The Malt Shovel Inn
Forest-of-Dean, Ruardean · Hotel
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A six-room traditional inn in Ruardean, on the edge of the Forest of Dean, with free parking and a proper bar downstairs.
What's nearby
- Ross-Dean Locksmiths, Car Keys & UPVC Double Glazing Repair next door
- Melville Cottages 250m away
- Ruardean Church of England Primary School 250m away
- Ruardean Service Station 350m away
- St John the Baptist Church 350m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
Details via Google — worth confirming with the hotel before you travel.
Photos
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About The Malt Shovel Inn
Six rooms make up The Malt Shovel Inn, each stocked with drinks and simple comforts that suit a stopover in the Forest of Dean rather than a grand suite. It's a straightforward, traditional set-up: come in from the garden or bar, head up to a compact room, and settle in for the night without fuss.
Downstairs is where the inn earns its keep, with a restaurant and bar on site, breakfast included, and free WiFi throughout. There's a garden for warmer evenings, meeting rooms if you're travelling for work, and luggage storage for early arrivals or late departures. Free on-site parking makes it an easy base for driving into the surrounding Gloucestershire countryside.
Ruardean itself sits within reach of further pubs, restaurants and entertainment nearby, so guests aren't limited to the inn's own kitchen. Between the Forest of Dean on the doorstep and the village's own amenities, The Malt Shovel Inn works well as a no-nonsense stop for exploring the wider area.
At a glance
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- Forest-of-Dean, Ruardean
- Destination
- Ruardean