Rock Inn
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Rock Inn

Waterrow, Bathealton, TA4 2AX, United Kingdom
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The family-run Rock Inn is located in the hamlet of Waterrow, within 30 minutes’ drive of Exmoor National Park and Taunton. This charming inn has a restaurant and a traditional pub. The individually designed rooms at Rock Inn have attractive décor, while the building features a mock-Tudor façade and sloping, beamed ceilings. Each room comes with a flat-screen TV, and tea making facilities and a private bathroom. The restaurant offers traditional pub food, as well as contemporary dishes prepared with locally sourced, seasonal produce. You can enjoy a selection of local real ales, Cornish lagers and malt whiskies in the cosy pub, or out on the terrace. Bristol and its airport can be reached in less than 90 minutes by car. Exeter and Exmouth are within 35 miles of the inn.Show More
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4/5Cleanliness: 4.0
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Amenities
HikingPublic ParkingFreeBarRestaurantMeeting RoomLuggage StorageWi-Fi in Public AreasFree
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Surroundings
Airport: Exeter Airport
(42.1km)
Airport: Cardiff Airport
(167.9km)
Landmarks: Exmoor Gate Lodges
(536m)
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Services & Amenities

Deluxe Double or Twin Room
2

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

1 Double bed or 2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private Bath
Bathrobe
LCD TV
Private Toilet
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Superior Double Room
3

Superior Double Room

1 Double bed
Non-smoking
LCD TV
Private Toilet
Wardrobe
Snacks
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Superior Double Room
2

Superior Double Room

1 Queen bed
Non-smoking
Private Bath
Bathrobe
LCD TV
Extra Long Bed (Over 2m)
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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

1 Double bed
Non-smoking
LCD TV
Private Toilet
Snacks
Hair Dryer
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Guest Reviews(17)

4/5
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  • Cleanliness4
  • Amenities4
  • Location4
  • Service4
Guest User
November 18, 2023
We went to meet our friends and we really enjoyed the food, wine and service. This is an excellent pub serving fresh honest great food with very attentive service. We will definitely visit again and recommend our friends and family.
Guest User
September 2, 2023
Every part of our visit was truly excellent, beginning with a very warm welcome from our hostess Ruth, continuing with a top rate dinner which included the much celebrated feather blade of beef and finishing with the selection of home made ice creams. The quality and consistency of Darren ‘s cooking is fantastic and yes of course we’ll be back!
Guest User
July 25, 2023
As ever we had a superb meal this evening. You can always rely on the menu but I have to say the specials board this evening was too tempting with a pork belly starter and a monkfish main course to die for!
zhoujun1969
July 22, 2023
The Rock is a local stalwart and consistently provides good food and excellent atmosphere. Renown for the best stakes in the region the fish cookery is also not to be missed. Add in great home made ice creams and an excellent wine list , what’s not to like
Guest User
May 7, 2023
Pros Clean room nice bedding and pleasant enough apart from the strong air freshener smell. Food was average not amazing. Good Power shower. Fresh milk for room. Cake supplied. Cons Cold, damp smell hits you on entry being disguised by heavy smelling air freshener. No fire alight in evening so everyone had to wear jumpers to keep warm for meal. Rubbish piled up in front and all around fireplace/wood burner - come on folks what does it take to tidy that up ! Room definitely not superior as described. Cut up carpet beside bed. Loo flush not working properly. Door difficult to lock. Tv only 3 channels. No info whatsoever in room - nothing. Very time specific for breakfast or you will find it all shut up and locked out. Again very cold. Cooked breakfast was just terrible. Not the most welcoming of places. Has lots of promise but falls sadly short in many areas, and overpriced on a d b&b basis. If you like quirky this is for you - take a chance we may have hit on an off time and didn’t get a great room.
Guest User
April 23, 2023
I had been to The Rock a couple of times mainly for Sunday roast and although I had read the reviews on here and the comments about the owner we always give people the benefit of the doubt and will try ourselves. We had some friends and their children visiting who stayed with us for a few days and then a couple of days in a lovely place at Waterrow which they said was perfect. So it was a given that we would book into The Rock. We arrived just after our friends and as we planned to come with some other friends in a few weeks time we asked to book a table. She said I'm too busy right now so can we do it later. This was very odd because at that moment us and our friends were the only people in the restaurant (7 of us) and it was pretty early still. The owner was very nice and I mean overly nice to our guests calling them Mr & Mrs xyz etc, which was a bit odd. There was also what I presume was a new waiter. Very young, very shy and nervous. He wasn't great but he was trying and everyone has to start somewhere. The longer we were there the more he seemed to relax and the more the owners crown began to slip. 2 of us went for the rib eye steak on the specials board and 2 for the feather blade and the children had other things. The feather blade was good but the steaks were both very over done. Having read the reviews about steaks being so good we were surprised when she asked how the meal was, we said that the steaks were over cooked. She offered to swap them but only for the feather blade. No new steaks were offered but we said not to worry as we all wanted to eat together and we were all nearly done. After dinner we went into the snug and continued to drink (fairly expensive bottles of wine) and played some games. When the bill came which was around £300 we noticed that there was a service charge of 10% on it. It said we could request to take it off if we wished. Living in this area it is very very rare to see a service charge on a bill unless you are at a Michelin starred restaurant which this is not. We as a group decided to ask to have it taken off and that we would tip still particularly if the tip was going to go to the young lad who was waiting our table. As I said he wasn't great bit it could well have been his first night and we wanted to say, "keep it up"! Our friend went to settle the bill and ask for the 10% to be taken off. The owner was not happy about the service charge being taken off at all and you could see how mad she was bit she was holding it in! A few minutes later my husband went to the bar to book the table for a few weeks time. He said "can I book that table now"? She said 'no we are fully booked that day." But I've not told you which day it is or if its lunch or dinner!" "well we are fully booked" she said My husband was so shocked by her attitude that he walked away in total shock. We had not mentioned when we were planning on coming, there was no way she could have know if she was fully booked, she just didn't want us
Guest User
April 9, 2023
Very comfortable hotel with great food. Stayed three nights and ate in pub restaurant twice. Great menu, well cooked and presented. Lovely breakfasts. Great range of drinks. Very friendly and helpful owners and staff. Highly recommend.
Guest User
January 31, 2023
Enjoyed our stay comfortable rooms. Good food. we were made very welcome. Lovely cake in the room on arrival. Fresh milk and ground coffee available in the room.. Bar stocked really well with local ale. Nice wines.
Guest User
January 31, 2023
We stayed at the Rock Inn for three nights as a last minute get away and could not have been more delighted. Comfy room and welcoming hosts (Ruth and Darren), but above all fabulous food on all three nights of our stay. In particular the ribeye steak was utterly delicious. Just the right amount of fat through it to ensure a perfect meal. The welcoming fire also brightened up a slightly damp weekend. Thank you both for a great stay - highly recommend

