Sparkford Inn

Hotels
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Marston's Inns
7 (610 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

Location

Guest Reviews

7
Based on 610 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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LUKE • couple • gb
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • gb
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Thea • couple • gb
4
Cheap but was expecting higher level of cleanliness.
Pros:

The bed was comfy. The staff were friendly. The pub food looked good. Cheap room price.

Cons:

The shower room was fairly dirty both in the shower and around the toilet. In particular the toilet brush which had remnants of dirty toilet paper etc on it, which we notified staff of. Cleanliness could have been better in the room too. The remote control did not work so the tv had to be operated by the buttons at the back. Think it all just needs a bit of care and attention as very dated. Its also a shame that with a kitchen that has a vast daytime menu, that they dont offer breakfast.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Michele • couple • gb
2
Extremely disappointed and have tried to contact the property who are ignoring me.
Pros:

We had a serious issue with first night no hot water to shower/ bathe in , couldn’t tell anyone until the following day at 12pm when the pub opened and they said they would call someone when we returned we had scolding hot water and no cold so couldn’t shower for 2 days whilst attending a wedding locally.

Cons:

No hot water then scolding hot water?

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
2
I will add that staff In the bar were lovely
Pros:

On arrival from
The outside it looked lovely

Cons:

The room was extremely dirty, windows frames looked like they hadn’t been cleaned in years, very dusty furniture and unclean carpets…the bathroom was disgusting, I didn’t use the shower, had to wait until we got to our next venue for a wedding, they really need to rectify this. I know the price wasn’t expensive but I do except a high level of cleanliness when paying for a service

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Katie • family_with_children • gb
1
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Picot • couple • gb
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
6
Average, not there usual standards
Pros:

Location

Cons:

On suit old dirty

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Felix • family_with_children • es
7
Great spot that could use an update in the bathrooms
Pros:

El tamaño de las habitaciones y las zonas comunes. El pub muy acojedor y con Billar

Cons:

Las duchas, con un sistema de agua caliente de otro siglo, sin presion y imposible de regular entre ardiendo y frio

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Bridget • couple • gb
8
Very Good
Pros:

A very Comfortable stay.

Cons:

We would have liked breakfast but we were aware of that when I booked.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Philip • solo_traveller • gb
3
Pros:

Good food

Cons:

Every surface was sticky
Carpet heavy stains
Light cord in bathroom very dirty nowhere to hang towels

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Bradley • couple • gb
9
Pros:

The staff in the pub were excellent, very nice, welcoming and helpful even when it’s busy. Really enjoyed our evening there

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Heath • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Really friendly and helpful staff. Ideally located for my purposes. Great food as well!

Cons:

Shower could have been better, but was ok.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Jeanette • couple • gb
8
We had a wonderful stay, made very welcome by the friendly staff on duty
Pros:

A beautiful old building with many features retained of a listed building.

Cons:

We enjoyed most of the building as in keeping of a listed building. However the bathroom could benefit from some upgrading/tlc

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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alison • couple • gb
7
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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JULIE • solo_traveller • gb
4
An underwhelming experience
Cons:

The whole experience was pretty average. Facilities that were listed on Booking.com such as a fridge and breakfast were not available. There were serious noise issues with the plumbing in the bathroom which disturbed my sleep. As it was also a pub I was literally locked out of most of the downstairs area outside of pub opening hours. When I arrived there was confusion over my Booking.com payment for two of the 3 nights I had booked. They had not received payment from Booking even though they could see that it had been taken from my bank account. At one stage I was asked to pay again and sort it out with Booking otherwise they could not give me the key to my room. Fortunately after a bit of initiative from the manager this was sorted out. I thought it was over priced for the facilities and service that was offered.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • family_with_children • gb
8
Comfortable stay in the exact location we needed
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Cherrelle • couple • gb
10
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Paula • solo_traveller • gb
4
Pros:

Comfy bed

Cons:

Tv didnt work, wifi was bad. All felt tired

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • gb
6
Wouldn’t choose to stay again.
Pros:

It was convenient for what we needed.

Cons:

The windows didn’t close in the bedroom, didn’t open in the bathroom or lounge area. There was no hot water either the evening we arrived or the next morning so cold showers. Food was ok. Nothing near the inn to do apart from the Haynes museum which required walking on a major route with no path. Ok for a bed for the night, the bed was comfortable.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee