The Three Daggers

We arrived here after a day-out in Salisbury. Having made a reservation some weeks prior for a Valentine’s supper with a stayover, we were anticipating a fine dinner-out without the hassle of getting back home. We were in need of a shower, a change of clothes and couple of pre-dinner glasses of wine, so that is what we did. Our room here in the pub building was not ensuite, but we had a private bathroom across the corridor. The first floor room (called ‘Tinhead’) was a twin, so sadly no double-bed for Valentine’s (but we knew all that when we made the reservation). The room had all the usual furnishings and a flat screen TV with remote. We were entitled to use a guest lounge that was also on the first floor. This was a large room with a kitchenette, providing thot-drink-making facilities and, cutlery and some crockery. There was comfortable lounge-style seating and an interesting exposed wooden-frame ceiling. We enjoyed using the room and were able to drink a favourite French wine that we brought with us. After a couple of glasses we made our way down to the bar and dining area and were shown to our table. After dinner we returned to our room, and being tired after the excursion of the day we were looking forward to a good night’s sleep. Happily the adjacent B3098 was very quiet: so in the morning we woke refreshed. The hotel was lovely and warm, and comfortable in every respect. We were well looked after and all staff were keen to help in any way they could. I was returning to our room after a trip to our car and I forgot the key-pad lock code. One of the kitchen staff emerged from the building and asked if he could help, after I explained the problem he went back into the pub, then around the stairs and corridors to open the door from the inside. That is how you provide service! The manager was excellent and was totally focused on making our stay and meal the best experience she could for us. The site includes an event venue, a spa, and a farm shop. We visited the latter and bough some supplies. There are also three separate private cottages that can accommodate event guests: we didn’t look at these, as it is unlikely that we will attend events held here.

Highly recommended. Great staff, amazing breakfast and lovely food. Room was very spacious with bramley products. Free standing bath. Farm shop next door very handy and staff super friendly. Would recommend