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Guest Rating: 
4.0 / 5
Thatched Cottage is a beautiful Grade II Listed restaurant and inn at the heart of the Mendips. Refurbished and re-thatched, it now combines the traditional look with the highest modern standards.
With 8 luxury en suite bedrooms, part of the Thatched Cottage is 340 years old. Striking original features can be seen throughout, such as open fireplaces in the restaurant.
Friendly, helpful and enthusiastic staff add an old fashioned style of service to make your stay that little bit more enjoyable.
The Thatched Cottage has a 4-star rating by the English Tourist Council and by the AA. In addition, the AA have awarded the restaurant a Rosette.
A conference/meeting room for 28 to 45 people is available, ideal for wedding receptions, business meetings and private parties.
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, 25 percent of all nights will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
VAT is not applicable. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Free public parking is possible on site.
Pets are not allowed.
Wired internet is available in the entire hotel and costs GBP 10.00 per 24 hours.
A fixed amount of GBP "See Important Information" per room will be charged on the day of booking and is non-refundable.
Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel. There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room.
All rooms from Monday to Thursday are room only. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday breakfast is included in the price. Payment Information: At the time of booking, the Thatched Cottage will charge GBP 20 per room, per night to your credit card as a non-refundable deposit. The balance is payable at the hotel, on departure. Cancellation Policy: The cancellation policy shown is based upon a 12:00 (noon) arrival time. For bookings during the week beginning 25 May 2009 and 22 June 2009, the cancellation period is 4 weeks. Child Policy: The Thatched Cottage is essentially an adult experience. It does not offer facilities, family rooms or any price concessions for children on rooms. There is a children's menu and half-meal portions at half price are usually available.
The quality of your room is ensured by the Housekeeping staff. We want to make sure you are comfortable. If you would like extra linens, towels, blankets, hotwater bottle or additional heating please contact the Reception. We actively support the SW’s “Save Resources” policy; for stays of two days or more we only change linens and bed sheets every other day and we ask that you do not leave the TV on standby. Board games are also available upon request. A cold water dispenser is available in the hallway outside your room near the main stairs. You have in-room tea and coffee facilities AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Iron and ironing board Trouser press Hair dryer Extra blankets Hot water bottle Additional heating
There are 2 superior double rooms: Bodden and Godminster. Each is individually decorated and furnished with a large comfortable bed, relaxing armchairs, wardrobes and dressing tables. The floors are made from Russian Oak. The en suite bathrooms have Italian coloured-slate floors, with a double shower, luxury bathrobes and Molton Brown toiletries. For those cold winter nights, extra heating and hot water bottles are available upon request. Bodden is at the back of the hotel and overlooks the car park. Godminster is at the front of the hotel – the room is double glazed, but there may be some traffic noise when the windows are open.
There are 2 twin rooms: Edford and Haven. In addition to the many facilities listed below, you can enjoy Molton Brown toiletries, comfortable armchairs and high-quality beds. There are wooden floors in the room and slate floors in the en suite bathroom. Haven is at the back of the building and overlooks the lakes. Edford is at the front – the room is double glazed, but there may be some traffic noise when the windows are open.
There are 4 double rooms: Doulting, Forde, Haven and Cranmore. In addition to the many facilities listed below, you can enjoy Molton Brown toiletries, comfortable armchairs and a high-quality double bed. There are wooden floors in the room and slate floors in the en suite bathroom. Doulting, Forde and Haven are the rooms at the rear of the building, overlooking the lakes. Cranmore is at the front – the room is double glazed, but there may be some traffic noise when the windows are open. Please request a room at the back if you need extra quiet.
This is the best room at the Thatched Cottage. It has an oak floor and is individually decorated and furnished with a large sleigh bed, sofa and armchairs, walk-in wardrobes and dressing tables. The en suite bathroom has an Italian coloured-slate floor, with bath, double shower, luxurious bathrobes and Molton Brown toiletries. For those cold winter nights, extra heating and hot water bottles are available upon request.
Please request either a double or a twin room at the time of making the reservation via the booker remarks section. All requests are subject to availability. Dinner may be taken from our award winning a la carte menu and may be up to three courses.
Enjoy a sandwich and a drink or a light lunch in the two areas of the gastro open plan bar (sofas or table and chairs), with its oak beams/wall paneling, open fire, wooden and tile flooring and luxurious cream walls. For a more intimate adult dining experience, the two level non-smoking oak beamed restaurant with its open fireplaces, wood fire, large candles, wall lights, wooden and tile flooring and paneling, is just perfect. We have three highly qualified chefs who produce a range of meals that reflect their backgrounds, English, French and Indian, all using local, fresh ingredients. Many dishes are cooked using 'Healthy Heart' guidelines, being low in salts and fats. With a choice of 50 wines, ciders and champagnes from around the world, many by the glass, you will be certain to find some old favourites and others which you will want to get to know better. There is no dress code, casual and informal or 'dress up' will feel equally comfortable.
Location: The Thatched Cottage can be found at the junction of Fosse Lane and Charlton Road in the busy agricultural town of Shepton Mallet, in the heart of the Mendips. Directions by road: From the East: A1, M25, M3 and A303, exit Wincanton. At roundabout turn left on the A371 to Castle Carey. Follow the A371 towards Shepton Mallett and at roundabout take the A37. After a mile take the first right into Fosse Lane. Continue to the Charlton Road junction and you will see the Thatched Cottage straight ahead. From the North: M5, exit junction 20. Take the second exit on the roundabout (the Ettlingen Way (B3133). Take the second exit on the roundabout (the Central Way). Take the first exit on the roundabout (the Kenn Road (B3133). After 200 yards, turn right on the Kenn Road (B3133). After 2.6 miles, take the first exit on the roundabout (on the North End (B3133). After 2.1 miles turn right to enter the Bristol Road (A370). After 300 yards, turn left to enter the High Street (B3133). Turn left after 2.6 miles. After 0.4 miles, turn left to enter the Langford Road. After 0.7 miles, turn left to enter A38. After 35yds right to enter the Langford Lane. After 0.8 miles, right to enter the Rushway (A368). After 50 yards, turn left to enter The Combe (B3134). After 6.8 miles, turn left to enter B3135. After 2.5 miles right to enter the A39. After 12 yards, turn left to enter the B3135. Turn right after 2.2 miles. After 0.4 miles, turn left to enter the Old Frome Road. After 1.2 miles right to enter the Old Bristol Road. After 2.1 miles, turn left to enter the Charlton Road (A361). The Thatched Cottage is promptly situated at the Fosse Lane junction. From the South/West: Depart in northerly direction. After 250 yards, take the third exit on the roundabout (the A39). After 1.4 miles turn left to enter the Bath Road (A39). After 9.7 miles, take the second exit on the roundabout (on the Westway (A39). After 1 mile, take the first exit on the roundabout (the Causeway (A39). After 0.3 miles, turn right to enter the Roman Way. After 0.6 miles, bear left to enter the Hill Head. After 0.7 miles, right to enter the Chilkwell Street (A361). After 5.9 miles, turn right on the Whitstone Hill (A361). After 0.8 miles, bear left to enter the B3136. After 1.7 miles, take the first exit on the roundabout (the Old Market Road (A371). After 300 yards, right to enter the Commercial Road (A361) leading into Charlton Road. The Thatched Cottage is prominently situated at the Fosse Lane junction.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation
