The Britannia Inn, Sherborne (Dorset) ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

Westbury, Sherborne (Dorset), United Kingdom, DT9 3EH

The Britannia Inn located in Sherborne, Dorset, is a traditional pub known for its inviting atmosphere and excellent dining options. It offers a blend of local heritage and comfort, making it a popular spot for both locals and visitors. With close proximity to several cultural landmarks, it serves as a convenient base for exploring the area's rich history. Guests can enjoy a variety of experiences, from hearty meals to refreshing drinks, in a welcoming setting.

Location

Nestled in Sherborne, The Britannia Inn is strategically located near notable attractions such as Sherborne Abbey and the Sherborne Museum, both within walking distance. The area is also well connected, making it easy for guests to explore the wider region, including nearby Bournemouth, located approximately 65 km away. Public transport options are available, providing convenient access to various destinations.

Rooms

The Britannia Inn features tastefully decorated rooms equipped with essential amenities for comfort. Guests can choose from a lovely family room with en-suite facilities to comfortable twin rooms with shared shower rooms. Each room provides modern conveniences such as flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee making facilities, and free toiletries. The clean and cozy atmosphere ensures a restful stay for all visitors.

Eat & Drink

The inn's dining experience includes a diverse menu offering fixed-price lunch and dinner options, as well as a buffet choice. Pub classics are available alongside vegetarian and vegan options, ensuring there is something for everyone. A special Sunday menu highlights traditional festive flavors. Additionally, a selection of beverages, including cask ales, wines, and signature cocktails, complements the dining offerings.

Leisure & Business

While primarily focused on dining and socializing, The Britannia Inn accommodates gatherings for both leisure and business events. The pub atmosphere suits casual meet-ups and celebrations alike. Guests can enjoy themed drink promotions, including the Cask Club and Weekend Fizz Club, enhancing their visit. Takeaway and delivery services are available for those wishing to enjoy the food at home.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

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6 persons

29 m²

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Twin Room Private Bathroom

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2 persons

24 m²

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Single Room

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1 person

14 m²

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Getting around

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City Centre

Sherborne (Dorset)600 m

Airports

Bournemouth (BOH) 61.3 km

Bristol (BRS) 67.1 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Comfortable Bed!

I thoroughly enjoyed the large and comfortable bed, which made for a delightful night's sleep.view full review

Refreshing Courtyard!

The courtyard garden provided a lovely atmosphere to relax with a drink, especially enjoying the delicious draft beer.view full review

Thoughtful Amenities!

The provision of bottled water and real glasses was a thoughtful touch that enhanced my stay.view full review

Surprising Comfort!

I was pleasantly surprised by the complimentary shower gels and shampoo, which added a nice touch to the bathroom experience.view full review

General

Free Wi-Fi
Parking

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Westbury, Sherborne (Dorset), United Kingdom, DT9 3EH

