Guesthouse The Dusthole
Garston Street, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5LN, United Kingdom – Great location - show map
The booking in process was painless. Tony (the manager) checked us in immediately upon our arrival. We had arrived earlier than we expected, but Tony was very accommodating and let us get into our room early. We loved the fact that The Dusthole is a listed building with bags of character which has a soul all it's own. A building with a magical atmosphere and a very interesting and friendly manager. We would also like to say a big thank you to Abby who made us feel very welcome. Even Tyson, an American Akita (their guard dog) seemed to at least accept us. It seemed that nothing was too much trouble. Even tailoring meals and drinks to our personal tastes. Tony even made vegetable soup for my friend and a special cocktail to help with my sisters' indigestion issues.
United KingdomIt had everything that you would expect and excellent service. The dining room was astounding.
United KingdomLovely cottage atmosphere in centre of town location
United KingdomFriendly warm welcome. Excellent food and plenty of it. We stayed in one of the cabins. It was well equipped and clean. The bed was the biggest and most comfortable we have slept In. The whole building is inviting, quirky and full of history and character. It is a credit to the owner and his staff. The best place we have stayed in so far
United KingdomI have a lovely Seabass for supper and glass of Chardonnay! next to the roaring fire! my room was very comfortable to work in .
United Kingdomwe loved the quirkiness and age of the place,we were upgraded
United KingdomEverything..Great place well chilled out..Great landlord Tony.a one in a million a d food ro die for all cooked by him..dont miss this place..its a gem X
SpainLoved our room and the little extras. The extra mile was clearly there! The food was so good and it had a feeling of a old style inn. Wonderful!
United KingdomThe host Tony was incredible, very welcoming also knew everything about the area. We had a meal there which was one of the yummiest meals ive had in a long time. The bar area was comfortable with a lovely log fire.
United KingdomTony was very hospitable and made us very welcome. The meals are very nice and are cooked to your requirements. Rooms are a bit tiered but are comfy after all the inn is 350yrs old. The main bar has a great log fire to sit by and have a few drinks before you are served your evening meal. Breakfast is cooked to order from full English to scrabble egg on toast. Tony is doing a great job even in the current situation. Overall a great stay
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The Dusthole
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This unique 15th-century inn is less than a mile from the center of Shepton Mallet. It offers an extensive menu and cozy log fires just 15 minutes’ drive from Glastonbury.
All of the relaxing, warmly furnished rooms at The Dusthole are spacious and airy, and some of the bathrooms have 400-year-old stone floors. All bedrooms feature TVs and DVD players.
The restaurant at The Dusthole features an wide-ranging menu from traditional English dishes to far Eastern specialties. Guests can also enjoy the traditional Sunday carvery.
Guests can relax in the garden and patio area, and there is a traditional log fire inside the building. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas, and free private parking is possible on site.
Located just off the A37, the inn is 15 miles from Cheddar Gorge. Longleat Safari Park is a 25-minute drive away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)
Breakfast Info
Continental, Full English/Irish
Free Private Parking Available On Site
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See what guests loved the most:
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Caroline
United Kingdom“The booking in process was painless. Tony (the manager) checked us in immediately upon our arrival. We had arrived earlier than we expected, but Tony was very accommodating and let us get into our room early. We loved the fact that The Dusthole is a listed building with bags of character which has a soul all it's own. A building with a magical atmosphere and a very interesting and friendly manager. We would also like to say a big thank you to Abby who made us feel very welcome. Even Tyson, an American Akita (their guard dog) seemed to at least accept us. It seemed that nothing was too much trouble. Even tailoring meals and drinks to our personal tastes. Tony even made vegetable soup for my friend and a special cocktail to help with my sisters' indigestion issues.” Read more
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Anthony
United Kingdom
“It had everything that you would expect and excellent service. The dining room was astounding.”
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Andrew
United Kingdom
“Lovely cottage atmosphere in centre of town location”
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Louise
United Kingdom
“Friendly warm welcome. Excellent food and plenty of it. We stayed in one of the cabins. It was well equipped and clean. The bed was the biggest and most comfortable we have slept In. The whole building is inviting, quirky and full of history and character. It is a credit to the owner and his staff. The best place we have stayed in so far” Read more
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Kate
United Kingdom
“I have a lovely Seabass for supper and glass of Chardonnay! next to the roaring fire! my room was very comfortable to work in .”
