Old Mill Hotel & Lodge

Hotels
7.6 (4281 reviews)
Toll Bridge Rd, Batheaston , Bath , gb

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Business center
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Picturesque, peaceful riverside location with good transport links
Friendly and helpful staff; notable duty manager
Some refurbished rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable
Good restaurant/dinner praised by several guests
Outdoor setting and available activities
In-room fridge provided in some rooms
Comfortable beds noted by multiple guests
Good price/value reported by several reviewers
Cons:
Onsite parking is paid, limited, narrow and can be difficult or risky
No air conditioning in many rooms; rooms can be very hot (small fans provided)
Breakfast often considered basic for the price
Inconsistent cleanliness (filthy-looking carpet, occasional unpleasant smells)
Some rooms small, narrow or with broken fixtures (especially annex/lodge)
Shower issues: weak water pressure or broken enclosed shower
Pillows and some beds described as uncomfortable by some guests
At least one hygiene/food-prep concern reported (chef without apron/hat) and occasional unpleasant staff

Categories

Cleanliness
6.8
Mixed comments: some rooms and a new bedroom described as spacious and clean, but others noted a filthy-looking carpet, occasional unpleasant smells (possible sewer) and a general need for renovation in parts of the hotel.
Service
8.6
Generally positive: multiple reviewers praised friendly, helpful staff and a hardworking duty manager; a few staff members were described as unpleasant but overall service was a strength.
Location
8.9
Widely praised setting: picturesque, peaceful riverside location with good bus links to Bath and pleasant surroundings; rooms with river/toll bridge views were noted positively.
Room Quality
7
Mixed: some guests loved refurbished bedrooms (spacious and clean) while others reported very small, narrow or hot rooms, uncomfortable beds in places, and broken fixtures in an annex/lodge.
Amenities
6.8
Limited: recurring lack of air conditioning (only small fans), paid and cramped onsite parking, occasional in-room fridge but missing extras (microwave), and shower/pressure issues in some rooms.
Value for Money
7.6
Mixed-to-positive: several guests felt the hotel offered good price/value (comfortable rooms, reasonable restaurant prices), though some considered breakfast/basic services weak for the price.
Food and Beverage
7.2
Mixed: restaurant meals were praised as delicious and dinner/breakfast were good by some, but breakfast was often described as basic and there were hygiene concerns (chef without apron/hat) mentioned by one guest.
Overall Experience
7.9
Overall a pleasant and characterful stay for many guests due to location, staff and setting, tempered by inconsistent room conditions, limited amenities (no AC, parking issues) and basic breakfasts.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 01:31

Property Description

Riverside Charm and Historic Elegance

Scenic Gardens and River Views: Nestled on the banks of the River Avon, Old Mill Hotel & Lodge boasts picturesque gardens and breathtaking views of the Somerset countryside, creating a serene escape just moments away from vibrant Bath.

Quaint Accommodations with Modern Comforts: The rooms at Old Mill Hotel offer a blend of historic charm and modern convenience, featuring complimentary tea/coffee facilities, luxurious toiletries, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and ISDN telephone links for your entertainment and communication needs.

Unique Heritage Experience: Originally a flour mill until 1907, this property now stands as a unique hotel with a cozy bar and lounge, offering guests a chance to immerse themselves in history while enjoying the tranquil ambiance by the river.

Experience a blend of history and tranquility - Book your stay at Old Mill Hotel & Lodge today!

Important information:

Due to the structure of the building, the Old Mill Hotel does not have a elevator. Wheelchair access is only available in the Rolling Mill restaurant. Parking is subject to availability and cannot be reserved. For advance purchase reservations, the credit card used for the reservation needs to be shown upon arrival. If this is not possible, a third party authorization form, copy of ID and copy of the credit card needs to be sent to the property prior to arrival. In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.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.
If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, write this and your company details in the Special Requests box.
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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 4281 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.8
Service: 8.6
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 6.8
Value for Money: 7.6
Food and Beverage: 7.2
Overall Experience: 7.9
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Orr couple gb
8
We enjoyed our stay, it was relaxing and a short bus ride into Bath City center.
Pros:

Location was beautiful, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable.

Cons:

The spotlight directly above the window made the room extremely light, it could benefit from blackout curtains. There wasn't much local information at reception, for instance attractions, bus times/stops etc.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Linda solo_traveller de
9
Pros:

Schönes und sauberes Zimmer, großes gemütliches Bett. Frühstück war kalt (Toast, Marmelade, Müsli, Joghurt) und in Ordnung.

Cons:

Leider hat das Badezimmer einige Gebrauchsspuren (verkratzte Keramik, abgesplitterter Schrank) aufgezeigt. Unser Fenster war leider direkt zum Parkplatz, wodurch man sich sehr beobachtet gefühlt hat.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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julien couple fr
7
Peut largement mieux faire
Pros:

Un peux excentré de Bath, cet établissement est charmant, logé dans un vieux moulin à eau. Le personnel est professionnel, sans plus, il y a même des fois où on peut sentir que l'on gêne... Par contre, le cadre est vraiment bucolique: moulin, bien sûr, mais la rivière qui passe devant la salle de déjeuner, une terrasse au dessus de la rivière pour un dernier verre...

