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ACCOMODATION AT THE GREAT BUSTARD

Looking for pub accommodation in Salisbury? The Great Bustard offers 10 beautifully considered bedrooms, blending the warmth of a traditional pub with sophisticated, pared-back retreats. Two rooms sit above our bustling pub, while eight more await across the courtyard in elegant outbuildings, perfect for a peaceful stay near Salisbury. Each room, named after indigenous British birds like the Peregrine Falcon and the Nightingale, features super king beds, thick linen and wool curtains framing the windows, and sisal rugs atop oak floors. Bathrooms come stocked with luxurious soaps, shampoos, and conditioners, while breakfast included with every stay, ranges from green smoothies and fruit-topped chia seed pudding to hearty scrambled eggs and crumpets.

Located just a 15-minute drive from Salisbury Cathedral, The Great Bustard stands out among pubs with rooms near Salisbury. We cater to all with two dog-friendly rooms and one accessible bedroom with wheelchair access. The Great Bustard spans three distinct buildings: Great Bustard 1, which houses the pub, the restaurant, the private dining room, the treatment room, and rooms Red Kite and Stone-Curlew, Great Bustard 2, which houses rooms Firecrest, Capercaillie, Peregrine Falcon, Avocet, Ouzel and Cuckoo, Great Bustard 3, which houses rooms Nightingale and White Tailed Eagle.

Whether you’re here for a weekend escape or a Wiltshire adventure, our pub accommodation in Salisbury promises comfort, character, and convenience.

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Explore Our Rooms Near Salisbury

Our pub accommodation in Salisbury is designed for relaxation and style. Each of our 10 rooms reflects a unique bird-inspired theme, offering a cosy escape after a day exploring Wiltshire. Here’s a closer look at what awaits you:

On the ground floor of the Great Bustard 3, this design-led bedroom is one of our largest rooms, decorated in muted green tones with oak beams and trusses, and nickel and dark timber finishes in the ensuite shower room. This room is fully accessible. It is also one of our dog-friendly bedrooms.

On the ground floor of the Great Bustard 3, this soothing room is decorated in muted green tones with oak beams and trusses, and the ensuite shower room has nickel and dark timber finishes. This is one of our dog-friendly bedrooms.

On the first floor of the Great Bustard 2, this light bright bedroom is one of our largest and quietest spaces, decorated with a fresh neutral palette and wonderful oak beams, as well as a traditional washstand in the ensuite shower room.

The loveliest of all, on the first floor of the Great Bustard 2, this spacious bedroom with ensuite shower room is decorated with a fresh neutral palette to complement the oak beams. It has its own balcony looking out to the River Avon across the fields.

On the ground floor of the Great Bustard 2, this tranquil bedroom has muted green tones, panelled walls, views of the front lawn and courtyard, and an ensuite shower room.

On the ground floor of the Great Bustard 2, this classic bedroom is decorated in warm neutral tones with burgundy accents and antique pieces, with views of the front lawn and courtyard, and an ensuite shower room.

On the ground floor of the Great Bustard 2, this charming bedroom is decorated in warm neutral tones with burgundy accents and antique pieces, with views of the front lawn and courtyard, and an ensuite shower room.

On the ground floor of the Great Bustard 2, this smart bedroom has muted green tones, panelled walls, views of the front lawn and courtyard, and an ensuite shower room.

On the first floor of Great Bustard 1, this cosy room is decorated in natural and pale blue/grey tones and antique pieces, and has an ensuite shower room. This room is not suitable for a cot.

On the first floor of Great Bustard 1, this light-filled room is decorated in natural and pale blue/grey tones with antique pieces and views out towards Great Durnford village. It has an ensuite shower room. This room is not suitable for a cot.

