Situated on the outskirts of Shaftesbury, set within picturesque private grounds, this Georgian ex-monastery has been transformed into a hotel.
Jonathan
United Kingdom
Room comforrtable, bed could have been made up tidier, for better presentation. Breakfast was good. Evening meal only can say it was adequate, limited menu, basic food as long as you had chips.
This Georgian building is in Shaftesbury town centre. It is now a stylish hotel with free Wi-Fi and large rooms with luxury beds, flat-screen TVs, and coffee machines.
Chris
United Kingdom
When we last stayed with you in passing we were told that you were gradually decorating and refurnishing the hotel. It's quiet obvious that his has been carried out, and well done. We loved our room which was a lot more spacious than some. Lovely decor too.
Located in Shaftesbury, 27 km from Salisbury Train Station, The Forester provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
Situated in Shaftesbury and only 25 km from Longleat Safari Park, The Benett Arms features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.
Alison
United Kingdom
Bedroom was a decent size and the bed was very comfy. The evening meals were very good. We were cycling on the Wiltshire Cycle Way so this was a perfect place to stay en route. Peaceful and quiet location with a village shop nearby for provisions.
Snobs and Rebels Apartments is located in the centre of Shaftesbury and offers a shared lounge and a terrace. The accommodation is 49 km from Dorchester.
Thomas
United Kingdom
Very quirky, but fascinating !
Great location
Good communication with the owners
In the heart of Shaftesbury, La Fleur de Lys offers well-equipped bedrooms and an award-winning restaurant as well as a lounge bar, free parking and free Wi-Fi.
Set in the Blackmore Vale, Hillarnias Tearoom and B&B is in a quiet location just off the A350, 4 miles south of Shaftesbury.
Daniel
United Kingdom
Jan and Rick are exceptionally welcoming and friendly hosts. They went out of their way to ensure my wife and I had the best experience we could have done. Lovely BnB in beautiful location & lovely breakfast.
Holbrook Bed and Breakfast is a 10-minute walk from the ancient hilltop Saxon town, Shaftesbury. This guest house offers free WiFi, and free private parking.
Adrian
United Kingdom
Lovely friendly owners , comfortable bed, good shower and delicious breakfast. It’s only a ten minute walk to the middle of town where you can enjoy the lovely coffee shops and historic sights.
The Talbot in Iwerne Minster has 2-star accommodation with a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 35 km from Poole Harbour, 38 km from Longleat Safari Park and 39 km from Longleat House.
Lovely town to explore. Gold Hill the main attraction but the streets at the bottom of the hill have lots of character and some thatched properties..We found a lovely millennium garden and a some interesting shops. Not so much to do on a rainy day around the area this time of year as the NT properties are not open yet so suggest visiting
March onwards.
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Anonymous
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Beautiful old town, cobbled streets, amazing views.
Beautiful old town, cobbled streets, amazing views. Gold Hill has to be seen (google Hovis advert) even my 20 year old was impressed. We had a wonderful breakfast at King Alfred’s Kitchen instead of eating at our hotel. We stayed at Grosvenor Arms Hotel, very central, no parking if you at staying but car parks are available. I live close to Arundel in West Sussex and it reminded me of the medieval history. Nice people, nice views, beautiful place to have a weekend away.
Samantha
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
A beautiful part of Dorset with lots to see like Gold Hill...
A beautiful part of Dorset with lots to see like Gold Hill and very good places to eat - The Mitre pub served delicious food with an amazing view. There are an interesting collection of shops to suit most people and the people were lovely.
Gaynor
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
It is hard to give a review of Shaftesbury, having spent...
It is hard to give a review of Shaftesbury, having spent just an overnight in the town. From first appearances, though, this town and environs is well worth a longer stay to explore. The Restaurant, San Tonino, is well worth a visit.
Graham
Australia
10
Scored 10
I thought it was a gorgeous town and I definitely want to go...
I thought it was a gorgeous town and I definitely want to go back. The buildings are so old and the town is full of historical interest. We only had a couple of hours, after coming to visit friends, and it was pouring with rain, but we went to Gold Hill and had a lovely hot chocolate there, and visited a gallery, and just really enjoyed walking around. We saw a house which Thomas Hardy featured in 'Jude the Obscure' and a yew tree that pre-dates Christianity. We briefly visited the free Gold Hill Museum and definitely would like to go back there. Apparently in the summer there is a lido.
Anne
United Kingdom
6.0
Scored 6.0
Great place to visit and walk round very pretty place.
Great place to visit and walk round very pretty place.
But now the parking facilities for the hotel and local businesses in the High Street been made difficult.
Very sad,especially for us older clientele.
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Warm, cosy hotel, friendly and helpful staff who were super helpful on arrival with where to park. We were here for an 80th birthday lunch. The food was exceptional and the staff were amazing. Lovely cosy bar and restaurant area with log fires and cosy sofas to hunker down in the evening. Superb room with balcony. We couldn't have asked for more! Shaftsbury town was an unexpected delight; artisan shops and coffee bars, plus the bonus of the view down Gold Hill!
Very lovely property, spotlessly clean, quiet and with a beautiful garden. A very pleasant, idyllic walk to Shaftesbury's Gold Hill and the main street – we took trips to the bakery every morning. Check-in was seamless (lockbox with code) and the hosts very friendly. The apartment was bigger than expected. We had a wonderful time here and we look forward to returning someday.
lovely place in keeping with the aesthetic and feel of the the town. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Had lovely dinner and breakfast. Perfect English country hotel. Loved the email prior to arriving, we packed a small bag for the night so that we didn't have to lug our big suitcases up the stairs. Very considerate thinking ahead....
Our room was spacious including the en-suite. All the meals were good(breakfast and dinner). Parking was fine. There is a petanque area, complete with boules. There are loads of outside tables to use for drinks and meals. Very dog friendly. All the staff we met were very friendly and helpful.
Absolutely lovely hotel, great location, comfortable rooms, good swimming pool and plenty of choice at breakfast.
The stay was made by the lovely staff that work there from Sue and Chelsea at breakfast, helpful staff at reception and not forgetting Peter the night porter.
Really recommended
Lovely hotel in an excellent location. Beautiful garden/ courtyard to sit outside.
Easy parking in the hotel car park. Park walk view right off the High Street and fantastic panoramic walk around the town.
Free visit to the Shaftesbury Abbey garden and museum a few minutes away.
The Lodge at Goldhill glamping was very comfortable and cosy and a brilliant tasteful little place to stay when exploring Shaftesbury and the surrounding area. We loved the log burner and the well equipped kitchen. The lodge was clean and nicely decorated and dog friendly too!
This a lovely period cottage in the St James district of Shaftesbury just off the iconic Gold Hill. There are a dozen cafes and 4 pubs within walking distance as well as supermarkets and independent shops within the picturesque Saxon town.
The Studio is a quaint small cottage idea for two people. Its in beautiful countryside, and we enjoyed our stay in this quiet secluded cottage. It was our first visit to Dorset and it was ideal to visit both countryside and coast.
Very nice room in the city center of the sweet little town of Shaftesbury! Everything was very clean and Kate was a superhost. There was a nice pub and good restaurant around the corner. We highly recommand this place!
Is self catering, the location was excellent, ideal for exploring local area's of Dorset. The owners were friendly and helpful, left tea, coffee and cookies for us. Will go again.
It was a very cozy hotel for my three family members to stay. And the breakfast was great too. My family was happy because of my experience in a traditional pub.
Lovely old cottage, very comfortable and with everything provided. Great location for short walk into Shaftesbury town centre. Friendly and helpful hosts.
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