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The Walnut Tree Hotel

Stay at The Walnut Tree Hotel, a 4.3-star coaching inn in North Petherton offering free Wi-Fi, parking, a British restaurant, and easy access to Bridgwater.

87 Fore St, North Petherton, Bridgwater TA6 6QA, United Kingdom View on map
8.6/10
Very Good Based on 499 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Paid breakfast Free parking Accessible Air-conditioned
What recent guests emphasize

Balanced comfort with traditional charm and friendly service

Guests appreciate the hotel’s spacious, clean rooms and welcoming staff, alongside an enjoyable British dining experience. While some note the decor is dated, the overall value and attentive service make it a favored stop in the area.

Guests often praise

  • Warm, friendly, and helpful staff providing above-and-beyond service.
  • Clean, comfortable, and spacious rooms with well-equipped facilities.
  • High-quality, freshly cooked traditional British food with good variety and attentive dining service.
  • Good breakfast options including cooked-to-order and buffet selections.
  • Reliable Wi-Fi and a peaceful atmosphere contributing to a relaxing stay.

Worth knowing

  • Decor is somewhat dated, though bathrooms have been recently refurbished to a high standard.
  • The TV system is basic and lacks modern streaming capabilities, which may not appeal to all guests.
  • No on-site pool, fitness center, or airport shuttle services available.
  • Occasional mentions of cobwebs and spiders, which might concern sensitive guests.
  • Parking is free, but the hotel is not pet-friendly and some amenities such as breakfast are paid.

Best for

  • Travelers seeking a traditional and cosy coaching inn experience near Bridgwater.
  • Guests valuing outstanding British cuisine and attentive restaurant service.
  • Families needing spacious rooms with annex options and kid-friendly facilities.
  • Visitors looking for a quiet, comfortable stopover with good value for money.
  • People wanting easy access to nearby attractions like Hestercombe Gardens or Quantock Hills.
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About this property

Welcome to The Walnut Tree Hotel

Housed in a restored 18th-century coaching inn opposite North Petherton church, The Walnut Tree Hotel offers simple, traditional rooms within a historic setting. The establishment combines a hotel with a British restaurant, lounge bar, and event venue, catering to visitors seeking a straightforward and comfortable stay. Its air-conditioned rooms provide essential amenities such as free Wi-Fi and room service, though there is no pool or fitness center on site.

Guests generally appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff, with many reviews praising the spacious and clean rooms along with the quality of the food served in the restaurant. Breakfast options include both buffet and cooked-to-order dishes, and the hotel's bar and dining facilities are noted for variety and good service. Families and business travelers alike find the hotel suitable, thanks to free parking, a business center, and kid-friendly features, although the property is not pet-friendly.

The Walnut Tree Hotel’s location, three miles from Bridgwater and near attractions such as Hestercombe House & Gardens and the Quantock Hills, suits visitors interested in exploring the Somerset area. It is accessible from nearby airports including Bristol and Exeter, with convenient transport links, making it a practical choice for stopovers or regional visits.

While the decor may feel a little dated in places, recent bathroom refurbishments and a smoke-free environment contribute to a comfortable stay. The setting is quieter than chain hotels nearby, offering an experience described by guests as good value for money and more personable. Those seeking straightforward accommodations with traditional charm in North Petherton may find The Walnut Tree Hotel a practical option.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Paid breakfast
Free parking
Accessible
Air-conditioned
Laundry service
Business center
Room service
Kid-friendly
Restaurant
Bar
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Pet-friendly
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

TJ
Tony Jones Mar 28, 2026
10

The welcome was warm, the room was lovely and comfy, clean and spacious but it was the food that did it for us! It was absolutely fantastic. We'll definitely be staying again, even though it's only just over an hour away from where we live, it was a very welcome and lovely break . Staff couldn't do enough for us.

HS
Howard Surridge Feb 19, 2026
10

Family of four staying here as for a wedding the next day. Had a spacious family room which included an annexe space and found it really comfortable and well equipped. Had dinner and enjoyed the food from a very varied menu and specials. Breakfast was superb and cooked to order as well as buffet options. Great stop off if you are in the area or travelling through.

