Name: The Methuen Arms
Address: 2 High Street, Corsham, SN13 0HB, United Kingdom, 2 High Street, Wiltshire, SN13 0HB, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $111 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.9

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Food was exceptional. Like, really good. I’d book if you plan eating there though. Room was comfortable and clean. Cosy, countryside decor. Wish I’d stayed longer than 1 night to be honest.

Fred

United Kingdom

The hotel was very welcoming and comfortable, and staff were very friendly, nothing was too much trouble. It is obvious that they use only the very best quality food and ingredients. The croissant at breakfast were the best we have tasted, better even than in France. We were there for "Burger Night", a great idea and excellent take on an old classic.

Linda

United Kingdom

Very nicely styled and decorated room and bathroom, if a little dark. Set within lovely grounds of the old main building and pretty well kept gardens. I was pleasantly surprised, it really was delightful. Plenty of free parking very close by. Friendly and helpful staff who stored our two bicycles for us with no fuss.

Jilly

United Kingdom

We liked the rooms, large and comfortable. The food was very good, the breakfast was included and delicious! The staff were friendly. Lovely place ! We recommend it

Rocio

Mexico

Great location. Beautiful building. Room was roomy and comfortable. The food was incredible - we had dinner one night which I would highly recommend. The breakfast which is included does not disappoint!

Shelley

United Kingdom

I like the hotel especially the breakfast place where we can look out to the patio. Service was very good, despite the lack of lifts. That was the only thing we found “difficult” since we had big bags with us. But the staff were very helpful.

Lili

Philippines

Good food, good service, friendly and adaptive to our needs.

Colin

United States of America

Staff were all very friendly and helpful. The property has many old world charms, with all that entails - low headroom, tricky door handles and many cosy nooks and crannies - a very peaceful and relaxing location (despite being on the end of the High Street) - if we’d wanted a modern chain hotel, we would have stayed in one! The Methuen Arms was ideally situated for our needs.

Ocean-road56

United Kingdom

It was abnormally warm during our visit. The staff graciously upgraded us at no extra charge to a larger room with an oscillating fan.

Roger

United States of America

breakfast was very good. dinner was excellent! Bed was very comfortable.

Julie

United States of America

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“Food was exceptional. Like, really good. I’d book if you plan eating there though. Room was comfortable and clean. Cosy, countryside decor. Wish I’d stayed longer than 1 night to be honest.”

Fred United Kingdom
“The hotel was very welcoming and comfortable, and staff were very friendly, nothing was too much trouble. It is obvious that they use only the very best quality food and ingredients.”

Linda United Kingdom
“Very nicely styled and decorated room and bathroom, if a little dark. Set within lovely grounds of the old main building and pretty well kept gardens.”

Jilly United Kingdom
“We liked the rooms, large and comfortable. The food was very good, the breakfast was included and delicious! The staff were friendly. Lovely place ! We recommend it”

Rocio Mexico
“Great location. Beautiful building. Room was roomy and comfortable. The food was incredible - we had dinner one night which I would highly recommend.”

Shelley United Kingdom
“I like the hotel especially the breakfast place where we can look out to the patio. Service was very good, despite the lack of lifts.”

Lili Philippines
“Good food, good service, friendly and adaptive to our needs.”

Colin United States of America
“Staff were all very friendly and helpful. The property has many old world charms, with all that entails - low headroom, tricky door handles and many cosy nooks and crannies - a very peaceful and...”

Ocean-road56 United Kingdom
“It was abnormally warm during our visit. The staff graciously upgraded us at no extra charge to a larger room with an oscillating fan.”

Roger United States of America
“breakfast was very good. dinner was excellent! Bed was very comfortable.”

Julie United States of America

Experience World-class Service at The Methuen Arms

One of our top picks in Corsham.This period property set in the charming market town of Corsham offers modern en suite accommodations with rustic appeal. The Methuen Arms offers free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking.

Each elegantly styled room at the Methuen Arms comes with a flat-screen TV and complimentary tea/coffee making facilities. Some boast exposed beamed ceilings and some en suites have free-standing roll-top baths.

Guests can relax by the open fireplace in the bar area or dine in one of the inn’s restaurant rooms. Cooked breakfasts come included and the team of chefs put emphasis on well-sourced produce.

