Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel

In the heart of historic Shaftesbury, a country hotel minutes from Gold Hill and the West Wiltshire Downs. Close to Cranborne Chase, Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden and the Stourhead region, with Bournemouth airport about 48 km away. A family-friendly base for exploring Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset.

Thirty-two guestrooms feature flat-screen TVs, desks and coffee/tea makers, plus private baths with tubs or showers and daily housekeeping. The hotel has a cosy, countryside feel — think a hospitable hideaway after a day roaming Thomas Hardy country, with a terrace and garden to unwind in.

Take a dip in the indoor pool, relax in the sauna or solarium, and curl up in the communal living room or library. Onsite reception halls and a garden terrace add extra space to stretch out. Free self parking is available — and yes, it’s easy to swap city noise for fresh country mornings.

Offers 3,875 sq ft of event space spread across six meeting rooms, plus a computer station, 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and a safe-deposit box. Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected.

On-site restaurant Byzant serves British cuisine, there's a bar/lounge for after-dinner drinks, and 24-hour room service for late arrivals. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM (for a fee).