Clare Cottage, 229 Westbury Sherborne, Sherborne, DT9 3EL, United Kingdom
#1 of 6 B&Bs and Inns in Sherborne
Guests' ChoiceBased on 66 B&B reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Location
9.9
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Free WiFi
9.4
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Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Barker
CanadaMost excellent full english
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Thomas
United KingdomNothing
One of the best rooms I’ve ever stayed in great bed had a bath plenty tea bags and shirt bread. Lovely breakfast, 5 minutes walk to train station Susie was very friendly just a great place to stay
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Elizabeth
United KingdomNothing
Excellent breakfast. Location perfect (as we were attending a concert in Sherborne Abbey). Our hostess had lots of information about the local area and we were guided by her on the choice of walks.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 31 December 2023
Wendy
Hong KongNo complaint at all!
Location is convenient yet quiet. Room was spotlessly clean and properly equipped.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
Trevor
United KingdomCouldn’t be better
Breakfasts were wonderful! Susie is the most welcoming host and the room was exquisite. Location, within 2 minutes walk from the delightful Sherborne town centre with its varied Pubs and restaurants, is just perfect.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
David
United KingdomJust from a personal perspective I would have preferred a shower to the bath.
It was ideally located, cozy, and with some lovely features. Susie was a great host and I was very well looked after.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 7 September 2023
Jerome
United KingdomEverything was ti our liking.
The breakfast was terrific and our room was very comfortable. The location was ideal with a very dhort walk into town.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 August 2023
Jane
United KingdomThe cottage was beautiful, extremely clean and comfortable. Susie was warm and welcoming and provided us with a delicious breakfast. Thank you!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
John
United KingdomNothing.
Breakfast was 5 star hotel level, if not better. Large room and bathroom. Lovely furnishings. Very relaxing. Susie the owner is great. Shower is wonderful. The whole experience was quite exceptional. So much thought and effort has gone into creating a wonderful B&B.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 3 August 2023
Taylor
United KingdomAre host was
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 8 July 2023
Peter
United KingdomQuality of bedding, the charm of the interior, the interesting objets d'art, the freedom of the garden patio. The owner Susie was most welcoming. Easy parking at her property made life easy for us. Quality breakfast. beautifully presented.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 3 July 2023
Patricia
United KingdomThis is an exceptional B&B- so comfortable (excellent beds and Egyptian Cotton linen), lovely decor, tea/coffee in our room, our own spotless bathroom with plenty of hot water. Susie is a lovely host and prepared the most delicious breakfast. Clare’s Cottage is quiet and yet only a couple of minutes walk from the center of Sherborne. Highly recommend.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 19 June 2023
Alison
United KingdomIf we could have stayed a few more nights!!
Clare Cottage is in a quiet location but situated very close to the Abbey, pubs, restaurants, shops and a short pleasant walk to the lovely castle. Susie is a very welcoming host ,very helpful and provided lots of useful information. We stayed in the garden room which was cool and airy even in this hot spell. We had the best breakfast that we have ever had in a b& b or hotel, made of the local produce and so tasty.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 8 June 2023
Jeanette
United KingdomThe bathroom next door. But still private so not bad.
Location was good. Breakfast lovely .Room clean and bright nice views into the garden. Host very plesent.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 2 June 2023
Andrew
United KingdomThe phone number on the Booking.com website was incorrect even though the owner of Clare Cottage had asked them to change it. This made the initial contact at the property a bit difficult. Nothing to do with Clare Cottage but the Half Moon pub was awful and is best avoided.
The breakfast was excellent. It was just a short walk into town for the restaurants and was in easy reach of Sherborne Castle and the Abbey.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 8 September 2022
Stephen
United KingdomWhat a beautiful home suzie made amazing breakfast was just perfect will return
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 6 September 2022
Michael
United KingdomNothing
Lovely,beautifully decorated quiet room. Susie was most kind and welcoming. The breakfast was excellent.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 4 September 2022
Graham
United Kingdomnothing
location and age
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 29 August 2022
Kathleen
United KingdomThe lack of a wardrobe could be an issue for stays longer than a couple of nights.
The room was large with a huge comfy bed. The free standing bath was a touch of luxury. The addition of a coffee maker was very welcome. Homemade shortbread was a real treat. Susie was a great host & breakfast was very enjoyable. We were also able to use a well appointed gardenin which to enjoy a glass of wine. Clare Cottage was in a great location for the Town, The Abbey & The Castle
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 29 August 2022
David
United Kingdomnothing
Breakfast menu adapted to our requirements. Location very convenient, and hostess extremely helpful. accomodation very comfortable, in particular excellent bed.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 9 August 2022
Richard
United KingdomSusie was the most incredible welcoming hostest and has nothing was to much trouble. The cooked breakfast was delicious and there was an excellent choice. Her knowledge of places to eat and walk was spit on.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 29 July 2022
Helen
United KingdomClare Cottage is a lovely period property, Susie was a fabulous and caring host and her breakfast was amazing! (Pictures were taken as we got ready to leave, it was far neater we when arrived)
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 24 July 2022
Jalain
United KingdomWould have been good to have a small fridge in the room in which to store milk for the tea and coffee.
Spacious and well appointed room with lovely heritage bath and comfortable bed. Breakfast superb and host very friendly and helpful. Great to have off-street parking. Very convenient location - short walk to both the beautiful abbey and the restaurant booked for eve meal.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 28 June 2022
Nigel
United KingdomWe were satisfied with everything.
Well appointed room imaginatively adapted to be self-contained within a fifteenth century cottage. Great breakfast. Susie very welcoming and helpful with information on Sherborne. The town itself is beautiful with much to see and Clare Cottage is located a few minutes walk from the town centre. Convenient parking in the front garden.
Stayed in June 2022
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