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Double Room (Papillon)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Double Room (Babochka)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Double Room (Kipepeo)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Double Room (Schmetterling)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Luxury Double Room (Mallyshag)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Hotel Description

During your stay at The Fontmell, you'll be within walking distance of Fontmell and Melbury Downs. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.

  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include newspapers and library
  • 13 minutes on foot from Fontmell and Melbury Downs and a 5-minute drive from Melbury Vale Winery
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at The Fontmell. Self parking is free. This 3.5-star Shaftesbury inn is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Free parking nearby

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

The Fontmell offers 6 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hairdryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor

Food & Drink

The Fontmell has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • No lift (single level property)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 10 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in, please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM, please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning on arriving outside normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning on arriving outside normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and lockbox information. The host will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30 per night.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmationService animals are exempt from fees.

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms only
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • No front desk
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Host will greet you
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
  • No lifts
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Debit cards
  • Online penalty collection

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Fontmell Inn Dorset
  • Fontmell Inn
  • Fontmell Dorset
  • Fontmell
  • Fontmell Inn Shaftesbury
  • Fontmell Shaftesbury
  • The Fontmell Inn
  • The Fontmell Shaftesbury
  • The Fontmell Inn Shaftesbury

You should know

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
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