The Dusthole | Alhampton | Shepton Mallet |
Garston Street , Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5LN, EnglandCompare Prices for this Hotel
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Formerly known as the Kings Arms The Dusthole was originally contructed as the provision house for Shepton Mallet prison which until its closure in 2013 was the oldest working prison in the UK.
In the early days inmates had to buy their own food and drink so an enterprising governor contructed the provision house in order to make money out of them! In later years the provision house became a hostelry and its name changed to the Kings Arms.
He s very fond of the old place and knows all its secrets!.
Even King George V is reputed to have stayed here! Come and chat with Tony in the drinks bar one evening and see what stories he has to tell.
Adam Henson (Countryfile presenter) took a liking to our ales.
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall (River Cottage) has been known to really enjoy a sandwich or two.
Marco Pierre White (Chef Hell s Kitchen) enjoyed a cuppa Sunday roast and a good old chat with Tony! Julian Fellowes (actor and writer) left his mark on one of our ceilings! Chris Kelly (BBC Food and Drink) is a local resident likes to pop in for a pint.
We re lucky enough to have been visited by many celebrity guests over the years.
Hence the Kings Arms became known locally as The Dusthole.
Workers would often call in for a drink or two on their way home dusty from the stone they d been working with all day and leaving evidence of their visit as they brushed themselves off while chatting and enjoying their pint.
In the 1900s the main industries in the town were based around the local stone quarries.
You may be wondering why the Kings Arms became known as The Dusthole.
Reputedly after a heavy day s march they visited the Kings Arms (no doubt taking perverse pleasure in drinking at a hostelry of that name!) to enlist new members to their cause.
It is well documented that the Duke of Monmouth and his men recruited 12 Sheptonians as they passed through the town on their way to overthrow King James II in 1685 staying closeby in Longbridge.
Formerly known as the Kings Arms The Dusthole was originally contructed as the provision house for Shepton Mallet prison which until its closure in 2013 was the oldest working prison in the UK.
In the early days inmates had to buy their own food and drink so an enterprising governor contructed the provision house in order to make money out of them! In later years the provision house became a hostelry and its name changed to the Kings Arms.
He s very fond of the old place and knows all its secrets!.
Even King George V is reputed to have stayed here! Come and chat with Tony in the drinks bar one evening and see what stories he has to tell.
Adam Henson (Countryfile presenter) took a liking to our ales.
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall (River Cottage) has been known to really enjoy a sandwich or two.
Marco Pierre White (Chef Hell s Kitchen) enjoyed a cuppa Sunday roast and a good old chat with Tony! Julian Fellowes (actor and writer) left his mark on one of our ceilings! Chris Kelly (BBC Food and Drink) is a local resident likes to pop in for a pint.
We re lucky enough to have been visited by many celebrity guests over the years.
Hence the Kings Arms became known locally as The Dusthole.
Workers would often call in for a drink or two on their way home dusty from the stone they d been working with all day and leaving evidence of their visit as they brushed themselves off while chatting and enjoying their pint.
In the 1900s the main industries in the town were based around the local stone quarries.
You may be wondering why the Kings Arms became known as The Dusthole.
Reputedly after a heavy day s march they visited the Kings Arms (no doubt taking perverse pleasure in drinking at a hostelry of that name!) to enlist new members to their cause.
It is well documented that the Duke of Monmouth and his men recruited 12 Sheptonians as they passed through the town on their way to overthrow King James II in 1685 staying closeby in Longbridge.
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FACILITIES:-
Bar
Internet WiFi in Public Areas
Ironing Board in Every Guest Room
Hotel Restaurant
There is a Non-Smoking Policy Throughout the Hotel
The Dusthole | Alhampton | Shepton Mallet |
Garston Street , Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5LN, England
The Dusthole | Alhampton | Shepton Mallet |
Garston Street , Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5LN, England