The Kings Arms

The Kings Arms Hotel in North Dorset District

8.7

Outstanding(245 Reviews)

Hotel in North Dorset District

5-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this hotel

Set in an elegant Edwardian building, The Kings Arms boasts traditional charm and period features. Situated in rural Dorset, the 5-star hotel offers free parking, free Wi-Fi and a celebrated restaurant.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of North Dorset District

Nearby attractions

Longleat

25.2 mi

Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World

65.1 mi

Hawk Conservancy Trust

67.8 mi

Purbeck Heritage Coast

57.3 mi

Available Rooms

1 Queen • 258 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Sofa • 1 Double • 1 Double

Sleeps 6

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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The Kings Arms

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8.7

Outstanding(245 Reviews)

Hotel in North Dorset District

5-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this hotel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of North Dorset District

Nearby attractions

Longleat

25.2 mi

Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World

65.1 mi

Hawk Conservancy Trust

67.8 mi

Purbeck Heritage Coast

57.3 mi

Available Rooms

1 Queen • 258 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Sofa • 1 Double • 1 Double

Sleeps 6

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

8.7

Outstanding(245 Reviews)

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10.0

Nov 2023

A lovely place to stay; I'd recommend it for someone visiting the area.

Dinner and breakfast were superb. The overall cleanliness and quality of furniture, fixtures, fittings and materials was very high and justified the price. The staff were great; couldn't be more helpful. Loved the walk-in shower. Loved the air conditioning unit in the cupboard (didn't need it but good it's there).

Minor niggle, entrance to car park not obvious if your first arrival is in the dark. No dog friendly room.

8.0

Jul 2023

Great

Good breakfast - cooked to my specifications (crispy bacon and well done scrambled eggs). Helpful and friendly staff.

Looked onto main road would have been nice to be able to open the curtains and still have privacy in the morning.

10.0

Jul 2023

First class hotel with a fabulous restaurant

A lovely, clean and comfortable hotel.

7.0

Jul 2023

Did the job for a place to stay but not worth the price

In a very quiet location in the countryside

Booked luxury double room which was supposedly to have a terrace and garden view along with dvd player in the room. None of these were apparent as room was upstairs. As checking in is only from 3pm they don’t serve food after 2pm which isn’t very good for a 5 star rated hotel

8.0

Jun 2023

A very satisfactory stay in a small village in scenic surroundings north of Sherborne.

The host and hostess and staff were friendly and helpful, and the hotel occupied a good location in the village. The food in the restaurant was excellent, but it was closed on two of our six nights owing to staff shortages.

The room was rather cramped for two.

10.0

May 2023

Go. I’m going back.

Lovely location. Lunch was excellent, a varied menu and beautifully presented plates and it tasted wonderful.

9.0

May 2023

The meals were inventive, well prepared and served. Good access for the disabled. A warm welcome.

Breakfasts comprised fresh fruits and choice of yoghurts. The cooked breakfast in addition was an excellent menu and served quickly and thus always hot and with good helpings. The evening meals were again from a wide choice menu with some changes during the week. No need to dine out as this was cooking of a high and consistant standard. Staff were very welcoming and a credit to their hands-on proprietors. Nothing was too much trouble. The hotel displays much original artwork which is all available for sale; variety of techniques both as to painting and small/medium bronzes. All adds to a welcoming ambience,

Whilst there is lots of outdoor seating either on the lawn or under an extensive marquee (both to the rear) the inside lounge seating area is rather on the small side. If the weather had been wet might have been more of an issue but did not materially affect our stay.

8.0

May 2023

Very good

The bed was very comfortable. The shower was amazing . Very happy with the room and the facilities . Also had a lovely bar .

Nothing.

9.0

Apr 2023

Superb

Lovely and cozy place to stay.

10.0

Apr 2023

Very comfortable and welcoming hotel near Shelbourne. We would book again

Very comfy room. Very helpful staff. Easy access on late night entry.

Not very exciting plant based dishes on menu.

10.0

Apr 2023

relaxing and luxurious

lovely, fresh and clean

can’t think of anything

9.0

Mar 2023

A pleasure to stay at the Kings arms. We will return.

Very good breakfast. Staff really helped as we are partially disabled. Disabled facilities excellent Good dinner

No complaints at all

8.0

Feb 2023

A really lovely place to stay, will come again, perhaps just unlucky with the evening meal

The breakfast outshone last nights evening meal. A variety of fruits and cereal attractively laid out to help yourself. The freshly cooked English breakfast arrived quick and was tasty as did the coffee. Very good

We had an evening meal, which was very disappointing.

9.0

Dec 2022

Excellent food and good value for money.

Excellent food. Friendly staff. Easy drive to Sherborne, a great place to visit. Comfortable bed. Nice bar area.

We would stay again, but avoiding rooms over the kitchen which has a noisy extractor. There were also some heating and hot water issues but overall we enjoyed our stay.

9.0

Dec 2022

Superb

Doesn't appear in newspaper articles about wonderful short-break experiences, but it should do: it's a great hotel in one of the most beautiful rural locations in the West Country.

10.0

Jun 2022

Exceptional

The atmosphere and welcoming of the place was excellent we look forward to returning. The staff are friendly interested and helpful.

The bedroom was really warm

10.0

Feb 2022

A little gem

Breakfast was lovely - table service rather than a buffet breakfast which seems much more fitting in the current times! Really lovely and incredibly attentive staff.

10.0

Feb 2022

lovely location, great room, fabulous staff, will definitely be back

lovely location, great room, fabulous staff

nothing

5.0

Nov 2021

New mattresses, better food in restaurant, make clear not in Sherborne

Beautiful building and pretty location but not in Sherborne as we expected

Mattress needed replacing. Restaurant disappointing

9.0

Oct 2021

Excellent for an overnight stay

Good covered and heated area outside for eating. Food was very good, prompt service, excellent cooked breakfast options, a little more choice of cold options would have been even better. Room was well appointed and good for an overnight stop. Location just outside Sherborne was excellent. Very helpful local walks maps were extremely helpful. Village shop next door also very useful, all the basics with additional less familiar brands.

10.0

Oct 2021

Fabulous country getaway

Beautiful location with amazing food and lovely staff. we will be back!

8.0

Oct 2021

Very nice

Nice location, very nice and attentive staff, clean, great food

All very good except room was very hot and it was not possible to turn the heating down/off

9.0

Oct 2021

Superb

Everything

Nothing

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in North Dorset District?

The average price for a rental in North Dorset District is R 2,286 per night. This rental is R 39 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Kings Arms. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Kings Arms pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Kings Arms?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and laundry.

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The Kings Arms

Hotel in North Dorset District

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of North Dorset District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

The Kings Arms

Hotel in North Dorset District

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of North Dorset District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in North Dorset District?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is The Kings Arms pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Kings Arms?

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