The Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant

Hotels
8.8 (1159 reviews)
St Mary Street , Bridgwater , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Good food and beverage options
Cons:
Issues with breakfast quality
Some rooms need maintenance

Categories

Cleanliness
8.53
Some issues mentioned with cobwebs and maintenance.
Service
9.2
Staff were repeatedly praised for being friendly and helpful.
Location
9.14
Convenient and good location mentioned positively.
Room Quality
8.59
Rooms were described as cozy but some needed updates.
Amenities
8.82
Well-equipped with good food and facilities.
Value for Money
8.68
Considered good value in general.
Food and Beverage
8.43
Breakfast had issues, but overall food was praised.
Overall Experience
9
Most guests expressed satisfaction and a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 02:15

Property Description

Historic Charm and Renovated Comfort

The Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant in Bridgwater seamlessly blends historic charm with modern comfort. Dating back to the 14th century, this property has been meticulously renovated, including 9 bedrooms in 2019.

Delicious Dining and Cozy Atmosphere

Indulge in a culinary experience at the bar and restaurant, offering a variety of meals from lunch to evening dinners. Start your day with a continental breakfast buffet featuring traditional homemade dishes.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions

Located in the town centre and close to the M5 at Junction 24, our hotel provides easy access to popular attractions like Cheddar Gorge, Glastonbury, and Bristol. Don't miss the chance to explore the beauty of Bridgwater and its surroundings during your stay.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of history and comfort? Book your stay at The Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant now!

Important information:

Due to the age of the building, there are steep stairs leading to certain rooms, which may not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility. Furthermore, some rooms have wonky floors, to be avoided if you suffer from any imbalance symptoms.

Please note that parking at the hotel is very limited. Spaces are allocated spaces on a first come, first served basis. However, there is free parking from 18:00 - 08:00 on the road outside the hotel, or 18:00 - 09:00 in close by car parks. Parking tickets will be refunded. There are also 2 drop off spaces outside the hotel.

The Old Vicarage Hotel welcomes well-behaved dogs in the classic rooms for a GBP 15 per night, per dog fee. They will be provided with a dog bed, bowls, treats and toilet bags. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times, mess must be picked up and disposed of and no dog may be left in a room on its own. Please inform the property in advance if traveling with a pet.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1159 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.53
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.14
Room Quality: 8.59
Amenities: 8.82
Value for Money: 8.68
Food and Beverage: 8.43
Overall Experience: 9
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sandra family_with_children gb
10
Would be happy to return.
Pros:

The room had everything we needed and was very comfortable. The staff went out of their way to accommodate our every need. The restaurant was excellent and I would highly recommend and the breakfast was also very good.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Linda couple gb
9
Excellent stay with lovely staff
Pros:

Lovely old hotel

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
J
john solo_traveller gb
4
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
J
John couple gb
9
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
A
Ann solo_traveller gb
10
Welcoming staff; comfortable room; great food.
Pros:

Old world charm with modern day comfort

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
P
Penny couple gb
9
Would recommend for dog owners.
Pros:

Located centrally. Interesting but adequate parking.
Bed was comfortable and room quite large. Love the floor being at a jaunty angle!
Garden handy for overnight trips with the dog.
Breakfast was lovely (the dog loved getting a sausage just for him🐶) and so was the evening meal we had with our family.

Cons:

Nearby street drinkers were noisy overnight.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
C
Christina couple gb
7
Quite disappointing but helpful staff
Pros:

Central location and easy to find. Staff working there were nice and helpful.

Cons:

Our room was very tired and had definitely seen better days. Breakfast was half hearted. The buffet was tiny…there was the option for various cooked breakfasts but all a little mediocre. Overall not great value for money.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
J
James couple gb
8
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
P
Paula couple gb
10
Everything was fantastic from our greeting exceptional staff, lovely comfy room, food was amazing and everyone was brill
Pros:

Everything!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
P
Petra und Peter solo_traveller at
10
Pros:

Wunderschönes altes Haus. Bis ins kleinste Detail mit alten Gegenständen ausgestattet.

Cons:

Einziges Manko (aber wie sollte es bei so alten Häusern anders sein) die WC Spülung war sehr träge.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
P
Peter couple gb
10
Top quality and excellent value for money
Pros:

Clean, fresh, excellent and friendly service. All staff went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. A beautiful garden where you can sit and enjoy time with friends or family. A varied and tasty breakfast breakfast. I shall use the Old Vicarage Hotel again

Cons:

Oh so comfy beds, friendly and helpful staff, delicious meals cooked to perfection

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
M
Mark couple gb
9
Pros:

Grade 2 listed building..so quirky
Proprietors and staff very friendly and accommodating.
Excellent evening meal and breakfast

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
S
Stuart couple gb
8
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
G
Graham family_with_children gb
10
Excellent!
Pros:

Staff were very friendly and helpful. Our room was on the ground floor with access through the garden or bar and the bedroom/ensuite were a very good size and well appointed. The lounge and bar area were very comfortable with armchairs and sofas. Both the evening meal and breakfast were excellent (NB. we had the Sunday roast in the evening but ate at the end of serving time and they had run out of cauliflower cheese(my favourite). We jokingly complained to the waitress after which the chef came out laughing, apologised and said we'd get extra sausage in the morning, which we did!!) I would definitely stay here again and will recommend to anyone stopping in this area.

Cons:

No cauliflower cheese 😂

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
C
Claire couple gb
8
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
M
Michael solo_traveller de
8
Pros:

Abendessen

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
B
Bradley solo_traveller gb
7
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
I
Ian solo_traveller gb
10
The staff were excellent
Pros:

It is a quaint, historical building in the centre of Bridgwater which is a very dog friendly hotel.

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
W
Wolfenden couple gb
8
Met our expectations. Large pretty garden area was a bonus.
Pros:

Staff extremely pleasant & interesting. Restaurant food good. Well stocked (inexpensive) quiet bar was most welcome as local pubs unappealing. Charming garden area was a bonus.

Cons:

Too many residents with unchecked dogs in restaurant at breakfast. It would be nice to have an area designated for non dog owners (we previously had a dog - it works both ways).

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Clare solo_traveller gb
6
2026-06-01 via Nuitee