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About this property
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 en suite 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Derek
United Kingdom
“There was nothing to complain about, very good value for money. Good choice of evening meals, decent size portions. Warm comfy bed , nice choice of breakfast. Ideal place for an overnight stop” - Mia2mil
Australia
“A lovely traditional hotel, Friendly, helpful owners and staff. We also enjoyed chatting with locals in the pub. A comfortable clean bed. Clean fresh linen and towels provided. Fabulous cooked breakfast, cereals, juice, freshly brewed...” - Anton
United Kingdom
“Seamless service: check-in>room👍>dinner👍>good sleep💪>breakfast👍>check-out” - Wendy
United Kingdom
“A friendly, value for money, pub with rooms. They have a lovely garden, which, in better weather (than we had) is a great place for a drink and a meal. The meals are very reasonably priced. Close to Crewkerne, home to at least 10 charity shops....” - Ann
United Kingdom
“Excellent welcome from the hosts on arrival shown to a nice room which was nicely decorated. Nice breakfast.” - Thepagefamily
United Kingdom
“We were en-route to Cornwall (350 mile journey) and wanted a stopover after 200 miles. This was a perfect stop. We were greeted by a lovely lady who showed us to our room which was comfortable and very clean. I wanted a place that served...” - Lynn
United Kingdom
“The friendliness and willingness to give information to help. The room was clean, comfortable with an en suite. The food was exceptional and great value. The steak meal was the best 👌 👍 l have had and the sauce was amazing. My husband had the...” - Carolyn
United Kingdom
“It's really good value. Toiletries and chocolate. Nice pub and garden Our 2nd visit” - Adrian
United Kingdom
“Great atmosphere, and nothing was too much trouble! Food excellent” - Ian
United Kingdom
“Comfortable accommodation good range of meals on menu, hearty breakfast and excellent real ales.”
Quality rating
Host Information
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineEuropean
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.




The fine print
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.