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Top 10 hotels in Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
Discover the best hotels in Shaftesbury, Dorset, England including The Grosvenor Arms, The Coppleridge Inn, La Fleur de Lys, Best Western Royal Chase Hotel, Holbrook Bed & Breakfast, The Fontmell, The Benett Arms - Semley, Number 5 B&B, Fontmell Magna B&B, The Paddocks B&B.
Restaurants in Shaftesbury
1. The Grosvenor Arms
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 952 reviews
The Grosvenor Arms is newly refurbished, it is traditional yet stylish, relaxed yet ‘buzzy’, and open all day. There are 16 bedrooms to choose from: cosy double, spacious double, deluxe double, balcony double, or suites – each one is beautifully appointed and furnished, decorated in a style appropriate to one of Shaftesbury’s oldest inns, but complete with the modern facilities you expect. You are always welcome, for a drink in the bar, a cup of coffee in the conservatory, or a pizza from the wood oven. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the paved courtyard is always available for an alfresco lunch or drink.
Exceeded expectations
Reviewed By KevinG-USTerrific hotel, room was spectacular. Clean, luxurious and very spacious. Staff professional and empowered to make decisions. Food and bar both good. Will stay again and will look at the other few hotels in the same ownership group.
2. The Coppleridge Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 170 reviews
A 4 star AA rated family run inn set in 10 acres of woodland & meadow overlooking Hardy's Blackmore Vale. We have a candlelit log fired restaurant where our chefs provide a wonderful selection of innovative and traditional home cooked dishes. These meals are also available in the bar & garden room and gardens in the summer. We are a very popular wedding venue with couples being able to get married in our 17c barn, The Garden Room and also our Woodland Wedding venue. We have our own marquee which can seat up to 150 for receptions, parties, dinners, conferences and many other purposes. Our ten large comfortable bedrooms - rated 4 star by the AA look out over the grounds and Blackmore Vale contain all the amenities you would expect. Our bar offers real ales, a comprehensive wine list and lots of chatter with the locals.
Enjoyable short stay in Motcombe
Reviewed By 508douglaseMagnificent stay at this delightful Inn. Rooms were spacious and well appointed. Staff could not do enough for you and the full English breakfast was excellent. Fantastic view behind the Inn. Only regret was the restaurant is closed on Mondays. Great value for money and we would definitely stay here again.
3. La Fleur de Lys
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 135 reviews
La Fleur de Lys is a a Family run Restaurant with rooms offering a very warm & Personel Service with Great Food freshly prepared & cooked by owners David & Marc & served by Mary & her very loyal staff. We also offer 8 lovely en=suite rooms for you to really relax & enjoy your stay with us. So come spoil yourselves & enjoy the delights of rural Dorset whilst visiting La Fleur de lys in the beautiful Hill Top Town of Shaftesbury ( Home to Gold Hill of Hovis Fame)
Just wonted to say that me chris and my mum had the most amazing Christmas ? this year.We went for the Xmas full package and it
Reviewed By tillkatieJust wonted to say a big thankyou to David and Mary for making our stay over the Xmas period the best experience ever.They truly pulled the stops out to make Christmas so special for everyone. The atmosphere was wonderful the food was absolutely amazing and our rooms were top class.We couldn't fault anything. We truly hope after new-year they get the break they deserve. Thankyou so much too all there wonderful staff from table service, bar men ,domestic staff you all played an amazing part in giving us an amazing Christmas. We will shortly write in person to thank you all.Godbless stay safe and see you all very soon......Chris Katie and Janet xx
4. Best Western Royal Chase Hotel
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 591 reviews
Located right in the middle of Thomas Hardy country, this is possibly Dorset's friendliest hotel. Close to the centre of historic Shaftesbury, the hotel sits in its own grounds with its pristine lawns and surrounded by glorious Dorset countryside and the ample charms of Somerset and Wiltshire. Unspoiled, beautiful counties offering a wide range of attractions plus an abundance of rural peace and tranquility. Those not to be missed include Wilton House, Longleat, Stourhead, Stonehenge and of course Shaftesbury's very own Gold Hill. The Royal Chase is privately owned and part of a small chain of quality hotels in Dorset and Devon. Please look at our sister hotels, The Rembrandt Hotel in Weymouth and The Lord Haldon in Exeter.
