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The Benett Arms

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

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Garden
Restaurant
Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property
Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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The Benett Arms, Shaftesbury, England, SP7 9AS
  • Place, Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Center Parcs Longleat Forest
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Stonehenge
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Twin Room, Garden View

Classic Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Local meal delivery service
Laptop workspace
Changing table
Children's dinnerware
High chair
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Double Room, Garden View

Comfort Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Local meal delivery service
Laptop workspace
Changing table
Children's dinnerware
High chair
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Suite, Private Bathroom, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Detached private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Bungalow, Garden View

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Heating
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Local meal delivery service
Laptop workspace
Living room
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Shaftesbury

At The Benett Arms, you'll be 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs and 6.4 km (3.9 mi) from Wardour Castle. Highlights at this B&B include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the bed & breakfast's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free English breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls and an off-lead area. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Shaftesbury B&B include Center Parcs Longleat Forest and Longleat Safari and Adventure Park.
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What's nearby

  • Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Center Parcs Longleat Forest - 23 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 27 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Stonehenge - 30 min drive - 42.0 km
  • New Forest National Park - 46 min drive - 51.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The John Peel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tisbury Fish and Chip Shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Beckford Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Benett Arms

Bed & breakfast in Shaftesbury with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The Benett Arms also features a library, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Shaftesbury bed & breakfast.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Benett Arms offers 4 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift (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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per day (maximum GBP 20 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per day (maximum GBP20 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 25 for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Benett Arms?

Yep, The Benett Arms has a free self car park.

Is The Benett Arms family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a picnic area, as well as changing tables and highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Benett Arms is a hit with families.

Does The Benett Arms serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary English brekkie is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Benett Arms?

No, The Benett Arms does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Benett Arms?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Benett Arms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Benett Arms?

Dogs are welcome at The Benett Arms, with dog exercise areas and food and water bowls on offer.

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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
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