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14 Aug - 16 Aug

Our top choices for Shaftesbury historic hotels

Exterior
Bar (on property)
Property grounds
Indoor pool

1. Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel

Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel
Shaftesbury
United Kingdom
Julia
£98
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel
Bar (on property)
Miscellaneous
Double Room, Ensuite
Suite, Ensuite (4 Poster) | Miscellaneous

2. La Fleur de Lys

La Fleur de Lys
Shaftesbury
United Kingdom
Kevin
£149
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
La Fleur de Lys
Exterior
Hallway
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi
Free daily full breakfast

3. Holbrook B&B

Holbrook B&B
Shaftesbury
United Kingdom
timothy
£89
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Holbrook B&B
Interior
Double Room, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi
Triple Room, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi
Interior

4. The Bell & Crown

The Bell & Crown
Zeals
United Kingdom
Thomas
£107
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
The Bell & Crown
Lobby
Exterior
Superior Suite, Ensuite (2 Adults & 3 Children)
Lobby

5. The Crown at Marnhull

The Crown at Marnhull
Sturminster Newton
United Kingdom
Sue
£103
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
The Crown at Marnhull
Front of property
Family Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, individually furnished
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Garden

6. The Lamb Hindon

The Lamb Hindon
Salisbury
United States
anthony
£101
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
The Lamb Hindon
Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi
Front of property
Restaurant
Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi

7. The Benett Arms

The Benett Arms
Shaftesbury
United Kingdom
Stephanie
£113
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
The Benett Arms
Front of property
Deluxe Cottage, Multiple Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, desk
Comfort Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, desk
Terrace/patio

8. The Museum Inn

The Museum Inn
Blandford Forum
United Kingdom
Danny
£105
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
The Museum Inn
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Front of property
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, desk
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, desk

9. King John Inn

King John Inn
Salisbury
United Kingdom
Jeremy
£119
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
King John Inn
Exterior
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)

10. Hunters Lodge Inn

Hunters Lodge Inn
Wincanton
United Kingdom
Neil
£83
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Hunters Lodge Inn
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Top Shaftesbury Hotel Reviews

The George Hotel, Amesbury, Wiltshire

The George Hotel, Amesbury, Wiltshire

10/10 Excellent
"Hotel was amazing! Cannot wait to come back."
Darla 1-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
The George Hotel, Amesbury, Wiltshire
Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"The room was clean and well serviced. All staff were friendly, helpful and polite. We appreciated daily breakfast but being coeliac I would have liked more g f alternatives. air conditioning worked well but could have done with bedsude lights which were either not working or not provided"
Cherry 4-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG
The Chapter House

The Chapter House

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing olace"
Shalom 1-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
The Chapter House
The Riverside

The Riverside

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely hotel and staff. Bonus was shuttle up to town for restaurants in the evening"
Derek 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Riverside
Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

8/10 Good
"Hotel was fine.Clean and well maintained. Thought that the reception staff, not all of them, could have been a little better informed about accessibility to some of the places of interest for Thomas Hardy fans"
Michael 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester
Legacy Rose and Crown Hotel

Legacy Rose and Crown Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Our long lasting impression will be the excellent attentive, helpful and friendliness of all the staff we encountered. Also, the hotel location was perfectly placed next to the beautiful river Avon and with easy walking distance to the centre of Salisbury."
paul 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Legacy Rose and Crown Hotel
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole

8/10 Good
"Lovely stay in a great location - the pillows and bed linen were particularly outstanding."
Elizabeth 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole
Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel

Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great hotel. Used the swimming pool lots of times during the uk’s hottest day"
Sean 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel
St Leonard's Hotel by Greene King Inns

St Leonard's Hotel by Greene King Inns

8/10 Good
"No breakfast required Parking excellent "
VALERIE 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
St Leonard's Hotel by Greene King Inns

Frequently asked questions

What should I expect on my historical trip to Shaftesbury?
A trip to the historical sites in Shaftesbury is probably at the top of your sightseeing itinerary. Why not absorb the local colour with a visit to the bars?
How many historical hotels will I find in Shaftesbury?
In Shaftesbury, you'll find 76 hotels bookable on Expedia though you won't find many designated historic hotels.
What are the most important historical places and other sights to visit in Shaftesbury?
Shaftesbury is notable for landmarks like Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Gold Hill Museum and Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs.
What is a historic hotel like in Shaftesbury?
When you choose a historic hotel, you'll spend a night or two in a building that has an officially recognised historic designation. A palace, castle, stately home or even a lodge, pub or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it's a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired within the guestrooms or public spaces of such hotels in Shaftesbury, giving a historical feel.
What is the difference between a historic hotel and a heritage hotel?
"Heritage hotel" is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while "historic hotel" is a term often used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel is generally the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it's the cultural value and how it influenced the community.
Do historic hotels in Shaftesbury have modern facilities?
Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you expect to find, but every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the amenities found in most hotels will be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Shaftesbury, you won't find yourself staying at a place that's uncomfortable or rundown.

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