St. Aldhelm Mead
St. Aldhelm Mead, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom- Park
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About this hotel
Historic Charm:
Experience a stay at The King’s Arms Hotel, a 16th-century coaching inn steeped in history and nestled in central Malmesbury.
Modern Comforts:
Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, free private parking, and well-appointed rooms with amenities like a wall-mounted TV, Nespresso machine, and kettle for your convenience.
Dining Delights:
Savor delicious meals at the hotel's restaurant or unwind with a drink at the traditional bar, offering a cozy ambiance for relaxation.
Book now to immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Malmesbury, with the iconic Malmesbury Abbey just a short stroll away from The King’s Arms Hotel.
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Important Information
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Stay Details
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
10:30 AM
Parking
PAID
Children
Not allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Pets allowed
Bar
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Daily housekeeping
Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor furniture
Cashless payment available
Invoice provided
CCTV outside property
CCTV in common areas
Live music/performance
Broadcast Live sport events
Room Types
Standard Twin Room
Up to 2 guests11 sqm2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
This twin room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The unit offers 2 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
11 sqm
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVDeskToiletPrivate bathroomSatellite channelsElectric kettleCoffee machineLinenEntire unit located on ground floorToilet paperTrash cansShampooBody soapSocket near the bed
Superior Double Room
Up to 2 guests12 sqmDouble bed (131-150 cm wide)
This room features a wall-mounted TV, Nespresso machine and kettle.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
12 sqm
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVDeskSeating AreaToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingSatellite channelsElectric kettleCoffee machineLinenUpper floors accessible by stairs onlyClothes rackToilet paperTrash cans
Standard Double Room
Up to 2 guests11 sqmDouble bed (131-150 cm wide)
This room features a wall-mounted TV, Nespresso machine and kettle.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
11 sqm
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVDeskSeating AreaToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingSatellite channelsElectric kettleCoffee machineLinenEntire unit located on ground floorClothes rackToilet paperTrash cans
Superior Twin Room
Up to 2 guests12 sqm2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
This twin room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The unit has 2 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
12 sqm
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVDeskToiletPrivate bathroomSatellite channelsElectric kettleCoffee machineLinenUpper floors accessible by stairs onlyToilet paperShampooBody soapSmoke alarm
Standard Double Room
Up to 2 guests11 sqmDouble bed (131-150 cm wide)
This room features a wall-mounted TV, Nespresso machine and kettle.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
11 sqm
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVHair dryerDeskSeating AreaToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingSatellite channelsElectric kettleCoffee machineLinenUpper floors accessible by stairs onlyClothes rackToilet paper
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Guest reviews(731 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
7/10
Reviewed Sep 19, 2026Convenient location
The door to the room would not shut
5/10
Reviewed Sep 9, 2026No breakfast available at the hotel.
Air conditioning & dust swept up from the floor
5/10
Reviewed Sep 6, 2026Location was good.
Greeting was sparse. No information on location, room, facilities or even a warm welcome. Bathroom was not clean. There was no hot water or electricity. No one on site to speak to. When someone did arrive and I hold her about there being no electricity or hot water, it was evident she didn’t believe me.
8/10
Reviewed Sep 2, 2026Great location on Malmesbury high street and the stable houses were beautifully decorated.
Entry to the parking is incredibly tight, but expected! Bathroom (floor and walls) could be a little cleaner
6/10
Reviewed Sep 1, 2026Average
8/10
Reviewed Sep 1, 2026Room was lovely and nice location
Was a little dirty but had house keeping come and fix it
8/10
Reviewed Aug 25, 2026Location and on site parking
Floor in the bathroom needed a deep clean More storage for clothes, ie a small drawer unit Additional chair Not a criticism of the hotel but the narrow entrance to the car park through the hotel may be difficult for less confident drivers or those with large cars.
6/10
Reviewed Aug 24, 2026Functional room with all the basics in place. Central location on High Street however…
Access to parking very tight archway, hot water took ages to come through ( never got it at the sink); bed mattress was very hard; bathroom flooring looked like it needed a good scrubbing; host transactional. Importantly we got informed 2 days before arrival that we had to clear the car park by 0945 as there would be a street carnival. As it turned out we collected our car from previous night’s venue and returned to collect luggage only to find at 0910 we could not get close to collect our bags. Worked around this however when I tried to drop off the key the host was not there and sauntered down to finally get the key with no niceties re stay or apologies.
