Name: Halfway House Inn Country Lodge
Address: Ilchester Road, Chilthorne Domer, Chilthorne Domer, England, United Kingdom, Chilthorne Domer, Somerset, GB
Price range: $131–$162 per night
Rating: 8.3

What guests think

At Halfway House Inn Country Lodge, travellers consistently praise the warm, helpful staff and tasty, good-value meals, while several reviews also highlight convenient access for hospital visits and trips, making it a practical stop for work or short stays.

Rooms vary in size and layout; a few feel small or lack privacy, and some do not have air conditioning, which can make summer stays warm. Most guests find spaces clean, though some mention worn finishes, mould around bathroom sealant, or a need for better upkeep. Location is described as convenient, with occasional traffic or late-night noise reported. Overall, expect a convenient base rather than a luxury escape.

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Facilities

On-site pub and restaurant are praised; parking is straightforward, and the lake/fishing pond is a pleasant extra.

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10

David

May 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A lovely stay, Our room recently refurbished to a good standard. Nice pub and restraint, Very good food. Owners and staff very friendly. Great for dogs.

10

J

Nov 18, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great time. The room was clean & tidy. Great to have, not only tea & coffee but also hot chocolate, latte and biscuits. Chocolate mints as well. Botled water in the fridge too. Breakfast was well prepared and tasty. Bar area had very comfortable lounge chairs .

4

Nicole

Nov 24, 2023

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Typical lodge and didnt feel like it was the best in terms of cleanliness. No aircon so summer time is very brutal. Staff service was nice and decent English breakfast. Parking is fairly easy.

8

Liam

Jul 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Pleasant staff and good facilities

6

Amanda

Jul 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was lovely hotel was nice lake was lovely to walk round evening meal was nice Breakfast however not so nice :( over cooked and items undercooked you cant drink the water so have to buy it after being given 2 bottles in room.they cost £2 each for water Alot of workers were staying the hotel who didnt care about other guests especially at 2am drinking in the garden No directions on where to.go for dinner or breakfast was a guess job in the hotel

10

David

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful staff with a good pub restaurant

10

Peter

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great Food Portions, friendly staff. Hotel has a fishing pond included in the stay if you’re keen. We had a great business trip here.

10

Terry

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Found a proper little gem here, accommodation, food, drinks and parking were all spot on. Great choice at breakfast and all meals in the evening were good portions at great prices.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms clean, but some noted issues such as mould around bathroom sealant, scuffed finishes, outdoor cigarette litter, and occasional odours.

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10

J

Nov 18, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great time. The room was clean & tidy. Great to have, not only tea & coffee but also hot chocolate, latte and biscuits. Chocolate mints as well. Botled water in the fridge too. Breakfast was well prepared and tasty. Bar area had very comfortable lounge chairs .

10

Alan

Sep 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet, clean, comfortable, friendly efficient staff. Evening meal and breakfast were both excellent. Hope to stay again in the not too distant future.

8

Maggie

Jun 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, comfortable and friendly

10

Christine

May 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were clean and tidy. The staff very friendly. A superb cooked English breakfast. Good value.

4

Nicole

Nov 24, 2023

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Typical lodge and didnt feel like it was the best in terms of cleanliness. No aircon so summer time is very brutal. Staff service was nice and decent English breakfast. Parking is fairly easy.

6

michael

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Room was ok with a good view but the drawback was a lot of cigarette smoke entered the room from the people smoking in the garden below the window. It was quite hot and there is no AC. This was a business trip and the wifi was virtually non existent along with mobile reception. So I had to drive into town to get some work done. Ate there twice and the food came out so hot that you couldn't really eat it for a good 15-20 mins, obviously nuked in a microwave. I even burnt my finger on a ciabatta roll. There are cigarette dog ends everywhere around the property on the floor and I think most guests smoked, which is their prerogative but the whole place just smelt like a giant ashtray so I spent as little time there as possible. I wouldn't stay again, but if you like the smell of ashtrays and cigarettes and food hotter than the sun then you'll enjoy this place.

10

Sharon

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was well positioned for our needs with a high standard through out.

4

Donnah

Sep 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room 23 - The main room area was spacious and clean, however it could have been decorated and finished off more professionally. There were scuff marks on the walls in places. The lighting was too harsh for a hotel room. There were power sockets above the beds and halfway up the walls, which looked unsightly with exposed cables across the walls. There was a powerpoint in between the pillows where the double bed has been positioned, which could be dangerous if a phone is left charging, as it is right next to the head a sleeping person. The bath had black mould patches around the silicone sealing and there was no lock on the bathroom door. It was also difficult to shut properly. You can see where decorating has been done, but not finished off neatly. The breakfast was very good, but the room smelled of damp or drains where we were seated, which impacted on enjoyment of our food. The bar area and restaurant are very nicely decorated - welcoming and cosy. The staff were friendly and helpful. But the property overall is in need of some attention to improve the quality of guest experience.

