The Highwayman Inn

3.0 star property
Inn with free parking, near Royal Bath and West Showground

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Lobby
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Restaurant
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

Room options

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Single Room

Highlights

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

Twin Room

Highlights

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

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

  • Royal Bath and West Showground - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Wells Cathedral - 11 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Wells Bishop's Palace - 13 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Glastonbury Tor - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Wookey Hole Caves - 16 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Castle Cary Station - 8 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 43 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

Inn near Royal Bath and West Showground
Located close to Wells Bishop's Palace and Wells Cathedral, The Highwayman Inn provides a terrace, a garden and a bar. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Highwayman Inn include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 25-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 25-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 major credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is 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 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Highwayman Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Highwayman Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Highwayman Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Highwayman Inn located?

Situated in Shepton Mallet, this inn is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Royal Bath and West Showground, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Wells Cathedral and Wells Bishop's Palace. Glastonbury Tor and Chalice Well are also within 9 mi (15 km).

The Highwayman Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 180 reviews" "

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 Excellent

adrian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

susie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sidney

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good comfortable bed Ideal for my needs
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robbie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jerome

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our third time staying at a pub/inn. Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Zoe

Business traveller
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

S G

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

HOWARD

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Alexander

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

D

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect all round
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel and good location for westfest
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, the staff were very welcoming and polite. Room was lovely and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Simon, Dumfries

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaye

Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place very reasonable
Very reasonably priced accomodation , clean and tidy throughout .Nice food and lovely staff very friendly we really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hanna

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Melvìn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

kieth

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Calum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sidney

Stayed 1 night in May 2023