The Priory Hotel Wareham

General Information

The Priory of Lady St. Mary- with its quiet and quiet setting alongside the River Frome- dates from the early 16th century and stands in 4 acres of nicely panoramic gardens with commanding vistas of the Purbeck Hills and village. Steeped in history- The Priory features undergone sympathetic conversion to an English farmstead hotel- while retaining much of the buildings original character and spell. The hotels eighteen en-suite visitor rooms- have been discretely furnished and decorated- giving every its own particular feeling. Visitor suites are accessible both in the major cottage and in the hotels Boathouse; situated just a small walking distance from the major hotel building directly on the riverbank. Provided with family antiques and richly colored upholstery- the hotels Drawing Room affords customers a superb yet relaxed environment- and the pleasures of a authentic log fire in the winter-time. The Abbots Cellar Restaurant- located in the original stone cellars- forms the ideal setting in which to specimen the enjoyment of smartly presented- award-winning cuisine- supplemented by a generous selection of beautiful wines; pre-dinner drinks may be taken in The Cloisters Bar. Breakfast and snack are catered in the Garden Room- in summer time months snack is catered alfresco on prime days. The market place city of Wareham- with over 200 listed buildings- is located at the gateway to the Isle of Purbeck and is superbly venue for investigating Hardys Wessex and the Heritage Coast. Surrounding are the beaches of Studland and diverse occasions for walking- cycling- horse-riding- and golfing.