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Ray
United Kingdom
“we loved the quirkiness and age of the place,we were upgraded”
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Paul
Spain“Everything..Great place well chilled out..Great landlord Tony.a one in a million a d food ro die for all cooked by him..dont miss this place..its a gem X”
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Katherine
United Kingdom
“Loved our room and the little extras. The extra mile was clearly there! The food was so good and it had a feeling of a old style inn. Wonderful!”
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Siân
United Kingdom
“The host Tony was incredible, very welcoming also knew everything about the area. We had a meal there which was one of the yummiest meals ive had in a long time. The bar area was comfortable with a lovely log fire.”
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Marie
United Kingdom
“Tony was very hospitable and made us very welcome. The meals are very nice and are cooked to your requirements. Rooms are a bit tiered but are comfy after all the inn is 350yrs old. The main bar has a great log fire to sit by and have a few drinks before you are served your evening meal. Breakfast is cooked to order from full English to scrabble egg on toast. Tony is doing a great job even in the current situation. Overall a great stay” Read more
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About The Dusthole
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Hosted by Tony Cockayne
Tony Cockayne
The inn was built in 1660 and consists of eight en suite guest bedrooms in the main building. One room and the newly created honeymoon suite in the terraced weavers cottages , 3 log cabins in the gardens and the newly completed tree house off the garden We are so unique its simple you either love or hate us but remember the people who have eaten with us include famous chefs like Marco Pierre White (hells kitchen)..... Hugh Fernley Whittingstall.(rivercottage ).Chris Kelly (food and drink program )..Greg Wallace( Masterchef) and personalities stayed in the rooms Lord Killwillie (monarch of the glen) aka Lord Julian Fellows (Downton Abbey creator ) plus many others from countryfile , antique programe presenters , House hunters , childrens program presenters international pop stars , racing car drivers and they all loved it .... will you ?
Tony Cockayne is the owner and has been at the property 15 years sympathetically restoring it to look as it must have done at the turn of the century
Wells Cathederal is 10 minutes drive Wookie hole caves 15 minutes Cheddar gorge is 20. Longleat safari park 30 minutes .Plus a whole host of national trust properties on the doorstep. Weston super mare is close by And Bath is under 30 minutes
Languages spoken: English
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Wells Cathedral5 miles
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Wookey Hole Caves5.9 miles
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Chew Valley Lake10.5 miles
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Cheddar Gorge & Caves11.5 miles
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Stourhead11.6 miles
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Longleat House11.6 miles
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Cheddar Gorge Craft Village11.6 miles
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Longleat Safari Park11.6 miles
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Priston Mill12 miles
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Restaurant 3 reataurants1 miles
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Cafe/Bar 4 bars ,3 cafe1 miles
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Lake chew valley lakes15 miles
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Ocean/Sea weston supermare18 miles
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Bristol Airport15.3 miles
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Cardiff Airport37.4 miles
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Bournemouth Airport41.6 miles
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Food: American, British, French, Indian, Seafood, Steakhouse, Local, International, Grill/BBQ
Open for: Dinner
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Amenities of The Dusthole
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Toilet
- Shower
Outdoors
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi Additional charge
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- CD player
- Radio
- TV
Food & Drink
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Street parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Express check-in/out
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
- Kids' TV channels
- Books, DVDs & music for kids
General
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Heating
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
The Dusthole accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Kindly note that last check-in is at 21:30.
Please note that any arrivals outside of the official check-in hours will incur a fee of GBP 20.
There is free street parking subject to availability.
Please inform The Dusthole of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
FAQs about The Dusthole
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Room options at The Dusthole include:
- Double
- Family
- Twin
- Studio
- Suite
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The Dusthole is 800 feet from the center of Shepton Mallet.
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The prices at The Dusthole may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Dusthole by:
- Taxi 30min
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Guests staying at The Dusthole can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Dusthole (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Street parking
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Check-in at The Dusthole is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Dusthole on this page.
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The Dusthole has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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The Dusthole offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
