The Eastbury in West Dorset

Lovely stay, made to feel very welcome. Very comfortable room with a great view. We will be coming back!

As many say on trip advisor, this place could be lovely but its the dirtiest hotel i have stayed in, im afraid. After a shower, i foolishly didnt wear my slippers and had to wash my feet again after 5 minutes of walking round the room. The rim under the toilet was disgusting (i didnt look deliberately, it was that bad) and there was dust on the valance and the headboard. At breakfast the glasses were murky and the table mats stuck to the table. Please get better cleaning standards, its really off-putting and a real shame. This isnt a 5* hotel as things stand. Also impossible to use the spa, i dont consider a 'spa hotel' to have only one technician and hot tub.

This was my first stay at the Eastbury after using other hotels in the area and I have to say what a difference! The staff were very helpful and friendly, the accommodation was excellent and a short walk to town made it the perfect choice. My stay was for business but would highly the Eastbury recommend for everyone"

Fantastic location, very dog friendly and the room was great for the price (check out the Sunday sleepover deal - it's very good). The breakfast is excellent and they even brought out food for the dog!

The garden suite (Thyme) was amazing, an unexpected upgrade! So tranquil and well equipped, loved the comfort and design with the bifolding doors onto the patio. Also the skylight was a nice touch. The breakfast was great too with lots of choice! Amazing experience

We only called in so I haven’t commented on the rooms but everything else we did encounter was lovely.

The Eastbury dinner menu is now that of a clichéd gastro pub, pork belly, lamb rump, fish and chips, burgers, steak etc. The only problem is it comes at London prices, £22-£30 for a main course. The food is OK but nothing special. The wines are well priced and good. The service is very good. Dogs are allowed in the restaurant.

All items on the menu could be amended to cope with my gluten-free requirement. Nothing was too much trouble.

The setting of the Seasons Restaurant is delightful and the gardens are spectacular. However the food was really only average and therefore quite expensive. The service was first class and we were well served by Ben, Cody and Rachel. They could not have been more helpful and everything they did was very professional.

A great evening of excellent food and service. Really good to see standards have been maintained. We could not fault a thing, an excellent evening!

If you want that little something special you need to eat here. Food is fantastic and the staff are exemplary. What more can I say.

We visited for dinner as guests of the hotel. Advanced booking was essential. The restaurant has a refined atmosphere and it was very quiet when we arrived, although it got busier later on. There was more on the menu vs what was published on their website, and they also had a fairly extensive kids menu (6 choices of main course) priced at £10 including a dessert.We tried the goats cheese and octopus carpaccio starters, followed by the monkfish and lamb main courses, and finally the chocolate cremeux and sticky toffee desserts. Generally, the food was quite good, in particular the desserts were excellent. The lamb was a bit tough, but still decent. The notable exception to all of this was the octopus carpaccio. As this dish was delivered it immediately was giving off a strong fishy smell, and upon tasting it, it was obvious that the octopus had gone off. I was surprised that the kitchen did not pick up on this. Further, after informing our waiter and sending it back, there was no follow up of any sort, although upon settling the bill, the octopus had not been charged for.Service was on the slow side throughout the meal, and it was often difficult to get the attention of waiting staff. A few staff also came across as being inexperienced, new to the restaurant clearly, but perhaps even new to the industry. Our bill came to £145 of which £35 was spent on drinks. On the whole, it was a bit of a mixed experience, and I’m not sure if I would return.

Well worth booking in advance - the food is amazing, atmosphere relaxing (dining in or al fresco) and service with a smile from Ben and Jazz.

Ben, is an excellent Maître d’. Welcoming, calm and organised. We had lunch in the garden. Cuisine was just incredible. Masterchef standard here in Sherborne. Amazing. Thoroughly recommend!

Deradful Sunday lunch. Service was very poor, food very mediocre and nothing traditional. Waited ages for the wine list and eventually had to go and ask for it. Ditto the pudding list. Very disappointing experience.

I was unexpectedly invited to join some friends here for lunch and enjoyed it a lot. There were beautiful gardens to sit and enjoy over a pre-lunch drink, then we went inside for the meal. We all chose different things, but the food was well presented, all the meals arrived together and there was no problem billing us individually at the end. Lunch as it should be.

