Name: The Walnut Tree Hotel
Address: 87 Fore St Bridgwater England Ta6 6Qa, Bridgwater, 00000, GB

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2026

John

Whilst we liked the hotel which was clean and comfortable it was a hot day and the room was very warm. It would have been helpful to a least have a fan in the room.
The food at dinner and breakfast was good.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

John

Wonderful stay! My wife and I, from San Francisco, in company with a cousin from Oceanside, California stayed here about three years ago while visiting my Brother, who lives here. I’m here this week to help him celebrate his birthday. It was a surprise for him so I planned to stay in the hotel for three days, not knowing if I would be able to stay at his house or not. The spare bedroom is his art studio normally. The entire staff of the hotel, from check in to restaurant and bar staff to housekeeping are friendly and efficient. The room and bath were spotless and clean.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Michele

The room was great, although it would have been better if there had been a fan. I visited during a heatwave and although there was a large window, a fan would have been much appreciated. The staff were always helpful, and I was grateful for the ice I was given whenever I asked for some.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Stephen

Rooms clean and staff very helpful, good selection of evening meals and great beers.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Lester

I probably stayed here 30 times no problems whatsoever

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Doug

Overall the experience is as I expected

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Nick

Great reception staff . Clean room. It’s a bit dated , but it’s a good price point . All basics provided , WiFi, ample parking , decent food and drink .
Stayed multiple times , would stay again .

Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2026

Peter

Good clean accommodation, comfy bed. Room was a little musty.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jun 2026

Paul

Basic hotel needs updated but good location for me ample parking nice and quiet but needs updated

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Peter

UK village feel with church bells over the road and quiet.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Sara

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Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Victoria

Brilliantly dated hotel. We loved it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Chelsea

We stayed on our wedding night and it was perfect. We booked the suite and were presented with a bottle of Prosecco on check in. Lovely hotel we will definitely be back

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Susan

We had a good stay. The mattress was a bit hard and the pillows weren’t great but the staff were extremely helpful and the restaurant was very good.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

Ben

Friendly staff, clean rooms, good value. Blackout curtain would be handy but good little hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

paul

Not a modern hotel but bags of charm and great food especially the breakfast😋

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Lester

always a good stay lost count how many times i have stayed here

Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2026

Danny

On the whole we enjoyed our stay. The food really and staff were very nice. The decor was a little dated and the room smelt a little musty, which wasnt really a problem. I was looking forward to having a bath after a 200 mile drive. Unfortunately there were black spots around the corners of the silicon on the edge of the bath. Then I turned the taps on I went back to the bath to check on it and there were things floating in the bath. I emptied it a tried again. I did this 4 times. Every time there was stuff coming out of the taps. When I brought it to the hotels attention. Is all they said was that there was repairs going on in the street and it could of been that. This happened the following evening too. As regards the matter the hotel staff were not very helpful but they were polite. When your paying for a suite I would have thought that they would of been able to help us a bit more. I ended up washing in the sink.
The breakfast was very nice. I would consider staying there again. Please dont take this review as all bad. Everything else about the hotel was very nice as were the staff. It was just that they wasnt helpful with one issue. If I was staying there longer than 2 nights I would have asked for another room.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jun 2026

kai

fair conditions
fair conditions

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Britain

Lovely large rooms

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Hafiz

Real value for money..will definitely visit again.

Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2026

Mark

The room was excellent. However, I stayed on the hottest day of the year and the room was sweltering and unfortunately the hotel had run out of fans. Not the end of the world though............the bar was airconditioned and the Otter ale was fab.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

nigel

Fantastic large room,excellent onsuite very comfy BED. Very helpful member of staff I was able to book in earlier than usual.

Self

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2026

Elaine

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Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Sinead

Fantastic place- clean and spacious family room

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Himanshi

Clean and spacious room with AC

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Jane

Very comfortable, huge room and good value.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Simon

Very handy independent hotel great for a stop off on the way to Cornwall, just off the M5 but quiet and comfortable. Lots of free parking with EV charging. Friendly staff, good value and really great food and breakfast in the restaurant, highly recommended! The executive room we had was huge!

