THE CARTWHEEL INN, Whitsbury

The Cartwheel Inn has three rooms: Deluxe Double Room, King Room with Garden View, and The Gallops, a dog-friendly room with its own entrance and patio off the beer garden. All rooms have private bathrooms and family rooms are available; the Deluxe Double Room has a separate living area with a large sofa and fridge. The Gallops is accessible from the garden or front of the inn and is suitable for guests with mobility issues.

The on-site restaurant serves British, French, Scottish, and seafood cuisines, with dishes such as bream fillet with clams in cream sauce, Sunday roast beef and lamb, and fish and chips. The bar offers local ales and draught Guinness, and the cooked-to-order breakfast includes continental meats and cheeses, fruit, and a choice of cooked breakfast, omelette, or salmon with scrambled eggs on sourdough toast. Kids' meals are available, packed lunches are available, and booking ahead is recommended for lunch or dinner.

The property has CCTV in common areas and outside, plus fire extinguishers, a security alarm, and smoke alarms. Free off-road parking is available, and the garden has outdoor furniture. Guest reviews include ratings of 9 and 10 out of 10 for the rooms, staff, and breakfast.

The Cartwheel Inn is in Whitsbury, 17 km from Salisbury Racecourse and 18 km from Salisbury Cathedral. Stonehenge is 33 km away, Moors Valley Country Park is 20 km away, and Bournemouth Airport is 32 km away. Whitsbury is off the beaten track, with walking routes from the doorstep through woodland, fields, and along streams.

The Gallops room is dog-friendly and includes pet baskets, pet bowls, and a fridge with still and sparkling water and milk. Staff give dogs treats on arrival and water, and on Sundays dogs are given roast beef. Dogs can join guests in the beer garden, and The Gallops has its own patio off the beer garden.

Rooms: The Gallops dog-friendly room with its own patio

Dining: British, French, Scottish, and seafood cuisines

Breakfast: Cooked-to-order breakfast with continental meats and cheeses

Location: 17 km from Salisbury Racecourse, 18 km from Salisbury Cathedral

Pet-friendly: Pet baskets, pet bowls, and treats on arrival