Day 3 - Gold Hill, Shaftesbury (Andrew Chancellor) 
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£655.00 (2012)
7 nights
6 B&B, 1 night accommodation only
Luggage transfers between hotels
Medium
4.5 - 6.5 hours per day
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Dorset (England)
In the footsteps of Thomas Hardy
Route summary

An historic inn with 'Constable' views in Salisbury sets the scene for the accommodation along this route, which varies from small-and-friendly B&Bs and picturesque pubs to a newly-renovated townhouse hotel in Lyme, with surprisingly spacious rooms.

 

Upgrade hotels available in Shaftesbury, Bridport and Lyme Regis (Fri and Sat night bookings at Lyme upgrade hotel must be on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis). Accommodation in Shaftesbury (standard hotel) and Lyme Regis require a 2 night minimum stay at weekends (Fri/Sat nights).
Where you'll stay
All en-suite unless otherwise stated
Night 1
Salisbury - The Old Mill: (B&B)
16th century inn on the edge of the watermeadows, complete with its own millrace
Night 2
Shaftesbury - The Retreat: (B&B)
Family-run Georgian house in the heart of this market town. Two night minimum stay at weekends.
Night 2 (upgrade)
Shaftesbury - La Fleur de Lys: (B&B)
Stylish restaurant with rooms
Night 3
Child Okeford - The Saxon Inn: (B&B)
Character tucked-away inn
Night 4
Plush - The Brace of Pheasants: (B&B)
Lovely thatched country inn in tiny hamlet
Night 5
Evershot - The Acorn: (B&B)
Traditional hotel with Hardy connections
Night 6
Bridport - The Bridge House Hotel: (B&B)
Family run townhouse hotel
Night 6 (upgrade)
Bridport - The Bull: (B&B)
Recently restored, informal hotel with individually designed rooms
Night 7
Lyme Regis - 1 Lyme Townhouse: (Accommodation only)
Recently converted townhouse in centre. Picnic breakfast available to have in room if required (extra) or lots of places for breakfast in the town
Night 7 (upgrade)
Lyme Regis - The Alexandra: (B&B)
Quality hotel, with cliff-top gardens overlooking the Cobb. Min 2 nights stays at weekend. B&B only available Sunday to Thursday (DBB must be booked on Friday and Saturday).