We were staying in the hotel for three days and eat in the restaurant for the first two days. The food was so delicious, beautifully presented and sensible sized portions We will definitely come again

A lovely restaurant with lovely food and very polite, helpful staff. The atmosphere was very relaxed and quiet.

Our visit was spoilt from the start by a receptionist who ignored us and kept us waiting on the doorstep whilst taking a phone booking. I realize that the call was obviously important but her complete failure to make eye contact or even acknowledge our presence was inexcusable . The meal was OK but nothing special. The starters were reasonable and the battered fish was fine. However the tartare sauce lacked piquancy and the mushy peas were dry. The waiting staff were attentive and the garden setting was pleasant, though we had to request cushions for hard chairs

We sat in the garden as it was 32 degrees. Quite possibly one of the best lunches I can remember ever having. Starters of goats cheese and beetroot soup, and very lovely blue cheese brule, mains of lamb curry and monk fish were to die for. All the food was exquisitely prepared, presented and tasted wonderful.We even saw the chef picking herbs from the garden. Unlike other restaurants providing this standard, the helpings were generous too. Finished off with raspberries and sorbet, and chocolate and passion fruit puree. Only disappointment was the rose wine. We will definitely come again.

Really interesting food served (behind masks!) by really attentive waiting staff. We would definitely recommend. The usual staples available too.

Loved all the food eaten at this restaurant - delicious meals, starter, mains and dessert - preceded by a lovely Amuse Bouche.

We were fortunate enough to have two nights in this restaurant and it doesn’t disappoint. I’m was also thrilled that the restaurant allowed us to take our dog in with us. I ordered the octopus carpaccio followed by the rib eye steak on my first evening and both were superb, presentation and quality of produce really evident. The steak was perfectly cooked and served with the most wonderful cep sauce and onion jam. Did I mention the triple cooked fries? Very naughty but oh so nice and perfect with the steak. I couldn’t eat all of my steak but my dog loved it just as much as me. The second night was good but I couldn’t top the first and still wasn’t hungry enough to appreciate it. So definitely go here to eat but maybe not on two consecutive evenings!

I fear this is a triumph of artistic impression over technical merit. This was our first visit since the acquisition by Mr de Savary and his group. We declare an interest – we are Sherborne residents! We visited Seasons before Christmas for lunch on a Saturday – the restaurant was pleasantly busy but not overcrowded. The menus seem to reflect the chef’s desire for upward transit through the Michelin system rather than feeding hungry denizens of west Dorset. And – sadly – the tablecloths have gone: wood-effect laminate tables do have their place but not, I feel, in a restaurant such as this.The starters were perfectly alright but not amazing; the main course was good: we selected the roast turkey special – it being near Christmas – and it was nicely cooked and presented, and warm but not hot. Overall, though, we felt that the menus were a little ‘off-beat’.Service was efficient and friendly, but with lapses – see later.We were presented with the menus for dessert – none of which was much to our taste. However, one of our party had overhead the adjacent table ordering Christmas pudding – not mentioned when the menus were given to us. So, when the head waiter returned I enquired and he confirmed that ‘yes, of course, Christmas pudding was available’. So having duly ordered, what was it served with? Ice cream. Not my special choice but acceptable. But then, another waiter was overheard taking next door’s order – Christmas pudding with a choice of cream, orange cream or ice cream. I managed to stop him on his way past to the kitchen and amend my ice cream to orange cream[which incidentally was excellent and went very well with the pudding]. But a points deduction here for the initial lack of information.All finished, we asked for the bill, which duly came. The waiter then went to fetch the credit card terminal but returned and rather briskly took away the bill with a crisp “forgot to add the drinks”. Now, I hope Mr de Savary’s finances are not so imperilled that the loss of £20 is going to cause him distress.I am not in the hospitality business but as a customer I know when something has to be taken on the chin.We paid as asked but it left a sour taste and perhaps I was being petty by not upgrading the gratuity to reflect the new total.So, quite good overall, but polish is required. But then, Mr de Savery is an entrepreneur, not a hotelier.

The food was beautifully balanced fresh and delicious, fully of flavour and texture with original touches. Don't miss the Devon crab starter - sensational!

Visited this restaurant for the first time this week. The standard of service was faultless. I chose the tasting menu with accompanying wines and I feel the quality of the meal was on a par with some Michelin star restaurants I have experienced. A nice touch was the “happy birthday” chocolates at the end of the meal. Thank you to the attentive front of house staff and the talented chefs for a great evening. We shall definitely go again.

