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“My first (and second) Stonehenge experience”

I've actually been a guest in this hostel twice. Two years ago, as a first-time England "visitor" (I used to work as a baby-sitter), one of the destinations that poped in my head was, not at all out of the ordinary, Stonehenge. So I've checked and I've booked on the internet and I fell in love with the place instantly, that is, the moment I finally managed to find it at the top of the charming Milford Hill. A short walk from the train, coach station and not far away from the city's famous Cathedral, the hostel is a quiet, peaceful, a little bit quirky oasis, surrounded by trees, hidden from the view. The rooms are small but clean and quiet, the shower rooms are tiny but you can still have a decent shower, the bar and the old-fashioned lounge are nice, and the internet acces, expensive. What I liked the best, both times I eat there (because I re-visited it in March next year, too) was the breakfast, included in the price of the room. Huge, good-old English breakfast, with all the main ingredients like sausages, beans, grilled tomatoes and mushrooms, bacon, but you can also think of porridge, cheese, ham, fresh juice, milk, honey, jam, fruit, tea and coffee. That was really a filling breakfast, most needed after the Stonehenge experience. The staff, as far as I can remember was nice and friendly, but I found the general atmosphere a little bit odd, a little "frozen", if I may put it this way. People don't really talk, don't really interract with each other, but I suppose is part of the hostel's charm and I really loved (both times) to drink my mug of tea outside in the garden, enjoying the beautiful view, closely observed by the hostel's cat, the real owner of the place, obviously. :)

Hotel choice was made by relatives. This is like the Holiday Inn or Embassy Suites you have in the US. The rooms were basic but inexpensive, clean and quiet and breakfast was offered as part of the rate quote. You can also book with no breakfast but the location is a bit out of the way so ... for an extra $7-$10 why not. Location was great to move the next morning to visit Stone Henge and thereafter a trip to Bath. I would recommend.

I stayed for one night and was lucky to get the only single room. It was very small but did include a washbasin. My room was really quiet and I had a great night’s sleep. I didn't use the self catering kitchen or the restaurant. The hostel is comfortable but a bit tatty in places. It is less than a 10min walk from the city centre. I enjoyed exploring Salisbury. The cathedral is well worth a visit.

I spent one night at this hostel and found it to be average. The male staff member that I dealt with was friendly, even offering to make me a bagged breakfast when I said that I had to leave early the next morning. He was very patient when dealing with an upset guest who didn't have strong english skills.

The building is lovely from the outside, but a bit rundown on the inside. The lounge/common room area was a bit cold and dark. Downstairs in the basement it seems that there used to be another common area, but the furniture was broken and there was trash everywhere.

My room was clean and quiet but a bit shabby. Nothing that would bother the 'average' backpacker, but if you haven't hosteled before it might surprise you. The showers and toilets were ok - showers in separate tiny rooms and toilets with sinks in another. The hostel was not busy when I was there, but it was the off-season (late September).

The kitchen seemed alright (but a tad shabby), and there was plenty of tables in the eating area.

There was a computer that you could purchase time on the internet, but no wireless.

My bagged breakfast was yummy!