# 8 Family-friendly hotels in Shaftesbury (2026)

> 8 family-friendly hotels in Shaftesbury, best reviewed first — including The White Lion Inn. Ratings, locations and details.

Source: https://staycation.co.uk/shaftesbury/hotels/family-friendly (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version.

8 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 31 August 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All hotels and B&Bs in Shaftesbury](https://staycation.co.uk/shaftesbury/hotels)

[Families 8](https://staycation.co.uk/shaftesbury/hotels/family-friendly)

[Gillingham The White Lion Inn ★ 4.6 (571) A small three-room inn on Gillingham's High Street, best suited to travellers who want a simple, no-fuss overnight stop in Dorset.](https://staycation.co.uk/shaftesbury/hotels/the-white-lion-inn) [Shaftesbury The Grove Arms ★ 4.5 (520) A six-room inn in Shaftesbury, Dorset, with its own restaurant, bar and garden for meals in or out.](https://staycation.co.uk/shaftesbury/hotels/the-grove-arms) [Shaftesbury The Benett Arms ★ 4.6 (365) A pub B&B in Semley near Shaftesbury, with en-suite family rooms above a proper bar and restaurant, plus free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/shaftesbury/hotels/the-benett-arms) [Shaftesbury Fontmell Magna B&B ★ 4.4 (355) Adults-only B&B on Church Street in Shaftesbury, Dorset, with countryside views and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/shaftesbury/hotels/fontmell-magna-b-b) [Shaftesbury Best Western The Royal Chase Hotel ★ 3.9 (587) Hotel by the Royal Chase roundabout in Shaftesbury, minutes from Gold Hill and Dorset countryside walks, with an indoor pool and gardens.](https://staycation.co.uk/shaftesbury/hotels/best-western-the-royal-chase-hotel) [Gillingham Lodbourne Farmhouse B&B ★ 5.0 (43) A farmhouse B&B on the edge of Gillingham, Dorset, with garden views, free parking and a proper cooked breakfast.](https://staycation.co.uk/shaftesbury/hotels/lodbourne-farmhouse-b-b) [Shaftesbury Dewberry Cottage Bed and Breakfast ★ 4.6 (13) An adults-only B&B on Butterstake Lane in Shaftesbury, Dorset, with countryside views and free on-site parking, suited to couples wanting quiet.](https://staycation.co.uk/shaftesbury/hotels/dewberry-cottage-bed-and-breakfast) [🏨Hotels Shaftesbury Old Glyn Arms ★ 4.8 (5) A historic hotel in East Melbury near Shaftesbury, with Dorset countryside views and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/shaftesbury/hotels/old-glyn-arms)

## Quick answers

How many family-friendly hotels are there in Shaftesbury?+

We list 8 in Shaftesbury. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which family-friendly hotels in Shaftesbury are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: The White Lion Inn (4.6/5, 571 reviews), The Grove Arms (4.5/5, 520 reviews) and The Benett Arms (4.6/5, 365 reviews).

Is this list up to date?+

It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.