Title: The Forester Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Forester Bed & breakfast in Shaftesbury with free breakfast and restaurant ![Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102520000/102513700/102513664/3a9d38da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102520000/102513700/102513664/bfa0d71f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102520000/102513700/102513664/390fcd50.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102520000/102513700/102513664/d0f0f3b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102520000/102513700/102513664/f124f2c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Forester provides a peaceful escape in a quiet rural location. Travelers can start their day with an English breakfast, relax with drinks at the bar, or enjoy the garden views. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FShaftesbury-Hotels-The-Forester.h102513664.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FShaftesbury-Hotels-The-Forester.h102513664.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.02333%2C-2.11984&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8_ga7jOaypwIKCgE-nSEarLPNzU=) The Forester, Lower Street, Donhead St Andrew, Shaftesbury, England, SP7 9EE #### What's nearby - Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles - Gold Hill Museum - 10 min drive - 5.0 miles - Wardour Castle - 11 min drive - 4.2 miles - Larmer Tree Gardens - 16 min drive - 8.0 miles - Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 33 min drive - 22.8 miles #### Getting around - Tisbury Station - 17 min drive - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 58 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪san tonino - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Kings Arms - ‬8 min drive - ‪King John Pub, Tollard Royal - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Talbot Inn - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Beckford Arms - ‬11 min drive ## About this property ### The Forester Bed & breakfast in a rural location Consider a stay at The Forester and take advantage of free English breakfast, a garden and a bar. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self-parking Room features All guest rooms at The Forester include amenities, such as free WiFi. More amenities include: - Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers - TVs with premium channels - Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2290000/2286500/2286418/8d14f0bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### La Fleur de Lys Shaftesbury - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 9.4 Exceptional 125 reviews £122 includes taxes & fees 1 Nov - 2 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=2286418&PinnedHotelID=2286418&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Comfy Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21600/21540/3ece57ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Crown Hotel Blandford Forum - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.4 Exceptional 138 reviews £81 includes taxes & fees 2 Nov - 3 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=21540&PinnedHotelID=21540&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free uncovered self parking on site - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Food and drink - Free English breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM - A bar/lounge - A restaurant ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - Garden ### Accessibility - No lift ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with premium digital channels ### Food and drink - Electric kettle ### More - Heating ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property The host will greet guests on arrival This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in ### Access methods Host will greet you ### Pets Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night - Service animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as The Forester Shaftesbury The Forester Bed & breakfast The Forester Bed & breakfast Shaftesbury ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Forester pet-friendly? > Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. ### How much is parking at The Forester? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Forester? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at The Forester? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Forester located? > Situated in a rural location, this bed & breakfast is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Wardour Castle and within 6 miles (10 km) of Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs and Fontmell and Melbury Downs. Gold Hill Museum and Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Forester Reviews 7.6 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 7.6/10 Staff & service ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 8.4/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 7.6/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mr N J 23 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Perfect country getaway Wow! We had a great stay with Jonathan and Ronnie. A lovely country pub with great food and wine, and a spacious and well equipped room to relax in. Couldn’t ask for more. ##### Mr N J Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DAVID 16 Jun 2024 Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities We chose it for its location in between the places we wanted to visit. The staff were exceptional, especially David ##### DAVID Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Maureen 11 Jul 2024 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Noisy bedroom Bedroom spacious but very noisy from generator and large refrigerator in kitchen below. Even wearing ear plugs difficult to cut out sound that went off and on all night. ##### Maureen Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### N 31 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort ##### N Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria 8 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Maria Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Spa Chester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Hotel-And-Spa-Chester.h527788.Hotel-Information) > > [Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-Grosvenor-Pulford-Hotel-Spa.h790572.Hotel-Information) > > [Lakes Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windermere-Hotels-Lakes-Hotel-And-Spa.h901040.Hotel-Information) > > [Aphrodites Group](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windermere-Hotels-Aphrodites-Group.h901033.Hotel-Information) > > [The Windermere Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windermere-Hotels-The-Windermere-Hotel.h13431161.Hotel-Information) > > [Harbour Hotel Christchurch](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-The-Christchurch-Harbour-Hotel-And-Spa.h18097.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Cotswold Water Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cirencester-Hotels-De-Vere-Cotswold-Water-Park.h1770053.Hotel-Information) > > [Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-Cambridge-Belfry.h1103020.Hotel-Information) > > [Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Leeds-Hotels-Oulton-Hall-Hotel.h15948.Hotel-Information) > > [The Park Royal Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Warrington-Hotels-The-Park-Royal.h24462.Hotel-Information) > > [Pine Lake Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carnforth-Hotels-Pine-Lake-Resort.h1928661.Hotel-Information) > > [5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashbourne-Hotels-5-Detached-Stone-Cottage-With-A-Private-Indoor-Pool.h31752210.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham-Cotswolds](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-Doubletree-By-Hilton-Cheltenham.h65899.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis budget Manchester Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Ibis-Budget-Manchester-Airport.h75715089.Hotel-Information) > > [Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Woodbridge-Hotels-Ufford-Park-Woodbridge-Hotel.h12685.Hotel-Information) > > [Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Norwich-Hotels-Dunston-Hall.h519081.Hotel-Information) > > [Redworth Hall Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newton-Aycliffe-Hotels-Redworth-Hall-Hotel.h517266.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal Whitby](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitby-Hotels-The-Royal-Hotel.h57917040.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Windsor Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Egham-Hotels-Fairmont-Windsor-Park.h60335617.Hotel-Information) > > [Last Drop Village Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bolton-Hotels-Last-Drop-Village-Hotel-And-Spa.h9341.Hotel-Information) > > [Cave Hotel & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Faversham-Hotels-Cave-Hotel-Golf-Resort.h33410673.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Hotel Manchester City Centre, A Verified Net Zero Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Manchester-City-Centre.h2601411.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Tortworth Court](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Hotels-De-Vere-Tortworth-Court.h570412.Hotel-Information) > > [ORIDA Maidstone Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maidstone-Hotels-ORIDA-Maidstone-Hotel.h74419166.Hotel-Information) > > [The Coppleridge Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shaftesbury-Hotels-The-Coppleridge-Inn.h13230270.Hotel-Information) > > [Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windermere-Hotels-Macdonald-Old-England-Hotel-Spa.h10610.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hook-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Hampshire.h986107.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Towcester-Hotels-Hilton-Garden-Inn-Silverstone.h48251404.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Bristol-Airport.h16543862.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Wokefield Estate](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Reading-Hotels-De-Vere-Wokefield-Estate.h1044123.Hotel-Information)