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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Amelie • solo_traveller • us
4
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Natalia • solo_traveller • es
1
Pros:

Las almohadas. La cama era cómoda.

Cons:

La habitación basic está en un módulo prefabricada enfrente del hotel. La habitación es pequeñísima en un bajo... Relación calidad precio no corresponde.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Simone • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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BENJAMIN • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Location, scenery

Cons:

Lack of hot breakfast

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Björn • solo_traveller • se
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Judit • solo_traveller • gb
1
Avoid this place
Pros:

When we made the complaint, the receptionist came to check and she agreed with us.

Cons:

The quality of the room was well below standards. It was filthy from the entrance to the bathroom, even the bedding was dirty. Damp, black mould, and dirt everywhere. We raised the issue with the receptionist immediately who came and checked the room. She totally agreed with us, and she also took some pictures in the bathroom. We told her that we would like to get an other room with better standards or some compensation as this room is definitely doesn't worth the price what I have paid for 1 night. Parking is not included, it is another extra £10 - I never experienced this anywhere before! The receptionist said the hotel is fully booked, so she can't change our room. The bedding was changed, but the lady who changed it for us, put the pillow on the dirty floor, and when we questioned this, she said the floor is clean. When we told her to look around properly and we have requested another clean pillow, she brought one, but she had to go back for changing a pillow cover again as the "clean" pillow cover she wanted to put on was also dirty.
After the hotel refused to resolve the case onsite and asking us to raise a complaint throung Booking.com, they quickly refused to cooperate with Booking.com as well.
This accommodation is NOT recommended because the reality is nowhere near to the pictures on their booking.com pages and they wouldn't take any responsibility for the sub-standard state and dirtiness of the room!

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Lahaye • couple • nl
9
Heel goed hotel.
Pros:

Hele ruime kamer, met ruime bedden. Goede matrassen en kussens. Genoeg ruimte om spullen te rangeren. Fijne douche. Lekker ontbijt.

Cons:

De toegang was moeilijk te vinden en de parkeergelegenheid krap. Dat kun je niet verhelpen helaas

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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John David • solo_traveller • vn
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Geraldine • couple • gb
6
Our stay was pleasant, the location was beautiful and there was restaurants a short walk away.
Pros:

The property was adequate and there was a continental breakfast in the morning and had an excellent view.

Cons:

Both the outside and the inside of the property need tidying up and a good clean.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • couple • gb
8
Beautiful surroundings for a nice relaxing stay
Pros:

Breakfast was continental but nice and fresh, beds very comfortable, meals in the restaurant good and reasonable price, grounds were beautiful and very relaxing

Cons:

Car park small not really ample for today’s vehicles, hotel interior a bit dated and could do with a paint, too many steps so not suitable with mobility issues

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • couple • za
6
Would not stay here again.
Pros:

Next to the river

Cons:

Lounge area was disappointing and bar area closed so we were unable to relax and enjoy the place. Our bathroom had not been cleaned properly.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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JORGE ALBERTO • extended_group • mx
10
EXCELENTE UBICACIÓN E INSTALACIONES
Pros:

EXCELENTE UBICACIÓN

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • solo_traveller • gb
6
Very expensive for bare essentials.
Pros:

The room was lovely and big, plenty of storage, fridge and safe included, nice yo have the option of a bath and a shower. Good tv size and WiFi was good.

Cons:

Having to pay a toll to literally get into the car park. The prepayment charge (effectively having to pay twice). Bathroom wasn't particularly clean. Beds not very comfortable, quite hard. Windows wouldn't open so room was really hot and sticky. Breakfast was very very basic. Choice of about 5 items of food. Staff quite dismissive and unknowledgable at the front desk. Having to pay to park was also a bit ridiculous, considering it was £114 for a less than 24hr stay. Very late reply as to whether we could park there before check-in, as check-in was only from 3pm, checkout being 11am. Feel that it was very poor value for money.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Marco_Gambarotto • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Location lovely

Cons:

Very small room , difficult to move around, £10 charge for parking when there is no alternative is just like charging more for the room!

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Olivia • couple • gb
4
Wouldn’t return
Pros:

The location was only a 10 min uber to Bath town

Cons:

Extremely dirty with mould around the windows, wasn’t able to sleep due to the thin windows with gaps in and the waterfall outside it. It was like a house the walls were that thin you could hear anyone walking around there room or talking I could hear every conversation it was like someone being in the next bedroom to you at home. The door didn’t lock so it wouldn’t shut fully so was freezing with a constant breeze as the lock is what holds it in place, also a big safety concern as there was just a small roof outside our window so anyone could of came in. The rail outside the window wasn’t attached to the wall and had rusted so a massive safety concern if a child or anyone leant on it they may have fallen from the window.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • couple • nl
3
Grrot bed de rest blijft erg achter. Wifi was er niet terwijl dit wel op de website staat
Pros:

Groot bed

Cons:

Geen airco, geen wifi, oud meubilair

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Visick • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Location was lovely

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Odega • solo_traveller • ng
9
Pros:

The ambience of the Hotel location. The breakfast was nice and the staffs were welcoming.

Cons:

The rooms are quite small but comfortable

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee