No breakfast available. Other meals limited. Shower cubicle not cleaned. Overall, won't be going back.
William, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Just dated
francis, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Getting there.
Small room with low beams. Clean and plenty of towels. Attached pub good pub dinner but non cooked breakfast options limited and therefore pricey. Cooked breakfast was good. Looks like they are updating and trying hard. Free plentiful parking.
Susan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Overall the staff were okay. Shower was leaking when switched on and the door to the shower was not shutting tied so some water leaked out on floor or stand towel.
Jaye, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Room was clean and a good size. Remote for TV had no batteries. Bathroom had mould. Property generally a bit run down.
Helene, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Disappointed
Not what we were expecting. The service area was covered in peeling wall paper, selotape and almost non existent paintwork. One firedoor remained propped open with a fire hydrant throughout our 3 day stay.Our room and bathroom had long term dust and mould and the toilet seat was broken. Evening meal menu was from commercial pre-prepared frozen packets and on arrival we were advised that the hotel does not offer any form of breakfast. No mention of that in the on-line booking blurb. The worst selection we have made for many a long year.
S G, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Firstly the manager and her family were lovely. I did find the shower could have been a lot cleaner and the mattress was very uncomfortable. The facilities being above a pub/restaurant were excellent. I was taken back slightly after finding out it had been noted as a haunted hotel which I was unaware about, however once I got past that I did have a laugh with the manager and decided to stay anyway. I do think maybe it would be good to inform people in advance of this somehow as I was away with work and was desperate to sleep. Slightly overpriced in my opinion as I do travel a lot and in comparison to other places it didn’t warrant the £54 a night. Definitely needing a revamp as the wallpaper in the hallways was also falling off visibly not a good look and as I said the mattress definitely needs changing. I’m Not sure I would stay again but the manager and her family were very nice and welcoming all the same. This is an honest review and if your into the supernatural I would definitely recommend.
Zoe, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Traditional inn conveniently located
We need a place to stay the night on our way to East Somerset Railway and Longleat, and the Highwayman Inn provided exactly what we needed. It is reasonably easy to find and to far off the road. The pub was buzzing on Friday evening, with children birthday parties as well locals coming for food and drink. Staff are friendly and the food is good. Our room was very spacious but a little tired. Bed was a little too soft (but then I have a bad back, so hyper-sensitive to these things). Bathroom was good size but there was mildew and signs of damp near the window. The wardrobe was a small and did not have any usable hangers. The pub is closed in the morning (so no breakfast) but a kettle with a good selection of teas is provided. All in all, if a no-frills traditional inn is what you are after, this is it.
Andrei, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

The worst experience we’ve ever had ever
this must be the worst experience we have ever had in a hotel, really was very poor. We got there about 4 pm and we knew we had to get up early in the morning about 4 am to go to the Show ground for the Shepton Mallet Antiques Fair. We ordered some food, including a medium rare steak and when it came, it was as well done as you’ve ever seen one, it looked like it just came out of the deep fryer dripping with oil and obviously frozen and tasted like rubber. I hate complaining so I had a little bit of it and couldn’t possibly eat it. The chef spends most of his time playing the Fruit Machine and sitting in the Bar area. I thought it couldn’t get any worse and then I went up to the room, the number of the room is number one. We went to bed, early and about 1:30 am we hear this loud thundering sound that woke us both immediately, it sounded like machinery but you couldn’t possibly sleep through it. It was so loud and it went on after that but not as loud as the initial Bang. I am warning you not to stay in that hotel and if you do do not book room one. We could smell the scent of Urine when we first walked into the room and I wish I never booked it. We had stayed there before many years ago and it wasn’t like this. I can honestly say this is the worst experience. We both have ever had, the hotel is noisy too and I advise anybody that reads this. Please hear my words and Avoid this place no matter how bad it is.
Jerome, 1-night trip