Cons:

Alors le gros point noir: le parking! Annoncé comme parking, il n'est pas précisé dans l'annonce qu'il est payant!! 10£ la nuit, et surtout ULTRA LIMITE et mal fichu! On s'est fait rembarrer le lendemain en quittant en soulignant cet état de fait par un "c'est écrit dans nos conditions générales (en nous montrant le panneau sur le comptoir)!" dans un soupir d'agacement même pas retenu.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Claudia couple de
5
Pros:

Das Personal war freundlich.

Cons:

Es war sehr heiß und das Zimmer war unerträglich überhitzt, sehr klein und der Kühlschrank hat zusätzlich geheizt. Das Zimmer lag direkt an der Straße mit starken Verkehr an der kleinen Brücke. Man musste das Fenster aber öffnen. Schlafen war nicht möglich und ein anderes Zimmer wurde nicht angeboten

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Yevheniia couple gb
9
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Alison couple gb
10
Lovely location & very welcoming
Pros:

We had one night here in August - it was a lovely location. Check in was very efficient, the room was very comfortable and the bathroom modern. Free breakfast was a nice touch and plenty of continental style food to choose from.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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dick couple nl
1
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Nabulsi solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

For what we paid on an offer I couldn't fault it, because we were upgraded from the Lodge to Hotel and we didn't ask for it. Therefore it was a lovely treat for us.

The male worker in the breakfast room was very friendly, professional, polite and hardworking and managed the turn around of tables very efficiently.

We will definitely be visiting The Old Mill again because the scenery, location and accessibility to the town centre definitely met more than our expectations with a lovely scenic walk along the canal. We loved the Oldy Wirley character and the peace and quiet.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Julie solo_traveller gb
10
Beautiful location
Pros:

Lovely place to stay to be near Bath town centre.

Cons:

No cooked breakfast

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Layla couple gb
10
Gorgeous and peaceful. Would absolutely stay again
Pros:

Absolutely gorgeous. Views were amazing and seating right next to river. Hotel room was so comfortable and the staff were lovely.

Cons:

Only thing I would say brought it down at all was the quality of the food, and the presentation.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Chen extended_group gb
10
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Taya family_with_children gb
1
The pictures of the surrounding of the hotel and lodge on website is absolutely not what it actually looked like when we
Cons:

Unfortunately not great, we we checked out just over an hour after checking in as the rooms at the lodges were very uncomfortable, bed were tiny and facilities not good. The advert for the hotel and lodge are misleading, it should make it very clear that the lodges are absolutely not 3 star.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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lockser solo_traveller fr
8
Super hôtel pour visiter bass
Pros:

L'hôtel est très bien équipé et le personnel est vraiment gentil 😁 et les chambres sont très confortables. De plus il est proche du centre en voiture ce qui est très pratique !

Cons:

Il y a peu de places pour se garer sur le parking

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Justin solo_traveller gb
3
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Shelley solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

The location was lovely, nice and quiet not too far from city centre

Cons:

Tired hotel, needs updating , would stay again but would like to be in the hotel not the anex

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Denis family_with_children us
3
Cons:

Yhe room was terrible, way too small and grubby, a very depressing room in the "lodge". Bathroom was also small. They also charged 10 pounds for parking in the middle of no where which was not mentioned at checkin. There was also a leak in the lobby ceiling with a bucket under it.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Melanie solo_traveller gb
2
Very disappointing, although lovely view of the river
Pros:

The location next to the river

Cons:

The building was very tired, internally and externally
No AC
Not very clean - Bed looked like it had already been slept in. Black mark on pillow. Food on the bedroom floor. Bin not emptied.
Lots of flies in the bathroom
Toilet flush very weak
No shower gel in dispenser
Plug switch fell off when turning it on.
We asked for new towels - not provided
Trouble with the key on more than one occasion
Fire alarm sounded without any warning
Staff (apart from the gentleman on evening shift) were abrupt and unhelpful… people queuing at reception and receptionist outside on her phone having a cigarette. Receptionist couldn’t answer about parking options in city, so we advised other guests.
Was offered parking and told it was £10 for the entire stay, confirmed we would like parking, gave reg… when we came back in the evening there were no spaces. We were told to park out on the main road. We were told the charge would be wavered but on check out was told that they may still take it, as nothing on our details. (Not charged as yet - but lack of communication)
Paid for breakfast - it was awful. Cheap ham slices, boiled eggs, cheese slices. Croissants a little stale. Cereals in dispenser, which was mainly crumbs. Coffee was in a flask, tasted awful. Went out for breakfast the next morning.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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GIROLAMO family_with_children it
8
Pros:

La pulizia, le stanze ampie e la colazione discreta. Solo un ristorante a 100 mt

Cons:

Troppa distanza dal centro anche se a 5 minuti a piedi ci sono i mezzi per il centro di Bath che passano ogni 15/20 minuti. Nn c’è nulla nei paraggi per alimentari e/o cibo

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Jack solo_traveller gb
3
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Frank solo_traveller gb
7
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