The Helyar Arms

–Excellent location - show map
+5 photos
Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.5

About this property

Historic Setting: The Helyar Arms in Yeovil is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and free toiletries. Family rooms and pet-friendly options are available. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy a traditional restaurant serving breakfast with continental, buffet, à la carte, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. The bar provides a relaxing space. Amenities and Activities: The inn offers free WiFi, a lounge, and paid on-site parking. Activities include cycling and nearby attractions such as Sherborne Old Castle (15 km) and Stourhead (42 km). Exeter International Airport is 70 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Parking on site
  • Free WiFi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

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

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • 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 double bed
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was nice and the bed was very comfortable. The breakfast and dinner were excellent in a lovely setting with a gorgeous wood burner. My colleagues joined me for dinner and were very impressed with the food and pub itself. The staff were...”
Elizabeth
Australia Australia
“This is a beautiful English pub located in a beautiful village. The room, staff and food were lovely and the free on-site parking was a big bonus. We didn’t want to leave!”
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely old historic pub. Great staff, great food, great atmosphere. Rooms were comfortable and clean.”
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Pub with facilities. Good food and comfortable boutique rooms. Nice pub garden and helpful bar staff.”
Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fab quirky lovely country pub. Quaint rooms. Easy to use shower. Plenty of hot water. Amazing restaurant with really great food. Fantastic atmosphere. Lots of parking. Have used before and will use again. Easy to find.”
Lydia
Australia Australia
“The Helyar Arms was a wonderful find for our family of 3 adults. We stayed for 1 night enroute to Cornwall. The pub has a great vibe and delicious food is served with an extensive menu. All staff were super friendly and hospitable in every way....”
Brian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location, beer garden, food, in fact everything was good. A lovely greeting and coffee on arrival was most welcome. The lounge was lovely too with fall asleep couches.”
Kelly
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Easy to find, lovely and clean and felt very safe. Lovely garden too. Staff were so lovely and helpful when my 3 year old wasn’t very well.”
Sue
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely breakfast , cooked perfectly very nice staff ,”
Ade
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Booking was easy, the staff were courteous, the room was comfortable, cosy, clean and quiet. The pub is is a picture postcard setting, and we wouldn't hesitate to use it again. The breakfast was expertly cooked and went down a treat, as did the...”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
Restaurant
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
Restaurant #2
  • Ambiance
    Traditional

House rules

The Helyar Arms takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
£10 per child, per night
2 years
Cot 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 cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).