The Willows
Blandford Road Shillingstone, Shillingstone, DT11 0SG, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
The Willows
Less than 10 minutes’ drive from Blandford Forum, The Willows enjoys an attractive village setting in the Dorset countryside. With a traditional tea room, this guest house provides free parking and Wi-Fi and a full English breakfast. Each room has a flat-screen TV with DVD player, radio alarm clock and tea and coffee facilities. Rooms have an en suite or separate private bathroom, with a shower, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. A cooked farmhouse breakfast is served each morning, along with cereals, toast, yoghurt and juice. A vegetarian version is also on the menu, along with smoked salmon with scrambled eggs, and poached eggs on toast. Please advise of any dietary requirements. Traditional afternoon tea is served in the tea room. Evening meals are offered by prior arrangement. Shillingstone is around 10 miles from Shaftesbury, with attractions including the iconic Gold Hill, and Blandford Fashion Museum is 5 miles away. Salisbury Cathedral and the New Forest are within 45 minutes’ drive, and historic Dorchester lies 23 miles south of the village. The Willows is on the Wessex Ridgeway route and walkers can enjoy The North Dorset Trailway behind or climbing Hambledon Hill to the hill fort. The Jurassic Coast is 25 miles away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- JoannaUnited Kingdom“The property was outstanding, every thing you required and more, lovely location.”
- ColquhounUnited Kingdom“What a delightful discovery! I was looking for somewhere to stay for a couple of nights and The Willows had availability so I booked it. Carol is charming and gave us such a lovely welcome even though she was really busy looking after customers...”
- RobertUnited Kingdom“The b&b is set up as a traditional tea room and everything has been well thought out to give a comfortable homely look. Carol the owner is very amenable and helpful. The gardens surrounding the cottage are exceptional. The breakfast was of the...”
Property surroundings
Facilities of The WillowsGreat facilities! Review score, 8.9
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Towels
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Linen
- Alarm clock
- Garden view
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
- Flat-screen TV
- CD player
- DVD player
- Radio
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Bar
- Accessible parking
- Packed lunches
- Board games/puzzles
- Hypoallergenic
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- English
- French
Property practice
House rulesThe Willows takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please telephone the owner to make arrangements for later or earlier check-in times.
Please inform The Willows 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.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 07:00:00.
Legal information
FAQs about The Willows
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The Willows is 500 yards from the centre of Shillingstone. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at The Willows is from 16:30, and check-out is until 10:00.
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Yes, The Willows is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Room options at The Willows include:
- Twin/Double
- Double
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The prices at The Willows may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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The Willows offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):