Family

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2026

Dennis

Pleasant stay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Marie

We stayed two nights and found all the staff very helpful, food for breakfast and evening meals was very good. Room was clean and spacious - a most enjoyable stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

WAYNE

Had a full breakfasr each morning and was very enjoyable

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Shahid

Lovely newly renovated bathroom. Very large spacious room

Partner

4/10

Poor

08 May 2026

Sue

Stayed in a junior suite. Very tired room. Bed comfy but carpet needed a wash. Furniture very worn and dirty in places. There was black mould around the corners of the bathroom ceiling . The shower needed descaling. The shower curtain was black around the bottom. The shower curtain plastic rings broke.
The room had a horrible musty smell and didn’t smell fresh. The window frames on the inside were black with bits of black everywhere.
Didn’t enjoy the experience at all. Breakfast was included but didn’t want to experience that.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Anne

Food was nicely presented and there was a good choice of breakfast and dinner options. Very clean. Staff very helpful and friendly. Good parking and EV charging available. Part of the hotel has been very freshly painted with new carpets which was lovely. Would recommend.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

25 Apr 2026

James

Although spacious, the room at our arrival was very cold. After having asked twice about it and that we needed two towels as we were two people, yet no heating was switched on. Later in the day, after a long day out, we spoke to another member of staff who final managed to give us two towels and switch on the heating.
The hotel is very very old but it reflected on the price.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Apr 2026

Johnathan

Rooms are dated. Good breakfadt cooled fresh.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Timothy

Its a lovely old place. Granted it isnt a new build, but the beds are comfortable and you get a bath. And lovely and toasty in the winter. Perfect location for wither taunton or Bridgwater and a free car park.

Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2026

Simon

Everything was superb

Self

6/10

Pleasant

15 Apr 2026

Wendy

Staff were polite and helpful. Dinner and breakfast good. The room was a good size, however in need of decorative maintenance. There were cleanliness issues, dirty bathroom door with spashes and a hole. Bathroom sink plug and overflow dirty. Varous bits under bed.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Miss R O J

Excellent very large room, Netflix on the tv. We also had two comfortable chairs and a table. Plenty of storage if required
Breakfast was very good with a large selection which was very fresh.
Pleasant staff who were helpful.
A very enjoyable weekend, thank you.

2/10

Poor

02 Apr 2026

Kane

When I came into the hotel and was given my room key, the first thing I noticed was the smell of dampness in the room. The carpet had burned marks all over it and stains and in places was missing carpet and built bar floor. The wallpaper was torn off the walls. The room was filthy dirty had not been cleaned and full of dust and dirt smoked disgusting so did the toilet and shower. There was sick and vomit on the side of the wall dried in there are multiple stains on the roof on the walls of the hotel room and over the bed. The mattress was completely filthy. Looked about 20 years old. I would not let a dog sleep in the room or even a cat the heating was switched off and did not work because of the pipework had been leaking. They were visible. Water stains all over the floor. All of the paint was peeling off the walls and ceilings and there was black mould on the windows of the hotel room. I went straight back to the hotel front desk and said the room is nothing like the ones in your photographs and I was told the hotel had not been redone for a long time and they know there is issues with the hotel and they’re trying to upgrade some of the rims when they can afford to do it however this is just the way their rooms are right now I asked and demanded to be moved to a different room. I was then shown another room which was even worse there is no elevator in the hotel room a lot of stairs and the hotel room smells of cigarettes and dogs and there was rubbish all through the hallwa

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2026

Trevor

Staff fantastic. Breakfast good. Food good. Clean rooms

Business

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Melanie

I booked on a room only basis but you could add breakfast at any point. I liked that all you had to do was go in to the dining room and give your room number. It was £15 each, all in. There is a cold buffet and hot food was made to order. The only thing that would have made it better, was if you could have the cold buffet only (say for a reduced price), as i dont eat cooked breakfasts, i only have toast or cereals. So to still pay £15 for toast and coffee is way too pricey! The room was spacious and clean, and very quiet. I paid extra for an executive twin, so was expecting a few upgrades to a standard room. However the furniture was very dated, the carpet was quite stained in one area, and the bathroom was oldish. HOWEVER, it was all very clean. Which to me is the most important! I did enquire at front desk to see if i was in the right room, and was told the only difference having an executive room is the bigger size!! Nothing else! So i wont pay extra for an executive next time. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The hotel itself is very neat and tidy, freshly painted and new carpet (in most areas). I will definitely stay again, on a room only basis, but will just pick a standard room next time. My room was very quiet. Away from the road and carpark. Perfect for me.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Mike

Giod internet plenty of parking

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Mar 2026

Louise

Restaurant food was very nice and good value. Breakfast was excellent the hit options were all freshly cooked and good quality. The continental options were also good quality and varied. The room was a little tired and some or the corridor areas could do with a freshening up. All told a very nice overnight stay and will stay again when in the area. Thank you to the restaurant staff who were all very friendly and looked after their guests.

Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Mar 2026

Deirdre

Clean but tired properly. Bed was comfortable. Excellent breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2026

Colleena

The staff make this place.
They are all so lush and friendly and accommodating....can't say enough about them!
The food was great, although the cooked breakfast portion size was a little small, but still delicious.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Feb 2026

Norma

Another stay at this lovely hotel. Yes it's a little shabby in places & the carpets could do with a cleaning but what makes this hotel are the staff. Their attention to detail, friendly, polite & efficient service is second to none. The food is excellent. All in all this is a cosy hotel & well worth a visit. I do also think the room pricing is very competitive for the area.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jan 2026

Roger

Room was a good size and clean
Washbasin drain leaked. Sealant around bath in poor condition.
Service during the afternoon was patchy but adequate at other times
Breakfast choices and quantities were average

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2026

Angela

Lovely breakfast. Lovely staff throughout our stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2026

Marci

The room was spacious!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jan 2026

Brett

Friendly staff. Unfortunately we both woke up with small red bite marks on our bodies. When I opened the curtains in the morning , I found that the lace was very dirty which made on both windows. Made it feel like the entire room was dirty. Disappointing

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Dec 2025

Jessica

Staff were courteous. The room was spacious, but very tired. The carpet was stained and there was black mould stains all over the bath/shower, with a stained shower curtain. The bedside lamps were thick with dust and I had fiddle to get them to get them to switch on. The TV was also switched off at the wall so I had to go behind to switch it on. There didn't appear to be many guests over Christmas so it was a shame that it felt I had been put in a room that wasn't prepared fully for someone to stay in. The bed was comfortable and the linen of good quality and clean. I was disappointed to be given a room directly over the bar, facing the main road as it was quite noisy. Luckily I was literally just sleeping there as I was visiting family over Christmas. This was my second stay at this hotel and was disappointed on this occasion. If it wasn't for it being walking distance to my family's home, I would have stayed for a lot less at the Premier Inn. Previously I believe I was in room 11, this time I was in room 7. For this occasion, it was clean and comfortable to sleep in, but i wouldn't recommend it as a room to spend any more time in.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2025

Ann

Helpful staff a good individually cooked breakfast and a spacious room.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2025

Lester

I’ve lost count how many times I’ve stayed here

Business

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2025

Elaine

Friendly welcome. Amazingly large room (suite). Comfortable bed and pillows.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2025

Lizzie

The Walnut Tree is the finest example of a superb family-run hotel and has the highest standards across all its services. I received a lovely welcome at check-in and was shown to my room (rather than being directed) and given a summary of services and mealtimes.
I was there for 3 nights and had dinner on 2 of them. Credit to the team of chefs for beautiful food and a well thought menu.
Parking is plentiful and felt secure and despite my room facing a busy road, it was quiet and comfortable and I slept very well. My trip was for business and I would not hesitate to book here again if my work brings me back this way. Thanks to Daniel, Sophie, Chelsea and everyone else on the team for my welcome.
Lizzie

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Nov 2025

Wendy P

Staff very helpful and friendly. Extremely spacious room with a good sized bed and comfy couch. Good storage. Lots of parking available on site and food was good.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2025

Wendy

Good service dispute being very short of staff

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Oct 2025

Sarah

In the 1st instance the hotel was very nice then we went to the room to find lots of cobwebs high and low down in the room also skirting boards were very dusty i dont think cleaners know what they are doing , apart from that we had a pleasant stay staff were amazing, restaurant was really nice food was excellent staff were very accommodating. Could not fault the service would definitely stay again was nice and relaxing.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Oct 2025

Reg

We have used this hotel on several occasions to break a journey from the north-west to Cornwall. Where it was made to feel welcome and have enjoyed larger than average rooms, easy parking and superb dinners and breakfast. The hotel is very conveniently placed for the motorway and seems to be progressively improving the accommodation.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2025

Stephen

Nice room and facilities, very nice helpful staff, freshly cooked breakfast with healthy options.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2025

Lester

Lost count how many times I’ve stayed 30+ at least

Business

8/10

Excellent

02 Oct 2025

Ben

Erg good stay well recommendable

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2025

Melville

nice traditional hotel, room was nicely appointed and quiet, extra touches were nice e.g. the iron and ironing board, well stocked tea and coffee, biscuit, comfy bed, reasonably modern bathroom with shower, hot water always available. Restaurant meal choices were above my expectation and quite different to the usual pub fayre.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Sep 2025

Caroline

I enjoyed my 1 night stay. It was in a very convenient location between Bridgewater and Taunton, had very helpful staff and good food. Bed was comfortable. The extra perk was the location is near to Pyne’s which is a super farm shop.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2025

Sam

Great facillities for reasonable price.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Ian

Was only there for one night but reception staff were great as were all others. Beer and food also good.
Already booked for same engagement next year.

