5 Star Hotel

The Kings Arms

Charlton Horethorne, Sherborne, United Kingdom View Map

$184 nightly

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In an elegant Edwardian building, The Kings Arms boasts traditional charm and antique features. Located in rural Dorset, the 5-star hotel offers free parking, free Wi-Fi and a celebrated restaurant. The stylish bedrooms at The Kings Arms are individually decorated with luxury fabrics and antique furniture. All rooms have a marble bathroom with a rain shower, free luxury toiletries and fluffy bathrobes. Rooms also have a flat-screen TV, DVD player and tea/coffee facilities. The Kings Arms Restaurant serves a modern British menu in the impressive dining room, which overlooks the croquet lawn. The cozy bar features natural slate and oak floors, and offers real ales and large terrace. Full English breakfasts are served daily. Surrounded by the magnificent Dorset countryside, The Kings Arms Hotel is a 10-minute drive from historic Sherborne Castle and Abbey. The market town of Yeovil is a 20 minute drive from the hotel, and Stonehenge is a 40-minute drive away.

163 Reviews

8.7Very Good
Cleanliness
9.0
Staff
9.6
Location
9.1

What Guests Say

  • “Room was spacious and clean.Staff exceptionally kind, willing to accommodate different meal combinations due to a medical issue i have…”
  • “Good location lovely old Somerset building”
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Top Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Luxury Double Room

259 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Accessible bath/shower
  • Accessible by lift
  • Accessible toilet
  • Air conditioning
Deluxe Twin Room1/2

Deluxe Twin Room

2 Single

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    What Guests Loved

    8.7
    Very Good

    Based on 163 reviews

    Location

    9.1

    Cleanliness

    9

    Staff

    9.6

    Overall Quality

    8.8

    Pros +

    • Room was spacious and clean.Staff exceptionally kind, willing to accommodate different meal combinations due to a medical issue i have with eating.
    • Good location lovely old Somerset building
    • The management and the dining are a

    Cons -

    • The confusion regarding payment. We had booked a dinner bed and breakfast price but choose to eat off the wider menu. There was no allowance made for this in the price so in effect we paid twice for a proportion of the meal. Morally this is not right. Should have just booked b and b.
    • i went into one room that smelled a littlemouldy but they were happy to listen and amend
    • Some pastries for breakfast to boost the non-cooked options so as not to have cooked breakfast every day.
    Business Traveler (10)Solo Traveler (16)Traveling as Couple (197)Family with Young Children (25)Family with Teens (1)Senior Traveler (2)Group Traveler (8)Total (231)
    10DianePosted on: 12-15-2025

    Room was spacious and clean.Staff exceptionally kind, willing to accommodate different meal combinations due to a medical issue i have with eating.

    8MarionPosted on: 10-25-2025

    Good location lovely old Somerset building

    The confusion regarding payment. We had booked a dinner bed and breakfast price but choose to eat off the wider menu. There was no allowance made for this in the price so in effect we paid twice for a proportion of the meal. Morally this is not right. Should have just booked b and b.

    7kimPosted on: 9-29-2025

    The management and the dining are a

    i went into one room that smelled a littlemouldy but they were happy to listen and amend

    7PaulPosted on: 8-29-2025

    All members of staff were very attentive and friendly and made us feel welcome

    Some pastries for breakfast to boost the non-cooked options so as not to have cooked breakfast every day.

    8JanePosted on: 8-22-2025

    The breakfast was well presented and cooked but choice was very limited

    The accessible wet room was a bit shabby and unexpected as we were not told it was this type of room when we checked in as I would have preferred another room if one was available.

    9GrahamPosted on: 7-28-2025

    The friendly efficient staff, lovely food, and a nice airy hotel.

    6MarkPosted on: 7-25-2025

    Food very good and location very nice

    The details said that the room had Air Conditioning, which is is incorrect. The room was very hot at night and when i asked about the A/C in the morning i was told that there was a (very large) A/C unit in the corner of the room behind the wardrobe with a loose duct, which needed to be picked up and carried to another corner so that it could then be plugged in ! There was no explanation of this beforehand and given the size of the unit i am not sure whether i could have lifted it in any event!

    7BarnabyPosted on: 7-21-2025

    Friendly staff, quiet room, big walk-in shower, good cooked breakfast, ample parking.

    Rooms a bit tired. Grotty grouting in shower. Little choice of cereal/fruit at breakfast (no muesli or oranges).

    9HodesPosted on: 7-19-2025

    Everyone was super friendly and relaxed.Good breakfast but would have been good to have more different fresh fruits, granola / muesli/ also some better bread, smoked salmon was too salty.Great bathrooms and really appreciate the properlynon slip shower room floors

    8LorainePosted on: 6-29-2025

    Good location. Warm welcome. Comfortable room. Excellent staff. Delicious breakfast

    8HeatherPosted on: 5-26-2025

    Great location in a beautiful village. Liked the book on local history in our room. Comfy bed. Excellent breakfast.

    Not so keen on the dog decor or view of a conservatory roof in room 7.

    8AlfredPosted on: 5-23-2025

    Good.

    We did not anticipate having a wet room. There is nothing rrong with the room but despite our ages, mid 80s, we are fortunately not disabled. We have a walk in shower at home and prefer that as a facility.We felt that the hand basin in the room was inadequate for our requirements.We expressed these opinions to the owner as we left, not as a complaint but more as feedback.He explained the legal requirements he has to provide in relation to the wet room and told us that the hand basin is a safety feature for a guest if they were disabled in any way.We understood his explanation but our personal preference would have been a more convential type of room.

    8JohnPosted on: 5-5-2025

    Comfortable , good food and welcoming staff

    the drain in the bathroom was a bit smelly

    10AlisonPosted on: 5-5-2025

    In a very pretty village. Lovely building. Easy parking. Nice friendly welcome. Bright airy room with a lovely view. Great power shower. Lovely outside space for a pre dinner drink. Dinner was delicious, as was breakfast, with a good choice of dishes.

    Nothing- all good

    9ElizabethPosted on: 4-13-2025

    Lovely staff, super comfy bed, excellent restaurant

    9elizabethPosted on: 4-12-2025

    Lovely staff, super comfy bed, excellent restaurant

    9JacquiPosted on: 4-9-2025

    The location was quiet which is what we wanted. The food was good especially the chips. The room was a good size and clean.All the staff were very friendly and helpful.

    A bigger lounge to have a drink in before dinner.

    8DavidPosted on: 12-30-2024

    Good hotel, Excellent breakfast. Good dinner menu, though it is being simplified and is decent value. We have stayed here a few times, as it is convenient - and they are having a tough time to keep ahead of the competition. The bar walls are used as something of an art gallery, and the offerings need to be changed (some are old, some are painted to a recipe, and some of the sculpture is not quite good enough - and the prices are aspirational).

    A couple of things showing their age (e.g. sheets, towels, some room fittings).

    10BrianPosted on: 12-30-2024

    Excellent breakfast and Sunday lunch.

    Initially our room was very cold until we found how to put the heating on.

    10CarlPosted on: 12-12-2024

    As always, a great place to stay. Lovely welcoming; great food; lovely rooms.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Accessible toilet
    • Facilities for disabled guests available
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
    • Lower bathroom sinks available
    • Visual aids Braille/Tactile signs

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:30 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 1 can stay with cot, subject to additional charges. Children of age 0 and above can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

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