Maplestone

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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

About this property

Historic Setting: Maplestone in Shepton Mallet offers a bed and breakfast experience within a historic building. The property is adults-only and highly rated for its attentive host and comfortable rooms. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoying free WiFi throughout the property. Additional amenities include an outdoor seating area and picnic spots. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with free toiletries, work desks, and garden views. Comfortable bedding ensures a restful stay. Dining Experience: A full English or Irish breakfast is served, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. Warm dishes, juice, and fruits are available each morning. Local Attractions: Maplestone is 33 km from Bristol Airport and near attractions such as Longleat Safari Park (25 km) and Bath Spa Train Station (29 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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

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Guests who stayed here loved

Paula
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amazing place. Very homely and comfortable didn't want to leave would recommend to anyone.”
Leonie
United States United States
“A beautiful property with a delightful room. Best breakfast we have ever had.”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The cottage was extremely clean, tidy and cosy. Complete, peaceful silence and directly next to a lovely path for a good Sunday stroll or run in the great outdoors. We were looked after and taken care of from the moment we arrived until we left...”
Geoffrey
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very comfortable room with 2 single beds( could be one v l bed) super pillows and duvet. Spacious room with garden views. Small fridge and plenty of tea, milk etc. Breakfast very good with varied cooked food plus fruits,yogurt, cereals Parking...”
Sally
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really lovely place to stay and handy for being able to walk to restaurants for dinner. Lovely owner and breakfast was great too!”
Julie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Absolutely everything you need in your room even down to quite fridge with fresh milk!! Alan the host is very approachable and cooks the best breakfast with unlimited tea,coffee and milk .very quiet and peaceful but central for everything. Lovely...”
Robyn
New Zealand New Zealand
“Loved the old house/ garden and furniture in the property. Beautiful”
Britt
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent choice of cereal, fruit and cooked breakfast. I liked the decor of the bedroom and the attention to detail. Lovely fluffy towels and warm bedding.”
Mike
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amazing cooked English breakfast with great choice of fruits and cereal finished with tea coffee and toast. It really set us up for the day ( we didn’t eat lunch a couple of days). Spacious quiet room with big comfortable bed, sofa and armchairs....”
Steve
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“EXCEPTIONALLY PEACEFUL AND CLEAN ACCOMMODATION. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. From the moment we we arrived at Maplestone we were made to feel really welcome. Alan showed us to our room and made us a pot of tea with cake and sat with us in the garden,...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Alan Griffiths

Company review score: 9.9Based on 578 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

I have done b&b accommodation for many years in the West Country with good revues on travel websites . Have met some great guests over the years many becoming regular visitors .

Property information

Period property , dating from 1650, once a row of workers cottages. Situated in a very quiet location away from main roads, backing on to a private deer park, yet close to town centre . Pretty south facing walled garden . Two bedrooms in the house , one double & one that can be used as a super king double or twin . One large double bedroom with its own external entrance , The Loft . One self contained suite of bedroom , shower room & sitting room with external entrance , The Potting Shed . All rooms tastefully decorated and furnished .

Neighbourhood information

Tucked away in a very quiet location with pleasant walks direct from the house . Close to the artisan area of the high street with its antique, vintage and craft shops , cafes and bars. Easy walk to Collett Park and Shepton Mallet prison . The narrow lane Quarr is easily missed , use google maps to find my location

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Maplestone takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 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 are not allowed.

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 not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Maplestone in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.