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The Grove Arms

3.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Shaftesbury inn

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

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, Stonehenge
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, New Forest National Park
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Traditional Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Traditional Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Traditional Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Traditional Suite, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4

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

Traditional Single Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1

About the neighborhood

Shaftesbury

In Shaftesbury .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Shaftesbury inn, you'll find Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs and Fontmell and Melbury Downs. Also, Melbury Vale Winery is within 3 miles (5 km) and Gold Hill Museum is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Center Parcs Longleat Forest - 30 min drive - 22.1 miles
  • Stonehenge - 33 min drive - 26.4 miles
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 34 min drive - 25.0 miles
  • New Forest National Park - 41 min drive - 29.8 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 Royal Oak - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Talbot Inn - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Grove Arms

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Shaftesbury inn
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
The Grove Arms offers 6 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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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
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

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

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per day.

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.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Grove Arms to the airport?

The Grove Arms is 24.8 mi (53-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Grove Arms have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Grove Arms .

Does The Grove Arms offer free breakfast?

The Grove Arms offers free full breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Grove Arms ?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Grove Arms ?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Grove Arms ?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Grove Arms have a pool?

The Grove Arms does not have a pool.

Does The Grove Arms have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Grove Arms to downtown Shaftesbury?

The Grove Arms is 0.2 mi away from Ludwell.

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

4.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Traveled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

jzcaueline

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler, Traveled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Molly

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

David

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024