9/10
Reviewed Aug 23, 2026Great location, suitable room for an overnight stay.
Beds were not very comfortable.
6/10
Reviewed Aug 16, 2026Location was great and the hotel car park was very useful. The stable block room was very nicely done and comfy.
In the heat of this year it would have been a small addition to put a fan in the room - the heatwave has been going on for weeks, so I don't get why they don't already have them in the rooms. Plus, the stable block is basically in the car park with a seating area for quite a number of people at the far end, overlooking the valley. This means that there is noise coming from that area and people walking to and from the pub to get drinks until closing time, at 11pm. So it can be noisy, especially if you're trying to get to sleep before pub closing time, and it was far too hot to close the window as the room retained much of the days heat (hence needing a fan).
8/10
Reviewed Aug 15, 2026The location was brilliant & there was parking on site which is always a plus. The room was lovely & clean & bed very comfortable.
There were one or 2 basics missing from the room, a hair dryer which we feel should be standard & there was no room fan, which again we would expect to be a basic essential now days. Also we did understand the reasons why but such a shame in the height of summer residence couldn’t sit out quietly in the beer garden & enjoy a late night drink
9/10
Reviewed Aug 11, 2026The room was very comfortable and the staff were friendly. The location was excellent.
The booking.com website said that there was no parking at the hotel so we found a long stay car park and walked to the hotel. When we arrived we were told that there was parking available there.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026Great location
8/10
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026location, value, clean, bar, and people
rooms are very small
7/10
Reviewed Aug 3, 2026Tea facility in the room, relatively modern.
Very bare room no wardrobe or chest of drawers to store clothes, ok for 1-2 nights but not for longer, no hair dryer, I also don’t believe it was clean properly could tell by the bathroom toilet seat and flooring in the room. Very tight driveway into car park. Tv would not connect to the internet.
8/10
Reviewed Aug 2, 2026Friendly helpful staff. Comfortable . Character property
Tight parking. Bit noisy
3/10
Reviewed Aug 2, 2026In Malmesbury
Was in annex in car park. Party going on until 11pm then people talking and shouting until after midnight. No expectation of that when booking
8/10
Reviewed Jul 25, 2026friendly clean good location in town everything was thought out nicely
this is not a reflection on the property but i would not stay in a pub as we stay for work and need early sleep so bear this in mind if booking
8/10
Reviewed Jul 24, 2026Nice spacious room. Big bathroom and shower. Very clean. Comfortable stay for one night.
No breakfast.
8/10
Reviewed Jul 24, 2026Nice pub attached to the rooms
It was the hottest day of the year and I do feel like a fan should have been offered as the heat made sleeping uncomfortable and being on ground floor we couldn’t leave the windows open .
9/10
Reviewed Jul 20, 2026Being in the quite stable well thought out
If you provided breakfast. That would have topped it off nicely
10/10
Reviewed Jul 20, 2026Location, parking and comfortable
8/10
Reviewed Jul 19, 2026Very clean, comfortable beds, good shower and great location in the centre of Malmesbury. Good secure storage for push bikes.
No hair dryer. No decaffeinated coffee or tea. Expensive given that no breakfast was available.
6/10
Reviewed Jul 18, 2026Good location. Nice clean room
No hot water so couldn’t have a shower
9/10
Reviewed Jul 16, 2026Great location in middle of Malmsbury with on site parking. Room was in block separate from main building, overlooking car park but view from end of car park was spectacular. Room was cool considering we stayed in middle of heatwave. Meals available in the pub were primarily tapas based which were nice. Plenty of other places to eat in High street. Would recommend the bird cage pizza restaurant.
Reception chap was a bit grumpy.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 13, 2026Very clean & furnished lovely ideal
It was a heatwave very hot evening so asked in the pub for a fan which was put in our room straight away But made little impact no one’s fault
9/10
Reviewed Jul 13, 2026Incredibly central and friendly.
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Jul 11, 2026Comfy and clean room
7/10
Reviewed Jul 9, 2026Shower head and door needing fixing No breakfast
9/10
Reviewed Jul 7, 2026Right in the centre, tight through the arch but got Mercedes in after folding mirrors. Staff very helpful & choice if 3 breakfast places within 2 mins. Had excellent meals at The Greyhound, Italian next door & Roost restaurants.
