Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 15 per person.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and bathrooms.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The Kings Arms is located in Badminton, within a 10-minute drive of Highgrove House and Gardens, 3.4 miles from Westonbirt Arboretum, and 4.3 miles from Hookshouse Pottery. The nearest major airport is Bristol International Airport, approximately 28.9 miles away.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

The Kings Arms

What guests think

At The Kings Arms, travellers consistently praise the friendly, welcoming team, the generally tasty pub food and breakfasts, and the scenic, convenient location, while several reviews note dated rooms and inconsistent cleanliness that could use attention.

Many mention very comfortable beds and enjoyable outdoor spaces such as the patio and beer garden. Room drawbacks include some bathrooms with only a bath (no standing shower), occasional TV problems, and a few maintenance niggles. A few guests found prices high, breakfast service slow at times, and no dinner service on Monday nights. Expect a characterful pub stay with some quirks.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

Guests mention pleasant outdoor areas like the patio and beer garden, and a welcoming pub/bar setting; overall facilities feel adequate for a short stay.

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8

Thomas

Mar 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great one night stay. Easy parking, friendly staff and a lovely breakfast.

8

Mark

May 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really welcoming reception, very relaxing stay good garden & food, great breakfast and comfortable room & bed Definitely be back

10

Rachael

Jun 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely stay with friends and family Welcoming and charming staff Thankfully warm enough to enjoy the beer garden on Saturday evening with friends Lovely full English breakfast Sunday morning Good quality coffee, tea, hot chocolate in the room

8

Alan

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff. Nice place owned by Butcombe serving nice but overpriced food and beer. Roomrate was good though

8

Patrick

Jul 15, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

A nice country pub with adequate facilities. All the food we had was good. Well located for our visit to Highgrove. However the breakfast service was very slow and we had to complain. The staff refunded our breakfast costs as a result.

8

Emily

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was absolutely wonderful! A perfect stop along our Cotswolds journey! The staff was super friendly when we checked in and was sure to let us know of timings for food and drinks! We had supper there which was a little above average. Perfect for an easy night. The patio out back was beautiful too! The bed was SUPER comfortable which made for a great night sleep!

10

Joseph

Mar 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Spotless room in separate stable block. Excellent food and drinks. Will come again

4

Ricky

Aug 9, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The fact its a nice building. In a nuvmce area. The food is very poor and overpriced. We had Sunday lunch it was very disapointing. The breakfast bacon was burnt. The kettle in the room was filthy, the tv remote did not work properly, the toilet was very noisy refilling for ages. The bathroom very dated. Window was in disrepair. Loads of wasps in garden so uncompfortable to sit outside. Swearing coming from the kitchen from the chef who didnt look hygenic no apron. Not one nember of staff asked about our food or our stay. They all came across as mates just hanging out, unsure who was in charge.

6

Kim

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Food and service from the bar staff good, but the room was very tired, very dusty and dirty around the bedside tables. Only a bath, no standing space for a shower. Bath took over 25 minutes to fill.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is mixed: several guests found rooms spotless, while others reported dust, dirty items, and areas needing a deep clean or basic maintenance.

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Ursula

Apr 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely pub, very friendly & helpful staff. Dined in the evening & had a lovely meal and a really good breakfast the next morning with lots of choices. The bedroom was a little disappointing, it could do with a deep clean, lots of dust etc and no standing shower facility, which is a problem when you are 6ft 3” & the bathroom has sloping ceilings! Admittedly I understand not everyone is 6ft 3” so it’s not the pubs fault but something to bear in mind when booking. On the whole a pleasant stay & certainly value for money given a fabulous breakfast is included.

10

Patricia

Oct 30, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

We had a brilliant stay here for four nights. The staff were very attentive, the food was great and our room was very clean and comfortable. Nothing was too much trouble.

8

Kara

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice stay for a family weekend. Property could have done with a deep clean, the baking trays/oven looks like its never been cleaned Great base and served its purpose

6

Jamie

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I found it to be very expensive so what I got The room was not clean The TV didn’t work No WiFi connection If it wasn’t for the lovely staff I would have complained and ask for some kind of refund. The breakfast was very good

10

Hilary

Sep 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely welcoming staff. Great food and service. Room was clean and comfortable. Only mention would be the decor in our room was quite dark which made the room feel smaller than it was.

10

Joseph

Mar 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Spotless room in separate stable block. Excellent food and drinks. Will come again

4

Ricky

Aug 9, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The fact its a nice building. In a nuvmce area. The food is very poor and overpriced. We had Sunday lunch it was very disapointing. The breakfast bacon was burnt. The kettle in the room was filthy, the tv remote did not work properly, the toilet was very noisy refilling for ages. The bathroom very dated. Window was in disrepair. Loads of wasps in garden so uncompfortable to sit outside. Swearing coming from the kitchen from the chef who didnt look hygenic no apron. Not one nember of staff asked about our food or our stay. They all came across as mates just hanging out, unsure who was in charge.

