Plumber Manor Hotel in Sturminster Newton, England

Plumber Manor Hotel is a 4-star Jacobean manor house in the Dorset countryside near Sturminster Newton. The same family has owned and run the property for more than 400 years. The scenic gardens contain a fairy-tale white bridge over a stream, a tennis court, and croquet.

All 15 bedrooms and their bathrooms are spacious, with Molton Brown toiletries, homemade shortbread, and flat-screen TVs. Three dog-friendly rooms offer direct garden access. The hotel provides complimentary personalized welcome treats on arrival.

The hotel is 3.3 km from Sturminster Newton, about 5 minutes away. The grounds include a tennis court and croquet, and the hotel is surrounded by fields and a stream with guided local walking trails. Longleat House and Safari Park, the Cerne Abbas Giant, and the historic towns of Sherborne and Shaftesbury are close by.

Plumber Manor Hotel offers exclusive use of the property for private events, so no other guests are present. The hotel has meeting and banquet facilities for business gatherings and private dining events. Exclusive-use guests have access to the hotel's interactive and engaging communal spaces.

Heritage: Jacobean manor house with over 400 years of family ownership

Dining: Good Food Guide listing for over 40 years

Grounds: Tennis court, croquet, and fairy-tale white bridge

Rooms: 15 spacious bedrooms with Molton Brown toiletries

Pets: Three dog-friendly rooms with direct garden access

Events: Exclusive use for private events