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The Forester

2.0 star property

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Cozy retreat with a large bed, two nightstands, and a sloped ceiling.
Welcome to The Forester, a pet-friendly haven with a charming countryside atmosphere.
Bathroom features a sink, toilet, and glass-enclosed shower area.
Experience the serene beauty of rolling hills and fields, offering a peaceful natural view.
A rustic wooden sign bearing the name 'WARDOUR' adorns the wall.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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The Forester, Lower Street, Donhead St Andrew, Shaftesbury, England, SP7 9EE
  • Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Gold Hill Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Wardour Castle
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Forester

Bed & breakfast in Shaftesbury with free breakfast and restaurant
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a garden are available at this bed & breakfast. Free English breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
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.

During your stay at The Forester, you'll be close to Wardour Castle. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free English breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • 6 minutes by car from Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs and 8 minutes from Gold Hill Museum
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
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.

Guests are served a free English breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Forester has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

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
  • 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

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The host will greet guests on arrival.

Property is also known as

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

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

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

N

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

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

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

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