There aren’t many ancient country house hotels tucked away down a stone-walled alleyway just off a bustling high street, so The Priory in Wareham, Dorset, is a rather unusual find.

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 […]
Wareham’s New Underground Speakeasy Opens Its Doors

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 […]
Named among UK’s best hotels for 2026

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 […]