Top Places and Services in Melbury abbas, Dorset
La Fleur de Lys
Bleke St, Shaftesbury SP7 8AW, UK | Hotel P: 01747 853717
Rating: 4.7 (167) Price Level:
What a surprise. La Fleur de Lys deserves its good reputation. Food was of a very high standard and the service was discreet and professional. The chef came to the table to check all were satisfied and we were. I wasn't expecting such a treat.
Rating: 5 / 5
We stayed and dined at the Fleur de Lys and it was absolutely delightful. The accommodation is comfortable, quiet, and clean. Mary and David are truly graceful hosts and assisted with some arrangements for us, and it is clear that they are well to connected with the best professionals in the area. The food is as exceptional as other reviews suggest. Thank you so much for a great stay!
Rating: 5 / 5
Perfection on 4 plates! Our second visit to this excellent restaurant. The food, once again was a delight as much for the eyes as for the taste! The 4 of us had different starters and main courses , and each were delicious. The service was perfect, so was the atmosphere. Pleasant environment, staff and owners.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely traditional setting, attentive staff, delicious food. Would recommend.
Rating: 5 / 5
Our first time at The Fleur De Lys for dinner. From the moment we set foot in this small hotel, all was perfect. We were shown to the bar where we had aperitifs, then to our table . We all had different starters and mains; all were absolutely delicious and beautifully presented! The service and atmosphere was low key yet excellent. This was our first time at The Fleur De Lys and certainly not the last! well done!
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Nearby Landmarks:
- Tesco Superstore - 335m away
- The Grosvenor Arms - 204m away
- Gold Hill Museum - 263m away
- Aroma - 140m away
- Reeve The Baker - 223m away
Compton McRae
Unit 2, Chaldicott Barns, Semley, Shaftesbury SP7 9AW, UK | Deli P: 01747 448750
Rating: 4.6 (152) Price Level:
Great food, lovely staff. Gluten free options. Just not set up for less mobile people. Rough gravel that made wheeled walkers v difficult to push, steep ramp up. Hazardous. I watched 3 people struggle in. The food must be good! No disabled loo despite lots of space for it. Loos 50 yards away over same gravel. Can drive to them. C'mon people put a paved path to the entrance, get a more gently inclined ramp and put a couple of collapsible bars on the wall behind the loo to aid standing. Lots of customers aren't that young anymore.
Rating: 5 / 5
Attended a wake for an old friend's wife with maybe 150 people present on a Sunday. An extraordinary experience with impeccable food, drink and service. The food had obviously been carefully thought out to provide excellence in taste, quality and presentation. Despite a sudden torrential downpour the well trained and unobtrusive staff coped immaculately. Though the occasion could have been sombre Compton MacRae carried it off superbly and perfectly set the tone. Very well done: you deserve all the success that is coming to you.
Rating: 5 / 5
Excellent coffee and delicious home produced food of exceptional quality. This place is a real gem and well worth a detour for lunch.
Rating: 4 / 5
We came here for a lunch and the food was lovely. We ordered two double charcuterie and cheese boards, and these came with a decent amount of food on them. A special mention to the butternut squash and miso soup, it was delicious. Dogs are welcome as long as they stay in the restaurant. The service was a bit slow and our order was messed up but corrected by staff. The atmosphere was nice under the marque and it was warm. There were plates left out on numerous tables, and the staff rushed around and appeared a bit over worked!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Restroom
- Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Niwaki Ltd - 71m away
The John Peel
52 High St, Shaftesbury SP7 8AA, UK | Cafe P: 01747 853178
Rating: 4.5 (382) Price Level:
Good inexpensive traditional cafe. Lovely staff. Very dog friendly. Good food. Well worth a visit
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely traditional cafe Banging breakfast Would fully recommend
Rating: 5 / 5
I am giving this five as it is a museum piece. Opened in 1976 it has never changed. Been decorated regularly, but kept the original features. So if you want a 70's cafe with frothy coffee & fried food this is the place. They do have the modern coffee & up to date delights of the 21st century, but keep the old favourites. The breakfast are fun as are the lunches. Some good photos of old Shaftesbury on display. The manager has been there for 43 years, so the owners must be great too.
Rating: 5 / 5
Popped in for breakfast đ and wasn't disappointed at all, it was delicious đ good portion size too, we had the peel breakfast and couldn't finish it, eyes bigger than our bellys. Tea is refilled as well for no extra cost, bargain.The staff were very friendly and helpful the premises were clean and the toilets were spotlessly clean too with free sanitary products, amazing touch. Thankyou for a good experience all round, highly recommended.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Website not available
Nearby Landmarks:
- Tesco Superstore - 175m away
- Gold Hill Museum - 143m away
- Kalypsos - 18m away
- The Grosvenor Arms - 202m away
- Reeve The Baker - 171m away
Gusto
54 High St, Shaftesbury SP7 8AA, UK | Coffee Shop P: 01747 858245
Rating: 4.7 (71) Price Level:
The food was lovely. It was part of a party group I joined in with to celebrate a friends 80th birthday, which, while I was their, went very for everyone. We were all looked after, very well.
Rating: 5 / 5
What a lovely little cafe, made even better by helpful and attentive staff. They were able to accommodate dietary requirements without fuss and were so nice! The people here clearly enjoy what they do and it shows.
Rating: 5 / 5
Absolutely adore this place. Makes our favourite chicken and bacon hot wraps, which are sublime and gorgeous cakes and tray bakes. Such a good range of fillings for baguettes too. Oh, and good coffee, tea AND smoothies too. Small place, but big on value and service. A gem of a place.
Rating: 5 / 5
Really Friendly staff and lovely atmosphere inside. Food is also absolutely delicious. Great prices for the quality of the food. Only spent ÂŁ18 on two meals two drinks and a brownie! I asked for ham on my Croissant instead of tomatoes as I donât like them, they remembered this and put no tomatoes on my salad too! The little things made my experience great.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely little café in Shaftesbury. Perfect for a quick light lunch.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Restroom
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Website not available
Nearby Landmarks:
- Tesco Superstore - 175m away
- Gold Hill Museum - 143m away
- The John Peel - 20m away
- Kalypsos - 18m away
- The Grosvenor Arms - 202m away
The Salt Cellar
2-4 Gold Hill, Shaftesbury SP7 8LY, UK | Restaurant P: 01747 851838
Rating: 4.7 (562) Price Level:
Great food, service and prices. Excellent view too.
Rating: 5 / 5
This place is located at the top of Gold Hill with beautiful views over the valley. It was a beautiful day so we sat on the benches outside to soak in the beautiful views. The staff were friendly and the service was quick. The menu had plenty of of options and the food was really tasty. If youâre a tourist looking for the feel of England, then definitely come here!
Rating: 5 / 5
This gem did not disappoint yet again! Even if not on the menu, you can still get an amazing omelette here! Great after cycling up Gold Hill :)
Rating: 5 / 5
My wife and I, Visited Shaftesbury on Saturday. To do some shopping and check out Gold Hill (Featured in the Hovis advert from the 70's) when we got to the top of Gold Hill we came apon this lovely restaurant. All the staff were lovely. So lovely my wife and I cried. Xx. We have had a lot going on recently. Jo was very kind. The food was amazing. We went for the tuna ciabatta. Lovely.. And then there's the view. Amazing.. Well worth a visit and popping in for something to eat. Xx. Thank you again xxx yours sincerely Steve and Annie and Luna xx
Rating: 5 / 5
A beautiful place,nice food and we bought a whole cake to take home. Excellent view
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
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Parking Options:
- Paid Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
- Gold Hill Museum - 20m away
- King Alfred's Kitchen - 40m away
- The Mitre - 43m away
- Shaftesbury Abbey, Museum and Garden Trust - 121m away
- Reeve The Baker - 48m away
The Ship Inn
24 Bleke St, Shaftesbury SP7 8JZ, UK | Bar P: 01747 853219
Rating: 4.5 (192) Price Level:
Warm, friendly inviting pub. Open fires, welcoming and informative staff. Good clean real ale and good friendly company, staff and locals alike. Sports, juke box, pool and a 'free house' range of Alcohol, satisfied......See you again. đđđșđș
Rating: 5 / 5
Friendly local free house pub. Nice staff, large beer garden. A bit awkward for wheelchair users because of steps, but staff will help if asked. Often crowded on Sundays, so booking is advised. Car park is on opposite side of road, so you need to be careful when crossing.
