The Best Five
Star Hotels in Dorset

Boutique hotel. Delightful property. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. In 4 acres of beautiful gardens, Summer Lodge features luxurious rooms, a leisure centre and an award-winning restaurant. With free parking and free Wi-Fi, the hotel is 15 minutes from Yeovil. Rooms feature sumptuous fabrics and luxury bathrooms with toiletries, bathrobes and candles. Rooms also have tea and coffee facilities with homemade shortbread, and a plasma-screen satellite TV. Set in a Georgian manor house, Summer Lodge features an indoor swimming pool, hot tub and sauna. There is also a fitness centre, tennis courts, croquet lawn and treatment rooms. The restaurant offers fine dining and a selection of rare wines. The guest lounges offer beverages and snacks, and feature open fires and antiques. Afternoon teas and cooked breakfasts are also available. Set in scenic Dorset countryside, Summer Lodge is just 30 minutes from the coast at Weymouth. Dorchester is a 20-minute drive away and Sherborne Castle can be reached in 25 minutes’ drive. Groups - When booking for more than 4 persons, different policies and additional supplements may apply .  Show full description

Boutique hotel. Cosy rooms. The Eastbury is a luxury Georgian country house style hotel and boutique spa with lovely gardens . The property is set in the heart of the lively historic town of Sherborne in the Dorset countryside. The Eastbury & Spa is operating as a luxury Bed & Breakfast. Secure parking is available. Originally designed as an 18th-century Georgian gentleman’s residence, rooms at the accommodation are imbued with immense warmth and character and offer a home away from home feel. All rooms are individually decorated and include an en suite bathroom. Guests at the property can enjoy exclusive use and choice of two lounges to relax in, a library and snooker room, beautiful walled gardens and private dining in a pod. Luxurious sofas, fresh flowers and a fireplace are included. Please note that our restaurant is closed in the evenings. Local restaurants are available within walking distance. We have made the decision to close our restaurant, offering an award-winning breakfast. We are working closely with our local restaurant in and around Sherborne to still offer our guests the best dining experience while visiting us. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Superb breakfast. Set in an elegant Edwardian building, The Kings Arms boasts traditional charm and period features. Situated in rural Dorset, the 5-star hotel offers free parking, free Wi-Fi and a celebrated restaurant. The stylish bedrooms at The Kings Arms are individually decorated with luxury fabrics and period furniture. All rooms have a marble bathroom with a rain shower, free luxury toiletries and fluffy bathrobes. Rooms also have a flat-screen TV, DVD player and tea/coffee facilities. The Kings Arms Restaurant serves a modern British menu in the impressive dining room, which overlooks the croquet lawn. The cosy bar features natural slate and oak floors, and offers real ales and large terrace. Full English breakfasts are served daily. Surrounded by the magnificent Dorset countryside, The Kings Arms Hotel is a 10-minute drive from historical Sherborne Castle and Abbey. The market town of Yeovil can be reached in 20 minutes’ drive, and Stonehenge is a 40-minute drive away. Show full description

Lodge. Unique. Great value. Popular among women. Set 26 km from Monkey World, Higher Moor Farm offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The lodge offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries and shower. A fridge, a microwave and toaster are also offered in the kitchen, as well as a kettle. Higher Moor Farm offers a children's playground. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy table tennis on site, or go hiking or snorkelling in the surroundings. Golden Cap is 38 km from Higher Moor Farm, while Corfe Castle is 39 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 57 km from the lodge. Show full description