Steeped in history, The Priory dates from the early sixteenth century and stands in over four acres of beautifully landscaped gardens nestled on the banks of the River Frome. With commanding views of the open countryside and Purbeck Hills beyond, The Priory has undergone sympathetic conversion to an English ‘country house hotel', whilst retaining much of its original character and charm. The Turner family, who have been welcoming guests to The Priory since 1976, have furnished the hotel with family antiques and richly coloured upholstery to create a sumptuous, yet relaxing atmosphere.

Offering luxury accommodation and fine dining, the peaceful and tranquil setting of The Priory, in Thomas Hardy's Wessex, means it is the perfect place to spoil oneself ‘far from the madding crowd'. From weekend breaks to honeymoons, weddings to celebratory meals, lunch to dinner, and morning coffees to afternoon teas, the friendly and dedicated staff at The Priory are on hand to ensure the very best in comfort and service.

Moorings are available for guests arriving by boat, and children over the age of fourteen are most welcome. However, dogs are not allowed (guide dogs only).

For that special occasion, choose from one of The Priory's eighteen, luxury, en-suite bedrooms, from romantic suites opening on to the river, to smaller (but no less romantic) bedrooms overlooking the gardens. Each room has been individually furnished to exude its own warmth and special charm, and is equipped with Luxury Towelling Bathrobe(s), Toiletries, Satellite Television, Direct-Dial-Telephone, Alarm-Clock-Radio, Hair Dryer, Modem Point, Mineral Water, and Fresh Fruit. Most rooms also have a Mini Bar. Accommodation is available both in the ‘main house' and in the hotel's ‘Boathouse', located on the riverbank, with its own landscaped gardens.

In the ‘main house' there are two ‘single' bedrooms, one ‘courtyard double' bedroom, four ‘standard double' bedrooms, six ‘superior double/twin' bedrooms, and one ‘4-Poster' bedroom. As the hotel does not have a lift, access to the first and second floor bedrooms is via the stairs. In the ‘Boathouse', just a short distance from the ‘main house', there are three suites, and one ‘4-Poster' bedroom, all with luxury bathrooms and spa/whirlpool baths.