Words cant do this hotel justice, You really must go!We attended last for a surprise birthday party for my Mother, the ambiance of the hotel is relaxed, understated and very comfortable. The food and service was truly of a two AA rosette standard, delicious.This hotel and restaurant is Sherborne hidden gem, but honestly its worth travelling to enjoy its delights.

It’s difficult to see how this Sunday lunch could have been better. The roast beef was delicious and the potatoes roasted in duck fat were sinfully perfect. All the dining options were liked by our small number. The view over the garden is appropriately sylvan, the service excellent and it was a very relaxed occasion. Highly recommended. The rosettes are well justified.

Love the fine dining experience. So grateful to have this in our home town. A little gem of a place.

Sunday roast lunch for a party of 10. Table laid out beautifully in a pleasant part of restaurant. Drinks and orders promptly taken and not long to wait before it arrived. Beef cooked to individual preferences - impressive, good selection of freshly cooked vegetables. Followed up by excellent desserts. On ecriticism, we had to get away as we were all due to be at a rehearsal in Sherborne Abbey and needed to leave promptly. It took 30mins to find someone to give us the bill, and another 10 mins to find someone who could use the card machine. The reason given was a shift change, but was not a good end to a perfect meal.

Excellent visit for lunch to this hotel. All the staff were very good, especially Meghan, perfect for front of house.My friend and I had lunch, 3 small plates for starters, excellent,Small Caesar salad, sticky toffee pudding, glass of Prosecco,Well a small bottle which gave you more than just a glass, very good value.Would not hesitate to recommend this Hotel, we parked in the nearby public car park (the hotel car park was being resurfaced the weekend we visited), a short 5 minute walk to hotel and Sherborne high street. Look forward to returning again next time I’m in the area.

This was an excellent dining experience. A good range of items on the menu, a good wine list including local English wine, and the staff were superb - professional and friendly.

I made a booking at Seasons for my daughter's Confirmation lunch. I was unsure about my choice because I had not been back to the Eastbury Hotel for a while and the last time I ate there with the previous owners, the food and the atmosphere were not great. However, we had an absolutely fantastic lunch. Seven of us chose pretty much all the dishes on the menu. Everything was beautifully presented and delicious. The really sad thing was the lack of other people eating there. Only two other tables of two. Why is this? Seasons is every bit and, I would now say, the best restaurant in Sherborne and the prices are as good as anywhere. It is a crime that the restaurant was not packed to the brim. We will all be going back soon.

My son was visiting so l booked lunch at the Eastbury Hotel, newly refurbished , with work still in progress building the new spa.

Outstanding service, environment and quality, locally sourced food, fantastic! Its always a joy to visit this venue and can thoroughly recommend it.

So its Friday, its been a busy week at work and what could be nicer than looking forward to a meal with friends at this great hotel/restaurant !! Great food at a good price & attentive staff make it into a very enjoyable Friday wind down. The views onto the gorgeous garden are really special and the whole feel of the place is very relaxed.

A fantastic meal, with fantastic service. We went for a meal for our 34th wedding Anniversary and it was great. Very good price with quality food and service. Thank you to you all.

We celebrated a 90th birthday in the garden suite with family ranging from 8 to 90. The staff were brilliant and looked after us very well and the food was all delicious, hot and perfectly cooked.

Been here several times before, Sunday lunches, family get togethers. Latest celebration rather shocking considering the considerable charge for a separate dining room. Waiting staff awkward, leaning across everyone to place items on the table. One main course forgotten when everything pre-ordered weeks in advance. Having paid extra, presumably to cover staffing costs would have expected the vegetable dishes to be served rather than everyone having to stretch across a very wide table to reach them. First two courses excellent food but none of the usual choice of breads or signature tomato butter. And the desserts... oh dear! Someone must have forgotten to make them because the chocolate brownies, which we have ordered on a previous occassion, this time were of the cheepest type purchased from any old supermarket, too sweet, dry and hard, the cherry sorbet completely tasteless, no hazelnuts and everything just dumped in a glass, ie not presented as before or as shown in the photos. Rice pudding again far too sweet and the raspberry compote was another purchased product, the cheepest type of seedless jam. Coffee was not served, just plonked on the table, cream not offered and the sugar forgotten. Two espressos (ordered seperately) arrived without either saucers or spoons! Finally, no chocolates supplied with the coffee as plainly described on the menu, this is breach of contract with the customer. This meal had to be paid for in full in advance, (£1000 +) so rather a fait accompli..... Just a bad hair day? What is happening Eastbury!?? Is this indicative of management/ ownership not being aware of customer expectation and taking the eye off the ball and allowing previously excellent standards and reputation to slip badly. Shame.

