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A historic building with a sign reading "Crown Hotel," featuring a traditional brick facade, multiple windows, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

A traditional room with wooden flooring, green upholstered chairs, a wooden table, and a bookshelf in the background.

A traditional inn with wooden furnishings, a fireplace, and a dining area.

1. Crown Hotel

12.6 km from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Krisztina

S$108

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A building with a green door, a wooden fence, and hanging flower baskets.

A cozy bar area with wooden furniture, a bar counter, and shelves stocked with bottles.

A wooden structure labeled "The Garden Kitchen Pizza & Grill" with a thatched roof and a variety of bottles on the counter.

A traditional pub with a wooden exterior, a covered outdoor seating area, and hanging flower baskets.

2. Greyhound Inn Freehouse

21.2 km from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Kelly

S$111

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A garden with a pond, potted plants, and a thatched-roof building.

A bar area with a bartender, wooden bar counter, stools, and shelves of bottles.

A restaurant with brick walls, wooden furniture, and a fireplace.

A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a dresser, a mirror, and a floral painting on the wall.

3. The Anvil Inn

9.9 km from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Margaret

S$108

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A traditional brick building with a thatched roof, a signboard, and a wooden fence.

An outdoor patio with wooden furniture and green umbrellas, a brick building with a white door, and a green roof.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a coffee table, and a wooden floor.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

4. The Museum Inn

8.2 km from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Danny

S$137

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A stone building with a traditional design, featuring a central entrance with a covered walkway, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and outdoor seating areas.

A window with a view of a garden and a potted plant with white flowers.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A stone building with two windows and overgrown vegetation, including purple flowers and green leaves.

5. Plumber Manor

13.3 km from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

William

S$353

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A rustic interior with stone walls, wooden beams, and a fireplace. Tables are set for dining with candles and glasses.

A traditional stone building with a signboard indicating directions to Shaftesbury and Salisbury.

A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted picture.

A glass of beer with a label that reads "RUDE GIANT BREW CO."

6. The Queen's Head

16.8 km from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Josephine

S$151

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A rustic interior with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a brick wall.

A bedroom with a bed, two wall-mounted lamps, a window with a view, and three framed pictures on the wall.

A cozy room with a pink armchair, a small table with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with a red patterned cushion.

A bar area with stools, a bar counter, and a menu board.

7. The Bell & Crown

16.5 km from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Thomas

S$156

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A snow-covered outdoor area with a sign for 'Hollbrook B&B' and a brick structure.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, a television, and a door.

A breakfast plate with toast, bacon, eggs, beans, mushrooms, and sausages.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a dresser, and a door leading to a bathroom with a shower.

8. Holbrook B&B

5 km from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

timothy

S$148

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A coffee shop interior with a coffee machine, shelves with jars and mugs, and a sign for 'Hot Beverages'.

A bar area with wooden bar counter, two stools, and various bar tools.

A neatly made bed with white linens and two rolled towels, a bedside lamp, and a painting of birds on the wall.

A picnic area with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

9. The Horton Inn

16.7 km from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

clive

S$136

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A row of traditional stone buildings with white window frames and brick chimneys.

A staircase with a wooden handrail and beige carpeted steps leading to a landing with a white railing.

A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed, a dresser, a chair, and a mirror.

A traditional living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dog.

10. Castleton House B&B

15.4 km from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Stephen

S$203

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A traditional stone building with a thatched roof and a wooden bench in the courtyard.

A traditional thatched-roof cottage with a stone exterior, a small garden, and picnic tables.

A dimly lit interior with a table, a candle, and a sign for 'LYONS TEA'.

A bay window with a view of a garden and a distant house.

11. The Compasses Inn

13.9 km from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Kirsten

S$232

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A formal building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with a white door, and a small set of stone steps leading up to the entrance.

A cozy room with a fireplace, a table with glasses and a bottle, and a wicker basket.

A building with a conservatory, large windows, and potted plants.

A covered outdoor area with a gravel floor, white columns, and hanging flower baskets.

12. Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel

3.9 km from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Tony

S$130

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A wooden cabin with a sliding door, a small patio with a table and chairs, and two potted plants.

A chalkboard menu listing specials and prices for starters and mains at a restaurant.

A cozy bedroom with a bed, built-in shelves, a window, and a door.

A window with a view of a wooden structure and a stone wall, with a wicker chair visible outside.

13. The Benett Arms

8.1 km from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Stephanie

S$198

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A breakfast setting with a croissant, coffee, and newspaper on a wooden table.

A grey sofa with patterned and solid red cushions, a small round table with books, and a lamp.

A brick building with ivy covering the walls, a sign reading 'King John,' outdoor seating with umbrellas, and a chalkboard menu.

A bar area with stools, shelves of bottles, and a clock on the wall.

14. King John Inn

5.8 km from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Karina

S$137

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A room with a wooden desk, a chair, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A traditional building with a sign reading 'The George Inn.'

A cozy dining area with wooden furniture, a stone wall, and artwork on the walls.

15. George Inn, Mere

15.3 km from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

"Welcoming, friendly staff, clean and well maintained room and property, super comfy bed. Breakfast and dinner offered a variety of fresh cooked meals which were really good. The pub has its own car park too. Quiet at night considering the location in the middle of the village, great to have a window that opened in my bedroom with a decent blackout blind. Would definitely recommend staying here to anyone. A true hidden gem of local hospitality."

