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The Grosvenor Arms, hotel in Shaftesbury

This Georgian building is in Shaftesbury town center. It is now a stylish hotel with free Wi-Fi and large rooms with luxury beds, flat-screen TVs, and coffee machines.

Initial impression was that staff were very friendly and welcoming. This continued throughout our stay.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
471 reviews
Price from$109.91per night
The Forester, hotel in Shaftesbury

Located in Shaftesbury, 17 miles from Salisbury Train Station, The Forester provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Great location, welcoming staff, lovely large room, great food. Definitely recommended.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
42 reviews
Price from$180.69per night
Best Western The Royal Chase Hotel, hotel in Shaftesbury

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

Staff very friendly and helpful. Bed comfortable. Good view from the bedroom. Good facilities and value for money. Pleasant change from budget chains.
7.0
Scored 7.0
Good
Rated good
780 reviews
Price from$85.80per night
Snobs and Rebels Apartments, hotel in Shaftesbury

Snobs and Rebels Apartments is located in the center of Shaftesbury and offers a shared lounge and a terrace. The accommodations is 30 mi from Dorchester.

Quirky and nice
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
238 reviews
Price from$230.54per 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.

Breakfast was very good - plenty of choice. We appreciated that staff found I had left my toothbrush and toothpaste in the room and they bothered to tie it to my car while we were exploring Shaftesbury. They did know we were leaving the car in the carpark for a little while.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
184 reviews
Price from$162.85per 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.

9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
10 reviews
Price from$124.62per night
Shaftesbury Centre, hotel in Shaftesbury

Shaftesbury Centre enjoys a location in Shaftesbury, 18 miles from Longleat Safari Park and 18 miles from Longleat House.

Easy check-in, kind staff, interestingly decorated room, quiet night, tea/coffee in the room, great and various breakfast, spacious parking! Definitely nice place to stay.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
56 reviews
Price from$89.72per night
The Benett Arms, hotel in Shaftesbury

The Benett Arms enjoys a location in Shaftesbury, 19 miles from Salisbury Train Station and 20 miles from Salisbury Racecourse.

Breakfast was excellent
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
292 reviews
Price from$124.62per 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.

Easy to get to location, Diane and Ian are lovely and make you feel very welcome. The breakfast are fantastic and set you up for the day. Would definately use again and look forward to our next trip down to Somerset.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
319 reviews
Price from$118.38per night
The Talbot, hotel in Shaftesbury

The Talbot in Iwerne Minster has 2-star accommodations with a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 18 miles from Monkey World, 22 miles from Poole Harbor and 23 miles from Longleat Safari...

Owners were flexible with our breakfast requests.
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
289 reviews
Price from$112.15per 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

  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 86 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 $124.62 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 292 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 $128.98 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
  • From $95.33 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 56 reviews
    Excellent location very near centre of Shaftesbury. Easy free parking minutes away. Fabulous bathroom with extensive views over Blackmore Vale. Great power shower. Slept well in comfortable and spacious bedroom. Recommend the Mitre for evening meal. Made very welcome by Kate
    OWEN
    United Kingdom
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 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
  • From $162.85 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 184 reviews
    Breakfast was very good - plenty of choice. We appreciated that staff found I had left my toothbrush and toothpaste in the room and they bothered to tie it to my car while we were exploring Shaftesbury. They did know we were leaving the car in the carpark for a little while.
    A
    Anthea
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews
    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.
    Simon
    United Kingdom
  • From $128.98 per night
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 780 reviews
    BREAKFAST WAS VERY GOOD, STAFF WERE VERY NICE , DINNER WAS OK BUT NOT MUCH CHOICE ,BIT EXPENSIVE ,WE WERE THERE FOR 4 NIGHTS SO ATE OUT SOMETIMES AS WE LOOKED AROUND DORSET WILTS., AND SOMMERSET.WANTED TO USE POOL AS IT LOOKED GOOD BUT DID NOT HAVE TIME.
    BRANDON
    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
  • From $207.48 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 471 reviews
    This is a comfortable hotel with a relaxed atmosphere in the heart of historic Shaftesbury. We only stayed one night but will return for longer next year. Within easy walking distance of Gold Hill, the museums and views.
    Lesley
    United Kingdom
  • From $124.62 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 292 reviews
    Lovely cosy proper pub, really good food and all staff were great! Very comfortable nights sleep, lovely and clean - would highly recommend this place to anyone wanting to visit the area
    Bethaney
    United Kingdom
  • From $207.48 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 471 reviews
    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.
    Shaun
    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
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 681 reviews
    Very welcoming, friendly staff. Excellent breakfast. Bonus was a little private sitting area for guests as well as pub lounge.
    Bainbridge
    United Kingdom
  • From $118.38 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 319 reviews
    Great location, short walk into Shaftesbury. Very comfortable room, good roomy walk in shower , tea and coffee facilities.
    Stephen
    United Kingdom
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 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
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 321 reviews
    Excellent breakfast Central location in Shaftesbury Drinks and biscuits in room
    Lucy
    United Kingdom
  • From $118.38 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 319 reviews
    close to the town of Shaftesbury. just a 10 minute walk
    Debra
    Australia
  • From $162.85 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 184 reviews
    Not a lot. Location in Shaftesbury was good..
    Malcolm
    United Kingdom