Four of us ate here a couple of evenings ago to celebrate joint wedding anniversaries. We had decided on the tasting menu and were not disappointed. With a couple of bottles of reasonably priced wine we all had a thoroughly enjoyable evening. As described in other reviews each of the courses was nicely presented and well thought out. ‘Fresh tasting’ was a term repeated throughout. The crab and the lamb (cooked perfectly) were particular favourites. We will certainly be returning. Need to say that although it was a Thursday and the food is not the cheapest, the welcome, service, and overall ambiance (not forgetting the garden views) of the place is deserving of more custom. Go, you won’t be disappointed.

Had a wonderful meal both nights we stayed here. I've never tried venison but have seen it often cooked on TV shows so when it was on the menu thought I had to give it a go. Matt has converted me - it was a delight.

Our culinary experience at this restaurant was one of our most memorable from start to finish. We chose from the a la carte and we were not disappointed. Our meal started with a stunning amuse bouche followed by starters of ox cheek, crab, and, between six of us, we tried the lamb rump, the fish and chips, the cod loin and the burger. Portions were judged perfectly. The desserts were 'to die for', the house wines were good quality and reasonably priced and the service was at a good standard. Recommended.

Wow! This Hotel/restaurant has changed so much since I was last here 8 years & this was so worth a review...

I came to this hotel because I was visiting a friend who lives nearby. She had been seriously ill and I anticipated that I might find the visit stressful and thought I would benefit from some comfort while I was in Sherborne.

My wife and I went to the Seaons for a quiet birthday celebration. Staff were attentive from the off, no rush or pressure, delightful atmosphere. The food was excellent, and a small Happy Birthday marzipan added to the sweet! Drinks range very good, the whole experience a magic evening. Certainly visit again.

Went her for a special Valentines evening and tried the tasting menu. Food was fantastic with perhaps some of the best dishes we have ever been served amongst the courses. The service was great, attentive but certainly not rushed or pushy. Also had a wine flight and some of the choices made were again amongst the best matches we have had for food.

we went as a group of near 40 people on 4 tables. with that number of people we had pre-ordered from the Christmas menu. The choices available were good, and all had excellent flavours, due to 2 AA-rosette chef Matt's expertise. The room overlooked the garden and the staff served table by table with minimum fuss by the knowledgeable and friendly staff. It was good value too at just £25 for two courses. It's highly recommended and is continually being improved. Better than Pub Grub at sensible prices. Go soon and often!

For the last 14 years four of us friends have spent NYE together both abroad, including Scotland, the Canary Islands and England and right on our doorstep we had one of the most enjoyable evenings ever. The food was excellent, the thought that had gone into the structure of the evening, the reception by staff collecting the coats as you came in then escorted you into the bar glass of champagne, the decor was good, lighting at just right level so all good, the tasting menu was served at just the right pace, and to finish off the evening the very young DJ played just the right type of music to get all the more mature dinners onto the dance floor.

The Seasons at Eastbury is definately one of Sherborne's best Restaurants . The menu surprised me with a big variety , combined with an exellent dining ambience. The Risotto starter is a must and the Venison as main course out of this world. The French wines variety is recommendable . If you visit , you have to visit the Seasons.

staff very attentive,food execellent ,hot and very well presented.restaurant very relaxing and pleasent outlook on beautifull garden

We used the Eastbury for a funeral breakfast. The food was excellent and the staff charming and helpful.I am looking forward to taking lunch and dinner there very soon.

Met an ex-work colleague here for dinner. It was quiet, service was excellent and decor very nice. The Crab starter and the main course venison were both great.

The restaurant deserves its Rosettes as the whole dinner experience was a joy. The pianist playing in the background was a bonus.