Your Salisbury Adventure Starts Here

From The Great Bustard, explore Wiltshire’s wonders with ease. Drive 16 minutes to Stonehenge, the world-famous prehistoric monument, or venture to nearby Old Sarum, an ancient hillfort just 8 minutes away. Back at the pub, enjoy a pint by the fire or a meal crafted from local ingredients. Our pub accommodation in Salisbury isn’t just a place to sleep, it’s your gateway to the region’s rich history and natural beauty.

New Forest Water Park 40 minutes’ drive

newforestwaterpark.co.uk Turbo-charged activities on the lake include wakeboarding, paddleboarding, kayaking and two inflatable obstacle courses.

Longleat Safari and House 40 minutes’ drive

longleat.co.uk The vast Elizabethan house, Capability Brown landscaped gardens and hedge maze are wonderful but most people are here for the safari park which, when it opened in the 1960s, was the first outside of Africa.

Paultons Park 35 minutes’ drive

paultonspark.co.uk A supremely family-friendly theme park best known for its Peppa Pig section but with a growing set of rides for older children too.

Hawk Conservancy 25 minutes’ drive

hawk-conservancy.org Get up close to birds of prey including vultures, eagles and owls with flying displays and fascinating talks.

Thruxton Circuit 20 minutes’ drive

thruxtonracing.co.uk The 100mph motor-racing circuit that’s the fastest in the UK. It offers skid pan and driving experiences as well as car championships.

Salisbury Racecourse 20 minutes’ drive

salisburyracecourse.co.uk One of the top flat racing sites in the country with 16 thrilling meets a year.

Salisbury Cathedral 10 minutes’ drive

salisburycathedral.org.uk The 13th-century cathedral holds regular worship and concerts and offers safe harbour for one of the four surviving original copies of the Magna Carta.

Stonehenge Visitors Centre 17 minutes’ drive

english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge/ The access point to the great prehistoric monument with exhibitions and neolithic houses to explore.

Wilton House 15 minutes’ drive

wiltonhouse.co.uk Get a glimpse of the Earl of Pembroke’s country seat from the A30 but better yet, book a guided visit of the glorious 16th-century house where every period drama imaginable has been filmed.

Salisbury Golf Centre 15 minutes’ drive

salisburygolfcentre.co.uk The floodlit driving range and 9 hole Par 3 course are open year round for all-weather practice.

Ratfyn Coarse Fishing 15 minutes’ drive

ratfyn.co.uk Fishing for carp, pike and everything that can’t be eaten on the three lakes towards Bulford.

Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm 15 minutes’ drive

choldertonrarebreedsfarm.com Alpacas, pigs and goats to pet plus a vineyard next door for a glass of English sparkling wine.

Go Sky Dive 10 minutes’ drive

goskydive.com Tandem jumps from 15,000 ft. An amazing, if extreme, way to see the beautiful Wiltshire countryside.

Boscombe Down Aviation Collection 10 minutes’ drive

boscombedownaviationcollection.co.uk A hangar full of fascinating historic Harrier and Hawk jets and cockpits, some of which you can sit in.

Old Sarum Castle 10 minutes’ drive

english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/old-sarum Walk the ruins of the 11th century motte-and-bailey castle from which William the Conqueror staked his claim on the south west of England.

High Post Golf Club 5 minutes’ drive

highpostgolfclub.co.uk Just down the road from the pub, this 18-hole downland course has knockout views across Salisbury Plain.

Great Bustards 10 minutes’ drive

greatbustard.org The charitable project which we work so closely with to support the protection of the Great Bustard. Set up a stakeout in the viewing hides for a chance to spot the bustards.

Book Your Pub Stay in Salisbury

Ready to experience one of the best pubs with rooms near Salisbury? Booking at The Great Bustard is simple. Call us at 01722 703582 or email info@thegreatbustard.uk to secure your room today. With breakfast included and options for every traveller, dog-friendly, accessible, or courtyard luxury, your perfect Salisbury stay awaits. Don’t miss out; reserve now and discover pub accommodation in Salisbury at its finest.

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