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A curated collection of reviews, stories, moments, and memories shared by our guests. Celebrating the timeless charm of Priory Life.
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A tranquil 16th-century country house hotel tucked beside the River Frome on the Isle of Purbeck. Once a monastery, now a Grade II-listed retreat, it blends historic charm, still-water calm […]
The Priory is a complete haven, where you feel you’ve stepped back in time as soon as you drive through the gates. It’s a place to go to stop, breathe […]
Push open the heavy wooden door to discover a Grade II*-listed building set in four acres of English cottage gardens and overlooking the banks of the River Frome. Expect old […]
A touch of glamour is coming to Wareham this November with the launch of JJ’s at The Priory, a brand-new underground speakeasy bar and dining concept that promises an unforgettable […]
The Priory Wareham was among a selection of establishments included in The Good Hotel Guide’s Cesar Winners for 2026. There’s certainly nothing monastic about this much-loved ‘olde-world hotel with charm […]
We enjoyed a wonderful lunch for my 64th birthday (I didn’t tell them)! The staff were very attentive and friendly. A great place to celebrate and a memorable one too. […]
We enjoyed a great lunch on a Saturday…Garden Room is spacious with a decent menu. Wine list is predominantly European, but a very good selection of English Wines too. Lunch […]
We visited the hotel for lunch on Friday and have to say the experience was exceptional. The service was immaculate and attentive and the food served was excellent. The hotel is utterly beautiful and in a gorgeous setting . Still one of our favourite smaller hotels in the area.
Claire
Date of stay: August 2025
We enjoyed a great lunch on a Saturday…Garden Room is spacious with a decent menu. Wine list is predominantly European, but a very good selection of English Wines too. Lunch […]
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Moments from our exclusive summer soirée @thepriorywareham 🇬🇧 The timeless elegance and charm of The Priory Hotel welcomed The Boat Club members via the hotels private riverside dock for an […]
We booked a boathouse suite, Heron, which is located on the river. Large room with a separate seating and dining area facing the river and a bedroom facing the church. […]
We had a beautiful stay at The Priory, we had the Kingfisher room- it was gorgeous, the bed was so comfortable, the linen on the bed was top quality, the […]
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