We had a amazing lunch a few days ago. We had our favourite; the octopus (so beautifully created) and the cheese brûlée and of course the caramelised banana! The service was excellent, both Jaime and Molly were lovely and thank you again to the talented chefs; Ash, Tom and Matt! Will definitely be visiting again soon

I ate with friends at Seasons restaurant and I was very impressed with both the delicious food and the excellent service. Whilst some of the decor in the restaurant needs to be updated, I can see that the will to please customers is there and I know I will be back again soon. We had a G&T; in the front lounge and the gin was excellent. The 'amuse bouche' was a lovely surprise and was a small taste of heaven - cauliflower creme with truffle oil - FAB! My fish dish was superb and everyone enjoyed their meals; among them venison about which I definitely had 'food envy'!! Overall, a very good experience on a quiet night of the week.

We ate in this restaurant whilst staying at the Eastbury - venison and carpaccio of octopus were fantastic. The restaurant also has a good wine list and includes at least one Dorset wine (a rose).

We live in Sherborne and regularly eat out with friends and family. The Green and the Plume both serve excellent food in very pleasant ambient surroundings. The Eastbury is definitely up there with the delicious food that comes out of the kitchen and the waiting times for our quality meal were excellent. Also the delightful waitress that served us was lovely and most helpful.

We went for an anniversary meal....the title says it all.

Myself and my partner visited the Seasons Restaurant at the Eastbury Hotel last weekend for dinner. The food and service was nothing short of exceptional, all of the staff were extremely friendly and professional. Our waiter (Sam) was very attentive, we even had the pleasure of chatting to the chefs (Matt and Rich). Peter de Savary should be very proud of the team at the Eastbury, they really go that extra mile to ensure your time spent at the hotel is memorable. Speaking of memorable, I shall never forget the food! It was simply delicious and beautifully presented. Overall we had a wonderful evening, we would highly recommend a visit to anyone! We can not wait to return - It definitely won't be long until we do.

I read with great interest your piece in the latest Sherborne Times and have to say that my family and I were really excited when we heard that you were taking over the Eastbury, We are local and have dined there on several occasions. I must say that I have never had a bad meal, the food being of a very high standard but so many other aspects have let this place down, Poor service, badly trained staff and at times just a general lack of personnel. lacking a professional front of house presence. It had become very complacent as there is very little competition in Sherborne. We thought that we would give you a try at Easter and was under the impression that a restaurant manager was in place. There had been a weekend wedding so we did cut you some slack. Several wines sold out and a discount was given when ordering a second bottle of one we liked only to be told we had the last one and was given a second choice. However I feel there was no excuse for the crumbs all over the carpet and the terrible pup style tables and sticky old place mats. Early days we thought so to give things another chance we booked a table for my Wife, Son and Daughter in law to celebrate my birthday in late July. An internet booking facility great progress . Taken to a table in the garden for pre dinner drinks ,staff in uniform things were looking up. Shown the menu, a little disappointed the same as Easter but we knew the food would be good. The tomato butter is clever but now needs a change. No front of house ? We were told that the chef was the restaurant manager, how strange. It would be good for the chef to go and sit at the tables we were shown to. They really do look like they have come from a pub and once again the mats were sticky and the table base and surrounding carpet far from clean. Food and wine once again excellent but really needs a refresh on a regular basis if you want to attract the customers you say you want in the Times article. No front of house is a big mistake as some of the staff are in desperate need of some direction. We eat out in London and regularly visit fine dining establishments in Cheltenham . I am afraid you are way off at the moment. The Eastbury and Seasons should be packed with the setting and quality of food. We like to fine dine but it is about the whole experience. I prefer to see table cloths I think they show off the food. Many modern places have ditched them but have quality tables. The piano player was a nice touch but maybe better to ditch him and that silly pod in the garden and get a good cleaner and some one in charge front of house. We will not give up on you and hope it is a work in progress and will try you again in a few months.

We had our wedding anniversary meal at the Seasons Restaurant at the Eastbury Hotel last night. Pre-dinner drinks in the beautiful garden. The food was superb and beautifully presented. All cooked and prepared by the head chef Matt and his team Tom and Ash. My husband had the Carpaccio of Octopus to start followed by the Venison Loin which was exceptional. I had the Blue Cheese Brulee, the best I have tasted and Devon Crab. We were lucky enough to be able to book the pod table in the garden a recent new addition which was very special. The wine list is extensive and reasonably priced. Service was excellent. Overall a wonderful evening and fine dining experience. Thank you to all the team. We will be back very soon.

