The Malt Shovel is situated just off the a39, 3 miles outside of Bridgwater. Along a quiet country road you will find the Beauty that is The Malt Shovel. The Original Bar Area dates back to atleast early 1940s with original oak beams & low ceilings. We are favoured for our Cask Marque Award Real Ales & selection of fine wines. Our 80 Seater Restaurant is very popular with guest and our extensive Menu has something for everyone; we specialise in freshly cooked sesonal food, sourcing local produce where possible. We have a large beer garden, thats a real suntrap with a large patio area. Our 8 en-suite are new for 2009, each room has en-suite bath & shower rooms, freeview flat screen televisions, Tea & Coffee making facilities & high speed free WIFI. We welcome Pets in one of our rooms, & have a disabled room. Situated about five miles northeast of Bridgwater, Cannington has a charming centre with many older buildings and a medieval church. At 10 metres above sea level, the village lies between the plain of the River Parrett and the Quantock Hills. An Iron Age fort once crowned Cannington Hill and there is evidence of Romano-British occupancy .In AD 87 a battle is said to have taken place here when Saxon King Odda drove back a party of Danish sea raiders. Cannington Centre for Land-based Studies is a well-known educational establishment that also offers facilities for the general visitor too. These include a 9 hole /18 tee golf course, cycle hire facilities and Cannington Heritage Gardens- attractive walled gardens with a glass house. Grapes are successfully grown to produce award-winning wines at Oatley Vineyard in Cannington. The River Parrett Trail passes close by as it approaches Bridgwater Bay on its final stages.
We have a Bar Area & Restaurant at The Malt Shovel.
Here at The Malt Shovel we offer top quality accommodation with a fantastic menu & real ales.
Awards:
- Serving Award winning real ales to the highest standard.
- CASK MARQUE - CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE
Style:
- Traditional
- Secluded
- Rustic
- Homely
- Comfortable
Rooms Facilities:
- Wireless internet connection
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Pets allowed
- Non-smoking
- Ironing board
- Iron
- Internet access
- High speed internet connection
- Hairdryer
- Freeview
- Dining guide
- Desk
- Colour television
- Alarm clock
- Adjoining rooms
Bed Details:
- Twin (single beds)
- Double bed
Bathroom Details:
- Shower
- Private toilet
- Private bathroom
- Grab bars in bathroom
- En suite
- Bathtub/shower combination
Amenities:
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking (throughout)
- Lounge
- Ironing facilities
- Internet access (high speed) in public areas
- Bar
- Adjoining rooms
Parking:
- Secure parking
- On-site parking
- Long-term parking
- Free parking
Number of Rooms: 8
Number of Floors: 1
Mobility Description:
We have disabled access to the rear of our Inn, with a ramp entrance & disabled equipt toilet facilities.
Smoking Policy: No smoking
Dining Facilities:
- We have an 80 seater Restaurant, 30 seater Bar area & also a large outdoor eating area. We serve Freshly cooked seasonal Food & sourse ingredients locally where possible. We have a full and extensive menu throught the week. We also have an 'INFAMOUS' carvery avaiable all day on a Sunday & Wednesday.
Children Policy: Children welcome
Child Facilities:
- Highchairs
- Games available
- Cots
- Children's menu
Check In Time: 18:00:00
Check Out Time: 10:00:00
Reception Closing Time: 22:00:00
Pet Policy:
- All pets
Recreation:
- Walking
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Playground
- Nature trail
- Horse riding
- Golf
- Garden
- Fishing
- Fine dining
- Dart board
- Cycling
- Clay pigeon shooting
- Bird watching
- Beach nearby
- Animal watching
Business Facilities:
- Internet connection (wireless)
- Desk
Directions:
Take the A39 towards MINEHEAD, continue on this road for approx 3 miles, after the sharp bend you will see a sign 'The Malt Shovel' we are the SECOND left after this sign. Turn Left into BLACKMORE LANE, continue on this lane for approx 1mile and you will have arrived at The Malt Shovel.