Reviews of Sarum College 2 stars
19 The Close, Salisbury, SP1 2EE, United Kingdom
#5 of 12 hotels in Salisbury
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 1127 hotel reviews
8.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.8
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Comfort
8.5
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Location
9.8
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Facilities
8.0
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Staff
9.3
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Value for money
8.8
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Free WiFi
8.9
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Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Andrew
United Kingdom16 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
All good
Fantastic location in Cathedral Close with onsite parking and looking out over Salisbury Cathedral. 5 minutes walk to the city centre. Traditional building with quirky but comfortable rooms. Clean although could do with a lick of paint on the window sills. Excellent friendly staff. Cooked breakfast was very tasty. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Kate
United Kingdom20 reviews8.0“Wonderful location and a great brekkie”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The window in my room could only be adjusted by standing on the windowsill!
The lass on reception for the afternoon/evening shift was a delight. Really helpful and kind. The breakfasts are wonderful; the full English in a beautiful, sun-filled dining room.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 1 June 2024
Rachel
United Kingdom3 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Single Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Only criticism I would have is that 2 of our 3 single rooms had no door between bedroom & bathroom which I think is pretty unacceptable!
Loved the location. Breakfast was great
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Alyssa
Australia22 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It was a bit more expensive that I would have liked to spend.
Central, overlooking the Cathedral. Comfy
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Frances
United Kingdom5 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Single Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
There could have been a few more teabags provided for a twin room.
Lovely quiet room, simple and entirely unfussy decor, spacious clean bathroom; delightful staff on the door and again at breakfast. Breakfast was excellent, with a great spread of fruit salads as well as hot food, and the hall where the food is served is spacious, calmly lit, and has windows on all sides with plants and trees visible.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Claire
United Kingdom3 reviews9.0“Tranquilty in Central Salisbury”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
n/a
The staff are super friendly and welcoming from arrival to checkout. It is a perfectly central location to explore Salisbury and the surrounding area. It is obviously a college room but nonetheless it was comfortable, clean and excellent value for accommodation in the city on bank holiday.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Sarah
United Kingdom64 reviews5 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room with View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing - though a little surprised there was no tv in the room
Superb location. Centre of town overlooking cathedral. Good breakfast.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Jillian
United Kingdom1 review10“The relaxation starts as soon as you walk in the door.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no downsides to Sarum college. It is perfect.
Great location. Parking available. Beautiful building. Clean, quiet, safe and secure.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Needham
United Kingdom1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Used Sarum college for a choir tour to the cathedral, very close to the cathedral, I chose a basic non ensuite room, it was cosy and had everything you need for a good night's sleep... Breakfast was good, the college staff were very friendly and helpful,
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Christopher
United Kingdom30 reviews2 helpful votes10“We had a very pleasant weekend in Sarum College and loved the situation.”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Shower
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
An evening meal would have been welcome.
Situation / Pleasant room / Excellent breakfast
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Jane
United Kingdom4 reviews10“Exceeded our expectations, excellent + location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Hot plates for hot breakfast food
Good choice at breakfast, lovely light spacious dining area.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Diane
United Kingdom17 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Great stay in a great town for a stopover on way to Southampton.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Room was very basic but then it is student accommodation but was clean and comfortable. Excellent choice for breakfast and plenty to eat. Staff very pleasant and friendly.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Надя
Bulgaria37 reviews16 helpful votes10“Great stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Everything was fine.
Great location. Very helpful staff. The room was warm and comfortable which was important at the time as the weather was horrible. Very good breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Sarah
United Kingdom11 reviews9.0“Superb location near Cathedral not luxurious but very clean with lovely staff and excellent breakfast”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Basic room but immaculately clean .
Beautiful location so peaceful and lovely staff. Excellent breakfast choices
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Lori
United States8 reviews10“Wow; truly a sweet & special Salisbury spot. I cannot wait to return to lodge at Sarum College~”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
~ Everything was wonderful~
I LOVED our lodging at Sarum College, and felt like I found an extraordinarily-delightful secret place with others 'in the know.' The amazing breakfast, simple but spacious and clean room (& our room's sitting room and bathroom!), location (right in town, with everything in Salisbury that we wanted to explore within a few blocks, and a comfortable drive to both Avesbury and Stonehenge; due to its central proximity, we were even surprisingly able to fit in a few hours in Bath before heading to Windsor), affordability, and facilities/grounds were ideal! Fabulous Justine graciously guided us on-site with seamless check-in/out, easy-parking, and all our questions, and communication before we arrived was equally clear & impressive. Situated directly across a quiet road from the Cathedral, I truly felt like I was in sacred peaceful relaxing space. The fact that our lodging/stay's costs were directly supporting Sarum College and all its associated worthy non-profit projects was indeed icing on the cake: I hope to someday return for a longer hiatus at Sarum College.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Annamari
Belgium28 reviews5 helpful votes9.0“A simple but beautiful place in a stunning location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
O well, we liked the whole package =).
Good breakfast buffet, clean, quiet hostel-type hotel. Just the old building (type boarding school - had been a convent) in the old Abbey court was worth seeing and staying in. The location could not have been better, stepping out of the door you had the salisbury Cathedral in front of you. Bed was comfortable to sleep, good shower (we had own bathroom), we even appreciated the lack of television.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Claire
United Kingdom2 reviews9.0“Perfect property in keeping with surroundings”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Early check out
Quaint and very oldy worldy, loved it had keys. Like an adventure coming back late at night and climbing through the door in the gate!
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 19 May 2024
William
United States9 reviews7.0“Wifi issues aside, a great value. Perfect location next to the Cathedral. Shared bathroom was clean.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Wifi was very weak to non-existent in my room. I needed to find a spot near the front reception area to get decent reception.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Kerry
United Kingdom3 reviews9.0“It was good”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Location
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Mark
United Kingdom4 reviews10“Calming and relaxing stay in a stunning location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
There was nothing we were unhappy with!
Greeted by very friendly staff and shown to our clean, airy room which had a stunning view of the Cathedral. The College has an air of calm and serenity and is well equipped. Breakfast was superb - lots of choice and freshly prepared.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Burley
United States6 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
None of the lights worked in the room.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Yvonne
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Stayed their last hence booking again and planning to stay next year for a break.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Hair dryer in the room as standard equipment.
Exceptionally good wholesome breakfast. Ideal location as walking distance to everything in Salisbury. Friendly staff. No TV so can just relax and enjoy the surroundings.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Andreas
Australia11 reviews9.0“Convenient, comfortable, and quiet.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Facial tissues and hairdryer were not provided. We did not ask for it because one of our friends got a hairdryer. Frankly, it took us some time to find out the exact location of it. The post code does not give you the exact location. My suggestion is to use Google Maps and enter the whole address.
The location is excellent for us as we included visiting the Cathedral and the museum. Sarum College is just opposite to the Cathedral. Even on a rainy day when we stayed there, we were able to join the service at the Cathedral without getting wet - with an umbrella of course. It has a private car park that suits us perfectly. By the way, the breakfast was very good.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Joe
United States9 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Shower
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Rooms a little small
Wonderful peaceful town. Beautiful cathedral right outside front door. Staff wonderful. Breakfast wonderful. I would like checkout later, but otherwise wonderful
Stayed in May 2024