10

Nick

Mar 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and very comfortable. The food was delicious and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

2

Paul

Jun 1, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Rooms Dark. Dirty to the extreme and needs total Renee action to modern standards. Breakfast quality and quantity was very poor also. Only plus was the Manager crystal who was pleasant. The rooms have Paper for the walls and ceilings and No noise proofing. The blind are not long enough on windows so car parking allows people to view inside , it’s just really tired and badly prepared. Needs a DEEP CLEAN & DECORATING

6

Kim

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Food and service from the bar staff good, but the room was very tired, very dusty and dirty around the bedside tables. Only a bath, no standing space for a shower. Bath took over 25 minutes to fill.

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Rooms

Beds are often very comfortable and some rooms are charming, but many note dated or tired décor, occasional bathrooms without a standing shower, and issues such as slow-filling baths or non-working TVs.

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Riccardo

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All good in the room, the food was amazing! We will definitely be back

8

Danuta

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I have stayed here on a few occasions and the main reason for coming back is the location. The walks roundabout are simply. beautiful. The hotel itself has some real pluses - it is quirky and full of character. But this does translate in some cases as shabby (threadbare carpet). The breakfast cooked to order is delicious. I love that they offer fresh milk of your choice and not those horrible sachets/pots of UHT milk - nice touch. However, there is not enough light in the rooms and at the moment there is no restaurant in the evening on Monday's and Tuesday's. But the communication is second to none and that is why, despite a few grumbles, I will go back.

6

Jamie

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I found it to be very expensive so what I got The room was not clean The TV didn’t work No WiFi connection If it wasn’t for the lovely staff I would have complained and ask for some kind of refund. The breakfast was very good

10

Hilary

Sep 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely welcoming staff. Great food and service. Room was clean and comfortable. Only mention would be the decor in our room was quite dark which made the room feel smaller than it was.

8

Kim

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stay was fine, rooms tired.

6

nigel

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ideal location and staff friendly and helpful. Good breakfast. Accomodation was tired and in need of a bit of TLC.

8

Carrie

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was lovely, really comfortable bed and the softest fluffiest towels ive ever seen. Breakfast was great with plenty if choice, will definitely be staying again.

4

Ricky

Aug 9, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The fact its a nice building. In a nuvmce area. The food is very poor and overpriced. We had Sunday lunch it was very disapointing. The breakfast bacon was burnt. The kettle in the room was filthy, the tv remote did not work properly, the toilet was very noisy refilling for ages. The bathroom very dated. Window was in disrepair. Loads of wasps in garden so uncompfortable to sit outside. Swearing coming from the kitchen from the chef who didnt look hygenic no apron. Not one nember of staff asked about our food or our stay. They all came across as mates just hanging out, unsure who was in charge.

8

Kerrie

Jul 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Food and service were very good. Staff very helpful and friendly. Couldn't use the tv in the room but everything was clean.

6

Kim

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Food and service from the bar staff good, but the room was very tired, very dusty and dirty around the bedside tables. Only a bath, no standing space for a shower. Bath took over 25 minutes to fill.

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly, helpful and responsive, with staff resolving issues promptly, though a few guests noted lapses in professionalism or slow breakfast service.

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Jerome

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was superb. Staff very friendly. Would go again.

6

Charlotte

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

In need of a manager to teach staff professionalism, although most of the staff where welcoming they were very noisy with chattering

8

Nicola

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay very much. We did have an issue with the water in room Harrington but the staff were very quick to move us to another room for our 2nd night. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. The food is good too.

10

Patricia

Oct 30, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

We had a brilliant stay here for four nights. The staff were very attentive, the food was great and our room was very clean and comfortable. Nothing was too much trouble.

10

Karen

Oct 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely property and fantastic service!

8

Patrick

Jul 15, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

A nice country pub with adequate facilities. All the food we had was good. Well located for our visit to Highgrove. However the breakfast service was very slow and we had to complain. The staff refunded our breakfast costs as a result.

8

Emily

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was absolutely wonderful! A perfect stop along our Cotswolds journey! The staff was super friendly when we checked in and was sure to let us know of timings for food and drinks! We had supper there which was a little above average. Perfect for an easy night. The patio out back was beautiful too! The bed was SUPER comfortable which made for a great night sleep!

10

Utku

Sep 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent service and staff. Thank you guys!

10

Esther

Jan 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent team who made us feel very welcome. Great dinner and breakfast (normally stressful for a dairy-free and gluten-free person). Excellent service, which was quick but not intrusive and very well informed. A lovely pub in a great location with a superb team working there. Thank you

4

Ricky

Aug 9, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The fact its a nice building. In a nuvmce area. The food is very poor and overpriced. We had Sunday lunch it was very disapointing. The breakfast bacon was burnt. The kettle in the room was filthy, the tv remote did not work properly, the toilet was very noisy refilling for ages. The bathroom very dated. Window was in disrepair. Loads of wasps in garden so uncompfortable to sit outside. Swearing coming from the kitchen from the chef who didnt look hygenic no apron. Not one nember of staff asked about our food or our stay. They all came across as mates just hanging out, unsure who was in charge.

