About Sarum College
Sarum College offers 52 newly-refurbished rooms with convenient access to excellent arts and cultural venues, including the Salisbury Playhouse, City Hall, and Odeon Cinema.
All rooms have free Wi-Fi, a coffee maker, and writing desk. A hair dryer, iron, and ironing board are available on request.
Sarum College is comprised of three floors and includes a library, lounge, lift, free self-parking, free Wi-Fi in public areas, TV room, and meeting room. Luggage storage, and wedding services are also available.
Drinks are available at the bar in the lounge, and a complimentary breakfast is served daily. Lunch and dinner can be booked for an extra charge.
The property is near Salisbury Cathedral, which is the largest cathedral in Britain with architectural styles dating back to the 13th century. Also nearby is the award-winning museum, Arundells, the former home of Sir Edward Heath, as well as Mompesson House, a National Trust property.
Positive Reviews
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Easy access to trains and buses
Many guests appreciate that the National Express has regular links to nearby Salisbury Bus Station. Others add that the Wilts and Dorset bus company runs a network of routes in the Salisbury area, and note that there are frequent train services from London, Bath, Basingstoke, Plymouth, Exeter and Yeovil.
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Clean and well-maintained property
Several guests comment that the bathroom is spotless, room is tidy, and fixtures look modern and new. Others add that the linens are fresh, towels are clean, and appreciate that housekeeping staff services the rooms daily.
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Superb breakfast
Many guests love the variety of breakfast items and note that the portions are large. Others add that the coffee and tea are freshly-brewed, and comment that the sausage, bacon, eggs, black pudding, sautéed potatoes, hash browns, baked beans and mushrooms are superb.
Negative Reviews
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Common areas are small
A handful of guests comment that the TV lounge is small and can often be crowded during peak hours. Others add that hallways and stairs feel cramped when rooms are fully booked.
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Limited access for disabled
Some guests note that the building is spread over three floors and mobility is challenging for disabled guests. Others add that staff are helpful and suggest that for specific accessibility needs, guests complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" in the section of the form labelled "Trip Preferences" when booking.
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Heating systems do not always work
A handful of guests comment that the room heating does not always work properly. Others add that the manager is courteous and professional, and resolves issues regarding room repairs and maintenance in a timely fashion.