The Town of Corsham has many shops and restaurants and is located on the railway between London and Bristol, with the historic spa city of Bath just a 20-minute drive away. Stonehenge lies an hour away by car.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

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

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Full English/Irish

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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An Inside Look at The Methuen Arms

The Methuen Arms is an award winning Great British inn where hospitality meets fabulous food & drink at a relaxed pace. The property oozes history and dates back to Tudor times of 1463 when it was an impressive house known as ‘Winter’s Court’ owned by the ‘Nott’ family. It first became a public house in 1608 and ownership was later passed to the ‘Methuen’ family and Lord Methuen of the Corsham Court estate. Interestingly, the Duke of Edinburgh used to play skittles and darts here at The Methuen at the same time he was first courting Princess Elizabeth.

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Lacock Abbey
3.1 miles
Castle Combe Circuit
4.5 miles
Bowood Golf & Country Club
5.7 miles
Leigh Delamere Services M4
5.7 miles
Little Solsbury Hill
6.5 miles
University of Bath
7.1 miles
Sham Castle
7.4 miles
Bath Golf Club
7.4 miles
Sydney Gardens
7.8 miles
Holburne Museum of Art
7.8 miles

Closest Airports *

Bristol Airport
22.8 miles
Gloucestershire Airport
32 miles
Bournemouth Airport
47.3 miles

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Check-in

3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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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

Children of all ages are welcome.

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0 - 1 year	Can use a crib when requested	£10 per child, per night
0 - 1 year	Can use an extra bed when requested	£15 per child, per night
2 - 11 years	Can use an extra bed when requested	£15 per child, per night
12+ years	Can use an extra bed when requested	£25 per person, per night

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.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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***Luxury Double Rooms --- interconnecting rooms: 1 and 2, 8 and 9. Four-poster beds are in rooms 2, 3 and 11.***

Please note that there will be no bar or restaurant service on Christmas Day evening.

“Food was exceptional. Like, really good. I’d book if you plan eating there though. Room was comfortable and clean. Cosy, countryside decor. Wish I’d stayed longer than 1 night to be honest.”

“The hotel was very welcoming and comfortable, and staff were very friendly, nothing was too much trouble. It is obvious that they use only the very best quality food and ingredients. The croissant at breakfast were the best we have tasted, better even than in France. We were there for "Burger Night", a great idea and excellent take on an old classic.”

“Very nicely styled and decorated room and bathroom, if a little dark. Set within lovely grounds of the old main building and pretty well kept gardens. I was pleasantly surprised, it really was delightful. Plenty of free parking very close by. Friendly and helpful staff who stored our two bicycles for us with no fuss.”

“Great location. Beautiful building. Room was roomy and comfortable. The food was incredible - we had dinner one night which I would highly recommend. The breakfast which is included does not disappoint!”

“I like the hotel especially the breakfast place where we can look out to the patio. Service was very good, despite the lack of lifts. That was the only thing we found “difficult” since we had big bags with us. But the staff were very helpful. ”

“Staff were all very friendly and helpful. The property has many old world charms, with all that entails - low headroom, tricky door handles and many cosy nooks and crannies - a very peaceful and relaxing location (despite being on the end of the High Street) - if we’d wanted a modern chain hotel, we would have stayed in one! The Methuen Arms was ideally situated for our needs.”

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Reviewed: February 23, 2020

Martina
United Kingdom
5.4

“Customer service not adequate for a 5 star hotel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The receptionist who welcomed us at the check in could not rush more and could not wait to get rid of us. The whole check in took exactly 30 seconds with no explanation about the hotel facilities at all. We got into the room, it was stylish but smaller than i imagined. We have specifically chosen and paid extra for a larger room. When i asked him if thats the large double room he said yes. Later we showed him pics of what we expected he realised he gave us the wrong room. We moved, room was bigger indeed with very comfy bed. We wanted to watch some tv before we go to bed just to realise the tv was not working. Next morning just before check out, wanted to take a shower again just to realise there is no hot water. Breakfast was great indeed but to be honest that hotel is waaaayy over priced for what it offers and definitely does not qualify for a 5 star hotel - facilities and customer service wise.
Breakfast and room furniture/design

