MALMESBURY.

A traditional coaching inn only 5 minutes walk from Malmesbury Abbey, it has real fires in winter and access for wheelchairs. There are two bars one with ground floor toilets and is traditionally decorated with interesting beer pump clips. Recently the Kings Arms gained entry into the good pub guide 1999. Beers on at the time were, B.O.B. Wickwar Brewery; Marstons Pedigree; Wychwood Three Lions; Oakhill Golden Goal. Excellent standard of real ale at very reasonable sensible prices. Obviously the Landlord looks after his beer & cellar well. The pub does food and does a great range, from bar snacks to á la carte menu - with really good value daily specials. The steaks were excellent and they are well known for their fresh fish and seafood. Generous portions at very reasonable prices. Staff are friendly, efficient and helpful too. Food is served 7 days a week, breakfast, lunch and dinner, snacks in afternoon. Open from 7.30am - 9.30pm. Accommodation here was 8 bedrooms fully en-suite (tea/coffee) and newly re-furbished and well maintained to high standard. The beds were exceptionally comfortable, and there was a selection of complimentary products in the bathrooms. The cost is £35 single, £55-£60 double including one of the best traditional English breakfasts you could eat. There is a rather narrow entrance to the car park. Also due to popularity especially with business people during the week it's quite difficult to book a room. Daily specials in restaurant sell out pretty fast so can be disappointing. Worth a Diversion.