The Priory Hotel
Hotel in Purbeck District
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
About this hotel
With open views of the surrounding Dorset countryside, The Priory Hotel is nestled within 4 acres of English cottage gardens beside the River Frome. Free WiFi is provided, along with an on-site restaurant.
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Map of Purbeck District
Available Rooms
Superior Classic Room
1 Double
Sleeps 2
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Classic Double Room
1 Double
Sleeps 2
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Double Room with Courtyard View
1 Double
Sleeps 2
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Superior Double or Twin Room
1 King
Sleeps 2
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Mini Suite
1 King
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
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9.0 / 10.0
Idyllic riverside location and the new restaurant since our last stay is a real additional asset with lots of light and space overlooking the beautiful gardens. The food (breakfasts and evening meal) were excellent. The staff were friendly, effective and efficient.
Bed too soft for our liking, but bed was clearly of a good quality. The shower in the bath was difficult for our elderly parents to get into i.e. to climb over the side of the bath. The kitchen extractor fan is just outside our room (room 2) bathroom window so a bit noisy. It came on about 0700 and went off about 2300 so did not disrupt sleep and I cannot see any alternative given that it comes from the excellent new restaurant addition we loved! Consider the limited parking on a Sunday afternoon as people are there for Sunday lunch and Afternoon Teas so as we arrived prior to our check in there were no spaces and we had to park in the public car park for a few hours prior to spaces opening up in the hotel car park.
8.0 / 10.0
A beautiful property and location.
The room was cramped and the mattress soft but the shower was top class. The restaurant is the best for miles around, if expensive.
7.0 / 10.0
Beautiful character hotel full of English historical charm.
. Simply stunning well kept & maintained grounds , with the river backdrop is a huge feature for this hotel. The generous number of bench seating nestled in the many tucked away tranquil areas , ideal for soaking in the birdsong and ambience of the grounds.
First class breakfast promptly served in a wonderful bright restaurant .
The shower room allocated (5) was very compact / small and the shower room appalling . Extremely tight small shower with difficult controls to get correct temp . With the sliding door closed the barely any room inside.
comfortable bed & pillows .
With 2 x main windows unable to open & no air con this room could prove very warm in mid summer .
9.0 / 10.0
Well positioned, lovely grounds
The room was at the top of the building, in the eaves. I am tall and it was uncomfortable having to watch my head all the time.
10.0 / 10.0
setting and staff were amazing
would have liked a fridge in the bedroom
7.0 / 10.0
Staff were very friendly and the location was excellent. I wasn't able to have breakfast until the last morning as I had to leave earlier.
I was surprised that the waiters couldn't remember who had ordered what when they were dealing mainly with couples. My husband was in the hospitality industry for years and was taught by Anton Mossiman how to make sure you knew who had ordered what when you took down an order. It would be worth training the staff.
9.0 / 10.0
The breakfasts were lovely and the location suited us well since we had relatives coming from two different directions. The gardens were in excellent condition and a pleasure to walk through. Lastly, kudos to the great staff especially on the desk and in the restaurant.
We thought the beds a trifle tired. The bed linens were superb but these were the only beds we met on our 21 day trip that caused me a bit of a backache. It was a shame that this item let the side down.
8.0 / 10.0
quirky period property. lovely dining room overlooking river. restaurants and High street nearby.
bathroom very small. didn’t like the pillows
5.0 / 10.0
Poor.
The Hotel thinks it serves good food and charges accordingly. I thought the food at Breakfast and Dinner was alright but in no sense good and in particular the bacon used for breakfast was too thick and the scrambled eggs were not hot.
There was an unpleasant oily taste to the cooked breakfast.
The basin provided in our upgraded room was not large enough to shave in and the glass shelf above made it difficult to wash ones face. The windows in our room did not fir properly and it was very small for a room billed as a suite.
8.0 / 10.0
What a beautiful find! location perfect for Wareham town centre and river walks. Only had an overnight stay and didn’t bring suitable attire for a very cold morning walk unfortunately. The restaurant for dinner and breakfast is in a stunning glass extension overlooking the rear of the property and river. Church bells on Sunday morning - perfect!
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely
All good
5.0 / 10.0
History of venue
Paying all that money to have rain coming through the windows having wet towels to soak it up
Cold and crafty en-suite
Not a suite as was expected
Good in dining room was not what was expected for the cost involved
7.0 / 10.0
The view and the building
No signal on TV. No biscuits or hot chocolate in room. Coffee machine stuck to top as it hadn’t been cleaned underneath. Breakfast could have been hotter.
7.0 / 10.0
The gardens are a hidden treasure. Location by the river is exceptional. Breakfast choice was excellent. You can have anything that is on the menu - this is not obvious - so go for it!
en suite could not have been smaller. Truly cramped.
No one at Reception when we arrived. Rang three times. Asked staff three times before anyone came. Half hearted apology - we are busy! A complementar drink in the bar or a bottle of wine would have sorted it.
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing building nooks and crannies everywhere, so much history
10.0 / 10.0
great venue, superb attentive staff
nothing
9.0 / 10.0
Staff very friendly. Excellent breakfast.
Asked for a twin but was given a double.
10.0 / 10.0
Location was stunning especially by the river.
10.0 / 10.0
Everything. Staff efficient and friendly .restaurant excellent. Room comfortable and supplied with all one needed for a short stay. Hotel grounds by river wonderful
Maybe two prices for dinner. One price for 3 courses and another price for only 2 courses. At present no choice.
10.0 / 10.0
The breakfast was excellent and the staff very attentive. The priory has a lovely ambience and so relaxing.
Nothing I can think of at all
8.0 / 10.0
Breakfast poor,location and comfort ok.
We visited this hotel some years ago and the food was great, but this last visit apart from 1 or 2 dishes was not up to standard.
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed everything about our stay at this lovely hotel.
There was nothing.
6.0 / 10.0
The location is perfect.and surrounding gardens are lovely.
The staff were curt. Very unfriendly on arrival. The room was smaller than lead 2 believe. The lack of storage 4 anyone staying longer than 1 night.
9.0 / 10.0
Breakfast delicious, fresh and hot.
Room service is almost non existent if you want a snack. No menu, they did offer to make up a sandwich which we declined.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful property. But very very expensive. But a treat.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful meal
Couldn’t fault it!
10.0 / 10.0
It was an amazing hotel full of comfort (incredibly clean) with helpful, kind, smiling staff. Everything was done to enable us to enjoy our stay which we certainly did. All meals were delicious from breakfast to dinner. The hotel and garden are purely beautiful, maintained to the highest of standards.
Nothing
9.0 / 10.0
Staff were very friendly and helpful
Restaurant and food quality were fantastic
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Purbeck District?
The average price for a rental in Purbeck District is $147 per night. This rental is $25 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Priory Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Priory Hotel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Priory Hotel?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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