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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.
Linda
United Kingdom
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$84.90per night
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.
Ria
United Kingdom
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$108.76per 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.
Robert
United Kingdom
Great location, welcoming staff, lovely large room, great food. Definitely recommended.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
42 reviews
Price from$178.81per night
Snobs and Rebels Apartments
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.
Owen
United Kingdom
Quirky and nice
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
238 reviews
Price from$228.13per night
The Benett Arms
Shaftesbury
The Benett Arms enjoys a location in Shaftesbury, 19 miles from Salisbury Train Station and 20 miles from Salisbury Racecourse.
Robert
United Kingdom
Breakfast was excellent
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
293 reviews
Price from$123.32per night
La Fleur De Lys
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.
Anthea
United Kingdom
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$161.15per night
Hillarnias Tearoom and B&B
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$123.32per night
Shaftesbury Centre
Shaftesbury
Shaftesbury Centre enjoys a location in Shaftesbury, 18 miles from Longleat Safari Park and 18 miles from Longleat House.
DMYTRO KRAVTSOV
Netherlands
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
55 reviews
Price from$88.79per night
Holbrook Bed and Breakfast
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.
Callum
United Kingdom
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
318 reviews
Price from$117.15per night
The Talbot
Iwerne Minster (Near 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...
Carlo
United Kingdom
Owners were flexible with our breakfast requests.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
286 reviews
Price from$110.98per night
What Guests Said About Shaftesbury:
- 10Scored 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.AAnonymousUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 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.SamanthaUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 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.
GaynorUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 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.
GrahamAustralia - 10Scored 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.
AnneUnited Kingdom - 6.0Scored 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. 🥲CorinneUnited Kingdom
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- From $142.06 per night8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 471 reviewsWarm, 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!
JeniUnited Kingdom - 9.6Scored 9.6ExceptionalRated exceptional· 87 reviewsVery 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.CristinaUnited Kingdom
- From $142.06 per night8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 471 reviewslovely 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....RachaelMexico
- From $135.65 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 293 reviewsOur 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.
geoffreyUnited Kingdom - From $127.63 per night7.0Scored 7.0GoodRated good· 780 reviewsAbsolutely 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 recommendedJanetUnited Kingdom
- 9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 184 reviewsLovely 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.
BroughUnited Kingdom - 8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 24 reviewsThe 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!
MarianneUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 10ExceptionalRated exceptional· 1 reviewThis 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.
PaulHong Kong - 8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 13 reviewsThe 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.
ThomasUnited Kingdom - From $94.34 per night9.4Scored 9.4WonderfulRated wonderful· 55 reviewsVery 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!
KyleNetherlands - 9.6Scored 9.6ExceptionalRated exceptional· 87 reviewsIs 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.
BeverleyUnited Kingdom - From $135.65 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 293 reviewsIt 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.SekyungUnited Kingdom
- 9.4Scored 9.4WonderfulRated wonderful· 20 reviewsLovely old cottage, very comfortable and with everything provided. Great location for short walk into Shaftesbury town centre. Friendly and helpful hosts.
KateUnited Kingdom - 7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 136 reviewsGreat place for a quick stop over whilst visiting the great Dorset steam fair. Room was suitable for what we needed. Easy to check in.MarianneUnited Kingdom
- 7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 136 reviewsnice room. nice check in staff. good countryside location. good bathroom. looks like they have a good pub and outdoor area when open.
JosephUnited Kingdom - 8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 59 reviewsA wonderful cottage in a great location with an enclosed area for our dog . Would definitely recommend and visit again .AAnonymousUnited Kingdom
- From $228.13 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 238 reviewsOne positive the bedroom and sitting area were a surprise as it was much bigger than expected and quirky.charlesUnited Kingdom
- 8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 681 reviewsThe hotel looks impressive and the person running it was as accommodating as they could be.
IanUnited Kingdom - 8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 681 reviewsLocation good, breakfast good and outside good seatings areas.IsobelUnited Kingdom
- From $127.63 per night7.0Scored 7.0GoodRated good· 780 reviewsThere was parking at the hotel and the breakfast was good.DIANEUnited Kingdom
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