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The Helyar Arms

3.0 star property
Inn in Yeovil with a restaurant and a bar

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The Helyar Arms features a tranquil garden and restaurant where visitors can unwind. The property offers flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, a welcoming bar, and WiFi access in public areas. The staff receives consistently positive reviews for their helpfulness.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 15 - Sep 16
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Tomorrow

Sep 16 - Sep 17
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Twin Room, Ensuite (Superking)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | Miscellaneous

Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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One Double Room Ensuite (King - Shower)

One Double Room Ensuite (King - Shower)

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Suite, Ensuite

Premium Suite, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Yeovil is home to The Helyar Arms. Cineworld Yeovil and Cricket St Thomas Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Mapperton Gardens and East Lambrook Manor Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Huish Park or South West Survival. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Map
Moor Lane, East Coker, Yeovil, England, BA22 9JR

What's nearby

  • Yeovil Country Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Montacute House - 10 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Sherborne Abbey - 17 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Sherborne Castle - 19 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Haynes International Motor Museum - 23 min drive - 14.0 miles

Getting around

  • Chetnole Station - 12 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bell Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The GateWay Coffee Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Union Street Brasserie - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coopers Mill - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Helyar Arms

Property highlights
Take advantage of a garden, a bar, and a restaurant at The Helyar Arms. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and smoke-free premises

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.0 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10.0 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Helyar Arms pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10.0 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Helyar Arms?

Self parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at The Helyar Arms?

Check-in start time: 12:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Helyar Arms?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Helyar Arms located?

Situated in Yeovil, this inn is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Yeovil Country Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Cineworld Yeovil and Huish Park. Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Ham Hill Country Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Helyar Arms Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 186 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 186 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 186 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 186 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 186 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ANDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall experience was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Lovely traditional pub, wonderful atmosphere everything clean and great attention to detail. Room quite sweet. Lost our food order for dinner which led to an hour's delay. Were apologetic. Despite this would happily return,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Full of character, great food, helpful staff and it’s dog friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Staff & service
Nice property, nice breakfast😊
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely excellent hotel fully recommended
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay. The owners were friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place! Easy to find. Nice parking.Dog friendly. Even live music some evenings in the pub v
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jobor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel for East Coker village
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely pub, great food
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

joy

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

Wonderful stay

Good value for a lovely vibrant village pub. Food was excellent and a good price. Beautiful garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

1 night stay

We had a lovely stay , well kept beer garden and staff were really nice, we definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful country pub in an idyllic village setting. Great food and the garden and flowers are amazing and a credit to the owner.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Great hotel in picturesque village

Great little hotel.oldy worldy. Superb food and friendly service
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

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

Great accommodation in a lovely location.

Lovely place to stay, clean, staff extremely nice and the food was excellent, especially breakfast. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

dexter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were fantastic, the food brilliant and reasonably priced, the room superb.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room. Really quite so good sleep. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cary

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

A very comfortable stay.

This was my third stay this year and as before we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Even the weather was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Lovey pub and very good accommodation.

Quality accommodation at and very reasonably priced. Staff were very helpful. Service was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely country pub with a gorgeous beer and great food. Quiet area, so you’ll get a great sleep and lots of things to do in the local area. Staff are wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay, can’t comment on the food as didn’t eat there. Rooms basic but comfortable, toiletries, hairdryer, kettle etc all provided.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent, everyone very friendly and helpful. Food very good and service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

Perfect place to stay for homage to TS Eliot trip!

Beautiful family pub in an idyllic rural setting, friendly service, great food, delightful garden, comfortable rooms. Could not be better for visiting East Coker!
The pub
TSEliot Plaque in the churcg
Village church
Thatched cottages
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

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