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144 reviews

The Highwayman Inn

The Highwayman Inn

Cannards Grave Rd, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4LY, United Kingdom

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Free parking

Restaurant

Bar

Parking On Site

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Bathtub

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The Highwayman Inn

The Highwayman Inn is an inviting inn set in Shepton Mallet, United Kingdom. Located 0.3mi from the city center on Cannards Grave Rd, this countryside stay adds a touch of charm to any itinerary. Prices start from $93 per night, making a welcoming option for travelers plotting a memorable stop.

On-site parking is free, and a restaurant and bar keep the energy flowing from daytime to late-night. The property offers non-smoking rooms, a bathtub, and views to perk up the morning routine, along with free toiletries for convenience. Free live music performances add a bit of local flavor, while kids' meals come with extra charges.

With 144 reviews, this inn in Shepton Mallet has become a recognizable stop for travelers exploring the area.

Set on Cannards Grave Rd and just a short stroll from the town center, this countryside inn invites travelers to unwind after a day of exploring. On-site Restaurant #1 serves British classics and grill-style BBQ, offering tasty options for every appetite. The bar hums with a lively vibe, and free live music performances add a touch of local flavor—though kids’ meals carry extra charges for younger guests.

Free on-site parking makes arrivals easy, while flexible payment options keep things simple: Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, and Solo are accepted, and cash isn’t accepted. Non-smoking rooms ensure a fresh stay, with a bathtub and free toiletries to ease morning routines. Views from the property provide a pleasant backdrop for breakfast and late-evening relaxations.

Room choices cater to different needs, including a Single Room at 108 sqft with a twin bed, a Double Room at 161 sqft with a queen bed, and a Room - 2 Twin at 161 sqft with two twin beds. All room types are non-smoking, offering comfortable options for solo travelers, couples, or small groups looking to pause the journey and enjoy a countryside escape.

Closest airports

Bristol Airport

15.6mi

Cardiff Airport

37.5mi

Bournemouth Airport

41.4mi

Exeter Airport

49.1mi

Southampton / Weather Centre

54.1mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Restaurant

Bar

Parking On Site

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Bathtub

View

Free toiletries

Rooms

Double Room in The Highwayman Inn

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Double Room

1 Queen Size Bed

160 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

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Flat-screen TV

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Single Room in The Highwayman Inn

Single Room

1 Twin Bed

110 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Twin Room in The Highwayman Inn

Room - 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

160 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Guest reviews

6

144 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Featured reviews:

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Sam

8.2

April 2025

Travelled from the south coast to see my daughter and her new baby in Bristol. Wanted to visit Shelton mallet due to a series I’ve been watching and just loved the look of the town. Found this establishment and booked it for the night. Had issues with train delays so wasn’t going to get there till after 10pm when staff go home but bless her heart the girl stayed and waited late for us to arrive to give us the key with no problem at all. We arrived around 10,20pm and she was just lovely welcoming us and showed us our room. Value for money totally. Clean, really comfortable beds and linen and perfect for what we needed. Just sorry we couldn’t utilise the bar/restaurant as it didn’t open till 12.00 and we wanted to walk into Shepton for the market. Value for money for sure and would definately stay again

Nothing else around and would have liked to have had breakfast there before our day out

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Kevin

8.2

June 2025

Stayed for family wedding...4 rooms Friendly helpful and accomodating manager. Flexibilty with Late check out was appreciated. Helied with racing numbers. Spacious room , long bath plenty of hot water. Helpful lady knocked next morning to ask we we wanted anything and provided us with more coffee and milk. Comfy bed. Pub too with food but we were at wedding so didn't use. Liked that hotel not just the standard layout, bit more quirky and individual rooms.

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Andrew

8.2

April 2025

Shower Room Modern but small. Mattress Good.

Too many Stairs & Long Walk to Room. Mind your Head! Small room with little space to sort out Medication, Tablets and Insulin. Window Frames Rotten & No window catch to keep the Window open You need a Magnifying Glass to see the Tiny Flat TV!

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Stuart

8.2

November 2022

The ambience was absolutely fabulous, the food presented was really tasty and value for money, the portions were great a really wholesome. Facilities in the highwayman were good, presented really well. Car parking was good and a good point to explore more of Somerset. A very enjoyable stay with friendly staff . The beds were comfortable. I will look forward to revisiting this hotel to see how things have progressed. Overall a nice place to stay.

We had a twin room the room itself was nice although definitely tired, cleanliness was ok although a little more attention to detail in room presentation would have made it more enjoyable. Although it was by a main trunk road, traffic noise was a factor till around 11pm and noise from the pub was also a factor but again everything settled at around 11pm. The lack of a breakfast on a morning was ok although maybe this will be considered at a later date to be offered.

