Places to stay in Shaftesbury, Dorset

Shaftesbury is a town in Dorset situated on the A30 road near the Wiltshire border 20 miles west of Salisbury. The town is built 718 feet above sea level on the side of a chalk and greensand hill, which is part of Cranborne Chase, the only significant hilltop settlement in Dorset. It is one of the oldest and highest towns in Britain. Places to eat in the region include Reeve The Baker, King Alfreds Kitchen, Reeve The Baker, and King Alfreds Kitchen.

The center of Shaftesbury ( which is at is longitude -2°11'51.181 and latitude 51°0'21.023 ) is located 2 miles away from Motcombe, 4 miles away from Compton Abbas, 4 miles away from Bedchester and 5 miles away from Ashmore.

Available Shaftesbury lodging

We currently have 11 accommodations in and around Shaftesbury.

Shaftesbury Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses

Shaftesbury Camping, Caravans, Self Catering

Other useful links:

• Shaftesbury, Dorset on Wikipedia

Things to see and do, places to eat in Shaftesbury

Reeve The Baker ( Dining / Bakery ). Located at 16b High Street. A passion for craft baking laid by the foundations of our family over three generations. Bakeries in the heart of communities, pursuing excellence, and a tradition of exceptional taste. The Reeve story is built in a long heritage of family, community and quality. Since 1940, we’ve been baking for the communities in the South West of England, using ingredients sourced locally. Still owned and managed by a third generation Reeve baker, you could say taste is our family tradition. www.reevethebaker.co.uk

Chutney's ( Dining / Indian ). Located at 28 Salisbury Street. Chutney's focuses on modern and traditional Indian food. Established in 2000, Chutney's is one of the South West's best eateries, located in the heart of North Dorset on the ever evolving Gold Hill. www.chutneys-restaurant.com

Greenhouse ( Dining / Other ). This beautiful listed building with its imposing and elegant Georgian facade has, over the past two years, been totally restored and renovated now offering contemporary bedrooms and a stunning restaurant serving a modern menu of locally sourced food. The boutique Hotel Grosvenor brings a new level of style and elegance to the county of Dorset. Decorated in striking fashion, it provides 16 spacious luxury rooms, an elegant first floor ballroom for private hire, The Greenhouse, complete with private dining room, an intimate drawing room, a courtyard terrace and the hotel bar for a chic and jazzy place to meet. Hotel Grosvenor is situated in the heart of Shaftesbury and sits in a key position overlooking the bustle of the main street with easy access to the shops and sights of the historic Saxon hilltop town.

King Alfreds Kitchen ( Dining / Coffee shop / Tea ). Located at 17 High Street. King Alfreds Kitchen is an independent speciality coffee shop & tea rooms in the heart of Shaftesbury.

Closed or unlisted properties

• Hideaways Holiday Cottages In Dorset closed or delisted.

Renamed properties

• Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel at Royal Chase Roundabout may have been previously known as Royal Chase Hotel (copy)