The Haymaker Inn

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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Staff

9.6

Surrounded by beautiful Somerset countryside, The Haymaker Inn features its own skittle alley, free parking, and rooms with scenic hill views. Full English breakfasts are served, and Ilminster and Chard are each a 5-minute drive away. Each room at The Haymaker includes an private bathroom as well as a TV. Some rooms enjoy original wooden beams, hill views, or walk-in showers. Hearty, traditional British food is provided in the pub, along with an extensive range of drinks. Guests can also relax in the beer garden in warm weather. The sandy beaches of the Dorset Jurassic Coast are 13 miles away, and the A303 road can be reached in less than 5 minutes’ drive away. Windwhistle and Cricket Saint Thomas Golf Clubs are less than a 15-minute drive from the inn.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free Parking Available On Site

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Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great value for money Very good breakfast Comfy bed, clean and nice room Very quiet location”
Niamh
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were all very welcoming and friendly. We had breakfast included and also had dinner there one night, and the food was good quality, fresh and very tasty. The room was clean and the bed was very comfy. It’s an old building full of charm,...”
Adele
Guernsey Guernsey
“We were surprised by the number of stairs here and there but the staff were very helpful and we managed. The room was lovely and very comfortable. I slept 8 hours without waking.”
Margo
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Food was good, and breakfast generous. Room was a decent size and bed was comfortable. Plenty of easy parking”
Harrill
United States United States
“Staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and nice. Enjoyed the restaurant and the food was great!”
Tracey
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything was fab Food and Accommodation Staff were lovely 😍 We will definitely visit again”
Lynn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The owners and staff very friendly. Beds were comfy and breakfasts were excellent. A very comfortable stay.Thankyou.”
Heather
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great place to stay , in a convenient location between different social events we were attending over the weekend.”
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent value for money, good food and beer. The staff were very nice.”
Jill
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Such a fantastic place, staff were so friendly and welcoming. Location was great and food was amazing”

Host Info

9.6
Host Review Score
The Haymaker is a typical village Inn steeped in history and complete with its own ghost story "busty Victoria" no longer works here unfortunately tell but the story can be found in the dining room. Recently purchased by independent local owners and refurbished to a high standard The Haymaker staff are keen to help you enjoy your stay, why not enjoy one of our homemade meals in the restaurant now open during the lunchtime or evening? Or just enjoy a pint of Otter in the bar watching skittles .
Carrie, Jason and family have lived in the area all their life and would be happy to tell you about our local area. Our chefs pride themselves in catering for those with special diets, Vegans, Gluten free and Dairy free are always available, special requests? Contact us and we will cater for you. We are very proud of our staff and their ability to cater for special dietary needs, we keep vegetarian/vegan meals in stock and have a selection of dairy free and gluten free items, if you let us know we can put soya milk in your rooms instead of normal
We are set on the edge of the Blackdown hills ANOB (area of natural beauty) also within a short distance to the A303 and A30 making your journey easier. Wadeford is a peaceful hamlet nestled within the Somerset countryside yet a stones throw away from both Devon and Dorset.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    European
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Haymaker Inn

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

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Please note, the property is shut between the hours of 15:00 and 18:00. Guests should call the property if they need to check in between those hours.

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