Located in Radstock, in a historic building, 23 km from Bath Spa Train Station, The Old Down Inn is a bed and breakfast with a garden and bar. It is set 23 km from Bath Abbey and provides a housekeeping service. The bed and breakfast features family rooms. The units at the bed and breakfast are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom equipped with a a bath or shower and free toiletries, units at the bed and breakfast also offer free WiFi. The units are equipped with heating facilities. The family-friendly restaurant at the bed and breakfast serves British cuisine, and is open for dinner and lunch. Guests at The Old Down Inn will be able to enjoy activities in and around Radstock, like hiking. The Roman Baths is 23 km from the accommodation, while The Circus Bath is 23 km away. Bristol Airport is 28 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
2 double beds
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.0
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
7.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ness
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent from start to finish . We were greeted by a lovely young girl who made us very welcome. The room was perfect , very clean with towels and coffee and tea facilities. The breakfast was lovely we couldn’t fault a thing. We were visiting our...
  • Liam
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I unfortunately checked in very late but the staff came out to let me in, and then made me a great bacon sandwich while I was in a rush in the morning.
  • Georgia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Such a lovely place, loved the attention to detail, so much to look at in the bar and restaurant areas. Rooms were cosy and felt like being at home, beds are super comfy too. The food at the restaurant is phenomenal, home made, proper ‘pub’ food....

Host Information

Company review score: 9.6Based on 423 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

The Old down inn is set in the heart of the Mendip hills, surrounded by rolling Somerset countryside. We are located within 30 minutes of Wells, Cheddar, Wookey hole, Glastonbury and Street, Whilst being connected to Bath and Wells by the 173 bus service. We are also located within 20 minutes of the Bath and West showground in shelton mallet. The building was originally built in 1640 as a coaching inn, it was once a mail sorting office, with the royal mail charter displayed in the hallway. There is a large on site car park with ample parking. The restaurant serves mostly traditional pub food with our specials board showing off whats in season, serving locally produced food where possible.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British • Steakhouse • Local • European
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Facilities of The Old Down Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules
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Check-in
From 12:00 to 14:30
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroDiscoverCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

FAQs about The Old Down Inn

  • The Old Down Inn is 4.3 miles from the centre of Radstock. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Old Down Inn include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family

  • The Old Down Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • The prices at The Old Down Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Old Down Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Check-in at The Old Down Inn is from 12:00, and check-out is until 10:30.