10

Timothy

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room hot shower, breakfast has a good selection, friendly staff. Received a call to ask if we require a meal as they would have kept the kitchen open, great service thank you

6

Amanda

Jul 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was lovely hotel was nice lake was lovely to walk round evening meal was nice Breakfast however not so nice :( over cooked and items undercooked you cant drink the water so have to buy it after being given 2 bottles in room.they cost £2 each for water Alot of workers were staying the hotel who didnt care about other guests especially at 2am drinking in the garden No directions on where to.go for dinner or breakfast was a guess job in the hotel

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Rooms

Rooms range from compact singles to larger family spaces; some layouts limit privacy or natural light. Several reviews note a lack of air conditioning in some rooms and occasional noise, while a few mention recent refurbishments.

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10

David

May 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A lovely stay, Our room recently refurbished to a good standard. Nice pub and restraint, Very good food. Owners and staff very friendly. Great for dogs.

10

J

Nov 18, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great time. The room was clean & tidy. Great to have, not only tea & coffee but also hot chocolate, latte and biscuits. Chocolate mints as well. Botled water in the fridge too. Breakfast was well prepared and tasty. Bar area had very comfortable lounge chairs .

10

Alan

Sep 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet, clean, comfortable, friendly efficient staff. Evening meal and breakfast were both excellent. Hope to stay again in the not too distant future.

8

Michelle

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Evening meal was excellent - we’ll dine Chef - breakfast was amazing too. Staff very helpful. Only negative was the room not very private and needed to keep blinds down or curtain pulled which meant the room felt dark.

4

Nicole

Nov 24, 2023

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Typical lodge and didnt feel like it was the best in terms of cleanliness. No aircon so summer time is very brutal. Staff service was nice and decent English breakfast. Parking is fairly easy.

6

michael

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Room was ok with a good view but the drawback was a lot of cigarette smoke entered the room from the people smoking in the garden below the window. It was quite hot and there is no AC. This was a business trip and the wifi was virtually non existent along with mobile reception. So I had to drive into town to get some work done. Ate there twice and the food came out so hot that you couldn't really eat it for a good 15-20 mins, obviously nuked in a microwave. I even burnt my finger on a ciabatta roll. There are cigarette dog ends everywhere around the property on the floor and I think most guests smoked, which is their prerogative but the whole place just smelt like a giant ashtray so I spent as little time there as possible. I wouldn't stay again, but if you like the smell of ashtrays and cigarettes and food hotter than the sun then you'll enjoy this place.

8

L

Aug 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was really friendly, the room is good. I'm in a single room with a skylight instead of window, but the air con was welcome and effective. Only criticism is that I wasn't told or shown that there is a pole provided (tucked away behind the tea/coffee table) to close the ceiling blind (and I was too tired after a long journey to go downstairs and ask) so I was up with the daylight.

8

Robin

Nov 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had large family room, bathroom rather small. Rather noisey from road traffic as we were at front of hotel. Staff friendly and breakfast really good. Would stay again

6

Amanda

Jul 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was lovely hotel was nice lake was lovely to walk round evening meal was nice Breakfast however not so nice :( over cooked and items undercooked you cant drink the water so have to buy it after being given 2 bottles in room.they cost £2 each for water Alot of workers were staying the hotel who didnt care about other guests especially at 2am drinking in the garden No directions on where to.go for dinner or breakfast was a guess job in the hotel

8

m

Jan 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel but a little disappointed with the small room.

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Service

Service is consistently praised as warm, accommodating, and proactive; examples include late check in support and keeping the kitchen open. A few note minor communication lapses.

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10

David

May 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A lovely stay, Our room recently refurbished to a good standard. Nice pub and restraint, Very good food. Owners and staff very friendly. Great for dogs.

10

Jocelyn

Apr 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice convenient place to stay to visit the hospital. Very helpful staff. Arrived really late they were very accommodating. Very friendly and flexible breakfast.

10

Tobias

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very hospitable team, very friendly, went over and above. Thank you!

