Shepton Mallet, overshadowed by nearby Wells, but worth a stroll around this small market town.
A long history here, from the Bronze Age, the Romans, and a history of religious orders.
There is a local market on Fridays around the 15th century market cross, with industry originally based
on wool to be replaced by brewing and the cider industry.
The West of England Show ground is just south on the A371.
Tourist Information Centre in the town.
What To See
Shepton Mallet Gaol, oldest still being used perhaps, the Domesday Book and Magna Carta
were kept here in WWII, when it was also used as a military prison.
East Somerset Railway, Cranmore Staion, Cranmore, BA4 4QP, 3 miles from the
town east along the A361, the "Strawberry Line", 2 1/2 miles along the Mendips in a steam
train, museum, shop, etc, Telephone for times Tel: 01749 880417
Croscombe, one of several small villages in the area, on the A371, 15th century church.
Guest Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels
Bowlish House
Bowlish House is 10 minutes’ drive from Wells and Glastonbury, and within easy
travelling of Glastonbury Tor, Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole Caves and Longleat House and
Safari Park. Bowlish House is the ideal place to get away from it all with friends and family.
Its unique Grade II Georgian house provides an interesting and peaceful location in which to escape
and enjoy top quality food.
Internet: Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
The Highwayman Inn
The Highwayman Inn, Shepton Mallett in Somerset offers hotel / bed and breakfast accommodation. Facilities include
six bedrooms, with eleven extra bedrooms planned for spring 2005, and a real ale bar with sky sports and pool table.
Facilities include 14 bedrooms, one of which has full disabled facilities and a real ale bar with a pool table.
The Highwayman Inn has a superb restaurant serving ale and hearty food and pub grub. This is
a well-run and presented establishment offering a welcoming feel with good service and
excellent food of generous portions.
Internet: No internet access available.
Thatched Cottage Inn
Thatched Cottage Inn 63-67 Charlton Road Shepton Mallet BA4 5QF
An inn with the emphasis on comfortable, spacious accommodation (8 en suite rooms), good food
(AA Rosette) and friendly service. Welcoming public spaces and private rooms with the comfort and
facilities a 21st century traveler expects.
Holiday Cottages
Sutton near Shepton Mallet BA4 6QF Tel: 01244 357717
This quaint cottage retains plenty of original character features including flagstone floors and
some exposed stone walls in the sitting room....
Changeover Day: Fri Price Guide: 224.00-495.00
Sleeps up to 5 in 3 bedrooms.
Batcombe near Shepton Mallet BA4 6AD Tel: 01244 357717
This is a cosy property, offering a high standard of accommodation Comfortably furnished, the living area
is open plan with a fitted kitchen and a breakfast bar as well as a sitting area with a stone floor, giving
the property a contemporary feel....
Changeover Day: Fri Price Guide: 172.00-295.00
Sleeps up to 2 in 1 bedrooms.
Ditcheat Shepton Mallet Tel: 0844 847 1200
Just 5 minutes' walk from Ditcheat's splendid pub serving food and the village shop, this comfortable little
cottage is perfect for walkers and cyclists as the national cycleway runs adjacent to it. Set in the grounds
of the owners' home, it lies…...
Sleeps 2 + t/cot