Inn Ilchester Arms
Church Street, Ilchester, BA22 8LN, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 352 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.
BelgiumFantastic service during times of COVID - Thank You
United KingdomConveniently located for a social distance visit to my mums. Lovely clean, spacious family room. Friendly helpful staff. Delicious breakfast with lots of choice.
United KingdomWelcoming and helpful staff. Room was nice and warm. Excellent freshly cooked breakfast.
United KingdomFirstly I was well impressed with chef Brendon for his excellent help to a stranger. My evening meal was fine. My room warm and comfortable. Breakfast was well cooked and tasty.
United KingdomWe felt safe with the covid precautions that were in place. We enjoyed the breakfast and dinner. There was a good choice and variety of food, well cooked and presented and served by friendly staff.
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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 8.7 for two-person stays.
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
FREE parking!
Loyal Customers
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
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See what guests loved the most:
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Ian
United States of America“The staff are excellent, the bar and restaurant are really comfortable and the food was delicious. There is also great parking at the rear.”
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Michael
United Kingdom“Lovely place to stay, great and friendly staff, and they do a fine pint of 'cloudy' cider too!”
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Thomas
United Kingdom
“Friendly 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.”
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Neil
United Kingdom
“Good hotel in a good location with lovely staff and an enjoyable and tasty breakfast with lots of options.”
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Anonymous
Belgium“Littery super comfortable, delicious breakfast and very gentle staff.”
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Andrew
United Kingdom
“Fantastic service during times of COVID - Thank You”
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Lisa
United Kingdom
“Conveniently located for a social distance visit to my mums. Lovely clean, spacious family room. Friendly helpful staff. Delicious breakfast with lots of choice. ”
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Angela
United Kingdom
“Welcoming and helpful staff. Room was nice and warm. Excellent freshly cooked breakfast.”
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Barry
United Kingdom
“Firstly I was well impressed with chef Brendon for his excellent help to a stranger. My evening meal was fine. My room warm and comfortable. Breakfast was well cooked and tasty.”
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Graham
United Kingdom
“We felt safe with the covid precautions that were in place. We enjoyed the breakfast and dinner. There was a good choice and variety of food, well cooked and presented and served by friendly staff.”
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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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Fleet Air Arm Museum1.7 miles
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Sherborne Old Castle8.6 miles
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UK Llamas11.9 miles
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Restaurant The Bull Inn0 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
4 reasons to choose Ilchester Arms
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Amenities of Ilchester Arms
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6
Most popular amenities
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
- Accessible parking
- Street parking
- Secure parking
Free! Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
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
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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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Crib by request
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£5 per child, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
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.
The fine print
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
FAQs about Ilchester Arms
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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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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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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 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
- Secure parking
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
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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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Room options at Ilchester Arms include:
- Single
- Double
- Twin
- Family
- Suite
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Yes, Ilchester Arms is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Ilchester Arms has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
