The Old Bookshop

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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Free WiFi

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About this property

Historic Setting: The Old Bookshop in Williton is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, bathrobes, and garden views. Guests enjoy free WiFi, streaming services, and comfortable seating areas. Leisure Facilities: The property includes a tennis court and barbecue facilities, providing ample opportunities for relaxation and outdoor activities. Breakfast and Amenities: A continental or full English/Irish breakfast is served daily. Additional amenities include a lounge, executive access, and free toiletries. Local Attractions: Dunster Castle is 10 km away, Woodlands Castle 30 km, and Tiverton Castle 39 km from the property. Exeter International Airport is 65 km distant.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Availability

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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Michael
France France
“Very good, everything that you wanted was available. Owners very attentive Mandi and Ivan brilliant hosts”
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Wonderful hosts, Mandi and Ivan couldn't be more attentive or friendly. Wonderful old cottage. Fully recommend”
Dominic
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely hosts, very welcoming, made sure we had everything we needed, and gave us good tips on what to do during our stay. Excellent breakfast - good selection and nicely cooked.”
Robin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“good location just a small walk from where we wanted to be for family party, The breakfast was excellent anything you wanted was no problem and the owners were lovely human beings nothing was to much trouble, would stay again.”
Ken
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very welcoming hosts, in a nice village with decent facilities.”
Yolande
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely welcome with tea and cake outside in the courtyard.. Exceptionally comfortable bed, great well cooked breakfasts. Extraordinary lounge area with old beams, huge TV and a great many books to peruse. We also liked the music at breakfast time....”
Katherine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“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...”
Caroline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very kind and friendly couple, very lovely gardens and breakfast. Would definitely recommend to other people 😊”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent hosts - Mandi and Ivan were so welcoming. Breakfast excellent!”
Angela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Mandi & Ivan our hosts couldn’t have made us feel more welcome! Beautiful house with lots of history, our room was very comfortable. Loved all the little touches especially at breakfast, nothing was too much trouble our hosts went above and beyond...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.8
Host review score
"A most elegant and attractive period Bed and Breakfast with well maintained gardens occupying a wonderful village setting". Oak beams aplenty. Original brick floor and cobbles we offer a home from home place to stay with all the quirkiness that comes with a house as old as this. Formerly a bookshop this has been tastefully renovated to offer all the comforts needed to give you a stay to remember.
Mandi and Ivan moved to Williton at the end of 2016 and set about the arduous task of renovating the Old Bookshop. It has been a labour of love and we hope our guests will fully appreciate the final outcome. Mandi is well travelled and spent three years in St Kitts in the West Indies. Ivan is ex RAF and has many years experience in the computer industry. Both enjoy the countryside and take pleasure in exploring what Williton and the surrounding area has to offer. They are both happy for their guests to learn about Williton and this glorious part of Somerset - there is so much around here and they are finding new places constantly.
The Old Bookshop is located in the village of Williton. There are two small supermarkets, a bank, a pharmacy, a doctor and dentist within minutes from the B&B.
Languages spoken: English,French

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

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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.
Accepted payment methods
VisaCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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