The Old House Guesthouse

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near Salisbury Cathedral

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A bedroom with a bed, a bench, and a window seat.
A traditional room with exposed wooden beams, a fireplace, and classic furniture.
A dining area with multiple tables set for meals, surrounded by chairs.
Garden
A room with a wooden floor, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a large wall clock.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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161 Wilton Rd, Salisbury, England, SP2 7JQ
  • Place, Mompesson House
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Market Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Cathedral Close
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Salisbury

In Salisbury .You'll find Parish Church of St Thomas and St Edmund and Market Square within 2 miles (3 km) of this guesthouse. Five Rivers Leisure Centre and College of Matrons are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Mompesson House - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Market Square - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Cathedral Close - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • College of Matrons - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum - 6 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Salisbury Station - 2 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Charlie's Fish & Chips - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Horse and Groom - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Shah Jahan - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Deacons - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The Old House Guesthouse

3-star guest house near Salisbury Cathedral
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at The Old House Guesthouse. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Salisbury guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Conference space
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
The Old House Guesthouse offers 10 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 30-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. This Salisbury guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 30-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per day

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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Old House Guesthouse to the airport?

The Old House Guesthouse is 26.8 mi (46-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old House Guesthouse?

As of Jun 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old House Guesthouse on Jun 28, 2026 start from $162, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Old House Guesthouse have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Old House Guesthouse.

Does The Old House Guesthouse offer free breakfast?

The Old House Guesthouse offers free English breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Old House Guesthouse?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Old House Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Old House Guesthouse?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does The Old House Guesthouse have a pool?

The Old House Guesthouse does not have a pool.

Does The Old House Guesthouse have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Old House Guesthouse to downtown Salisbury?

The Old House Guesthouse is 1.1 mi away from Salisbury.

The Old House Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 93 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Coleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a lovely British guesthouse and the breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Th owners are lovely and friendly—and provide charm and a beautiful breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Delightful stay!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patsie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
So homely! Even though it wasn’t a walking distance to the High Street for us, we loved everything about it ! The room had 3 beds, very spacious, quiet, clean amenities and super comfy bedding. My mother-in-law had breakfast and she was very happy with it. We will definitely stay again when in Salisbury and HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Good overall experience

Very friendly welcome; large well equipped room; breakfast cooked to order; parking a bit tight but not an issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very homely , fantastically run. Fantastic breakfast. Great stay. Fully recommmended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old type guesthouse felt very much welcome and at home
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful stay! The hosts were so kind.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for a quick overnight stay with kids in the family room. Breakfast was delicious. Travel tips from the staff were great. Excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guya

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

Best place ever

Amazing place! Super lovely, spacious rooms. Amazing owners. Wonderful English breakfast I really recommend this
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful house and garden. Our room was spotless, very comfortable bed and a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely loved the stay, real quirky house with loads of character, garden was more amazing. Breakfast was plentiful and tast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Amenities
Friendly and helpful, character, and charm, lovely breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Lovely stay

We all really loved our 2 night stay here - the hosts were always friendly and really helpful with lots of local knowledge. The beds were comfy and the house has a lot of character. The breakfast was always delicious and a good sized serving.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My parents and I loved our stay here! Our host was so friendly and helpful, we had beautiful rooms and a great breakfast, it's in a superb location, and onsite parking is a bonus. I'm hoping to be back next year and will definitely try to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

E.W.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely place to stay. The traffic on the road was a little noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are on a 5 week holiday around Europe and the UK and had a one night stay here in the middle of our trip. This beautiful place and the amazing breakfast will stand out in our memories of this trip. Could not have been a lovelier stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful place to stay, lovely hosts and fabulous room and breakfast! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

FIONA

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

Thank you - excellent stay

Absolutely superb! Friendly, homely, welcoming and even helped us with some car trouble as we left which was so sweet!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well furnished spacious bedroom. Very comfy. Efficient bathroom. Excellent hosts. Good breakfast. Lovely garden. Would love to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

Great stay!

A great stay at The Old House Guesthouse. The hosts were delightful and very helpful. The room was nice with a double bed and bunk beds for the kids. The breakfast is served in the morning by the hosts and really loved it. We just loved the entire stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gunnar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Frendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was spotless and the beds were so comfy. Very pleasant couple running the establishment along with the gentleman who does you breakfast in the morning to the exact way you want it. Anytime we are in Salisbury we will be staying there if available.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was as expected, cute and quaint. It was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was very nice and filling.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019