The Rock Inn Hotel, Pub & Restaurant

Hotels
5.5 (63 reviews)
rock inn , Chipstable , GB

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Bar
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Locked upon arrival
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
3.46
The property was locked upon arrival, indicating possible neglect.
Service
6.43
Staff are friendly, but responsiveness is lacking, particularly from booking.com.
Location
6.47
Conveniently located, but building accessibility is an issue as it was locked.
Room Quality
5.42
Issues with the bathroom light and small bedroom.
Amenities
4.45
Missing TV in the room and limited wine choices.
Value for Money
4.41
Perceived as low due to lack of amenities and quality.
Food and Beverage
7.46
Breakfast was reported as good, but dinner menus were limited.
Overall Experience
5.93
Mixed feelings; good food but service and amenities were lacking.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-19 20:53

Property Description

Charming Accommodation and Dining
Experience comfortable rooms, a delightful dining experience, and a cozy bar at The Rock Inn.

Convenient Location
Perfectly situated just a short distance away from popular attractions such as Dunster Castle and Taunton Deane West Somerset Magistrates Court.

Delicious Breakfast Options
Start your day right with a choice of à la carte, continental, or Full English/Irish breakfast options available each morning.

Book your stay at The Rock Inn now for a memorable experience!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

5.5
Based on 63 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.46
Service: 6.43
Location: 6.47
Room Quality: 5.42
Amenities: 4.45
Value for Money: 4.41
Food and Beverage: 7.46
Overall Experience: 5.93
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Rudo • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Kwasi • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Karl • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Jim from Stoke • solo_traveller • gb
8
All good.
Pros:

Only stayed one night whilst travelling through. Accommodation was fine for this one of occasion. Staff helpful and friendly. No problems, I would stay again. Thankyou.

Cons:

Nothing that I didn't like.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Kinga • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

It always has hot water and good water pressure.

Cons:

There was TV in the room, but no remote. The carpet was super dirty. There was a wasp nest outside the window so I couldn't open the window. The bin in the bathroom wasn't changed and the general cleanness of the bathroom was questionable.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Alan • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Food was excellent landlord very friendly

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
10
Host very pleasant highly recommended and the food is outstanding
Pros:

Friendly and welcoming… we loved it, quiet and tranquil

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

The owner was really helpful when I struggled parking one night. Plenty of character at this property. Bed was comfy. Wi-Fi was decent. Bottle of water in room. Shower pressure and temp was ok.

Cons:

Mould in bathroom on ceiling. Cracked tiles all over. Toilet took 10 attempts to flush. Carpet looked like it needed a good hoover. Room was not the cleanest. Wasps in room if windows left open. Room wasn’t cleaned or towels changed in 4 nights. Only 1 towel and bathmat left. No info in room about anything. Decor was shabby.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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keith • couple • gb
7
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • gb
3
Small dinghy hotel
Pros:

Rural location

Cons:

Everything was small. The stairs, I bumped my head twice. The bed, we kept on bashing each other, it also had a footboard and being tall I was kicking my feet, or curling up to avoid that and bumping my wife. The bath was small, length wise, but also being a loft conversion, tucked in the slope of the roof, so I couldn't stand up to shower. 2. Nobody on reception after 8h30 and nobody there before 10h00. Another couple were trying to check out and had to shout to get someone to attend to them. 3. We didn't stay the second night.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • gb
8
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Lecky-Thompson • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

It was in a useful location

Cons:

Staff weren't very helpful and the rooms were quite old (e.g. missing bits of carpet) and not entirely clean.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Jasen • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Free parking. Quiet location, fresh air.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Humber • solo_traveller • gb
1
Pros:

Did not stay as no access for disabled to the rooms, no refund for this mistake on on booking,

Cons:

Booked stay with booking.com

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Lovely host great food

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • gb
5
Family who own couldnt do enough for us. Food was lovely. Beautiful setting. Property needs a little TLC xx
Pros:

Beautiful setting.

Cons:

Wasp nest outside our window in the eaves so had to keep window closed as wasps entered our room. Mirror held together with sellotape. Curtains needed more hooks as gaping. TV did not work.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
1
Absolute farce
Pros:

The photo shopped photos of the room I booked were nothing like the cupboard I was expected to sleep in! Like being catfished. The whole place was dirty and smelled extremely bad.

Cons:

The staff had no clue and palmed me off with a different room to the one I booked. One towel between 2 people. You couldn't even walk around the bed the room was that small. I don't think hygiene is a word that is understood

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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connelly • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Staff very friendly could do enough food really good

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee