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Located in Ilminster and with Golden Cap reachable within 26 miles, The Barrington Boar provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. Built in 19th century, this 4-star inn is within 12 miles of Woodlands Castle and 20 miles of Sherborne Old Castle. Every room comes with an electric tea pot, while some rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and an oven. Guests at the inn can enjoy a continental or a Full English/Irish breakfast. At The Barrington Boar you'll find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. Dinosaurland Fossil Museum is 22 miles from the accommodation, while Wells Cathedral is 26 miles away. Exeter International Airport is 32 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 3
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
7.5
High score for Ilminster

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Barrington Boar is a dream of a country pub: a good bar area for those not eating, and spacious restaurant, all beautifully decorated in the lovely old building. The rooms built onto the back are very comfortable and quiet.
  • Tim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good sized room, comfy bed, lovely en-suite. Incredible food! Friendly professional staff. Try the Chefs 5 course meal.
  • C
    Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great hotel/pub. Staff were very welcoming as soon as we arrived. Food was exceptional. Service was faultless. Bedroom and shower were superb. Great location in a lovey village which is conveniently located close to road network.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly and welcoming staff. Comfortable room with excellent shower. Great quality food and drink. Beautiful garden and pretty village location.
  • Antony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    everything great but if you need a Taxi book well in advance.
  • Maureen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The rooms were very clean, with suoer comfortable beds and excellent showers. The staff were really friendly and even helped us out when our car battery died. Highly recommend the Boar. Gorgeous garden for guests to use.
  • Mr
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hotel located in an exceptionally pretty village. Rooms were clean and comfortable, with great attention to detail. The bed was very comfortable. It was quiet and we slept well.
  • Vivienne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were friendly, very efficient and helpful. We broke down in our car and they were very supportive. Breakfasts were fabulous and we didn't need lunch! Dinner was also excellent with very fresh and tasty food. All in all a very enjoyable...
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    From check-in to check-out a fabulous experience. Cleanliness, hospitality and quality of food were amazing. Little extras were provided both in the room and during dinner all adding to the ambience. We were fortunate to be travelling with our...
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was amazing. Staff were wonderful and helpful. Lovely little place

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Barrington Boar
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Food & Drink

  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).

    Services

    • Shared lounge/TV area

    General

    • Adults only
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    The Barrington Boar takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    Check-out
    Until 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
    Accepted payment methods
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    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note the kitchen is closed on Sunday evenings and all day on Mondays and Tuesdays.

    Please provide the full address of the card used to make the booking during the booking process.

    FAQs about The Barrington Boar

    • The Barrington Boar is 2.9 miles from the center of Ilminster. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Barrington Boar has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant
    • The prices at The Barrington Boar may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at The Barrington Boar is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Room options at The Barrington Boar include:

      • Double
      • Studio
      • Vacation Home
    • The Barrington Boar offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):