Located in Shaftesbury, 17 miles from Salisbury Train Station, The Forester provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Providing a bar, the property is located within 17 miles of Salisbury Racecourse. Free WiFi is available and Salisbury Cathedral is 18 miles away. At the hotel, every room comes with a closet, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. At The Forester, the rooms include a seating area. Longleat Safari Park is 18 miles from the accommodation, while Old Sarum is 18 miles away. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 25 miles from The Forester.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, welcoming staff, lovely large room, great food. Definitely recommended.
  • Steve
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic location, excellent breakfast. Excellent menu.
  • Caroline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Waking up to the dawn chorus, The Forester is deep in the country with good walks on the doorstep. The room was large and well-appointed, the bathroom had soap - a rare bonus.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Forester
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Forester
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    General
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Forester takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    1+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    £25 per person, per night

    Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no cribs available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo American Express Cash is not accepted The Forester accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    FAQs about The Forester

    • Room options at The Forester include:

      • Twin/Double

    • Check-in at The Forester is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The Forester offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • The prices at The Forester may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

      • The Forester is 3.1 miles from the center of Shaftesbury. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • The Forester has 1 restaurant:

        • The Forester