Ampersand House
Ampersand House descritpion
A 5-minute walk from the centre of Shaftesbury, Ampersand House offers stylish bedrooms, free WiFi, exciting breakfasts and afternoon tea with a slice of cake or scones on arrival.
Each bedroom has modern en-suite facilities with free Korres bath products. There is also a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities, fresh flowers and home-made Amaretti biscuits to enjoy or take home.
Breakfast is served in the lounge, which also has a snug sitting area. The menu includes Eggs Benedict, Royale and Florentine, granola with low-fat Greek yogurt and forest fruit purée, and a cooked option with bacon, sausage, mushrooms, roast tomatoes, black pudding, eggs and toast. A vegetarian cooked breakfast is also available.
Shaftesbury is a picturesque hill-top town with lots of restaurants, cafés and independent shops. The town has views across 3 counties and is a 40-minute drive from Salisbury.
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Facilities of Ampersand House
Outdoors ：Grounds
Activities ：Library
Food & Drink ：Breakfast in the Room | Special Diet Meals (upon request)
Services ：Room Service | Laundry | Dry Cleaning | Ironing Service
General ：Newspapers | Non-smoking Rooms | All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
Reviews for Ampersand House
Review 1：Kathryn was a fantastic host and was very friendly and welcoming. We rented the studio flat she has attached to the B&B as we made a last minute booking and the B&B was full. She was amenable and happy for us to arrive outside of the usual hours as coming from London, welcomed us with a bottle of wine upon arrival and served us breakfast the first morning to get us settled. We would highly recommend Ampersand House as a place to stay if visiting Shaftesbury and the Dorset countryside.
Review 2：to say we didnt like something would really just be nit picking
Review 3：we stayed in the studio apartment and it suited our needs perfectly, using it as a base to visit the local areas. Kathryn was wonderful.
Review 4：Being really picky we would have preferred a king size bed. Nothing else.
Review 5：Fantastic B and B very classy with all the facilities you need. Choice of breakfast was great! Ideal spot to explore the beautiful town.
Review 6：This is probably down to perference/our age but a different mattress would have been great, we could feel the springs. Pocket sprung or comfort padding on top would be better.
Review 7：Lovely host, helpful and friendly, house beautifully decorated.
Review 8：A great home ran b&b, superb cleanliness and great hospitality, met all needs and more. Definitely would stay again if in the area. I would recommend for sure!
Review 9：I was made to feel so welcome and the room was lovely. Spotless and very modern and the en suite was lovely. Really close to walk into the centre of Shaftsbury with some lovely local pubs. Breakfast was cooked to perfection.
Review 10：TV didn,t work Central heating poor - system obstructed and needs flushing Bed uncomfortable WiFi signal poor in studio Supports for heated towel rail broken
Review 11：Friendly owner who tried to please but lacked helped with property maintenance Delicious home-made scones on arrival
Review 12：Very friendly welcome, offered a cup of tea/ glass of wine on arrival (Friday early evening). The lounge was a very pleasant space to relax after returning from dinner and kid's bedtime. Can't fault it, would stay there again.
Review 13：Very comfortable and welcoming with coffee and biscuits on arrival which was a nice touch. Bed was comfortable with great space in the room. Near to the main road which some may not like but good secondary glazing stopped and road noise. Very quirky place with nice touches all around. Lovely fresh cooked food.
Review 14：Kathryn made us feel very welcome with her smiley disposition and accommodating attitude. We liked the boutique retro style of the interior. The bedroom and bathroom was very clean and there was a great choice for breakfast using local produce. We enjoyed our stay, thank you.
Review 15：Really nice place with a lovely feel. Kathryn gave us a lovely friendly welcome and we had a good sleep and a fantastic breakfast. Would definitely recommend it.
Review 16：Warm & Welcoming! Very accommodating to my needs and my late arrival, super amazing interior that impressed me, lovely room and nice new bathroom too!
Review 17：Wonderful hostess and hospitality. We stayed two nights for a local wedding and Kathryn was fantastic doing all she could for us. Beautiful home and breakfast was scrumptious!
Review 18：The traffic was a little noisy and the bed was a tad uncomfortable.
Review 19：Kathryn was lovely, very welcoming and friendly. The apartment was lovely and had everything we needed. Parking was great, location was great.
