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Reviews of Ballantrae

Ballantrae, Bailey's Drove, Wool, BH20 6EP, United Kingdom

#4 of 11 hotels in Wool

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Review Score

Based on 88 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free Wifi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: September 4, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing!

    This is a lovely, quiet and relaxing place to stay. There is a sitting room with tea and coffee making facilities, and a bedroom and ensuite, all clean and well cared for. It's not self catering but a fridge was provided which was great. It's located very near to the local chip shop and Chinese (ask for disposable cutlery if you want to eat back at the digs!), and a pub that does meals. We really loved staying here and will stay here again next time we visit Monkey World 😃

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The sink in the bathroom is a little small

    Fantastic apartment

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    size of the room,parking space.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2025

    9.0
    Well maintained, clean, comfortable quiet accommodation as base for Jurassic Coast/Isle of Purbeck
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    No issues of note.

    Well maintained, clean, comfortable and quiet accommodation well located as a base to explore Isle of Purbeck and Jurassic Coast by car, and in easy distance of Wool rail station. All basics are well provided for and guests are made welcome.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 3, 2025

    10
    Lovely place to stay with all mod cons.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    Very comfortable. Great shower. Use of private sitting area. All set in a great quiet location with a nice pub and railway and bus connections nearby. Reasonably priced and Shaun was very helpful and respected my privacy.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Very clean, our privacy was respected so well and the bed was really comfortable. :)

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 22, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A very pleasant and well presented property, in a very quiet village. Perfect for a couple! It accommodated all of our needs

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 4, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Typical English double faucet in the lavatory, separate cold & hot water, but I guess, when in Rome do as the Romans do :) Otherwise all was good.

    Great calm location, not far from Stonehenge and Bovington Tank Museum (it was my main destination), some small shops and takeout food nearby. Parking spot. All the instruction how to self-check are very clear and described by owner precisely. Some tea/coffee/hot chocolate, drinking water, TV and couch to relax.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2025

    10
    Excellent stay and polite host
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    Shaun was very polite and helpful. The place was in an excellent area to explore the south coast.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2025

    10
    I would happily recommend this accommodation. And I would love to come back here.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Non

    I am very happy with our stay at Ballantrae. It was very cozy and homely. I also want to thank you for the coffee, tea and delicious cookies, it was nice. It was clean and comfortable. The host did everything to make the guests feel at home.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Some fixtures and fitting not to the highest standards, but the price reflects that.

    Good communication throughout. Off road parking, fridge, kettle with tea coffee supplies, large satellite TV. Close to sights of interest. Good value.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2025

    10
    Spacious and quiet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There's a lot of space provided for the guests. There's a bedroom and a living room available. The street the house is situated on is very quiet. It's within a walking distance from the train station, Jurassic Coaster route and a pub and some shops. The bathroom was very clean.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All was fine

    It was as at home,quiet and clean,free parking. We had lovely dinner at the pub ( 5 min walk).If we will travel by same route, sure, I will choose Ballantrae again

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2025

    9.0
    Lovely place to stay to visit villages in the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing to dislike

    The location was very quiet and easy to get around.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2025

    9.0
    Cosy home
    • Business trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very spacious and comfy. Located near the train station.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Late arrival, early departure. Was a stop on the journey. But would certainly consider for a stay

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2025

    9.0
    Vfery pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing. It was all fine.

    Good location with a nice pub serving good food just a few minutes walk away. Very comfortable.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 10, 2025

    9.0
    Great little house in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    nothing

    Plenty of space, clean and well equipped in a great location close to local shops and pubs. Off street parking is a bonus. Host lives on site and is very helpful. This is the 3rd time I've stayed there and its always good.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: December 2, 2024

    8.0
    An enjoyable 2 night stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A good location.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 17, 2024

    10
    Amazing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We absolutely enjoyed our stay. The bed was very comfy, and we slept very well! The accommodation was cosy and had everything we needed. The information booklet provided by the host was very useful and made our stay much easier in finding places locally to eat. Would definitely recommend staying here.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 18, 2024

    9.0
    Perfect for what I needed. Covered all the bases. Thanks
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Weird I know, but a table lamp in the living room!!!

    Great facilities.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 15, 2024

    10
    If price stays reasonable then I may visit again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Left a list of improvements for Shaun to think about whether he takes these on board ?

    Very handy for my stay and to get around Dorset and local area which I do know well

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2024

    9.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing but i would say it be good to have a lock on the bedroom door

    Very nice place, very well kept and everything you need for a couple days, there is so many great places around here, you have a lounge area you can use also.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2024

    9.0
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A microwave would be very useful !

    Nice house in a quiet street, in a perfect location, near to all local attractions. Perfect for exploring the Isle of Purbeck. Information booklet was very helpful. Would recommend to anyone and definitely go back again. We liked everything - really friendly and helpful hosts, everything we needed.

    Stayed in August 2024

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