Rating: 4 / 5
Nice pub ... good selection of real ales and some nice keg Gritchie session beer. Only 4 stars because its hard to get in.. customers standing at the bar block the entrance. Plenty of room inside though.
Rating: 5 / 5
I was met with a warm and friendly welcome as soon as I stepped into the pub not only by the staff but also the friendly locals, for a Saturday evening it was the in place to be with an array of different drinks on offer to suit everyone's taste, great atmosphere and fantastic staff, I'm now planning my second visit.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Watching Sports
- Cocktails
Nearby Landmarks:
- The Grosvenor Arms - 91m away
- Aroma - 49m away
- Gold Hill Museum - 191m away
- Bell Street Car Park - 29m away
- Reeve The Baker - 131m away
The Stalls Cafe
Chestnut yard studios, Salisbury SP3 5NH, UK | Brunch Restaurant P: 07849 495592
Rating: 4.6 (142) Price Level:
Such a lovely cafe with the most friendly staff. Dogs are allowed and the Olympics was being shown on the TV. Our food was alright, but there wasnât a huge choice on the menu. It looks as though the weekends have a bigger variety for food if thatâs what youâre planning to come in for.
Rating: 5 / 5
Best coffee for miles, in a county where itâs tricky to find a decent flat white. Coffee is advertised as âAussie styleâ. At least four types of hot chocolate, made properly. Dogs and kids welcomed. Nice staff. Outdoor and in-barn seating
Rating: 4 / 5
Nice place for a coffee stop and brunch. Fantastic ice cream milkshakes. Good flat white but was only slightly warm. Bit on the pricey side but overall a pleasant experience.
Rating: 5 / 5
What a gem of a place! Friendly staff, great coffee and breakfast and stunning venue/ atmosphere.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
The Grosvenor Arms
High St, Shaftesbury SP7 8JA, UK | Hotel P: 01747 850580
Rating: 4.4 (624) Price Level:
Went in for food at the bar, and we really enjoyed it!!! The food was simple but delicious and we will 100% be going back. The waitress was also very knowledgeable with information regarding what could be eaten by a celiac in our group. It also had an amazing country pub feel that felt so welcoming and cozy x â€ïž
Rating: 5 / 5
Absolutely perfect! There for my wifeâs 50th birthday. Fantastic room, fantastic service and fantastic food. Great central location.
Rating: 5 / 5
Our first time visit to Shaftesbury and the Grosvenor Arms hotel. Very impressed with both â for the same reasons âŠ... relaxed, welcoming and informal. In the hotel specifically it seemed that the staff were always wanting to âgo the extra mileâ to make sure we felt at home. The furnishings â and the bedrooms â are all comfortable, well chosen and empathetic to the age of the building. The only meals we had were breakfasts â and these were excellent. Our one concern before arrival â its location right in the centre of a potentially-noisy town â was completely unnecessary. We had a room overlooking the street and it was sufficiently quiet for us to have the window open at night. So, thank you Grosvenor Arms â and Shaftesbury! A great visit.
