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A building with a green door, a wooden fence, and hanging flower baskets.

A cozy bar area with wooden furniture, a bar counter, and shelves stocked with bottles.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

A traditional pub with a wooden exterior, a covered outdoor seating area, and hanging flower baskets.

1. Greyhound Inn Freehouse

13.1 mi from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Kelly

£71

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A traditional bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a chandelier above the bed.

A historic building with a sign reading "Crown Hotel," featuring a traditional brick facade, multiple windows, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

A traditional room with wooden flooring, green upholstered chairs, a wooden table, and a bookshelf in the background.

2. Crown Hotel

7.8 mi from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Krisztina

£72

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A bar area with wooden stools, a bar counter with taps, and a menu board above.

A building with a sign reading "The Fleur de Lys Cranborne" and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

A neatly made bed with patterned bedding, a brick wall, and a small table with a lamp.

A building with a sign for 'The Fleur De Lys' and a 'Car Park Entrance' sign.

3. The Fleur de Lys

11.2 mi from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

nigel

£81

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A garden with a pond, potted plants, and a thatched-roof building.

A restaurant with brick walls, wooden furniture, and a fireplace.

A bar area with a bartender, wooden bar counter, stools, and shelves of bottles.

A traditional thatched-roof house with a wooden gate and a garden in front.

4. The Anvil Inn

6.1 mi from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Margaret

£68

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A stone building with a traditional design, featuring a central entrance with a covered walkway, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and outdoor seating areas.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A stone building with two windows and overgrown vegetation, including purple flowers and green leaves.

A window with a view of a garden and a potted plant with white flowers.

5. Plumber Manor

8.3 mi from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

William

£194

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A coffee shop interior with a coffee machine, shelves with jars and mugs, and a sign for 'Hot Beverages'.

A picnic area with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A cozy room with a brick fireplace, a leather couch, and a wooden table.

A neatly made bed with white linens and two rolled towels, a bedside lamp, and a painting of birds on the wall.

6. The Horton Inn

10.4 mi from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

clive

£78

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A large, two-story house with a prominent gabled roof and a covered porch.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, two sinks, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

7. Manston Guest House

4.6 mi from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Helen

£90

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A breakfast setting with a croissant, coffee, and newspaper on a wooden table.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a reading chair, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

A brick building with ivy covering the walls, a sign reading 'King John,' outdoor seating with umbrellas, and a chalkboard menu.

A grey sofa with patterned and solid red cushions, a small round table with books, and a lamp.

8. King John Inn

3.6 mi from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Karina

£90

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A snow-covered outdoor area with a sign for 'Hollbrook B&B' and a brick structure.

A breakfast plate with toast, bacon, eggs, beans, mushrooms, and sausages.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, a television, and a door.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a dresser, and a door leading to a bathroom with a shower.

9. Holbrook B&B

3.1 mi from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

timothy

£87

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A traditional stone building with a thatched roof and a wooden bench in the courtyard.

A traditional thatched-roof cottage with a stone exterior, a small garden, and picnic tables.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a black and gold lamp on a wooden nightstand, and a Sony speaker displaying the time.

A dimly lit interior with a table, a candle, and a sign for 'LYONS TEA'.

10. The Compasses Inn

8.6 mi from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Kirsten

£137

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A row of traditional stone buildings with white window frames and brick chimneys.

A dining room with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by wooden chairs.

A staircase with a wooden handrail and beige carpeted steps leading to a landing with a white railing.

A traditional living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dog.

11. Castleton House B&B

9.5 mi from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Stephen

£120

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A formal building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with a white door, and a small set of stone steps leading up to the entrance.

A cozy room with a fireplace, a table with glasses and a bottle, and a wicker basket.

A covered outdoor area with a gravel floor, white columns, and hanging flower baskets.

A building with a conservatory, large windows, and potted plants.

12. Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel

2.4 mi from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Tony

£77

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A wooden cabin with a sliding door, a small patio with a table and chairs, and two potted plants.

A window with a view of a wooden structure and a stone wall, with a wicker chair visible outside.

A vintage car with a wooden interior parked in front of a stone building with multiple windows and flower boxes.

A chalkboard menu listing specials and prices for starters and mains at a restaurant.

13. The Benett Arms

5.1 mi from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Stephanie

£112

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A dining area with a round table and four chairs, surrounded by green paneled walls and a window with floral curtains.

A bar area with a tap system and a computer monitor displaying a graph.

A stone building with a sign reading 'The George Inn.'

14. George Inn, Mere

9.5 mi from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

"Welcoming, friendly staff, clean and well maintained room and property, super comfy bed. Breakfast and dinner offered a variety of fresh cooked meals which were really good. The pub has its own car park too. Quiet at night considering the location in the middle of the village, great to have a window that opened in my bedroom with a decent blackout blind. Would definitely recommend staying here to anyone. A true hidden gem of local hospitality."

Helen

£101

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A two-story house with a well-maintained lawn and a small garden area.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a large umbrella, and a wooden fence.

A cozy room with a table set for breakfast, a bench with cushions, and a view of a wooden fence through the windows.

A kitchen with a wooden island, white chairs, a dining table with a fruit bowl, and a black refrigerator.

15. Lodbourne Farmhouse

7 mi from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Sarah

£127

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A house with a tiled roof, a front door with glass panels, and a gravel driveway.

A living room with a sofa, a television, a fireplace, and a window with a view of greenery.

A living room with a sofa, a blue armchair, a television, a lamp, and a window with a view of greenery.

A dining area with a round table covered by a blue patterned tablecloth, two wooden chairs, and a vase with flowers.

