Less than 10 minutes’ drive from Blandford Forum, The Willows enjoys an attractive village setting in the Dorset countryside. With a traditional tea room, this guest house provides free parking and Wi-Fi and a full English breakfast. Each room has a flat-screen TV with DVD player, radio alarm clock and tea and coffee facilities. Rooms have an en suite or separate private bathroom, with a shower, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. A cooked farmhouse breakfast is served each morning, along with cereals, toast, yogurt and juice. A vegetarian version is also on the menu, along with smoked salmon with scrambled eggs, and poached eggs on toast. Please advise of any dietary requirements. Traditional afternoon tea is served in the tea room. Evening meals are offered by prior arrangement. Shillingstone is around 10 miles from Shaftesbury, with attractions including the iconic Gold Hill, and Blandford Fashion Museum is 5 miles away. Salisbury Cathedral and the New Forest are within 45 minutes’ drive, and historic Dorchester lies 23 miles south of the village. The Willows is on the Wessex Ridgeway route and walkers can enjoy The North Dorset Trailway behind or climbing Hambledon Hill to the hill fort. The Jurassic Coast is 25 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
10
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  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautifully present room with a really comfy bed, Carol the owner went above and beyond to make our stay great. Breakfast was lovely and it was nice to have whatever options we wanted and that she offered gluten free alternatives
  • Alexander
    Belgium Belgium
    Very well situated in Paris. The staff is friendly. The breakfast delicious and the hotel is rather elegant too.
  • Rosemary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfasts were very tasty and plentiful. Nothing was too much trouble and I was made to feel very welcome. The room was lovely. Everything was clean.

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Amenities of The Willows
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Packed lunches
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash The Willows accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 12:00 AM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please telephone the owner to make arrangements for later or earlier check-in times.

Please inform The Willows 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.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about The Willows

  • Room options at The Willows include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double

  • Yes, The Willows is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at The Willows is from 4:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The Willows offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • The Willows is 1,500 feet from the center of Shillingstone. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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