The location isn't that great if you have heavy bags to carry around. It's quite a walk from the station. Still, when arriving there is a gate to get through before you reach the house itself. Are you driving there is plenty of parking space. Inside you might be met by the hens who lives in the garden. The room was spatious (but with an undefined odour of something) with an alocated bathroom down the hall. The breakfast was outstanding!

The Alabare guest house is located just outside the centre of Salisbury (it's about a 10 minute walk), the room was cozy and everything in it and the adjoining bathroom looked quite new. There's a lounge/common room where you get breakfast which has an attached conservatory-type area with comfortable leather couches for hanging out. What the web site doesn't mention is that you can get flat-rate Internet for a small one-off payment, which is great when the weather turns ugly.

The Alabare house is a good alternative for those looking to get a wee bit off the usual US-traveler experience. About twenty-five mins from the rail station by foot, the house is located near the ring road but is still quite secluded. Neighbors from down the street had never heard of it - but it is real. Up the road from an intersection, it's entrance is more of a hidden driveway. The rooms are clean and the breakfast was better than the usual UK fare. We walked to town - about 5 mins I several times. There are convenient pubs and numerous restaurants close by. All facilities were working, the minimal staff was pleasant and attentive, and overall great for a base camp.

Alabare House is a Christian retreat center in Salisbury that also offers bed and breakfast rooms. Our room was a family room and it was large and pleasant with a view of the cathedral from th window. Breakfast was good. This was an excellent location for walking into town from . . . we enjoyed our stay.