16. Oke Apple Cottage

7.3 mi from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Nazir

£288

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, stone walls, and a chandelier.

A bedroom with two beds, a dresser, a radiator, and a TV on the wall.

A traditional stone building with a sign reading "The Crown." It features a road with a speed limit sign, flower beds, and a church in the background.

17. The Crown at Marnhull

6.2 mi from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Sylvester

£112

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A two-story house with a garden in front.

A two-story house with a snow-covered roof and a conservatory.

A cozy living room with a sofa, a small table, a bookshelf, and a fireplace.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a television.

18. The Mews Cottage

7.5 mi from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Ron

£516

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a wall-mounted shelf with toiletries, and a framed picture above the bed.

A modern bathroom with a large round sink, a mirror, a window with a plant, and a bathtub.

A clear glass vase with a bouquet of flowers on a windowsill, next to a stack of books.

A stone building with three windows and a door, a bench, and a bicycle.

19. The Nog Inn

12.2 mi from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Debbie

£118

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A coastal landscape with a curved bay, cliffs, and a beach.

A courtyard with a picnic table and a small building with a sloped roof.

A living room with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, a television, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

A living room with two black leather sofas, red cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a vase with flowers.

20. Keepers Cottage

8.6 mi from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

rachel

£408

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Greyhound Inn Freehouse	9.4 Exceptional 27 reviews	View
Crown Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 202 reviews	View
The Fleur de Lys	10.0 Exceptional 49 reviews	View
The Anvil Inn	9.0 Wonderful 160 reviews	View
Plumber Manor	9.6 Exceptional 24 reviews	View

Top Fontmell and Melbury Downs Hotel Reviews

A spacious, well equipped private annexe with garden and parking in Shaftesbury.

10/10 Excellent

"Superb apartment in a very quiet neighbourhood! Super clean and very comfortable! Highly recommend!"

Historic cottage in the heart of Shaftesbury's Saxon area - town and country.

10/10 Excellent

"Quaint cottage in an excellent location, very central in Shaftesbury. The sofa's in the living room were well worn, a little on the uncomfortable side. But the rest of the cottage was wonderful! Bedrooms were beautiful. One full bathroom with both bath and shower (which was pretty small) with a toilet tucked in behind the shower. Second toilet just outside the main bathroom was handy. Good kitchen with all the basics. There are loads of stuff within walking distance, cute shops, pubs, grocery stores, Shaftesbury Abbey and Gold Hill. Great kebab place (Marmaris) just up from it, which we all loved. Overall, a lovely place!"

17th Century converted Coach House in Shaftesbury, Dorset

10/10 Excellent

"Everything matched expectations. The Music Room is a delightful getaway within easy reach of town, yet quiet and comfortable."

3 bedroom accommodation in Shaftesbury

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful cottage, in a quiet road but just round the corner to the center of Shaftesbury. Hope to come back in the near future."

Magna Cottage, Ashmore, Shaftesbury , Dorset

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful cottage, well-appointed, great walking, bird chorus amazing"

Other attractions near Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Gold Hill Museum

8.2/10 (14 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Gold Hill Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Shaftesbury. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Melbury Vale Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Melbury Vale Winery during your travels to Cann.

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Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden

8.2/10 (10 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Shaftesbury. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

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King Alfred's Statue

Learn about the local history of Shaftesbury with a stop at King Alfred's Statue. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

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Castle Hill Viewpoint

You can learn about the history of Shaftesbury with a stop at Castle Hill Viewpoint. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

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Shaftesbury Arts Centre

Enjoy an outing to Shaftesbury Arts Centre during your stay in Shaftesbury. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

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The Art Stable

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in The Art Stable during your trip to Child Okeford. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

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Larmer Tree Gardens

9.4/10 (8 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Larmer Tree Gardens during your stay in Tollard Royal. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Fontmell and Melbury Downs?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Fontmell and Melbury Downs, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 5 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Fontmell and Melbury Downs?

Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. It's located 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Fontmell and Melbury Downs. Other good choices within a few miles include The Grove Arms and La Fleur de Lys.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Fontmell and Melbury Downs?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Fontmell and Melbury Downs.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Fontmell and Melbury Downs, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Fontmell and Melbury Downs.

What can I see and do near Fontmell and Melbury Downs?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Gold Hill Museum and Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden. Create some family memories at Shaftesbury Arts Centre and Larmer Tree Gardens. You might plan a visit to Melbury Vale Winery or Rushmore Golf Club while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for Fontmell and Melbury Downs hotels

1. Greyhound Inn Freehouse

2. Crown Hotel

3. The Fleur de Lys

4. The Anvil Inn

5. Plumber Manor

6. The Horton Inn

7. Manston Guest House

8. King John Inn

9. Holbrook B&B

10. The Compasses Inn

11. Castleton House B&B

12. Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel

13. The Benett Arms

14. George Inn, Mere

15. Lodbourne Farmhouse

16. Oke Apple Cottage

17. The Crown at Marnhull

18. The Mews Cottage

19. The Nog Inn

20. Keepers Cottage

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Top Fontmell and Melbury Downs Hotel Reviews

A spacious, well equipped private annexe with garden and parking in Shaftesbury.

Historic cottage in the heart of Shaftesbury's Saxon area - town and country.

17th Century converted Coach House in Shaftesbury, Dorset

3 bedroom accommodation in Shaftesbury

Magna Cottage, Ashmore, Shaftesbury , Dorset

Other attractions near Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Gold Hill Museum

Melbury Vale Winery

Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden

King Alfred's Statue

Castle Hill Viewpoint

Shaftesbury Arts Centre

The Art Stable

Larmer Tree Gardens

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