Name: New Inn
Address: Dowlish Wake, Ilminster, England, United Kingdom, Ilminster, Somerset, United Kingdom
Rating: 9.15

Guest reviews

9.2

Superb

Based on 250 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

13%

Couple

53%

Family

20%

Group

12%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

At New Inn, guests consistently highlight the welcoming pub atmosphere, friendly hosts, and the peaceful village setting, with many finding it a comfortable, good-value base near the A303 for stopovers and exploring nearby countryside.

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8

Jean

Jan 18, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff were friendly, helpful and adapted things to accommodate our requests.

8

Martin

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very quiet, out of the way hotel.

10

Stephen

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very peaceful and relaxing

10

Louise

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely friendly, welcoming, courteous staff. Fantastic food and relaxing ambiance. Simple yet adequate accommodation. Peaceful area with lovely walks around the village.

8

Xueling

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a good stay in the New Inn. It's in a very quiet location, the owner was very helpful and friendly. The beds are comfortable, and the room is spacious for family stay. Only issue is the bathroom gets really wet when showering.

Dowlish Wake, Ilminster, England, United Kingdom

Location

With a stay at New Inn in Ilminster, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Ilminster Parish Hall and The Warehouse Theatre. This inn is 16.1 mi (25.9 km) from Dorset and East Devon Coast and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Cricket St Thomas Golf Course.

Ilminster Library(1.9 miles)

Cricket St Thomas Golf Course(2.1 miles)

Ilminster Parish Hall(2.2 miles)

The Warehouse Theatre(2.3 miles)

Donyatt Village Hall(3.1 miles)

Chard Community Hospital(4.9 miles)

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Property Policies

Check-in instructions

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Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 22:00

Before 10:00

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FAQs

Free self-parking is available onsite.

A complimentary breakfast is included, served in the dining area.

Check-in is from 14:00 to 22:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and may incur additional charges.

The property is located in Dowlish Wake, within a 10-minute drive of Ilminster Parish Hall and The Warehouse Theatre. It is 2 miles from Cricket St Thomas Golf Course and 2.3 miles from Ilminster Library.

Children are allowed to stay at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

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