All good , rooms 16 & 17 get more shade if weather hot
10/10
Reviewed Jun 30, 2026Beautiful and characterful building in a great location
10/10
Reviewed Jun 27, 2026Rooms were clean and airy, shower was great - We stayed in Stable Block
5/10
Reviewed Jun 25, 2026The location and town of Malmesbury were lovely. The room was nice and tidy and nicely decorated.
There was no hairdryer, and the beds creaked every time you moved during the night, which was very annoying and would wake the other person up.
10/10
Reviewed Jun 24, 2026The fact the rooms are converted stables and the view out the back!
8/10
Reviewed Jun 23, 2026Location was perfect. Staff were friendly. Beautiful view from the terrace
No breakfast available. Small room
5/10
Reviewed Jun 22, 2026Breakfast - Not available Staff were very pleasant and tried to be helpful. Rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms were very clean. The pub had charm but had very uncomfortable high seats in the bar.
BREAKFAST WAS NOT AVAILABLE IN A HOTEL!! Dinner finished at 8.00pm and we missed it by minutes, very disappointing. The staff would not allow us to bring pizzas in to the beer garden, from a nearby restaurant which we felt was very disappointing, especially as we were spending considerable money at the bar. The single beds in one of our rooms were very narrow and added to a poor nights sleep.
9/10
Reviewed Jun 15, 2026Very clean comfortable room. Great bed. Everything we needed. Perfect location and no noise issues. Warm welcome on arrival.
Nothing really although it would be nice to have a breakfast option but we knew in advance they didn’t provide breakfast. They did however recommend a lovely cafe very nearby!
8/10
Reviewed Jun 8, 2026All good thank you,
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Jun 8, 2026No breakfast provided, as no restaurant, so question re 'facilities' is not really valid. It is just 'bed' only -fine by us.
Narrow entrance to car park!
9/10
Reviewed May 31, 2026We liked the location, the ambience, the friendly staff, the restaurant food & wide selection of drinks.
The narrow entrance to the car park! Being a coaching Inn, we appreciate nothing can be done about this, but we would have liked the check-in staff member to tell us it was a possibility, before regaling us with details of local & not-so-local car parks! We would also have liked to have some instant coffee sachets & a hairdryer in our room.
8/10
Reviewed May 20, 2026Great Location- nice bar
The room was cold ( but it was April)
6/10
Reviewed May 19, 2026Classic looking pub with rooms above. Nice bar
Very low water pressure, no hot water one morning
7/10
Reviewed May 15, 2026There was no breakfast. But location was great. Room was clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly. Would recommend
Tapas menu was good but lacked side salads or vegetable options. Access to car park is tight.
9/10
Reviewed May 11, 2026Lovely clean room
8/10
Reviewed May 10, 2026Comfy, cosy hotel right in the heart of Malmesbury. Super friendly, helpful staff. Perfect for visiting the Cotswolds. We stayed to attended Badminton Horse Trials which was a 25minute drive away so very well situated.
Nothing really, although my car was too wide to access the carpark!
1/10
Reviewed May 10, 2026Very little.
Almost everything
10/10
Reviewed May 10, 2026Welcoming helpful staff. Lovely room. Super location
N/A
7/10
Reviewed May 9, 2026They did not offer breakfast
Choices on the menu
7/10
Reviewed May 9, 2026Room was very clean and tidy well thought out
Very loud! Lots of young people drinking outside making it hard to sleep after a long day out exploring... you can also hear people running up and down the corridor
3/10
Reviewed May 9, 2026Staff were lovely
Bathroom was dirty, there was a gap under the window, cobwebs in the room
9/10
Reviewed May 8, 2026Nice pub with comfortable beds. Great locations for our overnight stop over
No breakfast available but a lovely bakery next door and a couple of coffe shops nearby
7/10
Reviewed May 7, 2026L'emplacement Chambre typique anglaise Literie Machine à café
Accueil rapide et expéditif Insonorisation
8/10
Reviewed Apr 28, 2026Location
No breakfast option
8/10
Reviewed Apr 27, 2026Comfortable room good facilities
Noisy until the pub shut Could do with a small armchair in room
9/10
Reviewed Apr 27, 2026We were just looking for a place to overnight and needed ground floor access with shower. This little pub popped up in a very short list of options. It was a gem, converted stables behind the pub, comfortable bed, very adequate pub meal at a good price. No breakfast, but the host pointed us to the local early opening cafe which was close and perfect.
Nothing really, even the super narrow entry to the unit block was manageable!
8/10
Reviewed Apr 7, 2026Everything was enjoyable
The toilet seat was broken
2/10
Reviewed Apr 5, 2026Nothing unfortunately
Room was tiny, bright lights outside bedroom window. Noise from the pub clientele until 01h00 in the morning, includes slamming pub doors every few minutes. Bed sloping. Did not get much sleep unfortunately.
6/10
Reviewed Mar 16, 2026Location was excellent, parking available, pub was lovely. Rooms were clean and staff were lovely.
Rooms in main building very small, no storage and bathroom/shower very small. Also if we stay again would only stay in stables as the noise from the main road on the Saturday night made sleep very difficult until gone 2am. Also room very bright due to street lights. A few things need fixing in the rooms like blinds, cleanliness etc.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 10, 2026Location
A bit chilly
10/10
Reviewed Mar 10, 2026Nice stay
A bit chilly
10/10
Reviewed Mar 3, 2026Location was brilliant for the town. Accommodation was comfortable and the addition of the coffee machine was good. All the fittings were of good quality.
It would be helpful if people were informed that the entrance to the car park was down a narrow tunnel. It would be challenging for a large car or SUV - we had to retract our wing mirrors.
10/10
Reviewed Feb 8, 2026The staff are very friendly and welcoming, the location is central to the town and local community, the room was spotless and the bed was very comfortable. The food was amazing and freshly cooked to order and great value for money.
N/A
3/10
Reviewed Jan 27, 2026Closeness to town
Windows single glased Heating poor and it was a freezing night Bathroom small no plug in sink Room was cold and damp
6/10
Reviewed Jan 27, 2026Location is excellent. Good parking. Bar and public space ok.
Cold room. Sliding toilet seat. Room was not serviced apart from replacement towels over 2 night stay. Neglected.
8/10
Reviewed Jan 24, 2026Very good location, with a big parking space. Unfortunately I was there for work and I didn't go around much, but it seems to be close to all attractions. The room was big and warm, with a powerful shower. Staff was very nice and helpful!
Cleanings could improve a bit, but overall it was clean.
Guest Feedback
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What guests love
- •Central location
- •Very clean (many mentions)
- •Friendly, helpful staff
- •Comfortable beds
- •On-site parking / secure bike storage
- •Pub attached with good meals
- •Spacious rooms / big bathrooms (in some rooms)
- •Characterful property
Areas to consider
- •Some rooms very small / lacking storage
- •No breakfast available or limited breakfast options
- •No hairdryer / limited in-room amenities
- •Noise from pub/annex / parties
- •Tight driveway and parking
- •Occasional hot water or shower issues
- •Shower head/door in need of repair
- •Perceived expensive given amenities
Cleanliness
8.7/10Generally praised as very clean in many reviews, though one guest reported cleanliness issues in the bathroom and room flooring.
Service
8.4/10Staff frequently described as friendly and helpful; a few notes of a grumpy receptionist but overall staff handled busy periods well.
Location
9.3/10Repeatedly praised as very central in Malmesbury with on-site parking and easy access to restaurants and town centre attractions.
Room Quality
7.2/10Mixed: some rooms spacious with large bathrooms and comfortable beds, while others are very small, bare (limited storage) and have occasional maintenance issues (creaky beds, shower/hot water problems).
Amenities
6.6/10Several guests noted lack of breakfast service, no hairdryer or decaf options; positives include tea facilities in room, bike storage and pub access, but overall amenities are limited.
Value for Money
7/10Mixed sentiment — some found it acceptable for the price, others felt it was expensive given the lack of breakfast and limited amenities.
Food and Beverage
7.6/10On-site pub and tapas-style meals were generally enjoyed and praised; however, full breakfast options are limited or not offered.
Overall Experience
7.6/10Mostly positive overall stays — comfortable, characterful property and friendly staff, tempered by occasional noise from the pub/annex and issues during heatwave periods.