The Old Bookshop

The Old Bookshop Bed and Breakfast in West Somerset District

9.4

Outstanding(35 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in West Somerset District

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this bed and breakfast

The Old Bookshop offers bed and breakfast accommodation situated in Williton, 81 km from Bristol. The property is a former bookshop and has many original features including oak beams and a brick floor.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of West Somerset District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

1 King • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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The Old Bookshop

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9.4

Outstanding(35 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in West Somerset District

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of West Somerset District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

1 King • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

9.4

Outstanding(35 Reviews)

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10.0

Aug 2023

A relaxing break in a house full of character.I highly recommend The old Bookshop

Fantastic breakfasts beautifully cooked and a great choice of food. Guests have their own living room.It's very cosy with everything you could need. Lovely comfortable bedroom with my own bathroom next door. Mandi and Ivan very welcoming and hospitable with plenty of useful knowledge about the local area. The location is ideal-near the centre of the village and perfect for exploring the local area.There is a very good local bus service.

10.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional

Very kind and friendly couple, very lovely gardens and breakfast. Would definitely recommend to other people 😊

10.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional

Excellent hosts - Mandi and Ivan were so welcoming. Breakfast excellent!

Perfect!

8.0

Jul 2023

We had a really good stay

Great choice for breakfast location was good

It was good there was a coffee machine in the room but like myself I don't drink coffe only tea and if you wanted tea you had to keep going down and asking the owner to make you one, which made myself and my husband feel awkward as we felt like we were inconveniencing the owner.

10.0

Oct 2022

great hosts with a lovely and most comfortable accommodation

very comfortable. marvellous breakfast.

n/a

10.0

Oct 2022

the excellent Old Bookshop

A very good choice from the " choose your breakfast list ", such as salmon and eggs on bagel, a good English, boiled eggs ( very orange yolks), good choice of cereals. The whortleberry jam. The building is interesting, with an eclectic range of items on display, such as a large dolls house, and as you might expect from an old book shop, lots of books. Large tv in the lounge for guests' usage. It was good to be back and not forgetting our very good hosts - Mandi & Ivan

What didn't we like? That is a tough one, cannot think of anything that we didn't like.

10.0

Sep 2022

Nothing was too much trouble. Thank you Mandi and Ivan

Our host were outstanding in their welcoming service to their guests.

All good

10.0

Jun 2022

A wonderful break, we shall return.

Breakfast really excellent. Nothing too much trouble. Mandy and Ivan are perfect hosts. There is a delightful garden to use if wished.

Parking is a little difficult at time but OK, listen to Mandy's advice.

10.0

May 2022

Highly recommended - would book again.

Mandi and Ivan were very helpful, even hooked meals for us at local eateries. Facilities were excellent and the breakfasts exceptional. Very comfortable bedroom with coffee-making facilities. Nice guest lounge with TV. Lovely quiet, well-kept garden with seating for guests.

Very happy with everything.

10.0

Apr 2022

Lovely weekend would liked to have stayed longer and will definitely book again.

Room was very comfortable. Spotlessly clean. The hosts Mandi and Ivan were very friendly and welcoming. Breakfasts were absolutely delicious and so much to choose from. The lounge area was so cosy and had everything provided for you to use.

There wasn’t anything we didn’t like about The Old Bookshop. Beautiful old quirky property. So much character.

8.0

Dec 2021

Very good

Lovely hosts. Very comfortable stay and great breakfast.

Could do with a wardrobe in the room although there were plenty of hangers.

10.0

Oct 2021

Very nice stay, nice hosts ,We plan to return. As Arnie said "we will be back".

Superb choice of breakfast items, food very good, nice sausages, the eggs amazing yellow yolks, nice selection of jams (especially the whortleberry jam) all served by our amiable hosts. Guest room with large tv, plenty of sofas, eclectic collection of things to look at, including a dolls house and an amazing selection of old books.

Nothing comes to mind. Oh! the weather - But we are in October, so expected.

8.0

Sep 2021

Enjoyable with knowledgeble and helpful hosts.

Friendly hosts. Nice room. Breakfast very good with lots of choice.

You had to go out of the bedroom to the bathroom next door.

10.0

Sep 2021

Beautiful country break for 4 days.

Everything was Perfect, the house, our room, breakfast, location. Could not fault a thing, Mandy and lvan were lovely hosts and couldn’t do enough for us.

