Set in the picturesque village of East Coker, this charming 15th century inn provides the ideal base from which to explore the Heritage South Coast, including Dorchester, Glastonbury and Bath. To reflect its rich heritage, the Helyar Arms aims to provide a rustic and relaxed atmosphere, with traditional entertainment in the form of a skittle alley, an inviting open log fire in the beamed bar and locally sourced home-cooked food, prepared to order. In the warmer months you can also enjoy a drink in the pleasant garden. The Helyar Arms also provides a restaurant that seats up to 85 guests, plus an adjoining bar, the Apple Loft, suitable for private parties. The bar can seat up to 40 people or 24 on 1 large table.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
or
1 king bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Maz
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Warm greeting on arrival . Staff exceeded expectations. Helpful , friendly and made you feel very welcome.
  • Ryan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Tidy organised room, friendly locals in bar, great owner very friendly and happy in the morning!. Overall excellent stay for one night.. will book again when back in Somerset.
  • S
    Shirley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    History and character throughout; quiet and cool location, ideally placed for country walks. Very tasty evening meal, a lovely pint of Thatcher's cider. Enjoyed a quality, filling breakfast which fuelled me up for a long working day. Room was lovely.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Amenities of The Helyar Arms
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Hiking
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Suit press
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

The Helyar Arms takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM

 

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 2 and above will be charged as 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

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
£10 per child, per night
2 years old
Crib upon request
£10 per child, per night
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo American Express Cash The Helyar Arms accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

FAQs about The Helyar Arms

  • The Helyar Arms is 2.8 miles from the center of Yeovil. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, The Helyar Arms is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at The Helyar Arms is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • The Helyar Arms has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • The Helyar Arms offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking

  • The prices at The Helyar Arms may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at The Helyar Arms include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Family