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Best Western The Royal Chase Hotel

The Royal Chase HotelSP7 8DB

Best Western The Royal Chase Hotel enjoys a prime location, nestled in its own extensive grounds on the outskirts of Shaftesbury at the heart of Thomas Hardy Country.

Comfortable rooms, award-winning cuisine and an indoor swimming pool are just some of the reasons you'll fall for this quaint hotel, while Gold Hill, made famous by the Hovis TV commercial, is well worth leaving the comfort of the hotel for. The original hotel building dates back do 1753. As an ex-monastery it has a history of peace and quiet, and we're happy to say the mood of tranquillty remains!

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Hotel Update From 23rd September, the pool will be closed for maintenance for three weeks. We apologise for the inconvenience.

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out
Check-in is at 15:00 / Check-out is at 11:00
Parking
Free parking available. Street parking is not available.
Children
2 children up to 12 years of age stays free with a paying adult as per Best Western GB Child Policy.
Pets
Pets are allowed. £15 per night. Double & Twin rooms only. Subject to availability

Other Services

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Bar
Restaurants
Pool
Wedding
Baggage hold
Safe deposit
EV Charging Capabilities

Accessibility

The The Royal Chase Hotel features the following accessibility options on select rooms and/or areas of their premises.

  • Disabled Access Public

Restaurants & bars

We have a new kitchen team led by Luke Moore. All food is locally sourced, freshly cooked to order and available to eat in the Byzant restaurant , the Country bar/restaurant or outside on the colonnade.Weekly specials are a favourite along with chef's homemade piccalilli, bread and various ice creams.

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Byzant

Restaurant

The traditionally decorated restaurant is named after a local festival dating back through the years. Savour the culinary tradition that takes hearty inspiration from the diverse and local ingredients and produce of an English growing year. The alcove area can seat small dinner parties up to 16, with more tables looking out over the grounds of the hotel

Restaurant

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Byzant

Restaurant

The traditionally decorated restaurant is named after a local festival dating back through the years. Savour the culinary tradition that takes hearty inspiration from the diverse and local ingredients and produce of an English growing year. The alcove area can seat small dinner parties up to 16, with more tables looking out over the grounds of the hotel

Timings

Breakfast 06:30 till 09:30
Lunch 12:00 till 14:00
Dinner 18:30 till 20:30
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Country Bar

Bar

Our bar is a cosy place for a nightcap, and a delightful place to while away an hour or two during the day. With a real log fire in winter and with exterior seating on The Colonnade where, you'll enjoy quality time here all year round!

Bar

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Country Bar

Bar

Our bar is a cosy place for a nightcap, and a delightful place to while away an hour or two during the day. With a real log fire in winter and with exterior seating on The Colonnade where, you'll enjoy quality time here all year round!

Timings

Hours 11.00 till 23.00
Monday Open
Tuesday Open
Wednesday Open
Thursday Open
Friday Open
Saturday Open
Sunday Open

Meetings

" Congratulations" - We will make sure your day is a memorable one in every way, we have a dedicated team that will assit the Bride and Groom in a friendly and caring way. The Best Western The Royal Chase has it all, the venue,the grounds, the team and accommodation. The co ordinator will be on hand along with management team to make this joyfull occasion a day to remember.

Facilities included

Eight Hour Chairs
Laptop Projector
Laptop Screen
Unlimited Flipchart
White Board
White Board Size
Number of meeting rooms: 5
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Maximum 180 guests
114.0 m2

Wessex

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Aircon
WiFi
Natural daylight
Blackout
Disabled access

Meetings

Wessex Floor/Location: Ground
Maximum 180 guests
Size: 114.0 m2
Aircon
WiFi
Natural daylight
Blackout
Disabled access

Guest Capacity

Expected guest capacities when this room is setup in the following orientation(s):
Orientation Guest Capacity
Banquet 150
Board Room 70
Class Room 90
Reception 82
Theatre 180
U-Shape 65
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Maximum 42 guests
30.0 m2

Beaulieu

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Aircon
WiFi
Natural daylight
Blackout
Disabled access

Meetings

Beaulieu Floor/Location: Ground
Maximum 42 guests
Size: 30.0 m2
Aircon
WiFi
Natural daylight
Blackout
Disabled access

Guest Capacity

Expected guest capacities when this room is setup in the following orientation(s):
Orientation Guest Capacity
Banquet 32
Board Room 26
Class Room 24
Reception 18
Theatre 42
U-Shape 15
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Maximum 25 guests
30.0 m2

Longleat

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Aircon
WiFi
Natural daylight
Blackout
Disabled access

Meetings

Longleat Floor/Location: Ground
Maximum 25 guests
Size: 30.0 m2
Aircon
WiFi
Natural daylight
Blackout
Disabled access

Guest Capacity

Expected guest capacities when this room is setup in the following orientation(s):
Orientation Guest Capacity
Banquet 24
Board Room 18
Class Room 16
Reception 12
Theatre 25
U-Shape 12
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Maximum 72 guests
98.0 m2

Belmont

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Aircon
WiFi
Natural daylight
Blackout
Disabled access

Meetings

Belmont Floor/Location: Ground
Maximum 72 guests
Size: 98.0 m2
Aircon
WiFi
Natural daylight
Blackout
Disabled access

Guest Capacity

Expected guest capacities when this room is setup in the following orientation(s):
Orientation Guest Capacity
Banquet 48
Board Room 32
Class Room 45
Reception 36
Theatre 72
U-Shape 30
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Maximum 50 guests
63.0 m2

Dorset

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Aircon
WiFi
Natural daylight
Blackout
Disabled access

Meetings

Dorset Floor/Location: Ground
Maximum 50 guests
Size: 63.0 m2
Aircon
WiFi
Natural daylight
Blackout
Disabled access

Guest Capacity

Expected guest capacities when this room is setup in the following orientation(s):
Orientation Guest Capacity
Banquet 32
Board Room 26
Class Room 30
Reception 24
Theatre 50
U-Shape 20
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Weddings

" Congratulations" - We will make sure your day is a memorable one in every way, we have a dedicated team that will assit the Bride and Groom in a friendly and caring way. The Best Western The Royal Chase has it all, the venue,the grounds, the team and accommodation. The co ordinator will be on hand along with management team to make this joyfull occasion a day to remember.

  • Ceremony Capacity 80
  • Reception Capacity 80
  • Civil Ceremony License Yes
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Overview

Service and Venue

We hold a Wedding Licence so you can enjoy the whole day with us from start to finish, or arrive in style at this beatiful tree lined venue ,surrounded by landscaped lawns. After the ceremony, enjoy your first drink together as a happy couple surrounded by friends and family on the front lawn.

Catering

We cater for all of your needs, from 3 course meals and Grand buffets. We can also cater for up to 120 sit down guests or the smaller intimate numbers. Evening reception see the number rise up to 150, with dedicated DJ's that we can arrange and you are in touch with, or your own entertainment can be accommodated.

Honeymoon Suite

Named after the famous Dorset writer, The Thomas Hardy Suite offers true rural refinement. Even the great man himself would be lost for words, with a traditionally styled four poster bed, luxury bathroom fittings, spa bath and a lounge area providing once-in-a-lifetime luxury. We'll offer this wonderful suite to you as a welcome wedding present too!

Organiser & Registrar

Events Team

Organiser: Events Team

Organiser telephone: 01747 853355

Organiser e-mail: [email protected]

Registrar

Authority: North Dorset District Council

Registrar telephone number: 0300 003 4570

Registar address: Nordon, Salisbury Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7LN