Review 20：room was a little small. Not a lot of space for e.g. storing cases and getting ready/dressed in the morning.
Review 21：Welcoming and relaxing. Excellent hostess, beautiful house and fantastic breakfast.
Review 22：Nothing it was pefect
Review 23：Perfect. Boutique accommodation that could grace the pages of any high end decor magazine. Beautifully put together by Kathryn who clearly has a flair for design and attention to detail. The whole experience from arrival to departure was as good as it gets, our host warm and attentive throughout our stay. The bedroom, large bathroom appointed to a high standard with the same level of attention given to both the bathing products and the tea, coffee and home made Ammoretti biscuits on the welcome tray. Breakfast was exquisite and would have been equally at home in any 5 star hotel, what made the difference is Kathryn who went the extra mile to ensure our stay/experience was perfect in every way.
Review 24：This was our second visit. We received a warm welcome. Our room (Caslon) was comfortable and we had a good night's sleep. Although on a main road the traffic did not keep us awake.
Review 25：Lovely airy house, a friendly welcome (the owner took the trouble to email directions beforehand and offered tea and biscuits on arrival), everything very clean and comfortable and a nice breakfast in the morning.
Review 26：I really like my room - it was clean/ calm/ and had just the right mix of homely. The owner Kathryn has really put a lot of thought into the set up and is a wonderful hostess.
Review 27：Absolutely nothing.
Review 28：Kathryn went out of her way to make us feel welcome and nothing was too much trouble.She emailed us ahead of our visit with detailed suggestions for places to eat during our stay and kindly booked a table at our chosen restaurant for the first night of our visit. The room was spacious and clean; the bed was really comfortable and the breakfasts were superb.
Review 29：The stylish decor, comfortable bed, little extras. Most of all, that nothing was too much trouble from a very welcoming and lovely hostess. Wholeheartedly recommend Ampersand House.
Review 30：The bedroom was really nice, everything of high quality - every single detail was perfect from the quality of bedding and towels to the coffee in the room, very clean. Kathryn - the owner- is a wonderful person, really helpful. She made us feel like we staying to a friends house. Breakfast was amazing with many cook to order options. Just wonderful stay.
Review 31：Upon arrival my lovely hostess brought me a much needed pot of tea and biscuits. I booked Ampersand to run a local half marathon. I was served a fabulous breakfast (and she even went to the trouble of procuring bananas for me as I mentioned I like them pre-race). Very tastefully appointed and clean room. Just great.
Review 32：Everything was fantastic!
Review 33：Kathryn the host could do enough for you and made feel extremely welcome. It's more like staying at a friends house then staying at a B&B.
Review 34：Excellent service and friendly atmosphere , there is nothing that hasn't been thought of . The room was amazing the en suite facilities had the wow factor . The breakfast choice and quality of the menu was ten star could nt rate this Ampersand house high enough !
Review 35：Room was a little on the cool side.
Review 36：Kathryn was extremely welcoming. She offered us tea and scones on arrival. The breakfast was delicious and very good quality, especially the home made bread and honey on the comb. The decor was very stylish and individual. The bed was extremely comfortable. Ampersand House is only a 10 minute stroll to the town centre.
Review 37：The fact Shaftsbury was closed on Sunday!
Review 38：A really great place to stay. We were made very welcome. A home from home. Ampersand House can only be very highly recommended.
Review 39：Kathryn did everything to make our short stay at Shaftesbury pleasant and memorable. We had a wonderful room with modern decor, full of little details that make it so special. The welcome tea and breakfast were superb. We'll recommend the place to everyone.
Review 40：I was extremely cold during the night..will ask for heating to be left on next time :-)
Review 41：Well appointed rooms. Fabulous little touches and excellent personable communication from owner. Breakfast was DELISH!!
Review 42：Nothing.
Review 43：I liked how friendly Kathryn was, how thoughtful she was and all the lovely touches, from hand made biscuits in the room to brilliant breakfasts. I am returning in two weeks.
Review 44：Kathryn had thought of everything so there was nothing we did not like!