We had lunch at the Eastbury Season's restaurant today. The service was faultless and the food was excellent. The pasta was the freshest and tastiest I have eaten anywhere in the world, and the attention to detail was worthy of a 5* London restaurant. We were a group of 4 and each of us had nothing but praise for our meal. Unfortunately we were only visiting Sherborne for the day, but the next time we find ourselves within driving distance of the town, we will make sure we eat there again. Sitting outside in the beautiful garden, enjoying dish after dish of delicious food, was a memorable experience and one we look forward to repeating very soon.

Had dinner here last night. We booked after finding it on trip advisor as we are on holiday in the area and are not staying at the hotel. We had the tasting menu which they adapted for my husband who needs dairy free food. Food was excellent. Very tasty, we particularly enjoyed the pork coppa course and the caramelised banana dessert was delicious as were the homemade sorbets (have the mango and lime!) Timing of courses coming out were just right. Staff were friendly and knowledgable. Relaxed atmosphere in a pretty setting. Hotel has an old fashioned vintage feel to it.

Dined here with friends on a Saturday night. Most impressed by the food which was fresh and locally sourced. The staff in the restaurant were young and helpful. Altogether a superb night out.

Food was perfect, and thoroughly deserving of a michelin star(s).

really enjoyed our lunch, there is good food either lunch or dinner. the selection from the menu was varied something for every body.The staff was very attentive, and polite, we had toasted sandwiches and a glass of wine. If in the area again we definitely call in.

We joined friends for lunch. One of them was highly impressed by his quail starter and rated his venison main course as the best he’d ever had - he made a point of complimenting the chef in person before we left. Another striking feature was the butter: scrumptious small tomato-flavoured, spherical works of art. For my part, I should have chosen the hake dish from the a la carte menu rather than the bar & lounge menu version which was a tad over-cooked and served with a disproportionate amount of beans. And our coffee was lacklustre. However, overall the food was excellent, the rooms congenial, and the staff excellent; and it’s helpful that the hotel has its own car park. A memorable lunch – we’ll be back.

Four of us stayed the night to celebrate a 70th birthday, and all of us had the 7-course tasting menu. Whenever I've had a tasting menu in the past, I've always been disappointed with one or two of the courses, but I enjoyed every single course at the Eastbury and found the flavour combinations perfectly balanced. It's actually really difficult to say which one I enjoyed the most. The service was good, too, especially the young man in the bar who also served some of the meal to us. Amazing value as part of a Secret Escapes deal.

We had another exceptional evening at The Eastbury Restaurant in August. In particular we enjoyed the Devon crab with cucumber and horseradish, green apple and sea purslane; and the organic salmon with prawn dumplings, pak choi in a coconut broth. Really subtle flavours and perfect presentation; interesting but not pretentious. Excellent service too. Thank you! I think the menu is changing soon, so look forward to whatever the chef, Matt Street, is offering next.

Tuvimos una comida de Gala de degustación de 7 platos y todos los platos estaban muy bien equilibrada con texturas interesantes y complementarios, colores y sabores. El personal era entusiasta y dispuesto a ayudar. No estoy seguro de que de acuerdo con todas las combinaciones de vinos, pero la lista de vinos sugiere en sí ofrece muchas otras opciones a precios razonables.

Reservamos aquí sólo por una noche, y me sorprendió gratamente con la calidad por el precio y también el servicio.

Gran parte de nuestra experiencia en el restaurante del hotel era bueno Eastbury. El servicio, el ambiente, la presentación de la comida era de primera clase. Sin embargo, la comida fue decepcionante. Para resumir, yo diría, "con un sabor poco caro. "Lo que debería haber sido un regalo especial, fue decepcionante. La carne era tierna, pero sin sabor y el desierto de frutas exóticas, probado como en dados). Sin embargo, el personal y el servicio era excelente, pero nosotros no vamos a volver. Tres platos y vino vino a £117. Esta es demasiado alta para una comida inolvidable.-ONU

We love returning to this hotel. The food is amazing, the staff are friendly and efficient and the rooms are immaculate and very comfortable. Located with an easy walk into town where you find the stunning abbey. Perfect location for a weekend away

Nos pareció que el Eastbury y escapes en secreto tenía una estancia realmente maravillosa de 2 noches, que incluía la excepcional menú degustación en la primera noche, la comida era deliciosa. Personal y excelentes habitaciones, zonas comunes y muy acogedor. Así que disfrutamos de té en el precioso jardín soleado. Sin duda, volveremos.

