Priory Wareham

This historic building dates back to the 16th century but has been well maintained and mixes traditional furnishings with modern touches. It is beautiful and comfortable. Dinner and breakfast were both delicious and the staff was incredible. We booked the most basic room but were upgraded on arrival to the superior room. In November, the hotel was very quiet and not busy at all as it's the off season. The location is also right next to the river and the town. On the hotel's website, you can only book for a 2 night minimum, but Booking.com allows you to book 1 night, which was perfect for our quick weekend getaway.

Super small thing but because it's an old building, the doors are low, so you have to be careful if you're tall. Also, there wasn't any temperature control in the room that we could find (but that wasn't an issue during our stay).

Beautiful hotel scenery. Fantastic food lovely staff

Having to leave

History of the Priory and Beautiful setting.

Our room was far too small. The bathroom was miniscule with absolutely no area to put toiletries. The carpark was always full. Finding a spot sometimes took a while.

The Heron Suite is spacious, very well appointed and comfortable. The private access to the riverside terrace was the icing on the cake. Younger members of staff very welcoming to a gay couple and our guests at dinner.

Two male guests and only female Molton and Brown Products … an empty tissues box. Many of the dishes in the restaurant were disappointing ( and over salted) the fish at breakfast was “off”. Some older staff were distinctly unwelcoming and unprofessional to a gay couple and their guests at dinner.

Lovely setting. Beautiful old buildings. The gardens were delightful. Everyone was very helpful.

Location was excellent for us. Breakfast and dinner outstanding as was our customer service. What a beautiful peaceful place to relax.

I can't think of anything. Our stay was fabulous

Our room was upgraded to a suite which was excellent The evening meal was superb followed by a delicious breakfast All the staff were friendly helpful and professional when dealing with us We must mention Carlo who made our evening meal such a memorable experience ?

I can’t fault this visit. The room was stunning with really pretty views. The bed was very comfortable with lots of pillows and cushions to choose from. It was just the right temperature. Immaculately clean and very quiet. Without a doubt one of the best places I’ve ever stayed and I’m very discerning. Oh and breakfast was divine and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Just heavenly.

It was perfect

A beautiful building and gardens. Excellent food and service in the restaurant

I thoroughly enjoyed the stay. I liked the ambience of the Hotel, linked to past history. The staff were helpful and pleasant. My bedroom was comfortable and attractive. There is a feeling of quiet relaxed feeling in the Hotel.

As an elderly, slightly disabled person I found the access to the building difficult. Although my bedroom was on the ground floor I found it a nuisance to have to move from one building to another in pouring rain. Although umbrellas were plentiful it is difficult to manage one whilst using walking aids.

A lovely, historic hotel very close to the center of town.The staff were very pleasant and the full English breakfast was excellent.

Would have liked a lighter dinner menu.

Everything was lovely - the hotel itself, the gardens and grounds, the view from our room and the staff. The food was very good and the breakfast excellent. A very pleasant and relaxing stay.

We had a top floor /attic room and this meant that one of us couldn’t really stand up in the shower so, this room would not suit anyone very tall.

The hotel has its own parking (significant in an old town like Wareham). The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was spacious and confortable. The restaurant is first rate at dinner and breakfast (quite as good as the central London hotel with a Michelin star where we have occasionally stayed over the years). The terrace overlooks well-kept gardens that run down to the river.

Situated in Wareham very good, lovely gardens, old exciting Priory.

We liked everything.

A beautifully updated historic house and gardens in a stunning setting. It's a real gem to find on our first stay in Wareham.

Food both at breakfast and dinner was excellent.

The bathroom in Room 5 is ridiculously small and not commensurate with the price paidThe charge of £80 for evening dinner is too high in my opinion - the food is very good but a bit overpriced.

The setting, the gardens and the overall ambiance of the hotel. The decor was beautiful with a variety of lounges and seating areas. We enjoyed a lovely evening meal from the set menu in a well appointed, airy dining room with lovely views of the garden and River Frome. The staff were very friendly and accommodating.

The bedroom was much smaller than expected as was the shower room with a tiny sink and hardly any room to turn around with the door shut. There were no toiletries available at check in which we had to request. The room was stifling and only just about helped by a portable fan that was available in the room. In fairness, the weather was very warm but the ventilation and cooling lacked efficiency. It was noisy early in the morning when kitchen staff were preparing breakfast.The wine was expensive but delicious!

Location beautiful gardens going down to a river

Very hot in room although it was a muggy day also very small

This is a stunning hotel. It has a fantastic location and in the sunny weather that applied during our stay it's hard to think of a better place to stay with a great view of the river and the superb gardens.

The bathroom had an over-bath shower, rather than a walk-in one.

Breakfast excellent and served at table so very relaxing

A range of simpler evening meals