The Walnut Tree Hotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
It is a reasonable booking for drivers who want free parking, a cooked breakfast and friendly staff in North Petherton. Skip it if room condition matters most to you, since some guests report stained carpets and mould in bathrooms.
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This is our Budget pick for Bridgwater. It works best for people travelling by car: free parking is listed, and the hotel sits in North Petherton rather than central Bridgwater. Family rooms, a restaurant, a garden and free Wi-Fi are also listed.
Travellers who care most about spotless, fresh rooms should think twice. The main complaint in the data is about cleanliness and wear. Anyone planning to explore on foot should also look elsewhere, as the nearby sights in our data are not within easy walking distance.
Location and getting around
The address is North Petherton. Guests still rate the location 8.8 out of 10, a solid result for a hotel outside the town centre.
The two sights in our data are both far. The Bridgwater and Taunton Canal is 3.7 km away, about 46 minutes on foot. Stogursey Castle is 12.9 km away, about 161 minutes on foot. For both, you will need a car, public transport or a taxi. These walking times are straight-line estimates.
What guests say
The score is 8.3 out of 10 from 1,516 reviews. Only 3 eligible properties were in the provider sample for Bridgwater, and this one sits joint 3rd of 3 on review score.
Guests like the staff, who are described as friendly, helpful, welcoming and efficient. Breakfast is the other strong point, with tasty cooked and continental options served at the table.
The weak point is cleanliness. General surfaces are described as tidy, but guests mention stained carpets and mould in bathrooms. That is a real concern, so read the most recent reviews before you book.
Price compared with our other Bridgwater picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 November, 2 adults, one room) was €120.65 a night. That matched the sample median exactly. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
The comparison with our other picks is unusual, and you should know about it. Our Luxury pick, The Malt Shovel Inn, was cheaper in the reference data at €91.28 a night, with an 8.7 score and 4 stars. Our Best Value pick, Mercure Bridgwater, was €332.23 a night with an 8.5 score and 4 stars. Category labels come from how our selection works, not from the price on a given date.
In plain terms: on those dates, The Malt Shovel Inn was both cheaper and better rated. Compare all three for your own dates before choosing.
Why it made our top 3
We compared just 3 hotels in Bridgwater, so the choice was narrow. The Budget slot goes to the lowest eligible reference price after the upscale choice is set aside, and that was this hotel at €120.65.
It earned its place with 1,516 reviews, a solid 8.3 score, a well-liked breakfast and free parking. It is a practical option, not a polished one.
Before you book
Breakfast styles listed are Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-free. Whether breakfast is included in your rate is not confirmed, so check.
Room size, noise and renovation condition have not been assessed. Given the cleanliness comments, look at recent guest photos and reviews, and read the cancellation terms.
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Is The Walnut Tree Hotel in central Bridgwater?
No. The address is North Petherton. The nearest sight in our data, the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal, is 3.7 km away, so plan on a car or transport.
Does The Walnut Tree Hotel have free parking?
Free parking is listed by the property. Confirm availability for your dates.
How much is a night at The Walnut Tree Hotel?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €120.65 a night. Check today's price for your dates, as this is not a live quote.
What do guests complain about?
Cleanliness. Guests say surfaces are tidy but mention stained carpets and mould in bathrooms. Read recent reviews to see whether this is still the case.