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The Ilchester Arms Hotel

Market Street, Abbotsbury DT3 4 , England
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The Ilchester Arms Hotel
Ranked #4 of 5 hotels in Abbotsbury
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worcs
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Called in for an evening drink whilst staying at a lovely Bed and Breakfast nearby. The bar was completely empty and judging by the welcome (or lack of) I can see why! The staff were rude and clearly did not want any custom. This is definitely one to give a miss.

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

We stayed at the Ilchester Arms for our anniversary, big mistake the room was that cold we had to ask for a fire as the wind rattled through the windows. We were so cold we had to get into bed with our thermals on. We ran the hot water for 10 minutes and it was still luke warm which meant... More

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Poole, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2012 via mobile

While walking the south-coastal path I decided to get shelter from incoming rain. First for lunch but thanks to the friendly stag and the log-fire the choice to stay for longer was easily made. While £70 may sound stiff it was well worth it as there was everything needed: good food, good drinks, warm lounge with the log fire and... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2012 via mobile

The Ilchester Arms is an unpretentious inn-style hotel providing friendly, down-to-earth hospitality both to locals and to tourists, many of whom, like us, arrive after a day on foot and want homely comfort rather than leave-your-boots-at-the-door airs and graces. The real ale and evening meals are good quality while the comfortable, clean and quiet rooms provide every necessary facility. Come... More

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West Yorkshire
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2012

We stayed at the Ilchester Arms hotel for 3 nights as we were in Abbotsbury for a wedding. The staff were all friendly and the food was excellent - we had 2 evening meals. The breakfasts were fab-very substantial and they kept us going for most of the day. Our room was lovely and enough room for 2 adults and... More

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Exeter, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 June 2012

We came upon the Ilchester Arms after walking a beautiful 10 miles from West Bay, we were looking for a place to stay and spend an evening before walking onto Weymouth the next day. We could not believe how unfriendly and non welcoming the staff were. We were welcomed (or not) by a sign saying please go to the other... More

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Hereford, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2012

Just returned from staying in Abbotsbury for a week. We ate at the Ilchetser on three occasions and left each time more than satisfied. The staff were friendly and helpful and the food was well cooked and nicely presented. A little pricey, but I guess if you're in a tourist hotspot, you have to expect to pay over the odds.... More

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Totnes, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

After a days cycling we arrived in Abbotsbury tired and with a wedding taking up most of the accommodation. We were told it wasn't anything special (wasn't that the truth!), but others b & bs but as we had little choice we booked in. The room was just ok; shabby, designer 'junk shop' about sums it up. The food was... More

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Devizes, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012 via mobile

Wandered in after walking from burton bradstock to abbotsbury bank holiday Saturday. Noticed a handwritten sign in lobby advising toilets for customers only! We sat by a roaring fire fuelled by chopped up pallets subtly stacked in the corner. A local pub for local people and not geared up for tourists which is a shame. Men and boys in bar... More

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Taunton
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

10 years since we last visited this hotel. We arrived with fond memories and were shocked by the shabby exterior and even dirtier interior. The saving grace was the roaring log fire. We ordered food from a sticky plastic covered menu with trepidation as we were hungry. The fish was grease laden and batter inedible; the vegetables were overcooked and... More

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The Ilchester Arms Hotel Abbotsbury, Dorset
Address: Market Street, Abbotsbury DT3 4 , England
Region: United Kingdom > England > Dorset > Abbotsbury
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Ranked #4 of 5 hotels in Abbotsbury

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