Ridiculous follow-up questionnaires

Stayed in May 2024

A modern free standing shower.

A unique historical priory on the river with a lovely garden adapted into a very welcoming hotel with excellent staff.. Parking available on site.

Stayed in May 2024

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Wonderful cuisine Superb wine list Excellent service Amazing setting and atmosphere

Stayed in May 2024

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Beautiful, clean, well kept. Amazing bathroom shower. The gardens were just amazing, an escape.

Stayed in May 2024

Noise from extractor fan in roof. Room was overheated, and not clear how we could reduce this…no controls.

Very comfortable

Stayed in May 2024

Signage to hotel needs to be better Initially quite hard to find Parking area limited esp when people just having a meal and not a resident

Lovely location Heron room was beautiful Breakfast was delicious Service was good - staff polite, helpful and attentive without being intrusive Restaurant had a fab setting overlooking river and gardens

Stayed in May 2024

Personally would have liked a larger room

Fantastic location and the staff outstanding and gave a warm welcome making us feel welcome. Food was superb in a beautiful dining room again staff were knowledgeable and friendly. Hope to visit again soon

Stayed in May 2024

The evening meal was delicious and of very high quality, though we would have preferred somewhat greater flexibility (only set-price menu available).

Beautiful, small country hotel occupying an ancient Priory, set in superb gardens by the River Frome, yet within easy walking distance of the attractive town of Wareham. The gardens alone are worth travelling to visit. The hotel itself is full of character and is beautifully furnished throughout. It also has modern amenities, in particular in the form of a very nice restaurant overlooking the gardens and river. The room we occupied was very comfortable and had a modern ensuite shower room with an excellent walk-in shower. The hotel staff were, without exception, friendly and efficient.

Stayed in May 2024

Parking is a bit tight

Lovely location by the river.

Stayed in April 2024

As food is prepared to order (breakfast) there can be a bit of a wait. But quality is of a high standard. Not really suitable for individuals with mobility issues as stairs narrow and floor sometimes not even.

Lovely location with a great deal of character. Food was of high quality and very decent wine list.

Stayed in April 2024

I thought by the pictures, discription of the venue & paying a higher room rate luxury would have been a given -but I was left disapointed that the bathroom was quite pokey and not relaxing like the room and venue.

The venue, staff & food were delightful and accomodating. Super compfortable and relaxing. Grounds gorgeous to stroll & soak in. Love that we found out about yoga & relaxation availability to join on future visits.

Stayed in April 2024

What's not to like?

We have been visiting The Priory for over 30 years now, it never fails to exceed both our needs and expectations in every department.

Stayed in March 2024

The bed was tiny and we didn't sleep well. Really hot in bedroom so window was wide open but loud noise due to people walking past

We stayed for evening meal which was the best food ever tasted. Breakfast was equally as good and a great amount of quality items. Beautiful dining room.

Stayed in October 2023

A choice of menu in the evening. We didn't require 3 courses every evening. It would have been helpful to have the choice of just one course. Pillows were rather soggy.

Food was excellent. Staff also excellent. Exceptional setting with beautifully kept gardens.

Stayed in October 2023

There weren’t obvious faults.

The Priory is an exceptional hotel. The service is excellent and the whole hotel is scrupulously clean and tidy. The grounds are lovely and the gardens interesting. Its position backing onto the River Frome adds to its charm. It is a great location for exploring and borders the Arne Nature Reserve. Bournemouth and Poole are in the vicinity and so are many of the lovely Dorset towns and villages. Breakfast was excellent. There is full menu available for the evening.

Stayed in September 2023

Staffs are not as friendly and smiley.

Beautiful garden! The hotel itself is such a gem with its vintage architecture and interior designs. The garden is well tended and such a nice walk out after breakfast along the canal.

Stayed in August 2023

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beautiful nostalgic memories

Stayed in September 2023

Our bed was quite small and we only had a shower

Beautiful hotel set in lovely gardens backing on to the river. Cosy bar and light and airy restaurant. Breakfast was very well cooked with a good selection of dishes Friendly and helpful staff team

Stayed in September 2023

Would have prefered a bigger bed.

A luxury hotel - exactly as described! STUNNING gardens , with the river at the bottom! Every detail on par! Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Stayed in August 2023

Only thing I would have liked to see better was the grouting in the shower needs a little attention in places and the wallpaper beside the bedside light was worn away by people using the pull cord repeatedly. This was in room 5. It is not a cheap room rate here so these should be resolved.

Service was excellent in all aspects, staff were so courteous and helpful. Breakfast was very good. Room was comfortable and bedding good quality. Location is brilliant for easy access to the town, but still remains quiet.

Stayed in September 2023

The service in the restaurant in the evening was a little slow, but fine at breakfast. The food however was excellent.

The gardens were beautiful with a lovely view of the river.

Stayed in September 2023

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The whole ambience

Stayed in September 2023

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We (couple) liked everything about this little gem of a hotel. History comes to life here and you may think you in the midst of a Agatha Christie novel. Spectacular setting and service.

Stayed in September 2023

Surprised that there were no baked beans with the cooked breakfast which i expected as standard. Could also have a better range of pastries available.

Location was great, close to everything. The Hotel grounds were stunning and a lot bigger than i was expecting. The restaurant food was good quality evening meal & breakfast were good and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Our room although small was clean and the shower was modern and powerful. loved the bathroom mirror which had a digital clock on it which was clever. Electric gated car park so felt really secure.

Stayed in August 2023