Places to stay in Shaftesbury, Wiltshire

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. Local dining options 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 3 miles away from Ludwell, 4 miles away from Donhead St Andrew, 6 miles away from Newtown and 6 miles away from Berwick St John.

Available Shaftesbury lodging

We currently have 6 accommodations in and around Shaftesbury.

Shaftesbury Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses

Hotels

The Benett Arms

Approx 4 miles away in Semley:

The Benett Arms is a traditional country pub dating back to the seventeenth century, located in the peaceful village of Semley and set in the beautiful countryside of the Wiltshire/Dorset border..
Semley, Wiltshire
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The Grosvenor Arms

Approx 1 mile away in Shaftesbury:

This beautiful Grade 2 listed building with its imposing and elegant Georgian facade, has been totally restored and renovated over the past two years and now features contemporary bedrooms and a modern restaurant serving a menu of locally sourced .....
The Commons
Shaftesbury, Dorset
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Grove Arms

Approx 4 miles away in Ludwell:

Positioned on the A30 (between Salisbury and Shaftesbury) this Inn is a fantastic retreat conveniently located for easy commuter links, popular local destinations and right from the doorstep there are fantastic walks through open countryside with .....
Ludwell, Wiltshire
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6 High Street
Shaftesbury, Wiltshire

Shaftesbury Camping, Caravans, Self Catering

Cottage / Caravan Parks

Glebe Farm

Approx 5 miles away in Ashmore:

A cozy, contemporary timber-clad cottage that overlooks the family farm in the Cranborne Chase, within the picturesque village of Ashmore, Dorset.
High Street
Ashmore, Dorset
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Thorngrove Caravan & Camping Park

Approx 5 miles away in Gillingham:

Common Mead Lane
Gillingham, Dorset
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Things to see and do, places to eat in Shaftesbury

Photograph of King Alfreds Kitchen, Shaftesbury
King Alfreds Kitchen

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 Link

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 Link

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.

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.