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The Benett Arms

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Shaftesbury with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Restaurant
Front of property

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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The Benett Arms, Shaftesbury, England, SP7 9AS
  • Place, Gold Hill Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Center Parcs Longleat Forest
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Longleat Safari and Adventure Park
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Twin Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Twin Room, Garden View

  • 144 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Double Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room, Garden View

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Suite, Private Bathroom, Garden View

  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Bungalow, Garden View

  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Shaftesbury

The Benett Arms is located 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs and within a 10-minute drive of Gold Hill Museum. This 4-room, 3-star bed & breakfast welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Gold Hill Museum - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Wardour Castle - 11 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Stourhead Garden - 20 min drive - 16.3 miles
  • Center Parcs Longleat Forest - 24 min drive - 17.3 miles
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 28 min drive - 20.0 miles

Getting around

  • Tisbury Station - 14 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪san tonino - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Talbot Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Beckford Arms - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Benett Arms

Bed & breakfast in Shaftesbury with free breakfast and a coffee shop
The Benett Arms features free WiFi in public areas, a library, and local meal delivery service. Free parking is included with your stay. Helpful staff is there to provide front-desk service during limited hours, as well as offer insight about the area. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls and an off-leash area. Additional amenities include a fireplace in the lobby, a picnic area, and a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Local meal delivery service are also included. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Changing table
  • Children's dinnerware
  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 25 for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 10 per pet, per day (maximum GBP 20 per stay)
  • Dogs only
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per day (maximum GBP 20 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 25 for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near The Benett Arms?

This bed & breakfast is located in Shaftesbury, close to Gold Hill Museum, Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs, and Wardour Castle. You'll also find Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden and Messums Wiltshire within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Benett Arms?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does The Benett Arms include a casino?

No, The Benett Arms doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Benett Arms?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

Is The Benett Arms good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this bed u0026 breakfast, including a bar, a restaurant, and proposal/romance packages.

Does The Benett Arms have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does The Benett Arms have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Benett Arms serves free English breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will The Benett Arms allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Benett Arms for a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per day. The property also provides an off-leash area and food and water bowls.

Does The Benett Arms have connecting rooms?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to The Benett Arms?

The closest major airport to The Benett Arms is Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), which is about 23.1 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Benett Arms?

Yes, some guestrooms at The Benett Arms offer a porch and may feature garden views.

The Benett Arms Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
We realised that the current owners only took over in May this year, but the room could have done with a really good deep clean and even though they didn’t make the bedding it would have been nice for clean cups for tea/coffee
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Terence

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

In need of TLC

Basic room as expected but very poor lighting, dirty windows, lack of attention to detail (light bulbs filthy and some not working, no evidence of dusting skirtings), general grubbiness, particularly in the bathroom which is long overdue a refit - washbasin cracked, grout dirty, blackmould around shower screen, broken bath panel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly welcome, lovely room, great service and lovely helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025