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Location

Scenic, convenient base for the Cotswolds and nearby attractions, with several guests praising the walks and overall setting.

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Danuta

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I have stayed here on a few occasions and the main reason for coming back is the location. The walks roundabout are simply. beautiful. The hotel itself has some real pluses - it is quirky and full of character. But this does translate in some cases as shabby (threadbare carpet). The breakfast cooked to order is delicious. I love that they offer fresh milk of your choice and not those horrible sachets/pots of UHT milk - nice touch. However, there is not enough light in the rooms and at the moment there is no restaurant in the evening on Monday's and Tuesday's. But the communication is second to none and that is why, despite a few grumbles, I will go back.

8

Kara

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice stay for a family weekend. Property could have done with a deep clean, the baking trays/oven looks like its never been cleaned Great base and served its purpose

8

Patrick

Jul 15, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

A nice country pub with adequate facilities. All the food we had was good. Well located for our visit to Highgrove. However the breakfast service was very slow and we had to complain. The staff refunded our breakfast costs as a result.

8

Emily

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was absolutely wonderful! A perfect stop along our Cotswolds journey! The staff was super friendly when we checked in and was sure to let us know of timings for food and drinks! We had supper there which was a little above average. Perfect for an easy night. The patio out back was beautiful too! The bed was SUPER comfortable which made for a great night sleep!

10

Esther

Jan 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent team who made us feel very welcome. Great dinner and breakfast (normally stressful for a dairy-free and gluten-free person). Excellent service, which was quick but not intrusive and very well informed. A lovely pub in a great location with a superb team working there. Thank you

6

nigel

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ideal location and staff friendly and helpful. Good breakfast. Accomodation was tired and in need of a bit of TLC.

4

Ricky

Aug 9, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The fact its a nice building. In a nuvmce area. The food is very poor and overpriced. We had Sunday lunch it was very disapointing. The breakfast bacon was burnt. The kettle in the room was filthy, the tv remote did not work properly, the toilet was very noisy refilling for ages. The bathroom very dated. Window was in disrepair. Loads of wasps in garden so uncompfortable to sit outside. Swearing coming from the kitchen from the chef who didnt look hygenic no apron. Not one nember of staff asked about our food or our stay. They all came across as mates just hanging out, unsure who was in charge.

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Dining

Food and breakfasts are frequently praised, but some guests found prices high or certain meals disappointing, breakfast service occasionally slow, and no dinner service on Monday nights.

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Jerome

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was superb. Staff very friendly. Would go again.

10

AK

Feb 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely comfortable room. Friendly welcoming staff and delicious dinner and breakfast.

10

Riccardo

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All good in the room, the food was amazing! We will definitely be back

8

Meredith

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I, unfortunately, wasn’t able to stay very long but, what I did see was very interesting as an ‘olde worlde’ British pub. The staff were very pleasant and helpful and the breakfast was generous and very tasty. The one thing that was a disconcerting surprise was the fact that on Monday morning, I was suddenly informed that there was no food on Monday nights; this was in spite of two or three emails asking if I wanted to book a table for the evening meal for the two nights I was staying there.

8

Alan

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff. Nice place owned by Butcombe serving nice but overpriced food and beer. Roomrate was good though

8

Patrick

Jul 15, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

A nice country pub with adequate facilities. All the food we had was good. Well located for our visit to Highgrove. However the breakfast service was very slow and we had to complain. The staff refunded our breakfast costs as a result.

10

Esther

Jan 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent team who made us feel very welcome. Great dinner and breakfast (normally stressful for a dairy-free and gluten-free person). Excellent service, which was quick but not intrusive and very well informed. A lovely pub in a great location with a superb team working there. Thank you

10

Joseph

Mar 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Spotless room in separate stable block. Excellent food and drinks. Will come again

4

Ricky

Aug 9, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The fact its a nice building. In a nuvmce area. The food is very poor and overpriced. We had Sunday lunch it was very disapointing. The breakfast bacon was burnt. The kettle in the room was filthy, the tv remote did not work properly, the toilet was very noisy refilling for ages. The bathroom very dated. Window was in disrepair. Loads of wasps in garden so uncompfortable to sit outside. Swearing coming from the kitchen from the chef who didnt look hygenic no apron. Not one nember of staff asked about our food or our stay. They all came across as mates just hanging out, unsure who was in charge.

8

Kerrie

Jul 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Food and service were very good. Staff very helpful and friendly. Couldn't use the tv in the room but everything was clean.

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The Kings Arms

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Classic Double Room

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Sleeps 4)

Classic Twin Room

Classic Single Room

Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Sleeps 6)

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