Half Moon Street, Sherborne, DT9 3LN, United Kingdom
#9 of 9 hotels in Sherborne
Guests' ChoiceBased on 822 hotel reviews
7.0Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.6
Location
9.0
Facilities
7.1
Staff
8.7
Value for money
7.4
Free WiFi
7.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 12 August 2023
Shanie
United KingdomIt was all adequate for our stay.
Location Free parking Comfortable bed - we had a great night's sleep. Fan provided. Good layout of room - perfect for short stay.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Richard
United Kingdompub part a bit basic but alright
room was large clean & comfortable
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 6 August 2023
David
United KingdomDidn't realise didn't have to pay for parking - you don't as a guest but the signs were confusing. Shower in bathroom was very small despite the bathroom being big.
Great sized room and quiet despite being above a pub. Very clean and comfortable. Iron and ironing board available upon request. Great breakfast, and excellent service whenever we needed something
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 24 July 2023
Emptage
United KingdomThe room, although clean, is really quite dated and it is evident that it has not been refurbished for a good period of time. I fully appreciate it is summer but the cost of the room is really rather expensive and I only assume is for the location.
Location was ideal for the event that we were attending in Sherborne. Ideally situated in the centre near to the Cathedral. Staff were friendly and attentive.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 20 July 2023
James
United KingdomBreakfast acceptable but no better than that!
Spacious & comfortable room with beautiful view of the Abbey - but decor is a bit tired.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 18 July 2023
Johnson
United KingdomBath was old and damaged let down the room. Enamelled bath all chipped and stained at bottom. That said usable but at £90 a night unacceptable. Bed clean but funny smell on bedding very odd may be pillows need changing. Hardly noticeable but I could smell.it! Not enough really to complain.
Breakfast good and good value. Location just great. Parking real.bonus. Staff just great👍.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 17 July 2023
Christine
United KingdomToilet flush broken, Toilet not clean. Noisy but as a pub expected. Bedside lights not working
Great location, good price, late checkout, free parking, comfy beds, large room
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 5 July 2023
Tamara
United KingdomOn checking-in we were advised that evening was a drum and base evening at the pub, and this would be happening until 23:00 Hrs when the pub closed. The price was more expensive than other similar properties we stayed at throughout our "tour" of the area, and if we had been advised before arriving, we would have re-booked to stay elsewhere
Good central location, with ample parking on-site
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 1 July 2023
Susan
United KingdomThe bells Sunday morning!
Friendly staff
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 27 June 2023
Simon
United KingdomNo fridge, the room was very hot & noisey during opening hours & church clock chimes every hour through the night. It was clean but decorations tired, & bathroom could use some maintenance as old damp patches & warped timber finishing around the bath & shower rail fell off in the morning. Double bed booked but actually 2 singles pushed together.
Late booking in option until 11pm onsite free parking.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 20 June 2023
Margaret
ThailandThe Half Moon, unfortunately, is showing its age. Marstons need to spend some money on it to bring it up to standard. The bedroom was clean and the fact there is a handrail in the bath is very helpful for someone who is slightly disabled. But there are signs that a "bit of attention" would not go amiss. My bedroom had wallpaper peeling off behind the radiator. The toilet seat had come undone on one side. Tea and coffee-making facilities were very generous with teabags, sachets of milk and coffee sachets plentiful.
The staff were excellent. Extremely friendly and efficient. Breakfast was good. The location, right opposite The Abbey is superb. The sound of the Abbey Bells on Sunday morning and ringing out for a wedding on Saturday was brilliant. A lovely sound to hear.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 14 June 2023
Dawn
United Kingdombathroom could do with fresh sealant as a bit grubby.
location and friendly staff
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 6 June 2023
Peter
United Kingdomgood location
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 22 May 2023
Julie
United Kingdomrooms a little tired and worn but still good value and very clean
location, value for money, comfortable rooms, great staff and decent food
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 19 May 2023
Fiona
United KingdomSome noise from pub deliveries early am
Huge clean room with bath, TV and comfy bed, nice staff
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 8 May 2023
Raymond
United KingdomThe accommodation is dated and badly needs renovation. The corridors need redecorating and the doors to the rooms have peeling paint and scuffs. The bath panel in our bathroom was broken.
Great location. Food in the pub was good. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 8 May 2023
Kerry
United KingdomThe room was very warm.....the bathroom heater appeared to be stuck on.
The room was lovely and big. We slept really well. Quiet considering it is over a pub.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 4 May 2023
Chris
United KingdomI have mobility problems and all the staff were very helpful. I was given a room on the first floor and staff members carried my suitcase up and down the stairs for me. Very friendly staff and a good choice at breakfast. Excellent location opposite the abbey and a short walk to the railway station.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 4 May 2023
Diana
United KingdomBreakfast on Sunday didn't start until 9am. The interior was very shabby looking.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 1 May 2023
Stephanie
United KingdomIt is a pub and naturally there was evening activity, including a rock band on Saturday night, We didn't mind at all, and the noise died down after 11pm. But it wouldn't be good if you wanted an early night!
Friendly staff, comfortable beds, excellent breakfast. The situation, near Sherborne Abbey, was perfect for us.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 21 April 2023
Mark
Swedentv didn’t work heater on full blast couldn’t reduce the heat
location
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 16 April 2023
Sally
United KingdomIn need of some tlc
Beds were comfy
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 8 April 2023
Roger
United KingdomThe stairs.
Room and location was good.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 6 April 2023
Iris
United KingdomNoise due to people sitting outside the pub in the evening
good location, spacious old fashioned bathroom
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 4 April 2023
John
United KingdomBathroom fittings loose. Needs some TLC (Room 4) Other colleagues bothered by early morning noise (barrels clanking and crashing.
No too expensive reasonable value for money
Stayed in April 2023
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