The Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant

Hotels
8.8 (1214 reviews)
St Mary Street , Bridgwater , gb

Free
Children 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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1214 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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Shirley couple gb
9
Pros:

Friendly staff, garden, location, food nice.

Cons:

No complaints.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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R solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Lovely staff, great food, very comfortable rooms

Cons:

Breakfast could have started earlier!

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Lesley couple gb
8
One night stay in Bridgwater
Pros:

Easy check in, friendly staff. Bed was fine and breakfast good enough. Not a big choice. Shower was good

Cons:

Stairs up to room very steep. A fair amount of street noise on a Saturday night. Parking was very tight. They ask you to back in for a reason. Little step up between bedroom and bathroom was easy to catch a foot on

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Michael couple de
8
Pros:

Sehr großes interessantes Zimmer in einem sehr alten Gebäude , freundliches Personal, gutes Essen

Cons:

Die Lüftung der Küche ist sehr laut und störte beim Abendessen im Gartenrestaurant

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Lionel couple gb
9
Lovely hotel, staff exceedingly friendly and helpful, would recommend to other people.
Pros:

Breakfast was good, Our dog got her sausage first, which she loved. Location of hotel was great for easy access to the town and for getting out to the surrounding areas

Cons:

Bit more choice on the breakfast menue

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Omid solo_traveller de
6
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Mike solo_traveller gb
7
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Patricia couple gb
8
Delicious evening meal and breakfast and the lovely staff team made the visit exceptional
Pros:

Breakfast was lovely, service was excellent and provided exactly what we wanted. The property could do with some tlc but is a lovely setting. The staff team were absolutely wonderful and the evening meal was delicious.

Cons:

The lock on the door was broken when we arrived but staff managed to fix it. A garden umbrella launched in the wind and landed on us - need securing.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Ian couple gb
5
Can’t recommend this is as a place to stay, but as it’s Bridgwater the choice is limited
Pros:

Nice old building

Cons:

Dated and small room which was very hot and airless. Dinner not available due to staff issues

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Julius extended_group gb
8
To be honest, the four of us were staying for work, but we had an excellent time and only wish we co
Pros:

Location, breakfast, positive friendly staff.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Ian couple gb
9
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Jason solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Shoreh couple gb
8
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
8
Nice enough place to stay if not a little expensive for a single bed
Pros:

Shower was great. Plug sockets close to bed. Water provided.

Cons:

Full English breakfast was a little disappointing.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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brenchley solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Sandra couple gb
9
Pros:

an ancient building, with a lovely courtyard garden

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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McNicholas solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Stayed in room 5 it was fantastic.
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2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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David couple th
8
Overall a very enjoyable stay in nice period property. Would recommend.
Pros:

Very nice comfortable room with a quirky fireplace in the bathroom!
Pleasant and attentive staff.
Very good all round enjoyable experience

Cons:

Cooked breakfast could've been a bit better, so was a bit disappointed with that, as was the coffee and tea facilities in the room.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Lorraine solo_traveller gb
8
Lovely place to stay, would recommend
Pros:

Comfy room, friendly staff and historic hotel.
Handy little extras in the room such as iron and hairdryer.

Cons:

Noisy toilet.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Rushabh couple gb
10
Pros:

Superb Breakfast! Very clean and spacious room.
Friendly staff who allowed us to use their car park past our booking time which was really nice of them. Lovely beer garden and rustic pub. Highly recommended for stay.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee