Salisbury, the only city in the Wiltshire county, is the epitome of old English towns. Friendly greetings, smiling neighbors, the ring of the old Church bell, beautiful valleys and flowing rivers, this city is almost a dream! Known for old English charm and beautiful cathedrals, Salisbury will make a great option for your next vacation if you want to revel in the warmth of the English countryside, wide open roads, and beautiful cathedrals. Marmalade and toast, tea and biscuits, beautiful views and friendly people and that is Salisbury for you!
While there is a lot to explore, mostly centuries old cathedrals, beautiful English gardens, and the Stonehenge, the place to spend your nights at in Salisbury is an extremely crucial decision. Why? Because a vacation here calls for an English experience, not one in London, but one in the English countryside. Believe us, it is different and it matters!
Here is a list of places for you to consider if you want to experience the old English charm in Salisbury.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on November 26, 2024.
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1. Comfort in the city centre (from USD 96)
As the host describes it, this house dating back to the middle ages is oak paneled, warm and inviting and perfect for a couple getaway. Located in the center of the city, you would be only minutes away from the cathedral, the shops, and the parks. They even offer a complimentary English breakfast and access to the beautiful garden for as long as you want. Sounds like a good deal to us, and a great vacation to just relax on a warm summer day!
Top guest reviews
Host:
great hospitality from exemplary hostsvery welcoming hosts who went the extra mile to make us feel at homeexcellent host who makes you feel at home wonderful service and kind arrangement thank youthey were both very friendly and gracious hostswonderful welcome from our hosts who took the time to chat and show us around the charming heritage propertyLocation:
great central locationthis location is fantastic within walking distance to everythingthe location was perfectly situated for exploring the town and the cathedralan easy walk to restaurants and shopping and the train stationgreat location at a great priceCleanliness:
clean double room separate bathroomthe room is big and clean and so is the bathroomthe place is clean spacious airy and well litthe room was stylish clean and uniquethe room is spacious and the bathroom is clean with toiletries providedRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the room was super comfortable and private but brian and kitty were available if we needed somethingthoughtful touches like fruit in the room in addition to tea and coffeegreat experience from beginning to end room was as described with a nice breakfastnice room in a lovely townthe bed is incredibly comfortable
2. Salisbury Cathedral Close Cabin (from USD 113)
A private garden room as described, that got us in the spirit and prepped us up for this vacation! This cabin comes with blackout curtains giving you the option of basking in the warmth of the sun or cozying up in bed! Fully equipped with a desk, a mini library, and stunning views of the city, we would book this place right away for a family holiday.
Top guest reviews
Host:
great hospitality and an attentive hostjane was a nice hostvery accommodating and good companyjane was a wonderful host very easy to contact from the startjane is an amazing host and her husband john tooLocation:
great location and very close to good restaurants and shoppingamazing location right on the edge of the cathedral closeamazing location 5 minutes walk from the cathedralthe location was very goodthe location within the grounds of salisbury cathedral close is very specialCleanliness:
clean and very comfortable easy communicationthe cabin is clean and very niceit truly is an amazing spot the cabin is clean and the welcome warmthe cottage was clean and comfortablelovely room clean comfy bed everything you could need for a short stayRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
comfortable beds with luxurious down-filled pillows - better than many expensive hotelsbreakfast every morning was wonderful with coffee bread cereals and yogurtenjoyed having the table and chairs to use outside during our stay (as well as the clothesline outside)jane's cabin is small but perfectly comfortable and contained all we needed for our overnight staythere isn't a shower but the listing makes this clear - there is a sink and loo
Superhost
3. Victoria Lodge Guest House (from USD 78)
This beautiful chateau like-guest house is only a short drive from Stonehenge and a ten minute’s walk from Salisbury’s city center. Though close to all major destinations around Salisbury, the lodge is peaceful and perfect for a quiet evening with your family or loved ones to relax after a day of touring. And when you wake up the next morning, the guest house will have a spread of delicious, freshly cooked English breakfast for you. Beans, sausages, eggs, toast and marmalade, tea, mmm. You might never want to go back home after experiencing such luxury and warmth every morning here!
Victoria Lodge Guest House
Address: Castle Road
1.48 km (1.0 mi) from Salisbury Cathedral
4. Haven in the footprint of the Cathedral (from 180 USD)
The windows open up to a beautiful façade of the cathedral, with good sunlight entering in your room, you can observe and learn the gothic architecture. Fresh, bright and refreshing, the rooms here are equally energizing! As they say, the host has really made an extra effort to give you a special blend of both worlds! Stunning!
Haven in the footprint of the Cathedral
Price: from 180 USD
Number of Guests: 4
Salisbury Tour Guide
Andrew Wheeler
Greetings. My name is Andy, and I am a Blue-badge Tourist Guide, accredited through the Institute of Tourist Guiding in London since c.2014. I live in the New Forest, a national park, famous for its wild ponies, located in Hampshire. The nearest city to me is Southampton. I conduct both walking tours and coach tours in the area known as Wessex, which includes the counties of Hampshire, Isle ... Read more
Tours by Andrew
5. Spire House (from USD 469)
A Grade 11 listed Georgian house in the heart of Salisbury, the cathedral bells will ring in so close, you be in tune with the melodies of the church during your visit here. The tastefully decorated bedrooms are very inviting and you will especially appreciate the attention to detail in each of the three rooms. The hallway opens up to the beautiful medieval city, making your holiday an absolute adventure.
Top guest reviews
Host:
lois the host was simply the bestlois the host was very friendly and answered all my questionsgreat host and beautiful spacious townhome in salisburythe kitchen is modern very well appointed and the its obvious the owners are very well organisedthank you too to lois who was extremely helpful in organising our stayLocation:
beautiful property in a superb location in salisburyit was in a great location just minutes walk from everythingthe garden is a great place to relax for an hour or two to listen to the birdsCleanliness:
the house was absolutely stunning quirky clean well equipped with everything you could needRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
gorgeous kitchen and dining room loads of space luxurious lounges with sky and a full library of booksattention to detail fabulous paintings and wallpaper designs wonderful furnishings and super comfy bedswe had a very lovely 3 days in salisbury in this very comfortable house
6. The Pembroke Arms (from USD 130)
Located on the Wilton Estate, whose origins can be traced back to King Egbert in the year 838 where he built his Royal Palace, The Pembroke Arms, just like Salisbury, has a lot of history. Wilton was the seat of the Bishop of Wiltshire until 1045. Wilton House was built on the site of the prosperous Wilton Abbey by Sir William Herbert, with the following Earls adding to it to make it the building it is today. Apart from the Salisbury Cathedral, Old Sarum, and the Stonehenge, the Wilton House, which is across the road, is the perfect way to learn about Salisbury’s history. This 17th-century castle is maintained beautifully and will really make you feel like you have gone back in time!
The Pembroke Arms
Address: Minster Street
4.72 km (3.0 mi) from Salisbury Cathedral
7. Withyslade Farm
Where medieval meets modern aesthetics, this holiday home has the warmest ambiance with its ancient façade and beautifully, tastefully decorated interior. Very English, from the bold floral print screens, perfect dining tables and large windows with amazing views, you will say most guests loved their stay here for obvious reasons. Their garden is another feature that got them many good reviews. Airy, green, lush and beautiful, the aroma in their garden, especially on a beautiful summer day, makes for the best vacation here! Also, this holiday home comes with a barbecue, could it get any better? Gardens, brilliant views, and a barbecue - isn’t that the formula for the perfect vacation?
Withyslade Farm
Address: Withyslade Farm, Tisbury Row, Tisbury
18.38 km (11.5 mi) from Salisbury Cathedral
8. h century town house
This charming medieval town house is located minutes away from the Gothic cathedral, in the Medieval quarter in the heart of Salisbury. The other occupants of this house love to host and several guests at this BnB have really appreciated the recommendations the hosts have made. “Fisherton Mill is a lovely little place with scrumptious home made cakes and lots of art for sale”, the hosts says. She also said great things about the Chapter House Pub and Grill 9 St John’s Street. The host’s other recommendations include the Odeon Cinema New Canal, a unique experience as it is set in a medieval town house with many of the original features remaining, and Limewood House in the New Forest. They have a fabulous Herb House Spa; they also do a great afternoon tea and their restaurant Harnett, Holder and Co has 3 Rosettes.
364 meters (0.3 ft) from Salisbury Cathedral
9. Sarum Heights B&B (from USD 101)
This little place is the perfect definition of a B&B. The lovely place is run by a family that loves to host and they take great pride in the perfect location and the exquisite views of Salisbury from their home. Located minutes away from the Old Sarum Castle and only 2 km (1.2 mi) from the historic center of medieval Salisbury, the house’s elevation gives you a unique view of Salisbury from the balcony, which guests have especially enjoyed. For the whole English experience, a unique view of Salisbury on a budget, this place beats the rest!
Sarum Heights B&B
Address: 289 Castle Road
2.74 km (1.7 mi) from Salisbury Cathedral
Medieval Salisbury and Stonehenge, those are the first two reasons!
I hope you have a craving for delicious breakfast, bright mornings and gothic architecture! Old Sarum and Stonehenge could be great places to visit, nothing like it right? We love these places to stay for their proximity to these historic locations, the unique experience, and the amazing hospitality. We hope you will too!
If you’re in England, do not miss Salisbury!
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