Corton Denham Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Corton Denham, Sherborne

A visit to the sights with historical relevance in Corton Denham is probably on top of your sightseeing list. Why not absorb the local colour with a visit to the restaurants?

Based on our travel expertise, The Queens Arms is a top 4-star inn for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers 2 restaurants and free WiFi. Cadbury Castle is a short 8-minute drive away.

There are 92 lodging options bookable on Expedia in the larger Sherborne area, but not many designated as historic hotels.

Places to visit in the wider area include Haynes International Motor Museum, Fleet Air Arm Museum and Hauser and Wirth Somerset. You’ll also find Montacute House and Royal Bath and West Showground in the area.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can spend a night or two in a place that has an official historic designation. A palace, castle, stately home or even a lodge, pub or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often found within the guestrooms or public spaces of such hotels in Corton Denham, giving a sense of history.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel tends to be what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value and how it inspired the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you might expect, but every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the normal amenities found at a contemporary hotel should be available at a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Corton Denham, you won’t be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.