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The Commons, Shaftesbury, United Kingdom, SP7 8JA
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Close to Gold Hill Museum
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Offering a location a 5-minute walk from the volunteer-run Gold Hill Museum, The Grosvenor Arms Hotel Shaftesbury offers 18 rooms. Situated in proximity to the Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden, this hotel features an à la carte restaurant serving European cuisine.

Location

Guests may find Old Wardour Castle within 500 metres of the stylish hotel, while War Memorial is about 300 metres away. The city centre of Shaftesbury can be reached in 5 minutes on foot.

The closest train station to the 4-star The Grosvenor Arms Hotel is Shaftesbury T H, which is a 10-minute walk away. Due to its location, 50 km from Bournemouth airport, fast access to this property is provided.

Rooms

The hotel offers rooms with a sitting area featuring an iron and ironing board, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The rooms at The Grosvenor feature carpet floors.

Eat & Drink

On weekends, guests can enjoy breakfast in the restaurant from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM. There is a lounge bar on site. Victorian Cafe offers British dishes and lies about 100 metres away.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit Gold Hill for stunning views and charming streets.
  • Try the famous Dorset apple cake at the local bakery.
  • Explore the Shaftesbury Abbey ruins for a slice of history.
  • Check out the Shaftesbury Arts Centre for local performances.
  • Wander around the weekly market for unique crafts and produce.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Superior Suite Cranborne Chase
2 persons
595 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Standard Double Room
2 persons
185 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Coffee machine
Heating
Premium Double Room
2 persons
280 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Coffee machine
Heating
Junior Suite
2 persons
335 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Coffee machine
Heating
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Pets allowed
  • Security
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

The Commons, Shaftesbury, United Kingdom, SP7 8JA
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The Commons, Shaftesbury, United Kingdom, SP7 8JA
Nearby
Museum
Gold Hill Museum
400 ft
Main A350 Route to the South Coast
Gold Hill
600 ft
Museum
Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden
2000 ft
11-13 Bell Street
Shaftesbury Art Centre
500 ft
Restaurants
The Grosvenor Arms
100 ft
High Street The Commons
Aroma Indian Restaurant Shaftesbury
300 ft
2 Bell Street
King Alfred's Kitchen
300 ft
17 High Street
The Salt Cellar
400 ft
Gold Hill Parade
The Mitre
500 ft
23 High Street
Angola '76
800 ft
Mustons Lane Mustons Yard
China Cottage
700 ft
51 High Street
San Tonino
900 ft
1 Mustons Lane
Gusto coffee & Sandwich Bar
900 ft
54 High Street
The King's Arms
900 ft
Bleke Street
Ye Olde Two Brewers
1300 ft
24 St. James Street
Chutney's
1400 ft
28 Salisbury Street
Getting around
City Centre
Shaftesbury2 min  ·  400 ft
Airports
Bournemouth (BOH)70 min  ·  28.8 mi
Southampton Airport (SOU)108 min  ·  44.4 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-22:00
Check-out
from 08:00-11:00
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of GBP20 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Number of rooms:
18
Former name
Hotel Grosvenor
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