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A historic building with a sign for "Kings Arms Country Pub & Hotel". - The Kings Arms (Sherborne)
A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a lamp. - The Kings Arms (Sherborne)
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, surrounded by stone walls and a garden. - The Kings Arms (Sherborne)
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Luxury
5.0 star property
8.8

Excellent

Countryside luxury with garden terrace

Superb food takes center stage, with Saturday nights featuring scotch eggs and fabulous pork dishes. Delightful staff provide attentive service in this quiet countryside retreat. Room 1 offers natural light from three sides, a lovely roll-top bed and modern bathroom.

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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Room options

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, 1 Double Bed

A neatly made bed with white linens and two decorative pillows, a bedside table with a lamp and a phone, and a window with a plant.

Luxury Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Luxury Twin Room, 1 Large Twin Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Sherborne is home to The Kings Arms. St John's Almshouses and Sherborne Abbey are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yeovil Country Park and Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at South West Survival or Huish Park. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Sherborne travel guide
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North Street, Charlton Horethorne, Sherborne, England, DT9 4NL

What's nearby

  • A brown cow standing on a forested hillside with trees and underbrush.
    Cadbury Castle
    12 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Sherborne Steam and Waterwheel Centre
    11 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Sherborne Abbey
    11 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Sherborne Castle
    13 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Haynes International Motor Museum
    14 min drive - 6.8 miles

Getting around

  • Templecombe Station
    10 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS)
    69 min drive

Restaurants

  • The George Hotel
    7 min drive
  • The Clockspire
    6 min drive
  • Wagtail
    6 min drive
  • Reeve the Baker
    8 min drive
  • McDonald's
    6 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Kings Arms

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Frequently asked questions

Is The Kings Arms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Kings Arms?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Kings Arms?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Kings Arms located?

Situated in Sherborne, this luxury inn is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Cadbury Castle and within 6 mi (10 km) of Global Images Gallery and Sherborne Museum. St John's Almshouses and Sherborne Abbey are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Kings Arms Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 58 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff were very friendly The rooms are nice, but not luxury and are a little dated. We booked for dinner and our food was delicious. Although we felt £13 for a glass of wine was a tad excessive. The breakfast was really tasty with good quality ingredients.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Alyson Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was excellent. Staff was so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was, I’d say, better than in a Hotel Ibis. The food was, definitely, locally sourced. We reached Bruton and the Hauser & Wirth arts complex easily from this hotel. We also visited the Jurassic Coast, but that took us a whole day, and we returned by 10pm.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful food both in the evening and for breakfast. Warm spacious room and attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room with amenities. Friendly staff. Room very hot so didn't sleep well despite comfortable beds & open window. Good choice for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a very good meal in the dining room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommended base for local area attractions

We used the hotel to visit the Roman Villa at The Newt and also the Fleet Air Arm Museum as both are with 15-20 mins drive from this excellent value hotel. Great breakfast and we also ate dinner at the hotel both nights. Very pleasant stay with good food, great service and attentive staff. Note, aircon in the room is a standalone unit which we didn't need to use. Comfortable bed and quiet location and the room had plenty of storage. Recommended. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mychelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb find

Staff were a delight the entire stay. Room (1) was beautiful and clean, with windows on 3 sides (excellent for a breeze), lovely roll top bed, comfy mattress and very nice modern bathroom. Bathrobes were a nice touch. Ate at the hotel Saturday night and it was superb. Scotch egg was delicious, pork fabulous and the pizza was gorgeous. Excellent wine selection and utterly superb soft drink (bottles in the fridge) range. Breakfast was really good. Yoghurt, fruits and cereal, then cooked options. Not excessive, but more than enough to start the day. Superb quality all round, would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely hotel. We stayed in a luxury double room, which was nice with a spacious bathroom and great shower. Our dinner in the hotel restaurant was excellent and reasonably priced and staff were all very friendly and helpful. There was plenty of parking across the road from the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very good rooms and excellent food - a great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place to stay

Lovely hotel- with a warm welcome Beautiful accommodation - good food Would definitely stay again and recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

C R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

Owner was most helpful and went out of his way to be a gracious host.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay here for Sherborne

Faultless, lovely room, food and people.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very charming and remodelled village hotel with an excellent restaurant - locals and travelers alike are welcome. Chef creates new dishes depending the daily food availability - mostly local - organic and fresh. Room was very nice, clean and had a new wonderful bathroom with walk in shower. Breakfast made to order plus smaller buffet for yoghurt, juices, cereals. We would come back anytime.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ivor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Two day stay for a wedding locally. Just exactly what we needed. Best scrambled eggs I've tasted for years.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Couldn’t fault the service, staff and food!

Service, staff and food quite excellent. En-suite had an unfortunate aroma of mould / dampness and the room could do with a bit of a spruce up.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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6/10 Okay

Julie

Limited menu, i.e, we arrived at 2oclock, hoping to grab some lunch, but the hotel had finished serving, day and night menu the same, just wanted a few sandwiches!! There was no atmosphere here either, probably wouldn't stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room with a terrible bathroom smell

Room in a bad shape, but the bathroom was the most terrifying I ever experienced. A very very bad old urinary kind of smell. The toilet lid fell all the time down and a lot of foreign hair on the bathroom floor. Went back to the lady behind the bar and asked for another room mentioning the bad smell. According to her, no other room available.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aamir and Tony are the best in class! I only can recommend to stay at the Kings Arms!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place

Excellent rooms, good food and an informal friendly staff make for a great stay. Attractive outside seating area for summer days.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
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8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming

The hotel was charming as were the staff. Our light supper was very good but unfortunately the breakfast was not great as the poached eggs were over cooked and as we were due to leave straightaway we couldn’t re-order. We would still stay there again when we are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel service and cleanliness good post COVID opening. Rooms were clean and tidy. Service was great in bar and for breakfast. Bed mattress slightly uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a charming village. We were pleasantly surprised by our stay in this hotel who go out of their way to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. The rooms are well thought out with comfy towels and dressing gowns provided. We had a lovely meal in their restaurant, very spacious with exquisitely embroidered napkins! Beer garden was a delight to sit in with fabulous view of countryside rolling hills. Lots of information available about the local area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019