AC
Alaric Coombs Feb 12, 2026
10

A one night stay attending a family event. We booked the Walnut Tree at short notice based entirely on its location being convenient for my mother's house. We were greeted by Daniel who was friendly, cheerful and helpful on each occasion we dealt with him during our stay. We were impressed by the room size, which was quiet and clean with a bed we found very comfortable. While the menu in the room information looked interesting and reasonably priced, we were pre-booked elsewhere so cannot comment. The breakfast was excellent, however, with a buffet and cooked options. Wifi worked well in all areas. Fantastic value for money and so much nicer than the chain hotel offerings. Highly recommended.

AB
Anita Bendon Jan 30, 2026
10

We were transferred here by our booking company as our original choice was unable to accommodate us at short notice. Turns out it was for the best. We had booked a double room for our 2 night stay and were given a suite. Although decor was a little dated, the suite was very clean and comfortable. The bathroom has obviously been recently refurbished and is of a very high standard. All staff were extremely helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast is lovely with plenty of choice of cold and hot dishes. We ate dinner in the onsite restaurant on Friday night and it was delicious. A great choice of dishes and very attentive service. Definitely worth a visit.

KK
Ken Kim Jan 22, 2026
10

I enjoyed my stay . The food was good , staff were friendly and the rooms were very comfortable and clean . Well done

SO
Steven Ollier Jan 18, 2026
10

Well. What can we say. Very reasonably priced considering the fantasticly sized room. Even came with a bath as well as the shower. And the room even came with a trouser press, the 80s called and they want it back. My missus was born in the 70s and didn't realise things needed turning on at the wall too. Breakfast was good, very good, however, if youre going to use a plate the size of a dustbin lid, maybe give 2 sausages and another rasher of bacon. Impressive range of pastries and juices. And to top it off, reception and breakfast is manned by very kind, friendly and helpful staff, they were more than happy to provide another bed sheet after the missus sharted and correctly blamed it on me. Even offering to change the sheets. Overall a fantastic experience, enhanced even further by the staff member with serious Hannibal Lecture vibes, even offering fava beans and Chianti upon departure. And with being such horror film fans, we even stayed an extra night which was provided at the same rate as we'd paid for the previous 2 nights. The only criticism of note, is the possibility of spiders joining us in bed as it must be said there were a few cobwebs in the room. Oh....and if you're used to a modern TV with YouTube and other modcons, bring a tablet or similar as the amount of times she asked me to pause the TV and rewind it. Apparently the menopause makes you forget what the decade is. Crazy people/person. Out Final note - on the last day before we've left, the missus was feeling sick (caused by self) and the hotel were more than happy to accommodate by cooking her a breakfast for takeaway, allowing me to serve it to her in bed before we left. Again. Going above and beyond!! A+

MF
Mark Fearn Jan 12, 2026
10

We stayed at The Walnut Tree Hotel for a joint valentine's and birthday treat and chose to eat at the restaurant. We are so glad we did as the food was exceptional. From the starter, main course's, to the sweet, it was all delicious and freshly cooked. It was a pleasure to eat traditional British dishes and make an event of it. It's all too common for us to call in somewhere and expect quickly delivered warmed up food or some chain restaurant, but this was well timed between course's and cooked to perfection. We live in South Wales but would not hesitate to drive over just to experience such an enjoyable meal again.

RM
robert metcalf Jan 10, 2026
10

First time in here just for a few drinks. Friendly staff and the menu loos great and not that expensive.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find The Walnut Tree Hotel

Bridgwater, United Kingdom

Housed in a restored 18th-century coaching inn opposite North Petherton church, this simple hotel is 3 miles from the market town of Bridgwater.

  • Bridgwater 1 hr 6 Walk
  • Verriers 3 min Walk
  • Bridgwater 1 hr 8 Walk
  • Bristol Airport 44 min Car · 1 hr 15 Transit
  • Cardiff Airport 1 hr 39 Car · 3 hr 33 Transit
  • Exeter Airport 44 min Car · 2 hr 5 Transit
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