The Grove is located in the small but busy village of Ludwell, which is situated on the A30 approximately 3 miles east of the characterful market town of Shaftesbury. The village sits in the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, so attracts visitors to the area all year round.

In addition, the pub is in close proximity to the Larmer Tree Gardens wedding and events venue which provides regular weekend demand for accommodation.  Nearby Shaftesbury provides the nearest large town with Salisbury further to the east. The area is predominantly agricultural with the local guest base including farm workers, and has a relatively mature population.

The Grove is beautiful stone building with a thatched roof, in a prominent roadside location. The pub has attractive gardens to the front and a fantastic walled patio to the rear, with multiple tables and seating.  The pub itself is listed and dates back to the 16th Century, with many original features, so it has an authentic feel of tradition and heritage. The main car park is to the rear of the pub, with a path which leads down to either the front or the patio area to the rear of the premises.

The bar is positioned near the entrance with the two main trading areas either side of this central point. There is a light and airy dining area with a mix of carpet and wooden flooring, and with a large traditional fireplace to one side. There is a mixture of high tables and more relaxed sofas and chairs on traditional stone flags, which give a totally different feel to the dining area. The toilets are located adjacent to the dining area and are furnished and decorated to a high standard. The well equipped trade kitchen is likewise easily accessible to all trade areas and the entrance to the letting accommodation can be accessed both internally or directly from the patio.