About this property

A 1-minute walk from the beautiful Sherborne Abbey, the Half Moon provides stylish accommodation in the centre of this pretty Dorset town. With a restaurant and bar, there is free parking and Wi-Fi at this Marstons Inn. Each room has en suite bathroom facilities with shower or bath. There is a flat-screen TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities. Breakfast is served each morning, and the pub serves a full menu including gourmet burgers, flame-grilled steaks, sharing platters and spicy curries. A decadent selection of desserts is also available, along with real ales and a range of coffees. In the west of the county, Sherborne is close to the Somerset border, with Yeovil just 6 miles away. Glastonbury is around 40 minutes’ drive north, while historic Dorchester lies around 30 minutes to the south.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Marston's Inns
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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

  • Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rebekah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were very helpful .. Very clean and comfortable...very good value .... Very central to all the shops and cafes ..
  • Joyce
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were very helpful and friendly. Ideal position for exploring sherbourne. Good having parking.
  • Steve
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location, history of the market town, the hospitality of all we met. And just the right distance from london after travelling for 3 days. A great spot and was glad of the second visit.
  • Daniel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Evening staff were excellent. Only two of them as someone had gone sick but they worked extremely hard to ensure we were well looked after. Moring likewise excellent service and both meals were great.
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was perfectly positioned in Sherborne and the staff were lovely x breakfast was really good.
  • M
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is fantastic. Right in the town centre. Evening meal and breakfast were both great
  • Victoria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, comfortable and friendly staff. Informal and very quiet at the rear of the building. Room serviced every day. Obviously very popular with the locals for food and drink. I stayed for 7 nights.
  • Ola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very central and close to the castle. Nice pub with full of life. Friendly staff. Good free parking.
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean and comfortable bedroom with beautiful view. The bathroom was also very clean. Bed was super comfortable. Staff were helpful.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff from the start were very helpful & pleasant which made for a good stay from the off. Pub & restaurant staff also all worked hard & look after us very well too.

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Any damage caused will be charged for by the hotel.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Half Moon, Sherborne by Marston's Inns in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.