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Henry

10

April 2023

Room was great all features advertised worked well. warm welcoming atmosphere inside the pub and great food choice. Food ordered was cooked to exceedingly high standards. staff were friendly and polite. no problems in any part of the journey.

shower should have been tested before room was released as hose had split but this did not affect the pressure or use (Just a bit leaky) breakfast offering would have been nice but unsure if they offering this at present.

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Anne

8.2

May 2025

Check in was fine and the room was excellent. It was a bit of a ramble to get to the room but no problem. The room was clean and tidy and the facilities very good.

It was a big disappointment that there was no breakfast offered

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Christine

8.2

August 2022

The staff were very helpful. The breakfast was excellent and the beds comfortable. Fans were provided to help with the extreme heat we experienced. Two of our party were late cancellations after testing positive for Covid and the management very kindly refunded the room charges.

We were there in a heatwave and despite fans the rooms were hot. Opening the windows helped but the pub is on a main road and it was noisy. It was further from the town of Shepton Mallet than we had anticipated but we had cars so could get to restaurants in the evening as the pub menu was very standard pub grub (although it looked good) and we wanted more options.

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Elzbieta

8.2

September 2024

The room was very clean indeed the window was at the back of the property which was great because it was very quiet in the room. It’s a shame there was no breakfast.

I like the cleanliness of the line and comfortable bed.

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John

10

November 2024

Staff were brilliant, I had my young daughter with me, they made her very welcome and she loved the time spent there. The room was warm and comfortable, food was nice, very present weekend.

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David

8.2

February 2025

Great pub with excellent food at sensible price. Very convenient for the classic motorcycle show I attended as an exhibitor.

Room was a bit tired and could do with refurbishment.

Points of Interest Around The Highwayman Inn

Attractions

Glastonbury

7.1mi

Cheddar Gorge

11.8mi

Fleet Air Arm Museum

12.4mi

Roman Baths

15.7mi

Jane Austen Centre

15.8mi

Royal Crescent

15.9mi

Brunel's SS Great Britain

18.5mi

Smoke & Mirrors

18.7mi

Old Wardour Castle

22.3mi

Sand Bay

23mi

Lacock

24.3mi

Wiltshire Museum

26.4mi

Restaurants

Restaurant #1

Cuisines

  • British
  • GrillBbq

Amenities of The Highwayman Inn

Free parking

Restaurant

Bar

Parking On Site

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Bathtub

View

Free toiletries

Stay rules - The Highwayman Inn

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Highwayman Inn

At what times are check-in and check-out at The Highwayman Inn?

Should you choose to stay at The Highwayman Inn, the doors are open for check-in between 03:00 PM and 10:00 PM. Kindly check out by 11:00 AM.

Does The Highwayman Inn offer complimentary parking?

Yes, there is free public parking available at The Highwayman Inn. The parking is conveniently located on site and does not require any reservation.

What's the nightly rate at The Highwayman Inn?

For The Highwayman Inn, room prices kick off at $93. Remember, prices can fluctuate depending on room type and availability dates. Input your dates for definitive prices.

Which room categories can I book at The Highwayman Inn?

The Highwayman Inn offers single, double, and twin rooms. The single room can accommodate 1 adult with a twin bed, while the double and twin rooms can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child with a double bed in the double room and twin beds in the twin room. All rooms have a size ranging from 108 sqft to 161 sqft and smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms.

What is there to do in The Highwayman Inn?

Guests at The Highwayman Inn can enjoy a variety of leisure activities during their stay. They can start their evenings with some live music or performances at the hotel. The bar provides a great opportunity for guests to relax and unwind with their favorite drinks. Additionally, guests can participate in fun activities such as bingo and karaoke, adding a touch of entertainment to their stay.

When it comes to dining options, The Highwayman Inn offers on-site restaurants that serve British and Grill BBQ cuisines. Guests can indulge in delicious meals without having to leave the hotel premises. With a range of leisure amenities and dining options available, guests can certainly make the most of their time at the hotel and create memorable experiences.

Does The Highwayman Inn have on-site restaurants?

Yes, the Highwayman Inn has restaurants on site. The hotel offers a restaurant where guests can enjoy British and Grill BBQ cuisines.

Does The Highwayman Inn accept credit cards and cash payments?

No, The Highwayman Inn does not accept cash payments. However, they do accept credit cards such as Mastercard, Visa, Maestro, and Solo.