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The Grove Arms

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Restaurant
Traditional Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Restaurant

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Ludwell Hill, Shaftesbury, England, SP7 9ND
  • Place, Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, New Forest National Park
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Place, Poole Harbour
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Traditional Double Room, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Traditional Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Traditional Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Traditional Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Traditional Suite, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Traditional Suite, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Traditional Single Room, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Traditional Single Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Shaftesbury

Located within 2 miles (3 km) of Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs, The Grove Arms is within 3 miles (5 km) of Fontmell and Melbury Downs. This 6-room, 3-star inn has free breakfast along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Stonehenge - 32 min drive - 27.0 miles
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 41 min drive - 24.4 miles
  • New Forest National Park - 47 min drive - 30.4 miles
  • Poole Harbour - 56 min drive - 31.6 miles

Getting around

  • Gillingham Dorset Station - 17 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The John Peel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tisbury Fish and Chip Shop - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Beckford Arms - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Wild Garlic - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Grove Arms

At The Grove Arms , guests have access to free WiFi in public areas. You can put free parking to good use if you drive.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Housekeeping is available once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per day

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

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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Check-in: noon—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 9:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Grove Arms ?

The Grove Arms provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do around The Grove Arms ?

This inn is located in Shaftesbury, close to Gold Hill Museum, Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden, and Wardour Castle. You'll also find Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs and Shaftesbury Arts Centre within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Grove Arms ?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the inn.

Does The Grove Arms feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Grove Arms doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Grove Arms ?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

Does The Grove Arms have a hot tub?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Grove Arms have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

The Grove Arms offers free full breakfasts each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does The Grove Arms have connecting rooms available?

No, this inn doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to The Grove Arms ?

The closest major airport to The Grove Arms is Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), which is 24.8 mi away (53 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Grove Arms ?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Grove Arms .

The Grove Arms Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 6 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay at The Grove Arms. Room was very clean and the owners super friendly. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

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

Family of four

Perfect room for our family of four, clean and spacious. Comfy beds and nice toiletries. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Cooked breakfast was delicious. Kids were given an activity pack. The pub is very charming. Beautiful surroundings. Plenty of parking.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Molly

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was really not impressed with the stay we experienced for the money I didn’t get the correct room as I had a family room I paid for and when I got their they had two single beds when I paid for three people not 2 i expressed concern with the staff member they gave us a fold out bed with no quilt so this morning have woke up frozen and disgusted with this and would like a rrfund
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Grove Arms served my needs for that particular stay. I was going to be out and about most of the time so just needed somewhere convenient . The property had recently been taken over so I suspect the new owners are still to put their own stamp on it. I had a friendly greeting and the check-in was fine aside from a question over amounts already paid (an Expedia issue, tut tut). The room was in decent order, with sheets and towels crisp, clean and white. There were a few areas that could do with a bit of maintenance or a tidy up but on the whole good value for money. I only ate breakfast there so for £10 there was cereals etc, but I just had the full english (sausage, 2 bacon, 2 fried eggs, 2 hash browns, beans and mushrooms, may have been black pudding too) toast and fresh coffee. No complaints at all with the breakfast. The car park at the back had plenty of space with easy access to the guest rooms through a locked back door. The road at the front can be quite noisy but not so bad at night. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

jzcaueline

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we got there the manager said we owed money in which i had to show my reciept paid in full the hotel said full english breakfast all was there 2 cartons of opened juice cereals tea coffee toast very bad considering theyre advertising breakfast the windows you couldnt lock. The room smelt damp The light in the bathroom kept flicking on and off everything was dusty in the room and blood stain on the wall The grove arms isnt telling the truth the steps into the back building are a death trap decking steps the car park not enough security and lighting plus the central heating was turned off when i think weve paid 100 pounds to stay there we should be entitled to put it on when we want to No management on site to speak to during the night very very dissapointed with the room and Expierence there claim AA **** which isnt the case i would like a refund as it was a poor establishment was not worth the money we paid expedia clearly havent checked the hotel out never a 4 *
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

David

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024