The Royal Chase Hotel, Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8DB
Telephone: 01747 853355
Fax: 01747 851969
English Tourism Council 3 Stars

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Far from the madding crowd". Not just an agreeable thought but a very pleasant reality at the Royal Chase. Located right in the heart of Thomas Hardy country, this is possibly Dorset's friendliest hotel where guests will discover a charming home-from-home, a hospitality hideaway in the very best traditions. A happy mix of all that is best in hotels.Delight in the genuine warmth of welcome, the appreciation of what really makes for a memorable stay and our longstanding commitment to the highest standards of service and quality.

Accommodation Our thirty-three en suite bedrooms provide a range of comfortable and pretty accommodation including family rooms and luxury Crown Rooms fitted with thoughtful extras and individually styled and attractively furnished. • Tea & Coffee Making Facilities • Direct Dial Telephone • Colour TV with Satellite • Hairdryer • High Speed Internet Access • HSIA The Thomas Hardy Suite All the staff at the Royal Chase are very proud of the Thomas Hardy Suite. Extensively refurbished by a team beavering away behind the scenes, this sumptious suite boasts comfort, luxury, space and a four poster bed, Spa Bath, T.V., DVD, Video & Stereo. Perfect for a romantic weekend, a special occasion or just a period of sheer self indulgence. We think the pictures speak for themselves. Tariff from 1 January 2008 Single - £64.00 - £170.00 per room Double - £75.00 - £181.00 per room Triple Room - £85.00 - £191.00 per room Family Room - £75.00 - £181.00 per room We welcome children and offer FREE accommodation for children under 15 sharing a room with their parents. Children in their own room are charged 50% adult rate. Getaway Breaks Prices are per person per night and include comfortable en suite accommodation, full English breakfast and lunch or dinner in our elegant award winning Byzant Restaurant. Rates are based on double occupancy of a double or twin room. Minimum stay 2 nights. 1st May 2007 to 30 September 2007 £74.00 1 October 2007 to 30 April 2008 £59.00 The above rates include VAT at 17.5%. Rates are subject to alteration without notice. New Bar Menu - local, fresh, affordable! Thomas Hardy Suite - £185.00 The Royal Chase Hotel is proud to unveil the luxury Thomas Hardy Suite. Features include: Pine Barley Twist 4-poster bed Spa bath Wide-screen TV, DVD, video and Hi-fi Tailor-made furniture and soft-furnishings In-room safe Mini-bar Ironing centre To view, please contact the Duty Manager on 01747 853355.

Leisure Facilities Our elegant leisure area comprising superb indoor pool, Turkish steam room and spa bath, affords a relaxing environment in which to gently unwind and let the stresses and strains of the day simply ebb away! Golfing Breaks Why not take a golfing break at The Royal Chase and take advantage of the surperb facilities at nearby Rushmore Golf Club. Set in wonderful Wiltshire countryside a few miles from historic Shaftesbury, this is a superb new parkland course. There are no less than 10 lakes to be tackled on the short but challenging layout, not to mention some tight, tree-lined holes that require super straight drives. Its perfect for: golfers looking for a nice, easy walking course. Groups welcome. Before you go polish up your approach play - several times you'll need to lob the ball over a lake to find the green. Vital statistics: 18 hole parkland, 6,131 yards, par 71. Handicap certificate? No Fees: £20 pp per round approx

Weddings at The Royal Chase With a winning combination of first class menus, attractive gardens, and versatile Wessex Suite, the Royal Chase is the perfect partner for your marriage celebrations. As for the ceremony itself the Royal Chase is one of Dorset’s largest licensed venues for civil weddings. Whether you decide to have a buffet or sit-down meal for the Wedding Breakfast, our menu selector and buffet menus are designed to help you choose. To discuss your requirements please call Jacqui on 01747 853355.

Conference Facilities For conferences and meetings the Royal Chase is a venue widely praised for its professional, dedicated approach, faultless service and flexible facilities. We have two versatile, air conditioned function suites, the Belmont and the larger Wessex suite which has a total capacity of 180. Both suites have partitioning facilities which enable you to choose a room to suit your requirements. For more intimate dining the smaller, multi-purpose Wilton room is a natural choice. We provide the complete back-up for a successful event, providing everything from a paperclip to an overhead projector.Room hire rates start at £85 for a full day, for half-day rates or below please call our Conference Co-ordinator on 01747 850044 or email: royalchasehotel@btinternet.com Our Day Conference Tariff is £39.50 per person inclusive of VAT and includes: • Room hire, OHP, screen and flipchart • Morning tea and coffee with home-made shortbread • 2-course hot & cold buffet lunch • Afternoon tea and coffee with home-made shortbread We also offer a 24-hour Delegate Tariff at £117.50 per headwhich includes accommodation. Please call our Conference Co-ordinator on 01747 853355 or email: royalchasehotel@btinternet.com for full details.

Our Restaurant On the menu you will find meals for every mood and settings for every occasion. Savour the culinary tradition that takes hearty inspiration from the diverse ingredients and produce of an English growing year. For enjoyable á la carte dining, the Byzant restaurant is the obvious choice, with a talented team of chefs serving up their exciting and creative interpretation of classic and modern dishes. If our menu does not suit your special dietary needs then our restaurant staff will be happy to make an alternative suggestion. Why not visit the Royal Chase Hotel home page? How to Find Us By Road From London M25 take junction 12, M3 exit 8 – A303 towards Exeter Approx. 1 hour from Exit 8 take A350 Shaftesbury Travel 7 miles south towards Shaftesbury (Little Chef/Esso Garage on roundabout) Take 2nd exit – A350 Blandford/Salisbury The hotel is 1 minute’s drive on left after next roundabout From the West Take A303 towards Andover/London Exit A303 on to A350 southbound Travel 7 miles south towards Shaftesbury (Little Chef/Esso Garage on roundabout) Take 2nd exit – A350 Blandford/Salisbury The hotel is 1 minute’s drive on left after next roundabout From the South Take A350 from Bournemouth/Poole towards Blandford Forum Continue north to Shaftesbury The hotel is situated on the right of 1st roundabout From the East From Salisbury take A30 west towards Shaftesbury/Yeovil Continue west to Shaftesbury The hotel is situated on the right of 1st roundabout Transport Services British Rail Gillingham 4 miles (London Waterloo/Exeter services) Hurn (Bournemouth) Airport 19 miles Salisbury 20 miles Bath 35 mile

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