10

Timothy

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room hot shower, breakfast has a good selection, friendly staff. Received a call to ask if we require a meal as they would have kept the kitchen open, great service thank you

8

L

Aug 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was really friendly, the room is good. I'm in a single room with a skylight instead of window, but the air con was welcome and effective. Only criticism is that I wasn't told or shown that there is a pole provided (tucked away behind the tea/coffee table) to close the ceiling blind (and I was too tired after a long journey to go downstairs and ask) so I was up with the daylight.

10

ALAN

Jan 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

As someone just out of hospital after a stroke, the staff went out of their way to help me

10

m

Feb 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location, stayed here 2 weeks ago. Great service and food was beautiful.

10

Kevin

Oct 31, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent experience with very friendly staff and superb food. The owner made us feel so welcome, like home away from home. Thanks Steve

10

David

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful staff with a good pub restaurant

10

John

Oct 3, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Could not fault anything room food and staff were excellent very enjoyable stay

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Location

Location is repeatedly described as convenient, including for hospital visits. Some guests mention road noise at the front, while others found it quiet.

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10

Alan

Sep 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet, clean, comfortable, friendly efficient staff. Evening meal and breakfast were both excellent. Hope to stay again in the not too distant future.

10

Jocelyn

Apr 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice convenient place to stay to visit the hospital. Very helpful staff. Arrived really late they were very accommodating. Very friendly and flexible breakfast.

10

Sharon

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was well positioned for our needs with a high standard through out.

8

Robin

Nov 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had large family room, bathroom rather small. Rather noisey from road traffic as we were at front of hotel. Staff friendly and breakfast really good. Would stay again

10

m

Feb 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location, stayed here 2 weeks ago. Great service and food was beautiful.

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Dining

Breakfast and evening meals receive frequent praise for taste, portions, and value, with many calling them excellent. A few guests reported inconsistent quality or overly hot food.

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10

David

May 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A lovely stay, Our room recently refurbished to a good standard. Nice pub and restraint, Very good food. Owners and staff very friendly. Great for dogs.

10

Alan

Sep 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet, clean, comfortable, friendly efficient staff. Evening meal and breakfast were both excellent. Hope to stay again in the not too distant future.

10

Christine

May 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were clean and tidy. The staff very friendly. A superb cooked English breakfast. Good value.

8

Michelle

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Evening meal was excellent - we’ll dine Chef - breakfast was amazing too. Staff very helpful. Only negative was the room not very private and needed to keep blinds down or curtain pulled which meant the room felt dark.

6

michael

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Room was ok with a good view but the drawback was a lot of cigarette smoke entered the room from the people smoking in the garden below the window. It was quite hot and there is no AC. This was a business trip and the wifi was virtually non existent along with mobile reception. So I had to drive into town to get some work done. Ate there twice and the food came out so hot that you couldn't really eat it for a good 15-20 mins, obviously nuked in a microwave. I even burnt my finger on a ciabatta roll. There are cigarette dog ends everywhere around the property on the floor and I think most guests smoked, which is their prerogative but the whole place just smelt like a giant ashtray so I spent as little time there as possible. I wouldn't stay again, but if you like the smell of ashtrays and cigarettes and food hotter than the sun then you'll enjoy this place.

10

Timothy

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room hot shower, breakfast has a good selection, friendly staff. Received a call to ask if we require a meal as they would have kept the kitchen open, great service thank you

6

Amanda

Jul 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was lovely hotel was nice lake was lovely to walk round evening meal was nice Breakfast however not so nice :( over cooked and items undercooked you cant drink the water so have to buy it after being given 2 bottles in room.they cost £2 each for water Alot of workers were staying the hotel who didnt care about other guests especially at 2am drinking in the garden No directions on where to.go for dinner or breakfast was a guess job in the hotel

10

Peter

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great Food Portions, friendly staff. Hotel has a fishing pond included in the stay if you’re keen. We had a great business trip here.

10

Terry

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Found a proper little gem here, accommodation, food, drinks and parking were all spot on. Great choice at breakfast and all meals in the evening were good portions at great prices.

10

Christopher

Nov 30, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was wonderful and the staff- particularly the breakfast staff- were really warm and welcoming!

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Month	Average price
January	$114
February	$115
March	$112
April	$125
May	$128
June	$130
July	$122
August	$125
September	$112
October	$111
November	$108
December	$112

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6 $162	7 $162	8 $162	9 $162	10 $131	11 $131	12 $131
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20 $149	21 $149	22 $149	23 $149	24 $149	25 $141	26 $141
27 $149	28 $149	29 $141	30 $149

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18 $141	19 $149	20 $133	21 $133	22 $149	23 $149	24 $149
25 $141	26 $133	27 $133	28 $133	29 $133	30 $133	31 $133

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