Hotels in Shaftesbury, U.K.

Hotels in Shaftesbury, U.K.
Shaftesbury in North Dorset in the U.K. is one of the oldest towns in England. Almost 50 percent of this area is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, primarily for its rolling hills, heathland and extensive coastline. Walkers will enjoy the coastal scenery on the Purbeck Way, hikers can head out on the Dorset Downs and cyclists on the Blackmore Vale. Kayakers and canoers will love the River Stour and its 60 miles of waterways. Shaftesbury itself has hundreds of years of history, quaint shops, cafes and pubs and several hotels with a variety of accommodation choices.

La Fleur de Lys

La Fleur de Lys is a boutique hotel and restaurant in the center of Shaftesbury. It's family-owned and operated, boasting seven recently refurbished guest rooms. Each bedroom features en suite bath, refrigerator, beverage making tray (including fresh homemade cookies), TV and internet access. A light continental breakfast or a full, cooked traditional English breakfast is included in the room rate. The hotel's award-winning restaurant is also open for dinner every night except Sunday. If you have food allergies or would like a vegetarian meal, simply inform the hotel and special meals can be prepared for you. La Fleur de Lys is ideally located near the Dorset Downs and Blackmore Vale.

La Fleur de Lys
Bleke Street
Shaftesbury, Dorset
SP7 8AW
011 (+44) (0) 1747 853717
lafleurdelys.co.uk

Cedar Lodge

A small bed and breakfast hotel, Cedar Lodge is situated on the outskirts of Shaftesbury with views over farmland and rolling hills. The hotel welcomes walkers and cyclists and is in a wonderful location for many of Shaftesbury area hikes and biking trails. Cedar Lodge boasts individually designed rooms with en suite bath, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer and views over the countryside. Breakfast is included in the room rate. The hotel will also prepare a packed lunch with beverage if you're off hiking or cycling.

Cedar Lodge
5 Deweys Place
Ludwell
Shaftesbury, Dorset
SP7 9LW
011 (+44) (0) 1747 829240
cedarlodge.org.uk

Best Western Royal Chase Hotel

Offering typical Best Western accommodations, the Best Western Royal Chase Hotel in Shaftesbury is located in its own gardens and is close to Stonehenge as well as many Shaftesbury area walks and bike trails. The hotel boasts 33 bedrooms all featuring en suite bath, TV, iron, hairdryer and free in-room Wi-Fi internet. A continental breakfast or a full cooked traditional English breakfast is included in the room rate. The hotel's restaurant also serves lunch and dinner every day. After a long walk in Kingsettle Woods to Motcombe, relax in the indoor swimming pool, the Turkish steam room or the spa.

Best Western Royal Chase Hotel
Shaftesbury, Dorset
SP7 8DB
011 (+44) (0)1747 853355
theroyalchasehotel.co.uk

Article Written By Rachel Reeves

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