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The Forester

Property class: 2

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A bedroom with a bed, a wooden dresser, a hanging coat rack, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall with a 'sweet dreams' sign.
A sign welcoming visitors to 'The Forester' with two dogs and a wooden fence in the background.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, and a sink with a cabinet.
A panoramic view of a countryside landscape with rolling hills, fields, and a distant town.
A wooden sign with the word "WARDOUR" mounted on a white wall.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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The Forester, Lower Street, Donhead St Andrew, Shaftesbury, England, SP7 9EE
  • Place, Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Stonehenge
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Longleat Safari and Adventure Park
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a mirror, and a small wooden bench.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

A neatly made double bed with white linens and two folded towels, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Shaftesbury

At The Forester, you'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Wardour Castle and 5.4 km (3.3 mi) from Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs. Highlights at this B&B include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the bed & breakfast's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a garden. Free English breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM. .In proximity to this Shaftesbury B&B you'll find Center Parcs Longleat Forest.
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What's nearby

  • Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Stonehenge - 31 min drive - 42.9 km
  • Center Parcs Longleat Forest - 36 min drive - 38.0 km
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 37 min drive - 37.9 km
  • New Forest National Park - 46 min drive - 48.3 km

Getting around

  • Tisbury Station - 16 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lamb - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The John Peel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Beckford Arms - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Forester

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Self parking is free.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Garden
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Forester offers 2 accommodations with a hairdryer. Televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

The Forester Shaftesbury
The Forester Bed & breakfast
The Forester Bed & breakfast Shaftesbury

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Forester?

The Forester offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Forester?

Yep, The Forester has a free self car park.

Does The Forester serve breakfast?

You bet, free English brekkie is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Forester?

No, The Forester does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Forester?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Forester?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Forester Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mr N J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect country getaway

Wow! We had a great stay with Jonathan and Ronnie. A lovely country pub with great food and wine, and a spacious and well equipped room to relax in. Couldn’t ask for more.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose it for its location in between the places we wanted to visit. The staff were exceptional, especially David
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Maureen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Noisy bedroom

Bedroom spacious but very noisy from generator and large refrigerator in kitchen below. Even wearing ear plugs difficult to cut out sound that went off and on all night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

N

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024