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Best Western The Royal Chase Hotel, hotel in Shaftesbury

Situated on the outskirts of Shaftesbury, set within picturesque private grounds, this Georgian ex-monastery has been transformed into a hotel.

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.
7.0
Scored 7.0
Good
Rated good
780 reviews
Price from£76.50per night
The Grosvenor Arms, hotel in Shaftesbury

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.

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.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
471 reviews
Price from£88.20per night
The Forester, hotel in Shaftesbury

Located in Shaftesbury, 27 km from Salisbury Train Station, The Forester provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Excellent
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
42 reviews
Price from£145per night
The Benett Arms, hotel in Shaftesbury

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.

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.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
293 reviews
Price from£100per night
Snobs and Rebels Apartments, hotel in Shaftesbury

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.

Very quirky, but fascinating ! Great location Good communication with the owners
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
238 reviews
Price from£185per night
La Fleur De Lys, hotel in Shaftesbury

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.

Nice room, good food
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
184 reviews
Price from£130.68per night
Hillarnias Tearoom and B&B, hotel in Shaftesbury

Set in the Blackmore Vale, Hillarnias Tearoom and B&B is in a quiet location just off the A350, 4 miles south of Shaftesbury.

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.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
10 reviews
Price from£100per night
Shaftesbury Centre, hotel in Shaftesbury

Situated in Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury Centre is a recently renovated accommodation, 28 km from Longleat Safari Park and 29 km from Longleat House.

Everything. Host was lovely. The house and view were amazing and the bathroon, wow. Superb.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
55 reviews
Price from£72per night
Holbrook Bed and Breakfast, hotel in Shaftesbury

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.

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.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
318 reviews
Price from£95per night
The Talbot, hotel in Shaftesbury

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.

Distance to Blandford
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
286 reviews
Price from£90per night
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What guests said about Shaftesbury:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Lovely town to explore.

    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.
    A
    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. 🥲
    Corinne
    United Kingdom

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Shaftesbury

  • From £115.20 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 471 reviews
    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!
    Jeni
    United Kingdom
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 87 reviews
    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.
    Cristina
    United Kingdom
  • From £115.20 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 471 reviews
    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....
    Rachael
    Mexico
  • From £110 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 293 reviews
    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.
    geoffrey
    United Kingdom
  • From £103.50 per night
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 780 reviews
    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
    Janet
    United Kingdom
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 184 reviews
    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.
    Brough
    United Kingdom
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 24 reviews
    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!
    Marianne
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review
    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.
    Paul
    Hong Kong
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 13 reviews
    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.
    Thomas
    United Kingdom
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 55 reviews
    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!
    Kyle
    Netherlands
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 87 reviews
    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.
    Beverley
    United Kingdom
  • From £110 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 293 reviews
    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.
    Sekyung
    United Kingdom
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 20 reviews
    Lovely old cottage, very comfortable and with everything provided. Great location for short walk into Shaftesbury town centre. Friendly and helpful hosts.
    Kate
    United Kingdom
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 136 reviews
    Great place for a quick stop over whilst visiting the great Dorset steam fair. Room was suitable for what we needed. Easy to check in.
    Marianne
    United Kingdom
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 136 reviews
    nice room. nice check in staff. good countryside location. good bathroom. looks like they have a good pub and outdoor area when open.
    Joseph
    United Kingdom
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 59 reviews
    A wonderful cottage in a great location with an enclosed area for our dog . Would definitely recommend and visit again .
    A
    Anonymous
    United Kingdom
  • From £185 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 238 reviews
    One positive the bedroom and sitting area were a surprise as it was much bigger than expected and quirky.
    charles
    United Kingdom
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 681 reviews
    The hotel looks impressive and the person running it was as accommodating as they could be.
    Ian
    United Kingdom
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 681 reviews
    Location good, breakfast good and outside good seatings areas.
    Isobel
    United Kingdom
  • From £103.50 per night
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 780 reviews
    There was parking at the hotel and the breakfast was good.
    DIANE
    United Kingdom