The Great Bustard

Hotels
9.4 (48 reviews)
Great Durnford, Salisbury SP4 6AY , Durnford , gb

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Garden
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Clean and modern rooms
Cons:
High food prices
Minor issues with the restaurant menu

Categories

Cleanliness
9.56
Clean, stylish, and extremely comfortable bedrooms, spotlessly clean.
Service
10
Incredibly helpful staff across various departments, friendly and attentive.
Location
9.53
Smartly updated property in a lovely countryside setting.
Room Quality
9.57
Lovely, comfortable, modern rooms with excellent amenities.
Amenities
9.02
Good amenities, though more could be expected for the price, such as tea-making facilities.
Value for Money
9.05
Food was expensive and some menu items disappointing, but overall a fair value.
Food and Beverage
8.51
High-quality breakfast and excellent dinner; however, some dishes were overly salty.
Overall Experience
9.96
A wonderful stay overall with minor issues that didn't detract from the experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 07:48

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay in our 5-star hotel with spacious rooms, modern amenities, and elegant decor. From free WiFi to air conditioning, we ensure a relaxing experience for all our guests.

Exquisite Dining Options
Indulge in a culinary delight at our on-site restaurant offering a variety of delicious dishes. Start your day with a sumptuous breakfast or unwind with a refreshing drink at the bar in the evening.

Convenient Location
Perfectly situated near popular attractions such as Stonehenge and Old Sarum, The Great Bustard is the ideal choice for travelers seeking convenience and luxury in Durnford. Book your stay now and experience the best of hospitality.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 48 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.56
Service: 10
Location: 9.53
Room Quality: 9.57
Amenities: 9.02
Value for Money: 9.05
Food and Beverage: 8.51
Overall Experience: 9.96
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John couple gb
9
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Andrea family_with_children us
9
Minimalist elegant styling, very classic country side b&b feel
Pros:

I love minimalistic simple styling so this was right up my alley. The food was INCREDIBLE here. In fact I think locals come just for the food.

Cons:

The property seemed like it was recently built, so things like my AC didn't work. And the doorhandle to my bathroom came off randomly. Nothing horrible though. There was no elevator. This is most like a b&b so I could tell there wasn't staff to help me through these minor issues. nothing came up as we only stayed one night, but can see this being an issue for others. The roads that take you to the hotel are VERY narrow. So keep this in mind if you're driving yourself. Not sure if they had a sauna, but if they do they should really advertise it. I thought I saw one and would have loved to use it if it was easy to use.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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RICHARD couple us
10
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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mark solo_traveller gb
8
Our stay did exactly what we wanted it to do
Pros:

Restful & comfortable good size rooms & friendly staff plenty of parking

Cons:

A few more comfortable seating around in pub & outside

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Vina couple nz
10
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Margaret couple us
10
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Suzanne couple gb
9
Lovely place - would definitely return.
Pros:

The rooms was lovely. Very clean. Great bathroom. The whole place was beautifully kept. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again.

Cons:

Only small niggles - aircon system was not working properly - it was exceptionally hot outside. Service was
slow at supper.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Alfred couple ch
9
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Anne extended_group us
10
It is a BEAUTIFUL property with EXCELLENT service in a bucolic and relaxing setting
Pros:

It’s beautifully designed and decorated, very bespoke, gorgeous relaxing setting and extremely clean.

Cons:

There was nothing I did not like

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Matthew couple gb
9
Pros:

This is a fabulous re-imagining of a traditional country pub, with wonderful rooms, very friendly and professional service, and truly fantastic food.

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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MARIELLA 85 solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

Great place with amazing atmosphere.
Perfect place to breath and relax
Food is really tasty and room are large, cleaned and new.
Breakfast is also an experience

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Ellie couple gb
8
Exceptional food and beautiful room!
Pros:

Lovely room, friendly staff and amazing restaurant. Food was exceptional!

Cons:

WiFi kept jumping in and out for us but we were only staying one night and wanted to switch off so not really a major issue for us.
Would be good to have a firm and soft pillow so you can choose.

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Frank solo_traveller de
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Rahim couple gb
10
2026-01-02 via Nuitee
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James couple gb
9
What a GREAT Bustard!
Pros:

the included breakfast was excellent. All the produce seemed locally sourced. Every detail of the hotel was considered and well executed. Highly recommended

Cons:

There was some noise, (im very sensitive) I think from the underfloor heating maybe, or plumbing. And also our room was quite close to the back of the pub, so some clanging barrels. But otherwise just excellent

2025-12-31 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple us
10
2025-12-21 via Nuitee
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Anne extended_group gb
8
Lovely place
Pros:

Fabulous staff. My elderly mother was ill during our stay and the staff were incredibly helpful, from the manager to the young waitresses and bar staff, they were all a credit to the establishment.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-11-10 via Nuitee
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Claire family_with_children fr
8
Pros:

- Beautiful modern design with beautiful dining space
- Helpful staff

Cons:

- Not the hotel itself but the beautiful restaurant which we were so eager to try, is pizza only on Sunday evenings (but the group next to us had a full dining experience) unfortunately one of the “specials” we ordered was extremely salty
- nice modern room but for the price would like to have a hairdryer or a tea area already set up

2025-11-03 via Nuitee
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Paul
10
Pros:

Just exceptional from arrival until departure.

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Alan couple gb
10
2025-10-07 via Nuitee