Sparkford Inn

Hotels
Marston's Inns
7 (580 reviews)
High Street , Sparkford , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Comfortable bed
Helpful staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
No breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
5.08
The room felt a bit dirty and tired, with a scum ring in the bath and mouldy sealant.
Service
8.55
Staff were fantastic and went above and beyond!
Location
8.59
Location was good for our trip and very convenient for nearby attractions.
Room Quality
6.04
Room was comfortable but needed more thorough cleaning and had issues with shower temperature.
Amenities
6.07
Very weak shower and no breakfast on offer; limited tea supplies for the room.
Value for Money
7.53
Perfectly adequate for the price with lovely dinner in the pub.
Food and Beverage
7.08
The menu for lunch and dinner was very varied and the food was good.
Overall Experience
7.05
The overall experience was decent, but the cleanliness issues impacted our stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 06:53

Property Description

Historic 15th Century Inn
Experience the charm of a historic 15th-century coaching inn at The Sparkford Inn, nestled in the heart of Sparkford village.

Convenient Location
Situated just off the A303 between Wincanton and Yeovil, with easy access to attractions like the Haynes International Motor Museum.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy the comfort of 11 en-suite rooms, a restaurant serving delicious meals, and 2 bars perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring.

Contact us now to reserve your stay at The Sparkford Inn and create unforgettable memories in the picturesque countryside.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BRS

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7
Based on 580 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.08
Service: 8.55
Location: 8.59
Room Quality: 6.04
Amenities: 6.07
Value for Money: 7.53
Food and Beverage: 7.08
Overall Experience: 7.05
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steve solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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jon solo_traveller gb
8
Pleasent
Pros:

Lovely pub

Cons:

No breakfast available

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Christopher couple gb
9
Great location and good value for money.
Pros:

Great location and good value for money. Convenient for when attending events at the Haynes Motor Museum.

Food was very good and all the staff were kind and helpful.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Fern couple gb
4
Nice staff but not somewhere I'd want to stay again.
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and got us an iron when we needed one. They lent us playing cards. Comfy bed and soft towels.

Cons:

The carpet and the area under the bed were covered in dust. There were stains down the side of the fabric on the bed. The cushions on the bed were also dusty. There were dead flies in our kettle, hardly any of the plugs in the room worked, and the ironing board was broken.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Alice couple gb
5
Cheap, needs maintenance in rooms, wouldn't recommend the food.
Pros:

bed comfy, easy check in staff pleasant, beer was excellent.

Cons:

Bathroom extractor fan not working, damp on ceiling in bathroom as a result. woodlice in bedroom. No breakfast provided. No fridge in room as was advertised. evening meal - main courses were over cooked.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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adrian glenn extended_group gb
1
The whole experience was horrendous. Would never, ever go back there again. EVER.
Pros:

Didn’t have breakfast. Location was beautiful and scenic.

Cons:

My friend Caroline, and i, are currently in a dispute with you. The whole experience was dreadful. Disgusting. You have emails and photos that have been forwarded to you.

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
9
Great place did the job!
Pros:

Room only. Fridge in room. No hot water, but shower was electric so OK. Arrived mid evening and left fairly early for Haynes Museum.

Cons:

Hot water in sink. Not so bad as we had electric shower. a kettle provided shaving water. A breakfast option would be useful.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Dominic extended_group br
2
Bad
Pros:

I have written by email and wait an answer

Cons:

See email

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Laura couple gb
4
A disappointing experience.
Pros:

The bed was large and comfortable. The staff were pleasant but limited and under a lot of pressure to carry out their jobs.

Cons:

There could have been more staff. The shower didn’t work properly - no hot water. The bar closed at 5pm on Sunday so we were unable to get any refreshments.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Jenny extended_group gb
2
Awful
Pros:

The only reason I gave 2 stars is because of the girl who was single handedly running the bar, checking in guests and serving food.

Cons:

The rest of the experience was dreadful. The rooms are filthy, from the mould and uncleaned bathroom to the surfaces around the room not even being wiped down, there were still tea mug stains. A large group of us booked in here to facilitate a weekend of hiking, consequently we booked food for the evening after a 12 mile walk. We had been asked to provide our choices in advance, so there was plenty of opportunity to prepare for our meals. The entire group were disappointed in the meal. Personally I ordered a steak and I can honestly say this was the worst steak I've ever had. The meat was old, tough, fatty, gristly, cold and unseasoned and definitely the worst steak I have ever been served and I was not alone in my opinion. Unfortunately there is nothing I could recommend about the Sparkford Inn.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Marjan solo_traveller nl
8
Goed verblijf met een paar minpuntjes
Pros:

Ruime parkeergelegenheid, ruime kamers en badkamer. Prima bed.

Cons:

Badkamer kan wel een update krijgen. Zag er rommelig/smoezelig uit. Lampenkapje in slaapkamer was stuk maar er wel weer opgezet. Een nieuw lampje zou beter zijn. Een tafeltje en een lampje in de leefruimte zou ook fijn zijn.

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Lauren couple gb
3
Tried for a 2nd year, just as bad as the first year!
Pros:

Can't say much positive

Cons:

We tried this inn for a second time a year later - ended up with the same sad room as last year, room felt creepy, run down needs a refurb, bathroom smelled damp, had a huge ceiling damp patch and felt unclean.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Lynn solo_traveller gb
8
Crispy white towels and comfy bed. lovely food..
Pros:

Character Inn

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Tim solo_traveller gb
6
OK
Pros:

It's handy, quite cheap, and parking is easy.

Cons:

The room was like 25 years behind the times, spacious but very dated and shabby looking. Times have moved on.

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Phil couple gb
7
two nights , very quiet, did the job.
Pros:

warm welcome, good meal

Cons:

nothing

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Dan couple gb
4
Helpful staff who allowed us to check in earlier, but the room was disappointing.
Pros:

Cannot fault the staff who were helpful throughout the process, allowing us to check in earlier for a wedding. Bed was comfy.

Cons:

Unfortunately, the room was not very clean, we found crisps/food on the floor, a small blood stain on the bedding. There was also poo splatters around the rim of the toilet. The shower kept losing pressure and going cold and wasn’t clean.

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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marcus solo_traveller gb
10
Would highly recommend
Pros:

Good food
Great location
Very friendly and helpful staff
Lovely room

Cons:

Lovely place to stay

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Mike couple gb
2
Would not stay here again.
Cons:

Food was rated badly on TripAdvisor so we ate out. The condition of the bedroom and particularly the bathroom was dreadful. We wouldn't even shower there. Tap was broken, Cobwebs, dirty shower and floors. Really need a full refurbishment.

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Carl solo_traveller gb
6
Fairly good stay following a trip to Haynes Motor Museum
Pros:

It was an ideal location for my trip.

Staff were very friendly and helpful. The place had a welcoming feeling.

Cons:

Issue with the hot water supply and the food was fair for a public house but needs to be better.

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Mark extended_group gb
10
2026-03-29 via Nuitee