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The Benett Arms

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Shaftesbury with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Consider a stay at The Benett Arms and take advantage of free English breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a library and a fireplace in the lobby.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Comfort Double Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Local meal delivery service
Laptop workspace
Children's dinnerware
Changing table
Highchair
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Local meal delivery service
Laptop workspace
Children's dinnerware
Changing table
Highchair
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Bungalow, Garden View

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Heating
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Local meal delivery service
Living room
Laptop workspace
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Suite, Private Bathroom, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Heating
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Detached private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Shaftesbury, The Benett Arms is in a rural area. Some of the area's popular attractions include Longleat Safari and Adventure Park and Center Parcs Longleat Forest. Larmer Tree Gardens and Gartell Light Railway are also worth visiting. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like ecotours, hunting, and hiking/biking trails.
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The Benett Arms, Shaftesbury, England, SP7 9AS

What's nearby

  • Gold Hill Museum - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Wardour Castle - 11 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Stourhead Garden - 20 min drive - 16.3 miles
  • Center Parcs Longleat Forest - 24 min drive - 17.3 miles
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 28 min drive - 20.0 miles

Getting around

  • Tisbury Station - 14 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪san tonino - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Talbot Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Beckford Arms - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Benett Arms

Bed & breakfast in a rural location
You can look forward to free English breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at The Benett Arms. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a library and a fireplace in the lobby.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self parking
  • An off-leash area, a nature reserve, and outdoor furniture
  • Local meal delivery service
Room features
All guestrooms at The Benett Arms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Changing tables, highchairs, and children's dinnerware
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and shampoo
  • Heating and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Changing table
  • Children's dinnerware
  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 25 for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per day (maximum GBP 20 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per day (maximum GBP 20 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 25 for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Benett Arms pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Benett Arms?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Benett Arms?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 9:00 PM– midnight for a fee of GBP 25.

What time is check-out at The Benett Arms?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Benett Arms located?

Situated in a rural location, this bed & breakfast is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs and within 6 mi (10 km) of Wardour Castle and Gold Hill Museum. Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden and Messums Wiltshire are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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