Helen

S$187

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A dining area with round tables, chairs, and a patterned carpet.

A courtyard with a wooden table and chairs, a green umbrella, and a statue.

A spacious living room with a bar area, featuring sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a large mirror.

A two-story stone building with a traditional design, featuring a central entrance with a small porch, multiple windows, and a brick wall adjacent to a paved street.

16. La Fleur de Lys

4.9 km from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Mike

S$254

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A two-story house with a well-maintained lawn and a small garden area.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, TV, and a window with curtains.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a large umbrella, and a wooden fence.

A cozy room with a table set for breakfast, a bench with cushions, and a view of a wooden fence through the windows.

17. Lodbourne Farmhouse

11.2 km from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Sarah

S$215

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A house with a tiled roof, a front door with glass panels, and a gravel driveway.

A living room with a sofa, a blue armchair, a television, a lamp, and a window with a view of greenery.

A living room with a sofa, a television, a fireplace, and a window with a view of greenery.

A dining area with a round table covered by a blue patterned tablecloth, two wooden chairs, and a vase with flowers.

18. Oke Apple Cottage

11.8 km from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Nazir

S$488

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, stone walls, and a chandelier.

A bedroom with two beds, a dresser, a radiator, and a TV on the wall.

A traditional stone building with a sign reading "The Crown." It features a road with a speed limit sign, flower beds, and a church in the background.

19. The Crown at Marnhull

10 km from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Sylvester

S$204

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A coastal landscape with a curved bay, cliffs, and a beach.

A row of colorful beach huts with white doors and windows, a gravel path, and a grassy area beside a beach.

A room with a black door, a small window, and a white appliance labeled BEKO.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, two black leather sofas with orange cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

20. Rowdens Barn

13.8 km from Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Michael

S$680

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Crown Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 202 reviews	View
Greyhound Inn Freehouse	9.4 Exceptional 26 reviews	View
The Anvil Inn	9.0 Wonderful 160 reviews	View
The Museum Inn	9.4 Exceptional 189 reviews	View
Plumber Manor	9.6 Exceptional 24 reviews	View

Top Fontmell and Melbury Downs Hotel Reviews

Holbrook B&B

8/10 Good

"Friendly hostess. Clean and comfortable soft beds. On busy roundabout, but quiet at night."

King John Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent all around and lovely staff"

La Fleur de Lys

10/10 Excellent

"We had 5 nights at this gorgeous hotel. Everything about it was good, staff and owners, food excellent, the rooms spot on. Village centre minutes away and very pleasant. We would highly recommend a stay, you won't be disappointed."

Charming Cottage Sleeps 4 With Sauna

10/10 Excellent

"My daughter and grand daughter loved there stay at the cottage. The features of the cottage and location was excellent."

The Talbot

10/10 Excellent

"M"

Tiny Willow

10/10 Excellent

"We had 6 nights and thoroughly enjoyed the stay, it is a quirky cottage in the country but close to several towns, hosts were excellent and cottage very well thought out"

Other attractions near Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Gold Hill Museum

8.2/10 (14 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Gold Hill Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Shaftesbury. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Melbury Vale Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Melbury Vale Winery during your travels to Cann.

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Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden

8.2/10 (10 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Shaftesbury. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

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King Alfred's Statue

Learn about the local history of Shaftesbury with a stop at King Alfred's Statue. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

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Castle Hill Viewpoint

You can learn about the history of Shaftesbury with a stop at Castle Hill Viewpoint. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

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Shaftesbury Arts Centre

Enjoy an outing to Shaftesbury Arts Centre during your stay in Shaftesbury. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

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The Art Stable

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in The Art Stable during your trip to Child Okeford. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

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Larmer Tree Gardens

9.4/10 (8 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Larmer Tree Gardens during your stay in Tollard Royal. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Fontmell and Melbury Downs?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Fontmell and Melbury Downs, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 5 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Fontmell and Melbury Downs?

Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. It's located 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Fontmell and Melbury Downs. Other good choices within a few miles include The Grove Arms and La Fleur de Lys.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Fontmell and Melbury Downs?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Fontmell and Melbury Downs.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Fontmell and Melbury Downs, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Fontmell and Melbury Downs.

What can I see and do near Fontmell and Melbury Downs?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Gold Hill Museum and Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden. Create some family memories at Shaftesbury Arts Centre and Larmer Tree Gardens. You might plan a visit to Melbury Vale Winery or Rushmore Golf Club while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for Fontmell and Melbury Downs hotels

1. Crown Hotel

2. Greyhound Inn Freehouse

3. The Anvil Inn

4. The Museum Inn

5. Plumber Manor

6. The Queen's Head

7. The Bell & Crown

8. Holbrook B&B

9. The Horton Inn

10. Castleton House B&B

11. The Compasses Inn

12. Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel

13. The Benett Arms

14. King John Inn

15. George Inn, Mere

16. La Fleur de Lys

17. Lodbourne Farmhouse

18. Oke Apple Cottage

19. The Crown at Marnhull

20. Rowdens Barn

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Top Fontmell and Melbury Downs Hotel Reviews

Holbrook B&B

King John Inn

La Fleur de Lys

Charming Cottage Sleeps 4 With Sauna

The Talbot

Tiny Willow

Other attractions near Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Gold Hill Museum

Melbury Vale Winery

Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden

King Alfred's Statue

Castle Hill Viewpoint

Shaftesbury Arts Centre

The Art Stable

Larmer Tree Gardens

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