The Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant

Hotels
8.8 (1203 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 1203 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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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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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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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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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
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Paul couple gb
10
Lovely character hotel in heart of Bridgwater
Pros:

Lovely old buildings with traditional character

Cons:

Our ‘loft’ room was very hot due to days of hot sun. I accept this is a likely event when there is a heat wave. Possible improvement might be to ensure all windows can be opened. As this is a roof level 2nd floor room security is less of an issue.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
J
Julie couple gb
10
Really enjoyable stay, will definitely be back
Pros:

Great friendly staff, good location, lovely clean room

Cons:

Nothing, everything was perfect

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
J
Julie couple gb
10
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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darren couple gb
10
Absolutely amazing place
Pros:

Amazing little Gem with Fantastic host and staff. Food was Amazing. We had the château Briand and it was done to perfection.

Cons:

Leaving

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Alan solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The quaintness as it is a very old building; also has a very nice garden to enjoy a drink or your evening meal.
Staff very friendly and sociable.

Cons:

The entrance to car park, very tight, bumped new car.
Saw small sign ( should be bigger )which advised reversing in when to late range already done.
Bedroom quite small but comfortable.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Gillian couple gb
10
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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dominique couple fr
8
C’était parfait
Pros:

L’accueil

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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david couple gb
9
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
C
Christopher solo_traveller gb
10
Very pleasant
Pros:

Private parking for motorcycle. Friendly staff. Great breakfast

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Barry extended_group gb
7
Comfortable with excellent evening meal
Pros:

Excellent service
Clean and tidy but dated
Excellent food.

Cons:

Rooms small and tired looking

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Dana solo_traveller gb
7
Trim trip
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

Shower was realy poor. Couldnt adjust it and it didnt drain.
Lighting in room was quite poor

2026-07-06 via Nuitee