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
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.
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.
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.
Philipp
Germany
The room was nice, comfortable and quiet. The hosts were welcoming and friendly. As its pub, you don’t have to go out for dinner, and the food was delicious. And of course, a highlight for dog lovers, the host‘s dog!
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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The room was a good size and the bathroom and shower were good.
I had dinner and there was a good selection on the menu. Breakfast and a good selection also and the Full English was just right, not too much.
The pub has an area with sofas and chairs which is great for relaxation after a long day cycling and the beers on offer are good. There was a music night on the night I stayed and that was enjoyable.
I was on a bike trip and they offered to store my bike in the pub overnight for security which was a nice gesture.
A brilliant home from home for a couple from which to explore the beautiful Dorset area. Everything provided you could wish for, very clean and great welcome. Lovely views from living room to a pretty garden then across playing fields to distant hills. Shaftesbury is a lovely small historic hilltop town and its easy to get to the many attractions of Dorset and its coast through beautiful little villages. Totally enjoyed our stay. Thanks
Had a lovely 2 night stay at Kates in Shaftesbury whilst attending a wedding.
A lovely clean and relaxing room, very comfortable bed with plentiful amounts of tea and coffee available.
Bathroom has an amazing relaxing view over rolling countryside!
Felt very at ease due to hosts lovely personable way about her.
Would highly recommend staying!
Very close to town and restaurants/ pubs/ Gold Hill etc
The hotel is very central in Shaftesbury. Lovely atmospheric hotel especially the bar and restaurant. All the staff we encounted were very friendly and accomodating. Breakfast was also very good and cooked to perfection. Evening meal was good but we all felt (6 adults) that the food portions were a bit 'mean' but the food was tasty. Bedrrom we were in was comfy and well decorated. We would return.
We stayed for 2 nights during the last hot spell. The garden is a lovely oasis for a pre dinner drink. We thoroughly enjoyed an evening meal there with the quality of food and cooking excellent. Breakfast also cooked to order using top quality products and generous in quantity. Mark and Mary are wonderful hosts. Shaftesbury itself is charming and well worth a visit.
We arrived early and were able to check in immediately. The hosts are lovely and gave us tips on the area. Breakfast was delicious, much better than we'd expected. The hosts really went to a lot of trouble for us. Easy to find, easy to park. A short walk from the town centre but very convenient to access and leave. Lovely garden as well.
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
it was set in a very quiet location, but it was still easy to walk into Shaftesbury. We did not need to drive anywhere as plenty of interesting walking in Shaftsbury and surrounding area. The annexe is all on one level but the walking in Shaftesbury is pretty hilly - lovely though.
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!
It was really good. It was a wonderful way to start our break. The town centre was a short walk away with Shaftesbury itself being a very interesting town. We would not hesitate to return to La Fleur de Lys. Lovely room first class service and excellent food and wine
Brilliant location for exploring Shaftesbury and a very unique stay in a slice of history. Updown Cottage is well equipped, small but perfectly formed! Lovely touches like baby grand piano, cupboards full of games and good quality kitchen appliances and utensils.
The location was great - central Shaftesbury with all its shops and restaurants/pubs within easy walking distance. Downstairs loo was a bonus - don't think it's mentioned on the property details.
The B&B is in a very convenient and quiet location for visiting Shaftesbury and the surrounding area. comfortable and spacious room, excellent and abundant breakfast, kind and helpful hosts
Perfect position for exploring Shaftesbury and the beautiful surrounding area. We attended the End of the Road festival at Larmer Tree Gardens which was only a 15 mins drive away.
Breakfast was plentiful and delicious. Dessert (warm Dorset apple cake) was amazing. The staff were friendly and welcoming and we had some good chats with them.
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