A 1-minute walk from the beautiful Sherborne Abbey, the Half Moon provides stylish accommodation in the centre of this pretty Dorset town. With a restaurant and bar, there is free parking and Wi-Fi at this Marstons Inn.
Each room has en suite bathroom facilities with shower or bath. There is a flat-screen TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities.
Breakfast is served each morning, and the pub serves a full menu including gourmet burgers, flame-grilled steaks, sharing platters and spicy curries. A decadent selection of desserts is also available, along with real ales and a range of coffees.
In the west of the county, Sherborne is close to the Somerset border, with Yeovil just 6 miles away. Glastonbury is around 40 minutes’ drive north, while historic Dorchester lies around 30 minutes to the south.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.8
Low score for Sherborne
Guests who stayed here loved
Jane
Spain
“The staff were very friendly and helpful. Sherborne is lovely, its very convenient.”
Antony
United Kingdom
“Convenient location to abbey and township. Parking available.”
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Christine
United Kingdom
“Excellent large bedroom (large comfortable bed) with large en-suite (bath with shower over) windows overlooking oldie worldy narrow street with the Abbey opposite in the next street. Very good cooked breakfast. Coffee and tea and good TV in the...”
Alexandra
United Kingdom
“Comfortable bed, easy booking in and onsite parking. Being an everyday pub with rooms the menu has a big selection of good everyday food at affordable prices. Easy to come and go as you please and although there was an incredible amount of...”
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Liz
United Kingdom
“Central location, free parking in the town centre, friendly and cheerful staff, single ensuite room, cleanliness.”
Geoffrey
United Kingdom
“Friendly staff.
Comfortable single room, with comfortable bed and good facilities.”
Rebekah
United Kingdom
“Staff were very helpful .. Very clean and comfortable...very good value .... Very central to all the shops and cafes ..”
Sue
United Kingdom
“Easy going staff. Nice pub food and good choice of ale.
Lovely bathroom with bath”
J
Joyce
United Kingdom
“The staff were very helpful and friendly. Ideal position for exploring sherbourne. Good having parking.”
S
Steve
New Zealand
“Location, history of the market town, the hospitality of all we met. And just the right distance from london after travelling for 3 days. A great spot and was glad of the second visit.”
Availability
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Good breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$11.82 per person.
Cuisine
Full English/Irish
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan
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Meals • Facilities
House rules
Half Moon, Sherborne by Marston's Inns takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Any damage caused will be charged for by the hotel.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Half Moon, Sherborne by Marston's Inns in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
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