Map view

Westbury, Sherborne (Dorset), United Kingdom, DT9 3EH

City landmarks

Church

Sherborne Abbey

610 m

Castle

Sherborne Old Castle

1.2 km

Castle

Sherborne Castle

1.9 km

Museum

Sherborne Museum

630 m

Gallery

Global Images Gallery

610 m

Oborne Road

Sherborne Steam and Waterwheel Centre

1.1 km

Sherborne Castle New Road

Castle Gardens

1.4 km

Gallery

The Jerram Gallery

660 m

The Parade

Family History Centre

930 m

Sherborne Lake

2.1 km

Unnamed Road

Holway Woods Nature Reserve

3.9 km

Nearby

Gallery

The Swan Gallery

430 m

Cheap Street Methodist Church Cheap Street slightly off-road

Cheap Street Church

480 m

Restaurants

Abbey Friar

710 m

257 Westbury

Clever Cobs

140 m

Digby Road

Docherty's fish and chip shop

210 m

257 Westbury

Reeve the Baker

480 m

63 Cheap Street The Card Bar

The Station Cafe

410 m

The Railway Station South Street

The Bake Out

500 m

5 Swan Yard Cheap Street 5 Swan Yard

Oxfords Bakery

320 m

34 Cheap Street

Gamespod

530 m

Unit 15 Old Yarn Mills Westbury

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

70%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Interesting Location

Historic Castle

Maintenance Issues

Unpleasant Service Incident

7.0/10

Very good

Rooms

7.2

Location

9.0

Service

7.0

Dining

6.0

Frank

United Kingdom, February 2024

6.8/10

The hotel is centrally located in Sherborne, just a 5-minute walk from the railway station, offering a very nice and clean ambiance. The rooms are spacious with a large TV, coffee and tea facilities, but lacked basic amenities like hanging space and bedside tables. The dining experience was a letdown with limited options during breakfast hours. However, the overall location was perfect for exploring the town, and the facility offers a comfortable stay at a reasonable price.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were a good size, with large TV, coffee and tea facilities, and a very comfortable bed.

Service

7.0

The service was friendly with some room for improvement.

Location

9.0

The hotel is in the center of Sherborne, making it convenient for exploring the town and accessible to the railway station.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was pretty disappointing with limited breakfast options.

Facilities

6.0

Basic facilities were provided but lacked some essential amenities.

William

United Kingdom, February 2024

7.4/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The location was perfect for my needs, being right in the center of Sherborne where I was attending a wedding. The room, however, was very basic with some maintenance issues like holes in the plaster. The dining experience was pleasant with hearty traditional dishes, but the room had some shortcomings like a small shower room and problems with hot water.

Rooms

6.0

The room looked good but had some maintenance issues like holes in the plaster and a tiny shower room.

Service

7.0

The service was satisfactory, with friendly staff members assisting when needed.

Location

9.0

The hotel is ideally located in the center of Sherborne, close to where I needed to be for a wedding.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was enjoyable with hearty traditional dishes served.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were decent, but there were some issues like the shower and hot water problems in the room.

Alison

United Kingdom, December 2023

7.0/10

The hotel is situated in a very nice and clean location in Sherborne, perfect for exploring the town. The rooms, though small, are well laid out, spotless, and offer everything you need. However, there were issues with the hot water in the basin and the shower. The dining experience was not as expected with limited options, while the location itself near the historic castle and the town center is very appealing.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were small but well laid out and spotless.

Service

8.0

Friendly staff.

Location

9.0

The hotel is in a very nice and clean location in Sherborne, up to the historic castle, which was only a 20-minute Sunday stroll away.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was pretty disappointing with limited options.

Facilities

6.0

Needs more variety.

Michael

United Kingdom, October 2023

7.2/10

The hotel is situated in the center of Sherborne near everything, including the historic castle, making it a perfect location for exploring the town. The rooms are spacious and clean, but there were some issues with readiness upon our arrival. The dining experience had its ups and downs, with nice options but some disappointing aspects. Overall, a nice place to stay with friendly service.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were spacious and clean but had small shower rooms and readiness issues upon arrival.

Service

7.0

The service was friendly but the room wasn't ready despite our late arrival.

Location

9.0

The hotel is conveniently located in the center of Sherborne near various attractions and within walking distance of the railway station.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience had nice options but was somewhat disappointing in some aspects.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were basic but satisfactory.

Garry

United Kingdom, October 2023

7.0/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The rooms were clean and comfortable, ideal for three couples and a baby, but had issues with hot water in the basin and a feeble shower that could overflow. The location was superb, right in the center of Sherborne near all attractions, but dining was a letdown with a delayed breakfast service. Overall, a decent stay with some ups and downs.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms, while spacious and well-equipped, had some issues with the hot water in the basin and a feeble shower that could overflow.

Service

5.0

Location

9.0

The hotel's central location in the heart of Sherborne made it convenient for exploring the town's attractions and just a short walk from the railway station.

Dining

5.0

The breakfast service was delayed with limited options, but the offering itself was tasty with a delicious poached egg, avocado, and tomato on toast.

Facilities

5.0

Francis

United Kingdom, September 2023

5.6/10

The hotel is located in Sherborne, offering a very nice and clean setting. It's perfect for those passing through or exploring the historic castle, just a 20-minute Sunday stroll away. Overall, it's in a really interesting, pretty location; however, the service left something to be desired with an unpleasant incident during our stay.

