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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.
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
477 reviews
Price from$112per 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
49 reviews
Price from$184.13per 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.
Sarah
United Kingdom
Everything was excellent
7.0
Scored 7.0
Good
Rated good
790 reviews
Price from$87.43per 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
187 reviews
Price from$165.94per 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.
Neil
United Kingdom
We were 3 friends looking for a traditional English pub in a small village to stay at near to a few local golf courses to try. The Benett Arms in Semley did not disappoint. Great staff, location and a lovey pub with very comfortable rooms/ The food and drink was excellent with a lovely outdoor space to watch the locals (including a donkey) go by. Recommend the local fresh milkshake dispenser and farm shop. We will be back.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
294 reviews
Price from$126.99per 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$126.99per 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.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
59 reviews
Price from$91.43per 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
237 reviews
Price from$234.92per 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
324 reviews
Price from$120.64per 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.
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
292 reviews
Price from$114.29per 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
Explore guest reviews of hotels in Shaftesbury
- From $172.23 per night9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 187 reviewsSmall boutique style hotel wonderful hosts, amazing food, comfortable lounge /bar area and small courtyard garden. Cleanliness could not be faulted. Room comfortable bathroom compact with everything you need incl. robes and fluffy towels and spotlessly clean. Restaurant service could not be faulted. Great full English breakfast and lovely alternatives. Dinner menu very creative food beautifully cooked and presented.AnitaUnited Kingdom
- 9.6Scored 9.6ExceptionalRated exceptional· 86 reviewsJust an oasis of calm, perfect base for a Dorset holiday and a visit to the great Dorset steam fair ! Everything you need to make a lovely holiday is contained within this gorgeous accommodation,comfy bed, well equipped kitchen and all rooms pristine clean. 10 min stroll to the town itself which has plenty of places to eat and drink along with lots of history and beautiful views. We will definitely return !!!
helenUnited Kingdom - 9.6Scored 9.6ExceptionalRated exceptional· 86 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 $172.23 per night9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 187 reviewsWe 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.
Helen and JohnAustralia - From $160 per night8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 477 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 $126.99 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 294 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 - 10Scored 10ExceptionalRated exceptional· 3 reviewsBrilliant 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.SimonUnited 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· 14 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 $148.57 per night7.0Scored 7.0GoodRated good· 790 reviewsThe property was fairly easy to find if your commuting by bus however if you are driving the navigation takes you to the back of the hotel. The facility was fairly clean. The children loves the pool.CheneeUnited Kingdom
- 9.8Scored 9.8ExceptionalRated exceptional· 36 reviewsPerfect 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.GeoffUnited Kingdom
- 9.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 23 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 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 - From $102.86 per night9.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 59 reviewsThe location was great right in the middle of Shaftesbury, I was most welcome. Ensuite bathroom, which was great. Clean too.Jean-LucUnited Kingdom
- From $234.92 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 237 reviewsOne positive the bedroom and sitting area were a surprise as it was much bigger than expected and quirky.charlesUnited Kingdom
- From $148.57 per night7.0Scored 7.0GoodRated good· 790 reviewsLocation was convenient, old fashioned hotel with bedroom window that opened! Room was a good size.seg27United Kingdom
- 9.7Scored 9.7ExceptionalRated exceptional· 321 reviewsPerfect location for the centre of Shaftesbury. Huge comfy bed. Delicious breakfast!JulieUnited Kingdom
- 9.7Scored 9.7ExceptionalRated exceptional· 321 reviewsExcellent breakfast Central location in Shaftesbury Drinks and biscuits in room
LucyUnited Kingdom - 8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 676 reviewsLocation good, breakfast good and outside good seatings areas.
IsobelUnited Kingdom - From $160 per night8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 477 reviewsOur fav hotel in Shaftesbury. So so niceKevinUnited Kingdom
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