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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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
or
2 single 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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  • Rose
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We arrived, travel-weary, to a warm welcome. We were shown to our room, a huge, light bright room and went down to a delicious home cooked meal. We had a really good night, in a large extremely comfortable bed, and next morning had an excellent...
  • Elke
    Germany Germany
    An ancient pub, recently very nicely refurbished. Surrounded by pretty little cottages and very nice little lanes and nature. Such very nice landlords.
  • Martina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff, especially David, were very helpful and friendly. The room was spacious and comfortable. The breakfast was delicious.

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, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • 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 room.

    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.

    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

    • The Forester has 1 restaurant:

      • The Forester

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

      • Room options at The Forester include:

        • Twin/Double

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

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

      • 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.