Set in the Blackmore Vale, Hillarnias Tearoom and B&B is in a quiet location just off the A350, 4 miles south of Shaftesbury. Established in 888 it is one of the oldest Anglo-Saxon villages in the country. Rooms at the B&B provides wardrobes, free WiFi, seating areas in each room, tea/coffee facilities and flat-screen TV. There is a private bathroom and shower adjacent to the king room for sole use and the queen room has a roll-top bath with overhead shower fitting. Both rooms have free toiletries and a hair dryer. A continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is included in the price of the stay using local produce from the surrounding farms and suppliers. The B&B also has a shop, post office and tea room attached. The setting is ideal for walkers and cyclists. The local pub is only 3 minutes easy walk away and the owners can organise a table in the restaurant if given prior notice. The property is within easy reach of the Larmer Tree Festival, Compton Abbas Airfield, the Dorset Steam Fair and Shaftesbury's Gold Hill.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Breakfast to go


Availability

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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Shaftesbury
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bethan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Exceptional stay. Super accommodating owners / managers of the B&B. Excellent room, immaculate. Very comfortable bed. Delicious breakfast and coffee. Great location in the beautiful little village. Highly recommend.
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful room , very comfortable, everything you could want , including wine of your choice on arrival! Great choices for breakfast, food delicious . Village post office & Tea rooms , central to the village , the pub easy walking distance with...
  • Philippa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We booked the B&B as it was walking distance from a wedding we were attending. The accommodation is above the village shop and tea rooms, with breakfast being served in the latter. The room was beautifully decorated with everything you could...

Managed by Hillarnias Vintage Tearooms and B&B

Company review score: 10Based on 16 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We are Tarnia and Duane and took over in September 2023. We have had a great first few months making much needed changes to the shop and a complete renovation of our Tearooms. We are now in phase 2 of refurbing our shop and garden. We have finished a renovation of our B&B with a key focus on customer comfort and satisfaction. We very much look forward to welcoming our guests.

Property information

Our B&B room is within our family home so you will receive a very warm welcome. We have 2 cats and 2 small friendly dogs, and our home is warm and welcoming with zero fuss. We aim to please and have designed our B&B with you at the core focus adding all the necessary details to ensure your stay is positively memorable. We are unable to accommodate pets unfortunately due to our own.

Neighbourhood information

Set in the Blackmore Vale we are on the main thoroughfare of the A350 Lower Shaftesbury Road for ease of travel. Our nearest Towns are Shaftesbury at 4 miles and only 7 minutes by car away with the famous Gold Hill and Blandford 15 minutes drive. Our property is in the beautiful village of Fontmell Magna. We have an onsite village shop and gorgeous vintage Tearooms fully licensed so you can enjoy a nice glass of wine during the summer evenings. We have a local pub called The Fontmell within walking distance (torch needed at night) with exceptional food. Our property is just off the main A350 so its very quiet and peaceful for you to relax and wind down! We are in a no light pollution zone so it's incredibly peaceful and great for star gaze lovers.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Hillarnias Tearoom and B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Grocery deliveries
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Packed lunches
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Minimarket on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Hillarnias Tearoom and B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If the rooms require additional hygienic cleaning on departure guests will be charged as follows:

Stained bedclothes - GBP 100

Stained carpets - GBP 200

Stained bathroom and facilities - GBP 50

Please contact the property if you wish to check-in outside of normal hours (16:00–18:00).

Please note, guests will receive a 10% discount on purchases at the village shop.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hillarnias Tearoom and B&B in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.