The Well Inn

Hotels
7.3 (786 reviews)
Cannard's Grave Road , Shepton Mallet , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Non-smoking throughout
Cashless payment available
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Contactless check-in/check-out
Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
CCTV outside property
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
No food service

Categories

Cleanliness
7.05
Multiple reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness, including a strong drain smell and maintenance issues.
Service
8.55
Friendly service was consistently noted, with praise for helpful staff.
Location
9.05
Ideal location for Bath & West showground, conveniently close to main roads.
Room Quality
7.05
Issues with bed comfort and decor were highlighted in several reviews.
Amenities
6.05
No on-site food availability and lack of amenities led to lower ratings in this category.
Value for Money
7.55
Concerns were raised about the overall expense not meeting expectations.
Food and Beverage
5.55
Multiple reviews criticized the lack of food options on-site.
Overall Experience
7.55
Mixed reviews with significant negatives but some positive aspects mentioned.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 01:45

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated in Shepton Mallet, The Well Inn offers easy access to popular attractions like Longleat Safari Park and Bath Spa Train Station, making it an ideal choice for travelers looking to explore the area.

Comfortable Accommodation
The hotel provides cozy guest rooms equipped with modern amenities such as free WiFi, TV, and complimentary bed linen and towels, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Great Facilities
Guests can start their day with a delicious continental breakfast and later unwind at the on-site bar. With free private parking and activities like cycling available, The Well Inn caters to both leisure and business travelers alike.

Experience convenience and comfort at The Well Inn - book your stay now for a memorable trip!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for £0 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 786 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.05
Service: 8.55
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 7.05
Amenities: 6.05
Value for Money: 7.55
Food and Beverage: 5.55
Overall Experience: 7.55
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Irralie family_with_children gb
3
Not worth the money
Pros:

Location wise for the Bath & west showground this hotel is ideal however that is about where the positivity ends!

Cons:

Arrived early in the hope of checking in before going to the showground to set up. There is NO clear signs to say when they open so waited about an hour and tried 3 times to get to the screen to log my parking. This is located in the bar which is locked when no one is in. Have ended up with a £60 fine even though I did stay at the hotel and my appeal has been denied so a further expense! The hotel needs to make opening times clearer and that you will be charged if you park for even a few minutes without being able to sign in on the ipad!
Room needed a good tidy up in terms of decor
Hallway had an odd smell about it
No food served so you have to go elsewhere or walk to the next pub along the main road
Towels hung above the toilet???

2025-11-19 via Nuitee
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Salphina family_with_children gb
9
2025-11-17 via Nuitee
S
Salphina couple gb
9
Great stay
Pros:

the rooms were clean and comfortable, the staff member we met was friendly and it wasn’t too far from where we were attending the event

Cons:

There is no staff until in the afternoon for check in, which wasn’t too much of a problem had we not arrived too early, we had to wait a while on the parking lot. There is no food served in the property, but they have a sister property next door where you can have food. The property is very close to main road and when windows are open it can be a little noisy with all the cars passing by.

2025-11-17 via Nuitee
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Keith solo_traveller gb
5
not edifying.
Pros:

Basic. Noisy: located next to trunk road and junctions with heavy lorries crunching gears.

Cons:

More attention to the needs of travellers.

2025-11-11 via Nuitee
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Hollie couple gb
8
2025-11-05 via Nuitee
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Cãrla couple gb
3
Not good
Pros:

Terrible nights sleep - could feel the springs through our mattress.

Location close to wells - that is one of the only positives

Tv didn’t work in first room so we were moved to a family room “Tor” room ok and bigger than first room.

Cons:

Overall not a good experience

Room too warm despite a fan in there

Awful mattress

No breakfast on site.

2025-11-05 via Nuitee
J
James solo_traveller gb
2
Not great
Pros:

Small room. Uncomfortable bed. Dripping noise and buzzing noise kept me awake all night. Not great

Cons:

Staff availability. Quality of bed, quality of shower, very noisy in the room.

2025-10-19 via Nuitee
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varsha joy family_with_children gb
7
Pros:

Friendly staff checked us in and was so lovely. Gave us clear instructions & was very welcoming.

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Trevor couple gb
2
2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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Ashley couple gb
5
2025-10-06 via Nuitee
M
Maria family_with_children gb
7
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Road extremely noisy . HGV vehicles all through the night.
Window bottom half full of condensation inside.
No safe pathway to walk on by the busy road
No food available

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Location was fine.

Cons:

There was a smell of drains in the corridor and room.

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
extended_group gb
5
Basic
Pros:

Great location for the bath showground.

Cons:

Room smelt very strongly of drains, it was eye watering and made for an uncomfortable night. As did the very thin mattress.

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
J
Joanne family_with_children nz
9
2025-09-29 via Nuitee
C
Cas N solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Local to Shepton Mallet hospital

2025-09-19 via Nuitee
V
Vincent solo_traveller gb
9
2025-09-17 via Nuitee
T
Tacon solo_traveller ca
5
Pros:

No food available

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
J
Janet couple gb
1
In the end we decided not to stay there and were given a refund. I would not recommend anyone to stay there.
Pros:

Nothing.

Cons:

It was dated. It lacked any atmosphere especially in the bar area, and although it had recently been redecorated the carpets were grubby and marked. There was no food available you had to go to their sister pub next door which was rammed and they were no longer taking food orders.

2025-09-11 via Nuitee
solo_traveller gb
8
2025-09-09 via Nuitee
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peter solo_traveller gb
7
2025-09-08 via Nuitee