The Queen's Arms

Sherborne, Somerset
Inn
+44 (0)1963 220317
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From
£140 - £400
per night

A friendly family-run inn, ideal for foodies and dog-walkers who love their comforts. Peaceful, remote, but with Sherborne a short drive

10 rooms

Rooms sleep 2 – 4

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

The Experience

Off the beaten track, in a tiny Somerset village, is a mellow stone building, an old cider pub. It’s a whole lot smarter now, tastefully updated, and yet emitting country warmth and character.

Locals flock for the log fire in the bar, the idyllic summer terrace, and the gorgeous food – Cornish monkfish, homemade pork scratchings, local cheeses with membrillo. Whether you drop by for a laid-back lunch, a candlelit dinner or a restorative pint of Lawrence’s cider, it’s a very pleasing place. You can stay the night above the pub, the coach house which is very dog friendly, or in a self-catering bungalow, 4 Queens Court.

Head east 30 miles for quaint cobbled Shaftsbury, for houses, thatched cottages and weekly market high on a hill – or south for Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage site.

We think you'll love

Staying in an atmospheric country pub with the immaculate comfort of a hotel
The food - local, sustainable, modern, and very good
Walking with your dog on the Somerset/Dorset borders

You should know

No public transport links other than taxis
One of the rooms is wheelchair friendly

Essentials

EV charger
Swimming pool
Hot tub
Garden
Open fire / woodburner
Breakfast included
Breakfast available
Meals available
Vegetarian meals
Parking on premises
Free parking nearby
Accessible by public transport
WiFi
Spa
Central heating
Limited mobility
Wheelchair access
Mobile reception
Hob
Bar
Barbecue
Licensed premises
Paid parking nearby
Air conditioning
Relaxation areas
Tennis court
No smoking
Credit cards
Working farm
Owner has pets
Pets welcome

Family friendly

Baby monitor
Books and toys
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Stair gates
High chair
Fire guard
Cot available

Nearby

Pub/bar within 3 miles
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles

Activities

Bikes available
Food courses
Kayaking
Other courses
Sailing
Surfing
Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price: from £140

1 Cottage for 4: £330
8 Doubles: From £140

Information

Booking information

Check in: 3pm
Check out: 11am
Other details: Minimum stay : 2 nights at weekends.
Closed: Never.
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets: Animals living on the property
Meals: Surcharge for a cooked breakfast, £5 - £9. Bar snacks from £4. Starters from £10. Mains from £18. Puddings from £6.

Reviews

If you want a real taste of relaxed luxury in a cosy country pub with the comfort of a hotel, this is the place to go. Plus it's a foodie's dream, and muddy boots and dogs are welcome.

Gwen, Sawday's Inspector Jan 2023

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Location

The neighbourhood

No noise, no crowds, no street lights! Corton Denham, with undulating hills all around, has one church and one pub. There are spectacular walks with views from Corton Hill, Corton Ridge and Cadbury Castle - ideal in winter for 4x4s, wellies and dogs. Sherborne Castle & Gardens, built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594, is a 10-minute drive...don't miss the 11th-century Abbey and the little shops.

Local points of interest from Doune & Simon Mackenzie-Frances

Corton Denham sits just three miles from the medieval market town of Sherborne, nestled in the dramatic hills that form the border between Dorset and Somerset.
Sherborne Abbey is the centrepiece of the town with a lofty nave formed from one of the finest examples of fan vaulting in Europe.
The town's history left its impression with two castles: the romantic ruins of the old castle, destroyed during the civil war and the New Castle perched on the edge of a scenic lake and beautiful deer park.
The Macmillan and Monarch's way are close by and can offer long distance walks, an afternoon walk to and from the Queens Arms would be to Cadbury Castle, the home of King Arthur.
National Trust properties close by include Stourhead and King Alfred Tower, Lytes Cary, Tintinhull House, Forde Abbey, Montacute House and East Lambrooke Manor Gardens, all within a 20 min drive.
We are award winners of : 'Taste of the West – Gold’ 2022 and 2023, 'South Somerset and Bristol Tourism Awards Bronze 2022', 'Travel Myth top 10 Places to Stay', 'Sherborne Business Awards Winner 2022'. AA accredited.

Introducing

Doune & Simon Mackenzie-Frances

Doune and her family, who've lived in the village for years, were regular customers of the pub before they bought it. Doune, engaging & friendly (ask her about her Scottish family history on the walls!) trained at Ballymaloe Cookery School in Ireland. Staff are friendly and professional, not least head chef Richard Townsend, whose carefully sourced food showcases the best of Somerset and Dorset.

The Queen's Arms

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

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Doune & Simon Mackenzie-Frances

The Queen's Arms

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

Enquiry details

Your enquiry details

How to book

Direct with the owner

Enquire through Sawday's

The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

Accommodation

Pricing

Information

Reviews

The neighbourhood

Doune & Simon Mackenzie-Frances

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