Nothing

10.0

Sep 2021

Nice relaxing stay with excellent owners

Nice Village location,owners were very friendly and helpful.The breakfast was freshly cooked and tasty.Plenty to see in the area

10.0

Sep 2021

Relaxing friendly weekend away

The hosts Amanda and Ivan were very friendly, welcoming and helpful. Welcomed on our arrival with tea and cake and a relaxing chat in the garden. Breakfast was everything it should be. Very knowledgeable regarding places to eat, see and visit. Loved it!

Nothing - simples!

8.0

Sep 2021

mini break

Great location to explore both North Devon and Somerset. Mandi welcomed us with tea and cake which we enjoyed in the beautiful garden. Our room was spotless and the guest lounge was great to relax in after our very full days. Finally the breakfasts cooked by Mandi were outstanding.

10.0

Jul 2021

Restful, interesting, comfortable and convenient with lovely hosts.

Breakfast menu excellent and the meals we chose from it were very good. Lovely sitting room and garden space to sit in - tea and cake which we had a couple of times very welcome and very pleasant. Mandi and Ivan were great hosts - very interesting, helpful and friendly but not at all intrusive. Loved it !

only downside was parking as on a main road which was also quite noisy at times but not a problem which should put anyone off as inside the house and up in the garden traffic noise not a problem at all, We were always able to park in a quiet road opposite the house.

9.0

Jul 2021

Superb

Nothing, however if you are over 6'2'' watch you head on the low beams!

The old bookshop is very friendly and welcoming. Breakfast offered a wide range and was beautifully cooked.

8.0

Jun 2021

Very good

Incredibly quaint and interesting building, with a lovely garden to the rear. Spacious comfortable sitting room and breakfast room. We were made to feel very welcome. Mandy and Ivan were great hosts, and offers of hot drinks, biscuits etc were most welcome when we were sitting in during the evening watching tv. The bedroom and bathroom were well equipped.

On a main road through the town so rather noisy. Also no parking other than further up the hill on the main road.

10.0

May 2021

Exceptional

Lovely property and a very comfortable room. Mandi and Ivan were very attentive hosts and the breakfast was excellent. Would highly recommend and we hope to visit again in the future!

9.0

Oct 2020

Enjoyable break especially this year when holidays abroad not a good idea

Excellent choice for breakfast. Very helpful, friendly and willing hosts.

Would have preferred kettle in room instead of coffee machine but hosts always willing to make pot of tea for us.

10.0

Sep 2020

A lovely stay with the perfect hosts!

Mandi and Ivan were the perfect hosts; nothing was too much trouble. We were greeted on arrival with tea and cake in their beautiful garden, and from that point on we knew our stay would be wonderful. The Old Book Shop is an interesting building with plenty of historic features. We had the use of a large and comfy residents' lounge (including several Sky TV channels -films and drama a particular favourite-, games, dvds and plenty of books). Ivan and Mandi are interested in their local history, so there were plenty of books on Williton and the surrounding areas. Our bedroom was lovely and spotlessly clean, as was the adjoining bathroom. All necessary COVID precautions were in place, and we felt very safe. A coffee machine and bathrobes were welcome extras. Breakfast was fantastic, with a wide choice of cereals, a great fresh fruit salad, and a range of cooked dishes. As well as the normal 'full English', omelettes, french toast and pancakes are among the options available. Special diets can be catered for. Williton is a great location from which to explore the beautiful Somerset countryside, as well as the coast: the West Somerset (heritage) Railway stops nearby. There are plenty of great pubs and restaurants within a short distance for lunches and evening meals. All of this made for a great stay; however, what really made our stay exceptional was our hosts. Mandi and Ivan are just lovely! We hope to come back soon :-)

There was nothing that we didn't like, so I just include the following for information. The Old Book shop does not have its own parking, but we parked easily a few yards up the road, so this was never a problem. Bathrooms are not en suite because the layout of the building does not permit this, but each guest room had an adjoining private bathroom or shower room - which is the important thing!

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in West Somerset District?

The average price for a rental in West Somerset District is $167 per night. This rental is $58 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Old Bookshop. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Old Bookshop pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Old Bookshop?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, balcony or patio, tv, and garden.

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The Old Bookshop

Bed and Breakfast in West Somerset District

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of West Somerset District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

The Old Bookshop

Bed and Breakfast in West Somerset District

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of West Somerset District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in West Somerset District?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is The Old Bookshop pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Old Bookshop?

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