WOW
Reviewed By U9554WZpeterjI stayed for a family wedding. Reception was a little frosty on check in, and the room was kind of dated . But then I experienced the hospitality, absolutely out of this world. The food was amazing, breakfast like you have at home. Even the head chef helped me tie my tie. Its like staying with family or close friends. Nothing is a bother. I stay in hotels every week. This little gem has blown my mind in the efforts they make. The best best Western hotel I have ever been in. Would highly recommend. Don't judge a book by its cover experience the treasure.
5. Holbrook Bed & Breakfast
Overall Ratings
5 based on 170 reviews
See why so many travelers make Holbrook Bed & Breakfast their bed and breakfast of choice when visiting Shaftesbury. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a charming setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV and a desk, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the bed and breakfast. Holbrook Bed & Breakfast features baggage storage, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts free breakfast. If you are driving to Holbrook Bed & Breakfast, free parking is available. While in Shaftesbury be sure to experience local crab favorites at La Fleur de Lys. Best of all, Holbrook Bed & Breakfast makes it easy to experience some great Shaftesbury attractions like Shaftesbury Art Centre (0.2 mi), which is a short distance away. At Holbrook Bed & Breakfast, your comfort and satisfaction come first, and they look forward to welcoming you to Shaftesbury.
Fantastic stay.
Reviewed By Departure787917We arrived at lunchtime several hours prior to check in, and Ian not only kindly let us park our car he told us our room was ready so we could drop our bags and have a cup of tea after our drive. The room was lovely , airy and spacious with a well stocked tea tray. Ian was very friendly and welcoming, and gave us lots of information on the area. The bathroom was cosy and modern , with a great shower and toiletries provided. The bed was big and very comfy. The only potential downside could have been fron being next to a busy road , which was noisy , but the double glazing was so good we slept like logs. Breakfast was excellent, lots of choices of fruit yogurt etc , and a delicious full English, served byDiane , who was efficient and friendly with all the guests. Shaftesbury itself is lovely , we had great walks , and superb food. All in all a great place to stay , and we would thoroughly recommend Holbrook to anyone. Thanks Ian and Diane, we'll be back.
6. The Fontmell
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 180 reviews
The Fontmell, a newly refurbishment pub and dining room with six individually designed rooms, nestles in a valley between Cranborne Chase and the Blackmore Vale, just four miles from the town of Shaftesbury.
Excellent, accommodating and beautiful pub, restaurant and B&B
Reviewed By Q9992GAwilliamhOur family of 6 stayed at the Fontmell pub for a weekend in December 2021, as we were attending a wedding at the local church (around a 2 minute walk from the pub). All 6 rooms had plenty of space, were clean, had double beds, tea/coffee facilities and spacious bathrooms. We had an excellent breakfast down in the pub on both the Saturday and Sunday morning, with a range of options on the menu. The staff were very accommodating and attentive, and were willing to adapt to any breakfast request. We also ate at the pub restaurant on the Friday evening, which had an excellent menu. We picked a range of options, and all the food was extremely fresh and delicious. The setting in the pub was very cosy, with open fires and a nice countryside feel. All the staff were extremely attentive and helpful. Overall, a thoroughly enjoyable weekend and we could not recommend the pub, restaurant and B&B highly enough.
7. The Benett Arms - Semley
Overall Ratings
4 based on 82 reviews
*Under new ownership as of April 8th 2020* Are you looking for somewhere to eat, drink or stay near Shaftesbury? Look no further than The Benett Arms! A rural country family run pub. We are situated in the picturesque village of Semley on the Dorset/Wiltshire border. The Benett Arms features en-suite rooms with tea and coffee facilities. Continental and full English breakfasts are available. Enjoy a cosy evening in by the fire or a pint in our large beer garden in the summer.
Disappointing. It could do so much better to be what it once was.
