The Eastbury & Spa

Stayed here once before when it still had a restaurant and thought we would have another go. Wasn’t disappointed. Staff are great, even found us an alternative room as my wife was dreaming of having a bath lol….loads of places to eat in the evening all within walking distance. Breakfast was amazing. Definitely recommend.

We stayed at The Eastbury for one night in a Victorian Garden Suite. The suite was spacious and very comfortable with extra pillows and blankets if needed. The bathroom was large with a walk in shower, lovely toiletries, luxurious towels and flannels. The room had tea and coffee making facilities with fresh milk kept in the fridge, and complimentary shots of sloe gin. Breakfast was plentiful with a help yourself selection of cereals, fresh fruits, yogurts, juices, pastries and toast along with various cooked options. The hotel has comfortable lounge areas and a billiard table room. During our stay the bar was not open but we could order drinks to have in the lounge or our room. Very pleased with our stay at TEH. All the staff were very pleasant and very helpful.

Unfortunately their website does not match the reality in our experience. This is by no means a 5* Hotel, to start with the restaurant is not open for evening meals. the bar was never open ,so my understanding of this means it should be a B&B. The breakfast room was very old style but also grubby , crumbs left on floor from day before etc. Also Leppard print carpet!!. Dogs also allowed in at breakfast. The breakfast itself is quite basic this includes the buffet. There was a drain smell in the reception area that I reported and only got the response of I can't smell anything must be used to it !!!. Reception is only manned until 20.00/21.00 then no staff at all on site. The room was very over priced, and the cleanliness very poor basics were not done. Our room was not serviced when I asked if it could be at 14.00 I was informed no as the housekeeping had gone home !! The receptionist added that the please clean my room sign had fallen off the door. Honestly I was lost for words. The one positive about here is the beautiful gardens. Please be warned it is not as good as you are made to believe.

Lovely staff and generally an excellent experience. The hotel is very clean and smart. The guest lounges are really comfortable with quality furniture. The conservatory where breakfast is served could do with updating but the breakfast was good. My only suggestion beyond that would be to upgrade their breakfast tea!

What a lovely hotel! It's being sold, so I hope it continues as a great spot. We had a room in the garden, with its own tiny courtyard and fire-pit. The spa was fully booked, so we couldn't try. Next time we would ring ahead to check this before booking. It's in a very good location to explore Sherborne.

Friendly, helpful staff made for a very welcoming stay. Beautiful gardens and comfortable rooms. Easy to stroll into the town, close to the abbey and local restaurants. Good breakfast served from 7am and free onsite parking made this perfect for a business trip. Will definitely be staying again.