4/10

Poor

19 Sep 2025

Mark

The bar and restaurant have excellent food and service. The staff are great. But the rooms smell of mold and mildew. They have no safes.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Sep 2025

Denise

The hotel looked tired and of need of an update.
The room was a lovely size but again it looked tired and in need of an update.
The food was great but on one occasion we sat for over 3 and a half hours to just have a 2 course evening meal, service was very poor. It looked like they were very under staffed in the kitchen.
But all in all a relaxing stay was had.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2025

Mark

Ideal location for workq

Ideal for a work week

Business

8/10

Excellent

03 Sep 2025

Verified traveler

Nice and traditional

Lovely great big room but feels very outdated. Nice modern bathroom. Excellent food from restaurant.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2025

Julie

Restaurant was fabulous staff were all friendly and very helpful absolutely lovely place will be definitely going back

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

31 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Good experience

Such a friendly welcome. Great breakfast. Large comfortable room. It was quiet and peaceful. They need to clean better. The hotel needs a deep clean. There appears to be dust and cobwebs around the hallways and windows. Our room was not at all dirty but it needed proper dusting. I would not hesitate to return. Great price and good night sleep

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2025

Lindsay

This is our second stay at this wonderful hotel, the staff are so welcoming and the food is amazing, we were quite late arriving this time but we were still able to eat in the restaurant and never felt like we were being rushed. We look forward to our stay next year 😊

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

27 Aug 2025

Richard

Itwas clear that the property is in need of significant upgrades. Furniture and fixtures looked worn, and the atmosphere didn’t feel fresh or well-maintained. With some renovation and better upkeep, it could be a much more comfortable stay, but as it stands, I wouldn’t recommend it until improvements are made.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2025

wendy

Dated hotel but ok

Dated hotel and dusty ornaments in dining room. Bed and bathroom were clean which was main thing but room needed good hoover. Breakfast on first morning was fab but very different second day. Staff are lovely and nothing was too much trouble. Evening food in restaurant was really good. Was ok base for our family to stay for local wedding. Good price

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

25 Aug 2025

Amanda

The room was not what was shown in the picture, very dated, hadn't been hoovered, there was mould around the bath and the shower curtain could do with a wash and there was a smell of damp.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2025

Allan

Getting to know the srea

The hotel room/suite was clean and nicely decorated.
The staff are friendly and helpful. We had a lovely couple of days and would definitely go back.

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2025

wendy

Good stay

Great location for my family to stay at for a wedding at Hestercombe. Hotel is a bit dated but comfy. Bed and bathroom were clean although shower curtain needed changing. Carpets are worn and needed good hoover. Food in restaurant is excellent. Staff are very friendly and nothing was too much trouble.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

The hotel was v clean and nice and staff were friendly and efficient. We sometimes had to wait for the staff at the reception but overall I and my colleagues were satisfied with this hotel, v good service, thank you.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2025

Mike

Pleasant place to stay would recommend

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Aug 2025

Margaret

Lovely bedroom and bathroom specious. Comfy bed. Very clean. Good internet connection. But not much to do in the area around the hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2025

I

Nice old hotel. Interesting menu including fish dishes.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2025

Adam

Particular enjoyed my stay at the walnut tree hotel. The service and food was very good, the breakfast was made to order and fresh. The hotel is in need of some upgrading but perfect for 1-2 night stay

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2025

Judith

Nice spacious room, however no air con, and no fan either meant sleeping with the windows open which tended to be noisy.

Great breakfast and plenty of choice.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2025

David

Great place.

Great place to stay to break journey on the way south.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2025

Lester

I would stay here again

I’m well into 30+ stays good size rooms good staff free parking and breakfast starts at 7 am. Wi-Fi works well.

Business

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2025

Rob

Beer was cold, food was good.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2025

Pamela

Great property 2nd time stayed here on way to Portugal well recommended

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jul 2025

George

Probably about right value for money. Very complex layout of accommodation. Older room style. Food and wine good.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2025

Andrea

Lovely hotel

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2025

Gary

Lovely experience with a more older feel. Really enjoyed our stay. Thanks.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2025

Patricia

Lovely large modern room, quiet and comfortable. Excellent breakfast served by lovely staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2025

Ande

Friendly, hospitable staff who could not have done more for us. Thank you.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2025

Johnathan

Lovely place to stay. Nothing spectacular within decor but homely. Breakfast was brilliant and all cooked fresh. Will be staying again when im working in the area.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Jun 2025

Henry

Older/dated property but it met our needs.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2025

Ian

Quiet, quaint village hotel. Friendly and accommodating. Variety of room sizes. Excellent menu, tomato soup was exceptional. Will stay again.