Historic Hotels & Resorts in Sherborne from AU$144

A trip to the sights with historical relevance in Sherborne is likely first on your travel itinerary. While you’re here, why not check out the countryside and bars?

Based on our travel expertise, Munden House is a top guest house for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free Wi-Fi and a terrace. Montacute House is a short 19-minute drive away. A couple of other options to soak up the local history include The Rose and Crown Inn Trent and Stoneleigh Barn B&B.

In Sherborne, you’ll find 94 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Landmarks like Sherborne Steam and Waterwheel Centre and Sherborne Old Castle in Sherborne might be worth a visit. Cultural venues include Global Images Gallery and Sherborne Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Sherborne Abbey and South West Survival.

When you choose a historic hotel, you’ll spend a night or two in a building that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found within the guestrooms or public spaces of these historic hotels in Sherborne, giving a historical feel.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel tends to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value along with how it shaped the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, but every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the amenities found in a hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Sherborne, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.