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 18, 2020

Chris
United Kingdom
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was no service on Sunday evening - this needs to be pointed out by the hotel before the visit, particularly as we had booked online, hoping for a celebration dinner that day. Whilst we could go in for a “late lunch” at 5.00 p.m. the place was packed with non-residents by this time, was noisy and we were given a very small table near the door ( the restaurant we had used the evening before was closed by this time) and the quality of the food, on this occasion, was in no way comparable with what we expected from both the evening before and a visit inNovember.
Room was good. Dinner on Saturday evening was outstanding in its quality

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 16, 2020

Nancy
United Kingdom
4.6

“Rude manager ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The manager was incredibly rude. Didn’t want to acknowledge the fact that the room we’d been put in was not the room we’d purchased. Fortunately there was a lovely woman called Kim working who sorted it out for us and completely understood our issue.
Nice building

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 13, 2020

Frances
United Kingdom
9.0

“Just right for the situation, and facilities we needed - enjoyed our stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
Being unable to prebook a parking spot, and unable to speak to anyone when using telephone - always had to leave a message, when an answer was needed quickly
The accommodation was first class - with accessories exceeding expectations - fridge, safe and ironing facilities a bonus. Staff were very helpful and friendly

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 13, 2020

David
United Kingdom
10

“Just what you need, cosy and comfortable .”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast very good, staff excellent

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 10, 2020

Gill
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

“Fabulous”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lovely room. Great staff. Excellent breakfast. Plenty of free and convenient parking. Easy to find. Great location - only 20 mins from Bath

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: January 28, 2020

Wendy
United Kingdom
10

“Wonderful stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Struggled to park in secure parking but pay and display right next to their car park
Lovely location, staff, food and gorgeous accommodation very pleased with our staff

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 19, 2020

Richard
United Kingdom
9.0

“Clean comfortable. Friendly helpful staff”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Excellent cooked breakfast and fruit/cereals

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 17, 2020

Wendy
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lovely character to the building, very clean and comfortable rooms and food was lovely and staff friendly

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 12, 2020

Anonymous
United Kingdom
7.0

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Poor hot water to bath
Croissants and PaC were fab Decor good

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 7, 2020

Holly
United Kingdom
10

“Stylish stay in cosy British pub in gorgeous village”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
The room was very hot - you may want to ask them to turn heating down slightly
Stunning breakfast, friendly staff and gorgeous rooms

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: January 3, 2020

Marie-anne
United Kingdom
8.0

“We knew what we were getting. We got it.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 6 nights
They provide fresh milk in little bottles for tea & coffee-making in the rooms, but not all have fridges. Fine in cold weather - we stored the bottle between the auxiliary double-glazing and the window - but in summer that would be impossible. Also, it's not possible to fit in proper clothes storage spaces in all rooms - in some there are just pegs on which there are coat-hangers so it's a good idea to stipulate what you need. Not all rooms have space for ironing facilities but you can always ask. The housekeeper is very helpful. We were in room 6 - that's one of the smaller ones with no space for wardrobe, fridge or ironing facilities and a scenic view of a very old moss-covered tiled roof. Fine for us - we were out most of the time rehearsing - but not much use if you really need to have decent storage & ironing facilities and hopeless if you want a decent view of historic Corsham.
We've stayed here before as it's convenient for the music week we attended - 5 mins walk from the rehearsal venue. It's changed a bit since we first stayed there, because of a change of ownership. The new owners are big on good food beautifully served and a wide selection of drinks in the bar as well as towelling bathrobes and a good range of toiletries in the rooms. Staff are lovely - very friendly and welcoming, and incredibly helpful. Breakfast is superb. You don't need a cooked breakfast as they make their own granola but if you want one there's a good choice. Just be warned that because of the age of this historic building the facilities in the rooms are quite variable.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 2, 2020

Sarah
United Kingdom
7.0

“Beautifully appointed gastro pub - spotless and comfy and lovely staff”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
see above
Breakfast was v good indeed and despite the rooms being over the pub you couldn't hear any noise from downstairs. The food could be a little less fussy - not everything needs so many elements but was v tasty - quite expensive. Road noise from room 4 was a pity but I would recommend

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: December 29, 2019

Rich
Australia
5.0

“Somewhat disappointing given the reviews”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Food was overpriced and not great
Na

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: December 26, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
9.0

“Restful, quiet, relaxing - just what we wanted.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
nothing specifically.
The breakfast was very good - scrambled eggs and sourdough toast and coffee. The service at the Methuen was pleasant and efficient throughout. We enjoyed our stay very much.

Stayed in December 2019

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