Title: The Forester - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Forester Bed & breakfast in Shaftesbury with free breakfast and a restaurant ![Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102520000/102513700/102513664/3a9d38da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102520000/102513700/102513664/f124f2c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102520000/102513700/102513664/bfa0d71f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102520000/102513700/102513664/d0f0f3b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102520000/102513700/102513664/390fcd50.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Forester provides a peaceful escape in a quiet rural location. Travelers can start their day with an English breakfast, relax with drinks at the bar, or enjoy the garden views. 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FShaftesbury-Hotels-The-Forester.h102513664.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FShaftesbury-Hotels-The-Forester.h102513664.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Shaftesbury, The Forester is in a rural area. Gold Hill Museum and Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Wardour Castle and Dinton Park & Philipps House. Center Parcs Longleat Forest and Larmer Tree Gardens are also worth visiting. [Visit our Shaftesbury travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Shaftesbury.dx4771) [View more B&B in Shaftesbury](https://www.expedia.ca/Shaftesbury-Bed-And-Breakfast.d4771-aaBedAndBreakfast.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.02333%2C-2.11984&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8_ga7jOaypwIKCgE-nSEarLPNzU=) The Forester, Lower Street, Donhead St Andrew, Shaftesbury, England, SP7 9EE ### What's nearby - Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs - 7 min drive - 5.7 km - Gold Hill Museum - 10 min drive - 8.0 km - Wardour Castle - 11 min drive - 6.7 km - Larmer Tree Gardens - 13 min drive - 12.2 km - Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 33 min drive - 36.6 km ### Getting around - Tisbury Station - 17 min drive - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 58 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive - ‪san tonino - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Kings Arms - ‬8 min drive - ‪Amy's Fish & Chips - ‬8 min drive - ‪King John Pub, Tollard Royal - ‬10 min drive ## About this property ### The Forester Bed & breakfast in a rural location Consider a stay at The Forester and take advantage of free English breakfast, a garden, and a bar. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self parking Room features All guestrooms at The Forester offer amenities such as free WiFi. More amenities include: - Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers - TVs with premium channels - Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free uncovered self parking on site - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Food and drink - Free English breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM - A bar/lounge - A restaurant ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - Garden ### Accessibility - No elevator ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with premium digital channels ### Food and drink - Electric kettle ### More - Heating ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property The host will greet guests on arrival This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in ### Access methods Host will greet you ### Pets Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night - Service animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as The Forester Shaftesbury The Forester Bed & breakfast The Forester Bed & breakfast Shaftesbury ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Forester pet-friendly? > Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. ### How much is parking at The Forester? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Forester? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at The Forester? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Forester located? > Situated in a rural location, this bed & breakfast is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Wardour Castle and within 6 mi (10 km) of Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs and Fontmell and Melbury Downs. Gold Hill Museum and Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Forester Reviews 7.6 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 7.6/10 Staff & service ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 8.4/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 7.6/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### DAVID Jun 16, 2024 Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities We chose it for its location in between the places we wanted to visit. The staff were exceptional, especially David ##### DAVID Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mr N J Apr 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Perfect country getaway Wow! We had a great stay with Jonathan and Ronnie. A lovely country pub with great food and wine, and a spacious and well equipped room to relax in. Couldn’t ask for more. ##### Mr N J Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Maureen Jul 11, 2024 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Noisy bedroom Bedroom spacious but very noisy from generator and large refrigerator in kitchen below. Even wearing ear plugs difficult to cut out sound that went off and on all night. ##### Maureen Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### N Jan 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort ##### N Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria Jun 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Maria Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels near Times Square](https://www.expedia.ca/Times-Square-Hotels.0-l502080-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Royal Whitby](https://www.expedia.ca/Whitby-Hotels-The-Royal-Hotel.h57917040.Hotel-Information) > > [The Porch House](https://www.expedia.ca/Cheltenham-Hotels-The-Porch-House.h4595892.Hotel-Information) > > [The Belfry](https://www.expedia.ca/Birmingham-Hotels-The-Belfry.h3976.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Heathrow Windsor](https://www.expedia.ca/Slough-Hotels-Heathrow-Windsor-Marriott-Hotel.h3830.Hotel-Information) > > [Comfort Suites Downtown](https://www.expedia.ca/Montreal-Hotels-Comfort-Suites-Downtown.h23851.Hotel-Information) > > [The Greenway Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Cheltenham-Hotels-The-Greenway-Hotel-Spa.h520203.Hotel-Information) > > [Pine Lake Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Carnforth-Hotels-Pine-Lake-Resort.h1928661.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Winnipeg](https://www.expedia.ca/Winnipeg-Hotels.d6141041.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Sandman Suites Surrey-Guildford](https://www.expedia.ca/Vancouver-Hotels-Sandman-Suites-Surrey-Guildford.h909588.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire](https://www.expedia.ca/Hook-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Hampshire.h986107.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Hotel Manchester City Centre, A Verified Net Zero Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Manchester-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Manchester-City-Centre.h2601411.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Toronto-Downtown-Centre.h26247.Hotel-Information) > > [Burgh Island Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kingsbridge-Hotels-Burgh-Island-Hotel.h34611055.Hotel-Information) > > [Millcroft](https://www.expedia.ca/Penrith-Hotels-Millcroft.h26994538.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Cologne](https://www.expedia.ca/Cologne-Hotels.d179998.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Holiday Inn London-Gatwick Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Horley-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-London-Gatwick-Airport.h16918.Hotel-Information) > > [Cave Hotel & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Faversham-Hotels-Cave-Hotel-Golf-Resort.h33410673.Hotel-Information) > > [Lakes Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Windermere-Hotels-Lakes-Hotel-And-Spa.h901040.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Hull Marina by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Hull-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Hull-Marina.h10609.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Wellington](https://www.expedia.ca/Wellington-Hotels.d6297760.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from Hamilton (YHM) to Montreal (YUL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yhm/yul/hamilton-to-montreal) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/yyz/vancouver-to-toronto) > > [flights from john g diefenbaker intl airport](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/airports/yxe/flights-from-john-g-diefenbaker-intl-airport) > > [Air Canada Toronto (YYZ) to New York (LGA) flights](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flight-routes/air-canada-from-pearson-intl-to-laguardia/ac/yyz/lga) ### Cars > [Car rentals in Mississauga](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Mississauga.d7954.Car-Rental-Guide) ### Packages > [Buy Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Buy.d6314774.Destination-Travel-Guides) ### General > [Visit Sainte-Adele](https://www.expedia.ca/Sainte-Adele.dx181989)