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What’s on in Shaftesbury

Saxon hilltop town, home of Gold Hill and the Shaftesbury Food Festival.

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Eat, drink & stay in Shaftesbury

  • 3 Ivy Cross

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    Highly rated pet-friendly B&B with modern decor in town. From £100 a night.

    DorsetFrom £100 a night

  • DCM Auto Centres

    ShaftesburyDorset

    Tyres, MOTs and servicing to keep your vehicle on the road.

    Dorset

  • Edwards Farm Glamping

    ShaftesburyDorset

    Elegant camping with garden views near Shaftesbury: outdoor fireplace, barbecue and picnic areas. Close to Longleat, Salisbury Cathedral and Stonehenge.

    DorsetCheck availability

  • Edwardstowe East Holiday Cottage

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    Delightful historic holiday rental, a 5-minute level walk to town. Sleeps 4, two double bedrooms, off-road parking, private entrance and patio.

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  • Farmstead Glamping

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    Luxury glamping huts with kitchens and fire pits in the North Dorset countryside. From £125 a night.

    DorsetFrom £125 a night

  • Farnfields Solicitors

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    Well-established law firm for businesses and individuals: property, family and commercial law.

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  • Folde

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    Independent bookshop in Shaftesbury.

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  • Forest View B&B

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    Quietly located B&B with hot tub and kitchenettes. From £90 a night.

    DorsetFrom £90 a night

  • Gold Hill Websites

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    Clean, mobile-friendly websites for sole traders, tradespeople and local service businesses. Clear pages, real enquiries, no jargon.

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  • La Fleur de Lys

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    Family-run restaurant with rooms on the edge of the town centre: an oasis of peace with some of the finest cuisine around. From £130 a night.

    DorsetFrom £130 a nightCheck availability

  • Lyde Hill Holidays

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    High-end barn conversions with rural views in North Dorset. From £100 a night.

    DorsetFrom £100 a night

  • Miller's Huts

    ShaftesburyDorset

    Unique pet-friendly glamping huts with kitchens in the rooms. From £100 a night.

    DorsetFrom £100 a night

  • Milton Farm Hideaway

    ShaftesburyDorset

    Luxury secluded stay with modern interior at Milton on Stour, near Gillingham. From £110 a night.

    DorsetFrom £110 a night

  • Mine Boutique

    ShaftesburyDorset

    Independent lifestyle boutique with unique gifts and clothing.

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  • Nordic Soul

    ShaftesburyDorset

    Scandinavian-inspired sauna and cold plunge experience at Chaldicott Farm, Semley: contrast therapy in the great outdoors.

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  • Okapi and Co Limited

    ShaftesburyDorset

    AI search visibility specialists: making sure AI assistants recommend your business, not your competitors.

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  • Reeves the Baker

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    Traditional bakers on the high street.

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  • Rutters Solicitors

    ShaftesburyDorset

    Law firm with over 180 years of history in Dorset: property, probate and commercial law.

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  • Shirley Allum Boutique

    ShaftesburyDorset

    Dorset's leading independent fashion boutique: women's clothing, footwear and lingerie.

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  • Sorelle Retreats

    ShaftesburyDorset

    Boutique stay with designer interiors and an Italian cafe on site. From £130 a night.

    DorsetFrom £130 a night

  • The Benett Arms

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    Child-friendly village inn at Semley, near Shaftesbury, with free breakfast and air con. From £115 a night.

    DorsetFrom £115 a nightCheck availability

  • The Chalet

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    Holiday rental with breakfast included and air conditioning. From £120 a night.

    DorsetFrom £120 a night

  • The Coppleridge Inn

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    Inn set in 15 acres of grounds at Motcombe, near Shaftesbury. Accessible and pet-friendly. From £148 a night.

    DorsetFrom £148 a nightCheck availability

  • The Grosvenor Arms

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    Boutique hotel with Georgian features and contemporary design: 17 high-end bedrooms, restaurant and bar in the town centre. Pet-friendly. From £120 a night.

    DorsetFrom £120 a nightCheck availability

  • The Half Moon

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    Beautiful historic pub at the northern gateway to Dorset, with delightful dining and a wide selection of drinks.

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  • The Hideaway

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    Smoke-free apartment with balcony. From £99 a night.

    DorsetFrom £99 a night

  • The Kitchen Table

    ShaftesburyDorset

    Independent cookshop and bookshop: cookbooks, kitchen gifts, artisanal ceramics, quality cookware and foodie inspiration, plus events and book clubs.

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  • The Mitre

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    Traditional high-street pub famous for its tiered terrace with views across the Blackmore Vale, serving British seasonal dishes.

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  • The Old Forge B&B

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    Pet-friendly glamping huts with hot tub at East Knoyle, near Shaftesbury. From £110 a night.

    DorsetFrom £110 a night

  • The Royal Chase Hotel

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    Former 17th-century monastery and one of Dorset's most historic hotels, with indoor pool, event space and large grounds. From £110 a night.

    DorsetFrom £110 a nightCheck availability

  • The Ship Inn

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    A proper old country inn on the A30: flagstone bar, real food, crafted en-suite rooms, free parking and pets welcome. From £95 a night.

    DorsetFrom £95 a night

  • The Truckle Truck

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    Mobile artisan cheese van touring Shaftesbury, Wincanton and the villages. Check their site for this week's stops.

    Dorset

  • Willow

    ShaftesburyDorset

    Independent high-street shop specialising in sustainable, natural boutique clothing and lifestyle items.

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  • Woolovers

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    Knitwear and clothing shop.

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  • Yew Tree View Hut

    ShaftesburyDorset

    Shepherd's hut in the North Dorset countryside with kitchen and outdoor grill. From £85 a night.

    DorsetFrom £85 a night

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