Stock Hill Country House Hotel
The Stock Hill Hotel is located in a Victorian house on 11 landscaped acres with a small lake, walled vegetable garden, and tennis and croquet grounds. England's Good Hotel Guide named Stock Hill one of the top 10 country house hotels. There are eight rooms decorated with antiques. Some rooms have views of the gardens, a large-screen LCD television or double-sized shower and full sized bath. An on-site restaurant offers a combination of French and English cuisine, a full English breakfast with freshly squeezed orange juice and home-made jams and in-room tea service. Children under seven years old are not permitted.
Stock Hill Country House Hotel
Stock Hill Lodge, Stock
Gillingham, Dorset SP8 5NR, United Kingdom
017-47-823-626
stockhillhouse.co.uk
Ship Inn and Hotel
The Ship Hotel is located in a 1750s Coaching Inn. There are seven rooms ranging from singles to family rooms that can sleep up to four people. Some rooms provide views of the countryside. There is a patio and beer garden with a water fountain and heaters on chilly nights. The on-site restaurant offers sandwiches and beer as well as dinner and wine. There are daily specials, fresh fish dishes and a children's menu. Entrées include wild rabbit braised in cider, thyme and cream and pan-fried calves' liver with smoked bacon. A Baileys and brioche bread pudding is served for dessert.
The Ship Inn and Hotel
West Stour
Gillingham, Dorset SP8 5RP, United Kingdom
017-47-838-640
shipinn-dorset.com
The Coppleridge
The Coppleridge is set in an 18th century farmhouse in Shaftesbury, less than 5 miles from Gillingam. The Inn is surrounded by 15 acres of woodlands and gardens. Each room provides countryside views from the ground floor. Amenities include private full-size baths with a separate shower, a television, radio and coffee maker. An on-site bar serves home-cooked traditional meals featuring game and fish with vegetarian options as well. The lounge and dining area have log fireplaces and wine is served on a terrace with views of the Blackmore Vale. There is a garden with a playground for children, as well as tennis courts, cricket grounds and an on-site salon.
The Coppleridge
Motcombe
Shaftesbury SP7 9HW, United Kingdom
017-47-851-348
coppleridge.com