Inn Ilchester Arms
Church Street, Ilchester, BA22 8LN, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 332 reviews)
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The staff are excellent, the bar and restaurant are really comfortable and the food was delicious. There is also great parking at the rear.
United States of AmericaLovely place to stay, great and friendly staff, and they do a fine pint of 'cloudy' cider too!
United KingdomFriendly and helpful staff. Enjoyed the evening meals and the draft cider. Breakfast was also very good. The room was spacious and clean and the tv had a good range of options. Fast wifi.
United KingdomGood hotel in a good location with lovely staff and an enjoyable and tasty breakfast with lots of options.
United KingdomLittery super comfortable, delicious breakfast and very gentle staff.
BelgiumLovely food Great parking facilities Good room
United KingdomThe food was to die for. The staff super friendly and couldn't do enough for us.
United KingdomExcellent full English breakfast in a lovely bright room. All staff were friendly and attentive. The quirkiness of an old building added to the charm of stay.
United KingdomFood was very good, with options for breakfast. Dinner options were reasonable and quality was excellent.
United KingdomFriendly helpfull staff, breakfast was very good. No dinner available at hotel but there is a good Italian restaurant next door.
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Ilchester Arms
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In the heart of Ilchester village, a relaxing oasis from the commotion of nearby Yeovil, this impressive Somerset inn was first licensed in 1686 and has aged with appropriate dignity.
The Ilchester Arms has a traditional bar, with a good selection of wines, locally sourced, real ales and continental lagers.
The hotel also has 16 well-appointed rooms and a renowned restaurant serving modern British food, using local fresh ingredients.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.8 for two-person stays.
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“friendly staff”
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“excellent breakfast”
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“comfy bed”
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet
Very Good Coffee!
FREE parking!
Loyal Customers
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
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About Ilchester Arms
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Situated in the historic Roman town of Ilchester, The Ilchester Arms is a charming building full of character and offers the perfect setting to stay, eat, drink and relax. First licensed in 1686 the hotel was originally known as The George Tavern. In 1894 it became a drapers shop that sadly burnt down. It then became the Ivelchester before being renamed as The Ilchester Arms. It was in our cellars that the cheese we now recognise today as Ilchester Cheese was first developed.
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Restaurant The Bull Inn0 miles
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Supermarket Clark's Designer Village9 miles
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Supermarket Kilver Court Designer Centre16 miles
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River River Yeo0 miles
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Bristol Airport26.6 miles
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Exeter International Airport36.8 miles
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Bournemouth Airport39.6 miles
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Open for: Lunch, Dinner
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Amenities of Ilchester Arms Great facilities! Review score, 8.6
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Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Live sports events (broadcast) Off-site
- Live music/Performance Off-site
- Horseback riding Off-site Additional charge
- Cycling Off-site
- Hiking Off-site
- Darts
- Ping-pong
- Pool table
- Playground
- Fishing Off-site Additional charge
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee shop
- Chocolate/Cookies
- Fruit
- Bottle of water
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
- Street parking
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
- Kids' TV channels
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Books, DVDs & music for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit press
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
General
- Pet bowls
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
- Room service
Accessibility
- Bathroom emergency cord
- Lowered sink
- Raised toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Safety features
- First aid kits available
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
- Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Physical distancing
- Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
- Contactless check-in/out
Cleanliness & disinfection
- Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
- Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
- Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
- Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
Food & drink safety
- All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- Physical distancing in dining areas
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Extra bed by request
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Free |
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Crib by request
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£10 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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Free |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Ilchester Arms accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
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FAQs about Ilchester Arms
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Ilchester Arms has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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Room options at Ilchester Arms include:
- Single
- Double
- Twin
- Family
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The prices at Ilchester Arms may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Ilchester Arms offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Playground
- Pool table
- Ping-pong
- Fishing
- Darts
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Horseback riding
- Live music/Performance
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Guests staying at Ilchester Arms can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
- À la carte
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Ilchester Arms is 650 feet from the center of Ilchester.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Ilchester Arms (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
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Check-in at Ilchester Arms is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Yes, Ilchester Arms is popular with guests booking family stays.
