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The Beckford Arms

Forget happy hour, it’s happy days at The Beckford Arms, with open fires, local ales, cosy sofas galore and a gastropubby restaurant. There are just eight rooms, kitted out with solid, traditional materials such as stone, wood and sisal. Hand-picked wild flowers and woven wool blankets add splashes of colour. A fire tore through the building in 2010, forcing the hotel to shut down. Proving its indomitable spirit, it’s back now, and better than ever.

The Beckford Arms in Wiltshire is not far from Tisbury, to the west of Salisbury. Close to the north Dorset border, it’s a short hop off the A303.

Room Types

Extra Small

This Extra Small room exudes charm, and features a small double bed dressed in Siberian goose-down bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets. The ensuite bathroom has a shower and natural Bramley amenities. You'll also have free WiFi, a flatscreen TV, radio, and tea- and coffee-making facilites.

from £280

Small Room

Small Room feature decadent double beds dressed in Siberian goose-down bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets. They’re equipped with a flatscreen TV, DVD player, free WiFi, digital radio, hairdryer, comfy armchair and tea and coffee facilities. The ensuite bathroom has a shower and is stocked with a range of handmade natural products. There’s no wardrobe, but hangers and pegs are available.

from £248

Medium Room

These rooms have a king-size bed (can be twinned on request) dressed in Siberian-goose-down bedding and with a comfy wool throw. There’s a Berber rug, small sitting area and a bathroom with a bath tub and shower. Some rooms have views of the garden, although Room 3’s is a little restricted. There’s a flatscreen TV and DVD player, digital radio, free WiFi, a tea and coffee tray and Bramley bath products.

from £288

Large Room

Beckford’s Large Room has a decadent king-sized beds dressed in Siberian goose-down bedding and Egyptian cotton, with a freestanding cast-iron roll-top bath in the bedroom, and a separate shower in the ensuite. They’re equipped with a flatscreen TV, DVD player , dressing table, free WiFi, digital radio, hairdryer, comfy armchair and tea and coffee facilities.

from £296

Attic Room

Overlooking the garden, the Attic room is the hotel’s largest and most suitable for families, with a small extra bedroom for up to two little ones as well as a separate sitting room. It's equipped with a flatscreen TV, DVD player, iPod dock, digital radio, comfy sofa, hairdryer and free WiFi, as well as a decadent double bed dressed in Egyptian cotton, Siberian goose-down bedding and vintage Welsh blankets. The ensuite bathroom has a bath with a shower and is stocked with bespoke natural products.

from £296

Splendens Pavilion Lodges

Beckford’s two adults-only, split-level lodges stand on the site of the Fonthill Estate’s original 19th-century guest accommodation, where Byron, Nelson and Turner once stayed the night (but not together). The lodges are a fifteen-minute stroll from the main hotel, so you can survey pristine views of Wiltshire countryside and Fonthill Lake from the roll-top bath in the mezzanine bedroom (there’s also a shower in the ensuite). Downstairs, a rustic-style living area and kitchen has a wood-burning stove alongside the mod cons (which include Smart TV, internet radio, WiFi, and iPod docks), and a fridge pre-stocked with local produce for breakfast. Each of the two lodges sleeps two, Guests should note that, because of the nearby stud farm, pets have to stay at home.

from £498

The Arch

Located a 20-minute walk from the Beckford Arms, the Arch is an 18th century listed three-storey building, ideal for families or small groups. This impressive 116sq m residence complements its historical architecture with meticulously designed interiors and an array of fabrics sourced from British-run brands. It has two bedrooms, one on the first floor with a super king-size bed and ensuite bathroom with a freestanding tub that overlooks Fonthill Lake; the second room is located on the top floor with full size single bunk beds for children aged three to 11. Both rooms are accessible by a grand stone spiral staircase that runs through the house. There is also a fully equipped kitchen, pantry, boot room, shower room and a living room with a working wood burner and all the mod cons on the ground floor. This room sleeps two adults and two children (under-threes can't be accommodated as the room doesn't have space for a cot).

from £584

Location

Fonthill Gifford, Tisbury, Tisbury, Wiltshire SP3 6PX, United Kingdom

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