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The Grange at Oborne
Sherborne, Dorset
Built of stone from the Purbeck hills, this 200-year-old house on the edge of the village stands in formal gardens, which are floodlit at night.
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Built of stone from the Purbeck hills, this 200-year-old house on the edge of the village stands in formal gardens, which are floodlit at night. The family-run hotel is owned by Karenza and Ken Mathews, their daughter, Jennifer, and her husband, Jonathan; they are 'always around, busy looking after their guests'. The bedrooms are individually decorated in both traditional and modern styles; some have an original fireplace, others a balcony with views of the Dorset hills, or patio doors on to the garden – 'perfect for a summer stay'. At dinner, dishes might include braised shank of lamb or mushroom, spinach and tarragon risotto. At breakfast, boiled egg and soldiers are included along with a full English and porridge. The hotel is well placed for Sherborne.
Hotel Details
Address
Sherborne, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4LA, England
Telephone
Bedroom
18. 1 suitable for wheelchair user.
Openings
all year except 2 weeks at Easter, 2 weeks in Oct/Nov.
Background Music
none.
Children
all ages welcomed, extra bed £10–£15.
Dogs
not allowed.
Prices
B&B doubles from £134, à la carte £45. 1-night bookings sometimes refused at weekends in summer.
Facilities
lounge, bar/snug, restaurant, 2 function rooms, in-room TV, civil wedding licence, ½-acre garden, parking.
