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Greyhound Inn Wilton, Wiltshire, SP2 0HT

  • 6 bedrooms
  • 6 bedrooms

Historic Coaching Inn near Salisbury

The Greyhound Inn sits in the heart of Wilton and is the kind of pub that makes slowing down rather tempting. This characterful 17th-century coaching inn combines centuries of history with comfortable bedrooms, home-cooked food, cask ales and fine wines, all overlooking the Market Place. And there is plenty worth exploring. Wilton House is close by, while Salisbury and its magnificent medieval cathedral are just a few miles away. Venture a little further and you can stand among the ancient stones of Stonehenge, explore the hillfort and castle ruins at Old Sarum or enjoy a visit to Longleat.

Facilties & Amenities

  • Beer Garden
  • Breakfast
  • Family Friendly
  • Log Fires
  • Parking

Bedrooms

The inn’s accommodation has plenty of individual personality, with rooms named after local rivers and characterful touches that make the most of this historic coaching inn. Alongside five comfortable bedrooms, the pub also has a family-friendly two-bedroom duplex suite with its own kitchenette, terrace and seating area.

Food & Drink

Good food is a big part of the experience at The Greyhound. The pub specialises in traditional home-cooked dishes, with local produce playing an important role and a daily specials board adding seasonal choices alongside the main menu. It is unfussy, comforting cooking that suits the surroundings – whether you are stopping for lunch or enjoying supper before heading upstairs. At the bar, cask ales and fine wines sit alongside liqueurs, whiskies and brandies, providing plenty of choice.

Nearby

Wilton – Explore the historic former capital of Wessex, with independent shops, riverside walks and centuries of history immediately outside the inn (on the doorstep).

Wilton House – One of England’s great country houses, renowned for its architecture, art collection, Palladian Bridge and landscaped grounds (0.5 miles).

Salisbury & South Wilts Golf Club – 27 holes surrounded by glorious countryside (2.5 miles).

Salisbury – Wander medieval streets, independent shops and the historic Cathedral Close in one of southern England’s most attractive cathedral cities (3 miles).

Salisbury Cathedral – Discover more than 800 years of history, Britain’s tallest cathedral spire and one of the surviving original 1215 Magna Carta documents (3.5 miles).

The Salisbury Museum – Explore archaeology, art and the history of Salisbury and the wider Stonehenge landscape within the Cathedral Close (3.5 miles).

Old Sarum – Climb this historic hillfort to discover the remains of Salisbury’s original cathedral and medieval castle (5 miles).

Cranborne Chase – Head into beautiful chalk downland for walking, wildlife and far-reaching Wiltshire countryside (6 miles).

Stonehenge – Experience one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments and its surrounding UNESCO World Heritage landscape (8 miles).