Located in Shaftesbury, 27 km from Salisbury Train Station, The Forester provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Providing a bar, the property is located within 27 km of Salisbury Racecourse. Free WiFi is available and Salisbury Cathedral is 28 km away. At the hotel, every room comes with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. At The Forester, the rooms have a seating area. Longleat Safari Park is 29 km from the accommodation, while Old Sarum is 30 km away. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 41 km from The Forester.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 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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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a great find. We loved the friendly reception from the land- lord, Jonathan who from the onset made us feel welcome. The property was very clean and with great attention to detail.. plenty of coffee, tea and biscuits, which was well...
  • Clive
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful old thatched inn in Thomas Hardy country close to sutrans routes and Cranborne Chase. Excelent for walks and cycling. Great friendly proprietors and staff. Good bar and menue options. Cool shady places to hide from the sun in the pub...
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The young woman went out of her way to preparare lots of delicious fruit for us at breakfast. The room was very comfortable, on two levels, and quiet. The whole was very good value for the money.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of The Forester
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Seating 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 possible 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 15:00 to 22:00
    Check-out
    Until 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 of any age are welcome.

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

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

    Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no cots 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 be applicable.
    Cards accepted at this hotel
    American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroSolo Cash is not accepted

    FAQs about The Forester

    • The Forester has 1 restaurant:

      • The Forester

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

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

      • Check-in at The Forester is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

      • Room options at The Forester include:

        • Twin/Double

      • The prices at The Forester may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.