Reviewed By Sheila BWe spent two nights at the Benett Arms preceeded by Sunday lunch for eight. The food was poor to average with very little in the way of fresh or homemade dishes. Two of our party had Lamb Shanks with a good selection of fresh vegetables, roast potatoes and Yorkshire puddings. They fared best. One had steak and kidney pie which looked homemade and apparently did taste good. One had fish pie which was mostly insipid mash. The rest had burgers and chips. The chips looked totally unappetising but as we'd all driven long distances to be together for a family get together were hungry. We first discovered this (then) lovely pub ten years ago when the food was excellent, delicious and homemade. We lived in the area so went often for the Sunday roast and great puddings, for ploughman's lunches eaten outside in the sun or in winter evenings when the fire was lit. The restaurant was always very busy - understandably and deservedly. The room was average but could be so much more welcoming. Instead of a second bed why not a comfy chair? The bed was comfortable thankfully. The approach to the rooms is disgracefully dismal. It's a small courtyard which could be easily tidied up and prettified instead of long dead plants in shabby old containers and discarded filthy sandbags. Sunday evening we were looked after and nothing seemed too much trouble as we sat in the bar with our drinks. Monday night we were clearly just an inconvenience as they shut the bar at 10. Breakfast is very poor. Everything pre cooked and warmed up. Far from generous. The sausages were vegetarian. No one appeared to be in charge or seemed to care. Toast served in a wicker basket with a filthy stained liner hidden by a large napkin. Is there a landlady? Is she a ghost? Surely if she wants the place to thrive she would want return customers (and would introduce herself, after all we spent a lot of money in her pub) but we never will never return. Such a shame.
8. Number 5 B&B
Overall Ratings
5 based on 48 reviews
Number 5 B&B is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Shaftesbury, offering a romantic environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. In addition, while staying at Number 5 B&B guests have access to a sun terrace, newspaper, and baggage storage, and you can stay connected with free wifi. Need a place to park? Free parking is available at Number 5 B&B. Travelers looking for Indian restaurants can head to Chutneys or Aroma Indian Restaurant Shaftesbury. Should time allow, Shaftesbury Art Centre is a popular attraction that is within walking distance. Enjoy your stay in Shaftesbury!
5 out of 5 for number 5!
Reviewed By MarilarkJust lovely! We only stayed one night. Kate and Trevor”s hospitality hit just the right spot. Home baked shortbread as a treat. Smelt great and tasted delicious. The parking was convenient and the location was ideal for the town with amazing views from local walks. Thank you. I’d come again!
9. Fontmell Magna B&B
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Fontmell Magna B&B offers comfortable accommodation in a quiet and beautiful setting. We're in an ideal location for cyclists, walkers and nature lovers alike. With easy access to the Larmer Tree festival, Compton Abbas airfield, Dorset Steam Fair and Shaftesbury with it's Gold Hill. Attached to our B&B is our delightful Dorset village shop and Post Office serving the community it represents with a lovely Old Malthouse tea room. Travelling from Shaftesbury to Poole we're situated in the Blackmore Vale in North Dorset just off the A350 but quiet enough to enjoy a village atmosphere. Both rooms are standard doubles with tea and coffee. TV's, hairdryers etc and the use of a private bathroom for Halcyon (blue room) and a shower and wc en-suite for the attic room. Please note the attic room is accessed via steep stairs but affords complete privacy and has sky TV.
Best introduction to the England country side
Reviewed By Selim BThe place is centrally located and nested in a beautiful village in the middle of green landscapes that reconnect you with nature and heal your body and soul. The place was cozy, well decorated and super clean. The hosts are lovely people made the stay even better than expected. Delicious food served at breakfast (yummy porridge, eggs and toasts. Just perfectly cooked) and lunch as well in the tea room. Definitely a place to stay at, if you want to visit Stonehenge, Gold hill and the Jurassic cost
10. The Paddocks B&B
Overall Ratings
5 based on 19 reviews
The Paddocks Bed and Breakfast is a smallholding set in 7 1/2 acres in the North Dorset village of Melbury Abbas, very close to Shaftesbury, Dorset. Set in beautiful countryside and backing onto National Trust Land.Our B&B is ideal for: Short breaks, Romantic weekends, Walkers and cyclists, Longer breaks to really discover Dorset. Relaxed, modern and comfortable accommodation set on the ground floor, a good breakfast and a warm welcome awaits you.
Brilliant Weekend
Reviewed By johncN4771VGWe had a wonderful weekend staying in this picturesque smallholding in a beautiful part of the country. Our host(ess) was very welcoming, the accommodation extremely clean and more than adequate for the 2 of us. The full English breakfast taken while watching the assorted wildlife of the smallholding (through the window) was a delight. Thoroughly recommend.