The hotel room was a little dated but very nice with all the amenities needed, cookies tea coffee hot chocolate provided were all very nice touches, the tasting men was fantastic and catered to my allergies to fish and ham without any problem, the wine and gin we had were delicious and nicely priced, service impeccable, as a young couple in quite upper class environments like this you can sometimes feel overwhelmed or lower class but we were treated great and I look forward to going again, breakfast was also very nice.

Estancia encantadora. Menú de degustación era muy bueno y disfrutamos de los vinos de acompañamiento. Café y petit four@£4. 95 fue decepcionante para el precio, no caseros. También pedimos un Gin Gin fuera del menú que no había en stock. Es una pena.

The tea was really poor, the sandwiches did not match the menu description and were dry and had very little filling. They said not expecting 10 and yet had laid up for 10, but did not serve for 10...very strange. The service was non existent - not once did the Mgr or waitress ask whether the the food/service was ok.A shame as was a special occasion...

Everything was perfect, all courses were amazing. The wine was good and the staff knowledgable and friendly

We were visiting family in the area and decided to take advantage of this special deal to break our journey.The usual price was over £55 per person for the 7 course tasting menu and we just over that for a night's stay and breakfast.The building is walking distance to Sherborne High Street and there is free parking behind the hotel, accessed through the garden on foot or through a " business centre" industrial unit.The room was very comfortable, the shower en suite was modern with hot drink facilities, t v and free wifi.The evening tasting menu was an interesting and enjoyable experience.There were about 30 people, all middle aged eating that night.This venue would be excellent for wedding receptions as the conservatory restaurant leads onto a part walled garden.We would return the next time we see the Secret Escape.!

We had a pre-ordered lunch booked for 15 family and friends. I must confess when i was choosing my options i was not overexcited by the menu and chose carefully, large bookings at busy times can be tricky for any kitchen but......from the moment we walked through the door I could not fail to be impressed. The service was superb, even to the point where they were trying to serve our food but had to keep it back due to our ad hoc speeches - never easy for any restaurant. The food was OUTSTANDING. I had hake - fabulous and fresh and wonderfully garnished. The lamb next to me also looked divine - cooked to perfection. Thank you to you all.

We visited before and once again not disappointed. Both the service and food great.We had a standard room which although smallish was fine with everything we needed and homemade biscuits to die for. We had the 7 course taster and really enjoyed the array of local produce. Breakfast again you wont need to eat all day.Just a small point the coffee for me was terrible and I felt £4.95 for tepid week coffee with cold milk was not the best end of the meal had two petit four within the price but a let downOnce again thanks for looking after us so well all staff fib with nothing to much trouble

Lovely boutique hotel, staff friendly and efficient, great food at very reasonable prices. In short a lovely evening followed by a good nights sleep in a comfortable bed.

Came here for dinner with my parents to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, 50 years to the day since they had their wedding reception at this same hotel.Staff were friendly and attentive. Food was excellent and they looked after my wife's gluten intolerance with ease.Despite a healthy quantity of wine and Prosecco the bill was very reasonable.

We were a family group, meeting once a year and chose to meet in Sherborne. The Eastbury is a very comfortable hotel, tastefully furnished and well maintained. The staff are delightful and the restaurant served very good food ... original, well presented and delicious.

First rate lunch menu, not expensive and fantastic service-wish I had more time but had work to do, will most definitely revisit for supper, as I could not fault the quality of product or service.

We have just enjoyed a wonderful two-night break here in the Yew room which is spacious with a private walled garden. Although the carpet could do with some attention (it's rather stained) the room was comfortable, clean and well stocked with robes, slippers, etc. Personally I hate cushions on the clean pillows but that's just my own peeve ... We had the taster menu on the first night which was excellent: imaginative, fresh and each element was delicious. Personally I thought the conker and beetroot cured salmon and the rump of lamp with spring greens were the highlight but each course had something special to offer. Breakfast is included and I enjoyed kippers rather than the usual cooked English fare. The buffet offered an excellent range of fresh fruit and organic muesli. Throughout our stay the staff were charming and attentive. Sherborne is a very pretty town with much to explore so I would highly recommend the Eastbury as a base judging my this first experience and I hope to return soon, especially with a great offer.

