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The Dusthole

3.0 star property
Shepton Mallet guesthouse with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Luxury Cottage, Ensuite, Courtyard View (1bed cottage ) | Exterior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, Ensuite (Adjoining Rooms)

Suite, Ensuite (Adjoining Rooms)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Four-poster)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Four-poster)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Tree House)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Tree House)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite, Ensuite (Super-king)

Superior Suite, Ensuite (Super-king)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Cottage, Ensuite, Courtyard View (1bed cottage ) | Exterior

Luxury Cottage, Ensuite, Courtyard View (1bed cottage )

Highlights

Private bathroom
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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includes taxes & fees
$81 per night
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About the neighborhood

Map
Garston Street, Shepton Mallet, England, BA4 5LN

What's nearby

  • Kilver Court - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal Bath and West Showground - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Wells Cathedral - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Wells Bishop's Palace - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Wookey Hole Caves - 14 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 42 min drive
  • Castle Cary Station - 14 min drive
  • Bruton Station - 22 min drive
  • Frome Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mughal Empire - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Den - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Thatched Cottage - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The George Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Dusthole

Enjoy your visit to Shepton Mallet with a stay at The Dusthole. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 11 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Karaoke
  • Horse riding nearby

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Dusthole Hotel Shepton Mallet
Dusthole Hotel
Dusthole Shepton Mallet
Dusthole
Dusthole Inn Shepton Mallet
Dusthole Inn Shepton Mallet
Dusthole Inn
Dusthole Shepton Mallet
Dusthole
Inn The Dusthole Shepton Mallet
Shepton Mallet The Dusthole Inn
Inn The Dusthole
The Dusthole Shepton Mallet
The Dusthole Guesthouse
The Dusthole Shepton Mallet
The Dusthole Guesthouse Shepton Mallet

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Dusthole?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Dusthole?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Dusthole?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Dusthole and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as horseback riding.
Are there restaurants at or near The Dusthole?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Dusthole like?
The Dusthole is located a short 6-minute walk from Kilver Court.

Reviews

7.4

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Dust hole kings arms
This is eclectic hotel, pub. Great service, good food, great host, tony. Walking access to local church and town, near to wells cathedral and town.
Christopher, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

nightmare !!!
no one to check us in on arrival .found a cleaner who found the owner who checked us in .we asked if we could have a drink as we had been travelling a long way and he said no as he runs it on his own so told us to walk to town and find a coffee shop !!! had a meal that night which was cooked by owner.but bar was only open for a short time.owner has a very large dog an Akita which was allowed to poo in outside seating area .this was not cleaned up once in the 3 days we were there. the place is cetainly run down i think the owner has given up as there was no staff at all.no cleaning in bedroom or clean towels the whole time we were there\ only one tiny bulb in ceiling in bathroom other 6 six not working much the same in bedroom and correctly named The Dusthole because thats what it was.the place needs a complete refit and is nothing like the website says.it was our worst nightmare and would never stay there again
Christine, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Rory, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stella, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had the best stay here. Very personalized service and great food cooked to order. Huge bathtub and super comfy beds. If you are ghost hunters you should definitely come to this 17th century guest house where we heard a disembodied voice greet us hello and then ‘farewell’ when leaving!! Altogether a wonderful experience. Lots of character and a super sweet dog. The building is very old and hence the walls and floors are crooked which adds to the character and highlights just how old and unique the property is. Highly recommended!
James, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Austin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing old building full of character and great decor. Very clean throughout. The owner-chef, Tony, is a great guy and very modest i discovered. Having chatted a fair bit, i only discovered from a newspaper clipping in the corner of the restaurant that Marco Pieirre White once popped in for a coffee, ended staying for 2 hours chatting with Tony about the restaurant and hotel sectors and then returned the following day to enjoy Tony's Sunday lunch. I was going write how good Tony's food is, but i guess that tells you all you need to know. I look forward to my next trip to the Dusthole. Thanks again
Paul, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Dusty Hole welcomes all
A unique hotel that surprised! Loved the old parts of the pub, the room was clean, very comfortable and breakfasr was fab. Would highly recommend staying here if are in Shepton Mallett.
Liam, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

Old and quirky
5-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

Comfortable friendly hotel
Very relaxing stay. Made welcome by owner Tony who was very informative about history of hotel and area.
Pauline, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely quirky place.Tony very good host
1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Owner was very welcoming. The property is beautiful and cosy. Would definitely come back
Kourosh, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ood stay
Very comfortably and quirky pud. Food was excellent and plenty of it... the landlord was a star very funny guy.. I would stay again
Wayne, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good

Nice friendly guy who runs the place.
Robert, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good

This property is not suitably for people who don’t like snarling, barking, very large aggressive, very large, unrestrained dogs.
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Old Coaching inn with charm.
A warm welcome awaits you at the DustHole in Shepton Mallet as long as you don't get eaten by their dog whilst trying to get in after dark that is. Good food, but bedrooms small and in need of updating.
David, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

William, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Mark, 2-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good

Delighted, wonderful food and ale , comfy room , ideal commuting for work .
Mark, 2-night business trip
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6/10 Good

Property was full of character
3-night trip
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4/10 Fair

At least the bed linen was clean and the bathroom passable but it's obviously called the Dusthole for a reason! Only stayed one night in the end. Previous negative reviews sum it up perfectly - it needs closing down and complete refurbishment with new management. Christmas decorations around the bar in September......seriously??? Nothing like the photos.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Unloved & Disappointing
Disappointing especially considering the price, even more though we didn’t feel welcome at all, such a shame as it’s a lovely interesting old building full of history which needs respect and a lot of maintenance which didn’t appear to be happening, felt the owner has fallen out of love with the business and it was obvious he wants to leave, didn’t look like anything had been touched or cleaned for a long time, 2016 tourist info leaflets, nothing up to date to promote area, no bulbs in lampshades, old toiletries, out of date food in the breakfast area, home cooked food advertised on bar/breakfast menu, what we had did not look or taste like it, a better meal had at a Wetherspoons and half the price! I would not normally leave a review but felt a need to share. Felt in need of a nice break following a house move, unfortunately a bad choice made on this occasion.
2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Exquisite food, exceptional breakfast of great quality locally sourced produce. Room clean and well kept, hallways a little tired . Owner somewhat indifferent...great shame. Tucked away but handy for local shops and a stones throw from Ex HM Prison for tours.
Kim, 1-night trip
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