Ballantrae, Bailey's Drove, Wool, BH20 6EP, United Kingdom
#4 of 11 hotels in Wool
Guests' ChoiceBased on 88 hotel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: September 4, 2025
Jen
United KingdomNothing!
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
Riccardo
SwitzerlandThe sink in the bathroom is a little small
Fantastic apartment
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 14, 2025
Jaroslaw
United Kingdomsize of the room,parking space.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 7, 2025
Conrad
United KingdomNo 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
Stephen
United KingdomNothing.
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
Ben
United KingdomNothing
Very clean, our privacy was respected so well and the bed was really comfortable. :)
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 22, 2025
Foster
United KingdomA 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
Toshirskij
BelgiumTypical 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
Daniel
United KingdomNothing.
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
Hanna
United KingdomNon
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
Brian
United KingdomSome 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
Marzena
PolandThere'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
Galina
RussiaAll 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
Stephen
United StatesNothing to dislike
The location was very quiet and easy to get around.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 6, 2025
Prin
ThailandVery spacious and comfy. Located near the train station.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 6, 2025
Geoff
United KingdomLate arrival, early departure. Was a stop on the journey. But would certainly consider for a stay
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 18, 2025
Avery
United Kingdomnothing. 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
Sean
United Kingdomnothing
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
Esmond
United KingdomA good location.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 17, 2024
Abbey
United KingdomWe 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
Simon
United KingdomWeird I know, but a table lamp in the living room!!!
Great facilities.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 15, 2024
Edward
United KingdomLeft 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
Andy
United KingdomNothing 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
Ginta
United KingdomA 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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