Very friendly and helpful staff, lovely setting, and the food was well presented and absolutely superb. We have eaten at this restaurant before, and on this occasion they excelled once again. Deserves its awards, and we will definitely return.

Made enquiries to meet up with an old freind a few days earlier.The repliy was efficient and very polite.Turned up today and I could not believe this wonderful oasis.The staff were first class and nothing too much trouble even although they seemed to have so many other jobs to be getting on with.The drinks and biscuits were to die for .Thank you very much.Next time we shall stay.

Stayed at this hotel for 3 nights, had a very enjoyably stay, the food was first class,I would stay again and recommend it to my friends.

We have stayed here several times and always been delighted with it - it has always been very civilised and relaxing. However this time we were rather disappointed. The tasting menu is still wonderful, particularly with the wine flight, but you wouldn't want this every evening and the meal on the second evening, although good, didn't quite live up to expectations. Breakfast, which has always been wonderful, seems not to be quite up to the standards we have come to expect and on the first morning it was a complete shambles! Most unexpected............ Our room was comfortable but seemed a little "tired".

Second time here to take in the tasting menu which is excellent , showcasing local produce but unpretentious. I also buy the flute of wines chosen to go with it...great value and well worthwhile. Rooms are fine ....ours had just been renovated as well. Nice touches like real coffee and cafetière plus also paper cups if you wanted to take a drink on the move. Staff attentive as well. The restaurant is quiet so be sure you have good conversation or a crowd with you. We chatted to lots of other guests who were also on anniversary trips .

Over priced and over-rated. Unfortunately there is nothing else much in the area. Should the opporunity arise again to be in the same area, I will try to book somewhere else. It is a countryside hotel - but I have been and seen better ones for half of the price

This time it really took the biscuit. Another superb serving of food with the worst service I have ever experienced. Arrived for 7pm booking at reception to see a note saying no one was there. Went to the restaurant bar to see a note saying no one here, visit reception. Farce. Service was playing catch up from this point onwards. A cocktail order totally bamboozled our server. Eventually we got menus and nibbles as 7.30pm guests arrived. As the evening went on, we were served after all the 7.30pm guests despite arriving over 30 minutes after us. Food lovely as usual but service tainting it badly now. Scoffing down mains as we are starving. 9.05pm main dishes just finishing and after arriving at about 6.45pm this is just not good enough. Pleased the Eastbury took on board comments around the menu and choices but I'm afraid your service is dreadful. Simply dreadful. End of.

What a perfect Mother's Day lunch! Table for 4, with a lovely 3 course menu. Great wine selection, fantastic service and the food was beautiful. All 3 generations were happy and enjoyed a tasty lunch!

As part of the hotel package we got a 7 course tasting menu. The food was excellent - each course different but consistently excellent. And only when it came to dessert did we start to feel full.To accompany the food we chose a very nice local wine - Special Reserve from Sherborne Castle Estates Dorset. This proved to be a very good choice and held its flavour right through the courses.The restaurant does lack a little atmosphere and the waitress was a little over friendly and attentive - but these were small points and didn't detract too much from the great food.

I came here for a Christmas do and usually you can expect a dip in the quality of food when this happens. Not on this occasion. We weren't squashed in, there was plenty of room and the food was delicious. I can recommend the tandoori mackerel, soooooo good! If this was the standard for Christmas dinner then I'd like to visit again and try the usual menu.

A wonderfully prepared meal with family and close friends to celebrate my dear Mum's 100th birthday. Superb food, excellent service, a most memorable occasion!

We had an excellent meal evening meal while staying at the hotel. The dining room is spacious with views of the large garden at the back of the hotel. The food was excellent and waiting staff very helpful.

Thank you Paul Nicky and staff for a really wonderful much needed break. Beautiful hotel, wow bedrooms and a wonderful garden. We had the seven course tasting menu which was to die for - thank you to the chef and all the staff. Breakfast was so delicious with the finest ingredients.We would never have went to Sherborne but for the Eastbury Hotel - lovely town and lots to do - great shops. Also a fantastic coffee shop called the Three Wishes also Sherborne abbey and Castle are a must see and we will be back. A great big THANK YOU from Mary & Joseph

Wonderful hotel, lovely comfortable room (yew) with a private patio! Tasting menu and accompanying wines were gorgeous