Name: The Horseshoe Inn
Address: Bowlish, Shepton Mallet, England, United Kingdom, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, United Kingdom
Rating: 8.05

Guest reviews

8.1

Very good

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What guests think

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Across reviews, The Horseshoe Inn is frequently praised for friendly, accommodating hosts and a welcoming pub atmosphere, though the property is older and many rooms use shared bathrooms, with several guests noting traffic noise from the busy road outside.

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6

Matt

10 Apr 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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.

6

Keith

20 Mar 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Nick

5 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All good but very cold in bedroom

10

Anthony

5 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!!

10

Elsie

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Gorgeous room, AMAZING shower and such friendly staff!

Bowlish, Shepton Mallet, England, United Kingdom

Location

Located in Shepton Mallet, The Horseshoe Inn is in a rural location, a 3-minute drive from Kilver Court and 6 minutes from Royal Bath and West Showground. This bed & breakfast is 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from Longleat Safari and Adventure Park and 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from Cheddar Gorge.

Kilver Court(1 Miles)

Royal Bath and West Showground(3.4 Miles)

Glastonbury Festival Site(4 Miles)

Wells Cathedral(4.6 Miles)

Wells & Mendip Museum(4.6 Miles)

Mendip Hills(4.9 Miles)

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Check-out

From 15:00 to 21:00

Before 11:00

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Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out options are not mentioned.

The property is not wheelchair accessible. Other accessibility features are not specified.

The property is located in Shepton Mallet, a 3-minute drive from Kilver Court and 6 minutes from Royal Bath and West Showground. It is 16.7 miles from Longleat Safari and Adventure Park and 15.8 miles from Cheddar Gorge.

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