Features:
- Good for Children
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Nearby Landmarks:
- Gold Hill Museum - 106m away
- Reeve The Baker - 45m away
- King Alfred's Kitchen - 56m away
- Shaftesbury Abbey, Museum and Garden Trust - 131m away
- Aroma - 62m away
Melburyvale Farm
Redmans Ln, Shaftesbury SP7 0DB, UK | Farm P: 01747 850773
Rating: 4.3 (11) Price Level:
We had a lovely 3 nights in the newly restored Showman's wagon. It was very relaxing, the little wood burner in the living area was great, we didn't use the one in the kitchen as we cooked our food on the fire pit outside or on our own camping stove. Easy access to Shaftesbury for food supplies. It was very quiet and peaceful, just what we needed. We would go again.
Rating: 4 / 5
Lovely friendly owner, wonderful position in the countryside, fabulous renovated original Showman's Wagon accommodation, take your horse here on holiday with you.
Rating: 5 / 5
Great little place, basics Of camping in a lovely setting, Hot Showers, outdoor fire pit. The owner is a bend over backwards to help kind guy. Nice walks near by. No shop close, but only 4 minutes away & local farms have basics for sale ie milk, eggs, etc. Very friendly place, beautiful setting..
Rating: 4 / 5
A lovely, simple, campsite. This campsite is relatively basic but with all you need. Warm showers, nice toilets and a very chilled and trusting feel from the owner Glynn, who's a very personable guy and was extremely helpful and kindly allowed the 6 of us to camp up in the woods as we were looking for a bit more of a nature camp. . We had to chop a bit of long grass, to prepare the area but it was well worth it. It was such a lovely secluded spot and we had a fine time around the camp fire under a beautiful starry sky. We certainly plan to do it again next year! Cheers Glynn
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Website not available
Nearby Landmarks:
- Woodfrys Farm - 52m away
Hive Beach Cafe Burton Bradstock
Beach Rd, Burton Bradstock, Bridport DT6 4RF, UK | Seafood Restaurant P: 01308 897070
Rating: 4.3 (3780) Price Level:
Came here today, after walking from our campsite at Graston Copse through Burton Bradstock village. A warm welcome by a member of staff & shown to our outside table for 4 with 3 dogs. Our waitress took our drinks order & returned after a few minutes to take our food order. She was very friendly and attentive, giving time for a chat despite being extremely busy. Wait for our food was minimal and when it arrived it was hot, tasty & well presented. Back ground music was pleasant, giving the Mediterranean feeling due to the sunshine. Wouldn't hesitate in returning if we are in the area again .... thank you.
Rating: 5 / 5
We arrived at 11.20, just in time to order breakfast. We were lucky to get the table on the edge of the 'tent' overlooking the beach. Despite being quite busy we received very efficient service. The food arrived within 15- 20 min, then our hot drinks. We had 3 x full English and egg Benedict on muffin with bacon. Everyone enjoyed it. The only nuisance were a few wasps but not a lot to spoil our experience.
Rating: 5 / 5
Camping at Freshwater holiday park, a 20 minute walk to visit this gem of a place. Busy and bustling restaurant, great menu, food was outstanding and the service was great too. Dog friendly aswell, all in all, will definitely be returning soon.
Rating: 5 / 5
Huge muscles in a nicely balanced blue cheese cream sauce. The fish chowder was also lovely, great tasting fish and fresh veg. We enjoyed on a wet and windy day, outside seating had heaters which warmed us up nicely. Would recommend after a walk.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a well loved beach cafe which has beautiful scenic views, it is very popular and rightly so. The menu is mainly fish and seafood dishes. However, they do a smashing full English breakfast up to 11.30 am. I will post pics. This dog friendly beach cafe has a carpark close by, but if you choose to walk along the cliff top path or the lower paths, you will walk within the most beautiful scenery. This is a totally table service venue, so once you are seated, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the view. Prices are reasonable.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Paid Parking Lot
- Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- The Seaside Boarding House - 129m away
- National Trust - Burton Bradstock - 80m away