Review 45：We were staying in Shaftesbury to attend a funeral and arrived in miserable weather. Kathryn was there to greet us and made sure we had everything we needed and the atmosphere immediately cheered us up. Ampersand House is very close to the town. All the rooms are beautifully thought out demonstrate Kathryn's expertise in interior design. The night's stay was comfortable and breakfast was super - loved the comb honey. Also enjoyed meeting the friendly cats and dogs.
Review 46：We didn't like not knowing of Kathryn and Ampersand House much earlier.
Review 47：We liked Kathryn. A more gracious hostess will not be found in all of England. The accommodations were first rate. The food was exceptional.The location was very convenient to town, A wonderful experience.
Review 48：It was a bit anonymous from the street therefore we passed by- no gps.
Review 49：The hostess was friendly and willing to do anything to assist, from making welcoming scones to taking pictures for us. Also the general taste and atmosphere was a lovely blend of contemporary and period- very relaxing. Only wish we could have stayed longer!
Review 50：Excellent location, very lovely welcome, gorgeous room with very thoughtful touches such as premium toiletry products and hair straighteners as well as a hair dryer. The owners have thought of your every need and catered for it. I will definitely stay here again and recommend to my friends.
Review 51：Ampersand House is a lovely mix of modern and retro. Clean comfortable and welcoming. The best bit though is the very thoughtful Kathryn who treated us like VIP's throughout. A glass of wine on arrival and a fantastic breakfast in the morning. Ampersand House has a heart.
Review 52：it is difficult to put a finger on but an earlier check in would have been nice say 14.00 not 16.00 and no easy chairs in the bedroom but other wise no further comments
Review 53：Hot scones with jam and clotted cream on arrival and tea, with lots of information readily available from a very enthusiastic host
Review 54：Nothing
Review 55：Kathryn gave us a friendly welcome to this lovely house. Our large room had quality teas and homemade biscuits. The bathroom was stylish and well equipped. Breakfast was delicious.
Review 56：We were welcomed by Kathryn who couldn't have been more pleasant. We were shown to our lovely spacious room, which was very tastefully decorated with a huge and very smart bathroom en-suite. We were offered freshly baked scones and tea in the lovely dining room. The bed was extremely comfortable and at breakfast the choice and quality of items available was exceptional. Kathryn couldn't have been more fiendly and we would definitely stay again in the future.
Review 57：Could have a list of breakfast options available for selection the evening before in order to save time if a cooked breakfast is required.
Review 58：Kathryn is very welcoming and friendly and made our stay very pleasant.
Review 59：A warm welcome from Kathryn and her cats to a well-organised house. Scones and tea were offered - and accepted - and served with generous amounts of clotted cream and jam. Bedroom and bathroom were well laid out and well furnished, offering 3 types of tea and fresh milk on request. A comfortable bed, good quality radio, fresh water and home-made amaretti biscuits enhanced the welcome and our stay. Kathryn was helpful regarding dinner options and we followed her recommendation and had a nice pub meal.
Review 60：The House sign board is too small and colour blend in with the pillar. Making it difficult to see while driving, easily go past it.
Review 61：House clean, hostess great, breakfast superb!! Adorable cats.
Review 62：Although situated on main road we found the house hard to spot as Ampersand House shares a driveway with Chalet Hotel next door. ( We missed the email with precise instructions as we were already travelling.)
Review 63：A most interesting place to stay with attractive comfortable rooms and a very good breakfast with plenty of choice and a very friendly welcome.
Review 64：My husband, one year old and I had a wonderful 2 night stay recently. Kathryn was a super host and we felt really well looked after. The breakfast menu was one of the best we have ever seen and we enjoyed every moment of our stay. We highly recommend Ampersand House - it truly is a (very stylish) home away from home.
Review 65：Everything - We have no hesitation in recommending Ampersand House. When we arrived, we were greeted with pavlova and a jug of Pimms. Our room was very spacious with crisp white bedlinen and wonderfully soft towels. A lovely touch was the fresh flowers, hand made biscuits and freshly filtered water. The breakfast selection was excellent with locally sourced produce and freshly baked bread. The owner Kathryn could not have been more welcoming and on a particularly hot day had left iced water and a choice of sorbets for us on our return. The attention to detail and concern for our comfort and enjoyment was second to none. We will definitely be staying again!