Property Policies

Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–22:00
Check-out: 07:30–10:00
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this hotel.
Children between 0 and 13 years old can stay for free if no extra bed is needed.

Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.

Breakfast
TypeFull English/Irish, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
AgeFee
Adult
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Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.

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Property Description

  • Number of Rooms: 7
The family-run Rock Inn is located in the hamlet of Waterrow, within 30 minutes’ drive of Exmoor National Park and Taunton. This charming inn has a restaurant and a traditional pub. The individually designed rooms at Rock Inn have attractive décor, while the building features a mock-Tudor façade and sloping, beamed ceilings. Each room comes with a flat-screen TV, and tea making facilities and a private bathroom. The restaurant offers traditional pub food, as well as contemporary dishes prepared with locally sourced, seasonal produce. You can enjoy a selection of local real ales, Cornish lagers and malt whiskies in the cosy pub, or out on the terrace. Bristol and its airport can be reached in less than 90 minutes by car. Exeter and Exmouth are within 35 miles of the inn.

Services & Amenities

Restaurant
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Restaurant
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to stay at Rock Inn?

Prices at Rock Inn are subject to change according to dates, hotel policy, and other factors. To view prices, please search for the dates you wish to stay at the hotel.

What is the closest airport to Rock Inn?

The closest airport is Exeter Airport. It is 42.11km from the hotel and approximately a 42minutes journey by taxi.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Rock Inn?

The check-in time is after 15:00 and the check-out time is before 10:00.

Does Rock Inn provide airport transfer services?

No, the Rock Inn doesn't provide airport transfer services.

What amenities and services does Rock Inn have?

Rock Inn has the following amenities and services: Pets allowed (additional fee), Hiking, Parking.

Does Rock Inn have a swimming pool?

No, Rock Inn doesn't have a pool.

Does Rock Inn have fitness amenities?

No, Rock Inn doesn't have fitness amenities.

Does Rock Inn provide Wi-Fi?

Yes, the hotel provides Wi-Fi.

Does Rock Inn have non-smoking rooms?

Yes, Rock Inn has non-smoking rooms. Please view the hotel listing for details.

Does Rock Inn provide breakfast?

Yes, Rock Inn provides breakfast.

About This Property

Nearest AirportCardiff Airport
Distance to Airport167.87KM
Average Price FromUSD131
Hotel Star Rating4