Rooms

6.0

The room was very basic with some maintenance issues like holes in the plaster and a tiny shower room that's too small for a twin room.

Service

5.0

The service was marred by one staff member being rude and moaning about tidiness after an incident with food, leaving a negative impression.

Location

8.0

The location is very nice and clean, situated in Sherborne, next to the railway station and up to the historic castle for a pleasant stroll.

Dining

5.0

Unfortunately, the dining experience fell short of expectations with unprepared breakfast and generally grubby conditions throughout the eating area.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities were lacking in terms of dining service preparations and overall cleanliness, impacting the stay experience.

Interesting Location

Maintenance Issues

Phil

United Kingdom, September 2023

8.2/10

The hotel is situated right in the heart of Sherborne, offering a very clean and comfortable stay. The rooms are spacious, well-equipped, and have everything you need, including a large TV, coffee and tea facilities, and a cozy bed. The location is perfect for exploring Sherborne, with everything within easy reach, but the dining experience may need some improvements in terms of variety. Overall, a friendly staff, a great location, and good value for money.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were everything I required, very clean, and had plenty of space. The bed was very comfortable, and the presence of a large TV along with coffee and tea facilities was a nice touch.

Service

8.0

The service was friendly and accommodating, ensuring a pleasant stay.

Location

10.0

The hotel is right in the heart of Sherborne, making it convenient to explore the town and enjoy its amenities.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience needs more variety to cater to different preferences, but overall, it set us up for the day with local products.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities provided were sufficient for a comfortable stay, though some enhancements could elevate the overall experience.

William

United Kingdom, June 2023

8.2/10

I had a pleasant stay at the hotel, located perfectly in the center of Sherborne. The rooms were clean and comfortable, equipped with all the amenities I needed for a cozy stay. The service was top-notch, making me feel welcomed and well taken care of. The dining experience was a bit of a letdown due to the limited breakfast options, but overall, I enjoyed my time there.

Rooms

8.0

The room was a good size, clean, and comfortable, with a large TV and all the necessary facilities for a relaxing stay.

Service

9.0

The service was friendly and attentive, ensuring I had everything I needed throughout my stay.

Location

9.0

The hotel is perfectly situated in the center of town, just a 5-minute walk from the railway station, making it convenient for exploring Sherborne.

Dining

7.0

The breakfast was hearty and delicious, exactly as I requested, providing a good start to my day.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers all the necessary facilities for a comfortable stay, enhancing the overall experience.

Alistair

United Kingdom, June 2023

7.0/10

The hotel in Sherborne was a good size, with large TV, coffee and tea facilities, and a very comfortable bed. The room looked good, but there was no hot water to the basin, and the shower was feeble, getting only warm plus it started to lap over the edge if left on for too long. The stay was clean and comfortable, offering everything I needed during my visit.

Rooms

7.0

The room was clean and comfortable, with everything I needed. Despite some issues with hot water and the shower, it was a good size with a large TV, coffee, and tea facilities, along with a very comfortable bed.

Service

8.0

The service at the hotel was very nice and clean. The stay was perfect with friendly staff making the experience enjoyable.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location in Sherborne, next to the Abbey in the center of town, was very nice. It was a convenient spot, only a 5-minute walk from the railway station.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was a bit rudimentary and not available at 08:30 as advertised. However, the hotel did set us up for the day, though it was not as expected.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were basic, but homemade organic products were a positive touch. Overall, the facilities were adequate for a comfortable stay.

Michael

United Kingdom, June 2023

7.0/10

Despite arriving later than planned, at £69.99 a night, my room was as clean as when I first checked in. John, who greeted us, rudely complained about a friend having some food, although everything was tidied up. The location in Sherborne was perfect, being in the center next to the Abbey.

Rooms

8.0

The room was clean and comfortable upon arrival, despite the delayed check-in.

Service

5.0

Location

9.0

The hotel is in a very good location in the center of town next to the Abbey.

Dining

7.0

The breakfast set us up for the day, although the service was lacking friendliness.

Facilities