Review 66：We loved our stay at Ampersand. We often visit Shaftesbury and will be returning on future visits. The rooms and facilities were exceptional. Breakfast was top quality and we were well looked after by the hostess. Thank you.
Review 67：Kathryn is the most caring host you can imagine. She serves delicious breakfast, makes the best scones and cooks fantastic dinner. The house is furnished stylishly with lots of nice details. You'll find fresh flowers and homemade cookies in your room. Staying at Ampersand House is like staying in a five-star Hotel but with a wonderful familiar atmosphere!
Review 68：My daughter and I were on a poignant visit to Shaftesbury to remember my Mum who lived there for many years and Ampersand House was the perfect place to stay and only a couple of minutes walk from the centre of Shaftesbury. A lovely welcome, gorgeously decorated rooms with lovely details, fresh flowers, homemade biscuits and a fabulous bathroom and shower. After a good sleep in comfy bed, we really enjoyed our breakfast...fabulous eggs and sausages. We'd definitely stay again!
Review 69：Not relevant.
Review 70：We had a very warm welcome from Kathryn who gave us tea with freshly made scones, cream and jam. It was lovely meeting her son Dylan. Kathryn was interested in us and had a good knowledge of the locality including restaurants. Ampersand House was in easy reach of the town centre, local amenities and the superb view from the top of Gold Hill.
Review 71：Extremely comfortable beds, fab bathroom in a lovely old house full of original features, decorated with a Contemporary theme. Kathryn was the perfect hostess. Loved the breakfast too. Highly recommend this lovely hotel.
Review 72：Kathryn was great. We loved the decor of the house, modern look in an old setting. The art pieces were beautiful, every piece was interesting. The breakfast was to die for, plenty to eat and it was all fresh! We will come back the next time we are in town. Loan & Andy in Los Angeles, USA .
Review 73：We received a very warm welcome on arrival. The directions that were emailed to me were clear and concise. Our room (Caslon) was comfortable with good facilities. The breakfast was excellent with a wide range of food to choose from.
Review 74：Every thing was fantastic
Review 75：Bed was rather small and quite low
Review 76：Very friendly hostess Excellent breakfast
Review 77：Very welcoming. Very individual decor.
Review 78：Very cosy and welcoming Hotel and staff truly charming.
Review 79：The very warm and Friendly welcome (including the apple cake) - great breakfast options and fantastic decor
Review 80：House name needs illumination for dark wet nights.
Review 81：Comfortable, well fitted out, good interior design, warm welcome.
Review 82：Hard to find due to almost non existent signage.
Review 83：Extremely comfortable bed, easy walk to restaurants in town.
Review 84：Everything. I was made to feel very welcome and thoroughly enjoyed my stay
Review 85：Wonderful food, clean and charming place. And Kathryn was the perfect hostess and couldn't do enough for us.
Review 86：lovely people easy to get on with nothing too much trouble would stay there again
Review 87：The friendly, polite hospitality tasty food chilled out relaxing breakfasts ambience music & conversation!
Review 88：Lovely house , excellent breakfast, a very comfortable stay
Review 89：Made to feel very welcome. Great nights sleep in a comfortable bed. lovely breakfast
Review 90：Friendly and warm. Very comfortable bed. Lovely, luxurious bath products (which I shall now buy!).
Review 91：You couldn't ask much more from a B&B, it was the perfect mix of hotel comforts & the feeling that you are a guest in someone's home.
Review 92：Kathryn was very helpful. Nice welcome on arrival with drinks. Good location. Few minutes to Shaftesbury. Room was very comfortable.
Review 93：Road noise
Review 94：Friendly and comfortable
Review 95：Nothing it was all perfect
Review 96：Lovely host, beautiful house, clean, quiet and more than accomadating and the breakfast was fabulous!
Review 97：Impressed with how clean the room is and awesome breakfast. Owner was so helpful and very kind. Really enjoyed our stay.
Review 98：Beautifully presented house, very welcoming hostess, excellent home cooking.
Review 99：Excellent breakfast and friendly owner. Perfect stay!
Review 100：Clean, quiet, excellent breakfast, lovely hostess. Will use again if in that part of UK.
Review 101：Such a lovely hostess, so helpful in all areas. The best breakfast ever! Will definitely go back again.
Review 102：the staff is friendly, the location stunning, food hand made and delicious.