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Westwood House
Hotel in Dorchester
Situated in Dorchester centre, Westwood House is a 20-minute drive from the scenic coast at Weymouth. Set in an historical 4-story building, the guest house offers free Wi-Fi and cooked breakfasts.
Sandra
United Kingdom
Karl and Jocelyn were lovely. The room was comfortable, the bathroom had a large shower.
The breakfast was very good.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
523 reviews
Price fromNOK 1,791.66per night
Lemon Tree
Hotel in Dorchester
Located in Dorchester and with Golden Cap reachable within 15 km, Lemon Tree provides a terrace, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.
Mario
Austria
We messed up our arrival dates and they booked us on another day without any extra costs, which was fantastic and very kind of them. Communication was always super fast and friendly. The hotel itself was very modern, cosy and in a great location! We loved everything about our stay! Thank you for having us.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
7 reviews
Price fromNOK 1,143.18per night
The Frampton Arms
Hotel in Dorchester
Located in Dorchester, 7.7 km from Monkey World, The Frampton Arms provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
Andrew
United Kingdom
Clean, very comfortable, great food, friendly staff and good easy link to Dorchester via train 2 minute walk opposite the pub.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,337 reviews
Price fromNOK 1,323.69per night
The King's Arms
Hotel in Dorchester
Featuring a bar, The King's Arms is set in Dorchester. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace. Private parking can be arranged at no extra charge.
Jacqueline
United Kingdom
Central location. Old building very well restored and decorated up to date. Friendly staff. Dog friendly, great welcome pack. Enjoyed breakfast, good choices.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,128 reviews
Price fromNOK 1,263.52per night
Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester
Hotel in Dorchester
The Wessex Royale is a delightful Georgian hotel with an excellent location in the centre of Dorchester. It offers free WiFi.
Rhonda
United Kingdom
Friendliness of staff
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
866 reviews
Price fromNOK 1,323.69per night
The Poachers Inn
Hotel in Dorchester
Situated in Dorchester, 24 km from Monkey World, The Poachers Inn features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
Hszel Ashworth
United Kingdom
Beautifully clean on arrival , wonderful friendly staff .
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
225 reviews
Price fromNOK 1,337.06per night
The Junction Hotel
Hotel in Dorchester
A 3-minute walk from Dorchester West Train Station, The Junction is a Marston’s Inn offering bed and breakfast in this historic Dorset town.
Gill
United Kingdom
Location is good, and staff and breakfast were both nice
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
532 reviews
Price fromNOK 1,323.69per night
The Sydney Arms
Hotel in Dorchester
Set in the lovely market town of Dorchester in Dorset, the heart of Hardy County, this traditional English pub provides 5 letting rooms finished to a high standard.
Steve
United Kingdom
The room was basic but clean and comfortable, good shower but bathroom very confined, no toiletries provided other than towels and toilet rolls, tea and coffee available, bottom line friendly staff, good value for money in that all I needed was accommodation for the night.
6.3
Scored 6.3
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
389 reviews
Price fromNOK 1,002.79per night
Yalbury Cottage
Dorchester
Dating back around 350 years, Yalbury Cottage is situated in the village of Lower Bockhampton, 2 miles from the historic town of Dorchester. It offers a restaurant and free Wi-Fi.
Geoff Schofield
Australia
Room was large and comfortable with all amenities including a big bath. Great outdoor area to sit in the garden and have a drink. Parking off the street too. Breakfast was amazing.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
520 reviews
Price fromNOK 1,403.91per night
The Oak at Dewlish
Dorchester
The Oak at Dewlish, a property with a garden and a bar, is set in Dorchester, 14 km from Monkey World, 29 km from Corfe Castle, as well as 30 km from Poole Harbour.
Yvonne
United Kingdom
The food was great, the staff very friendly and helpful.
The room was lovely and clean.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
172 reviews
Price fromNOK 1,403.91per night
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What guests said about Dorchester:
- 8.0Scored 8.0
Couldn’t fault the accommodation.
Couldn’t fault the accommodation. However Dorchester town seemed limited with places for a meal in the town itself. Plenty of places for burgers and snacks etc; but had to drive out for a decent meal. The Keep was a very interesting place to visit. Other places of interest were either closed, or expensive to visit, or you had to book for an appointment. Fortunately the buses to Weymouth seemed regular.
BarbaraUnited Kingdom - 8.0Scored 8.0
Although not a large town, there are a nice selection of...
Although not a large town, there are a nice selection of shops along the Main Street, 5 museums catering for young and old, historical town walking trails and nature walks and a lovely Victorian park. The selection of cafes, pubs and restaurants will satisfy any foodie lovers requirements, and on the Sunday that we visited, there was an Artisan street market and a car boot to wander around. Parking is plentiful and cheap, and free 6pm-8am.
JungleJanUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 10
Dorchester has the feel of a small town with many delightful...
Dorchester has the feel of a small town with many delightful old buildings, cafes, pubs and restaurants, all seemingly selling good food. There are many museums in and around the town centre, often easy to get to on foot. There is Roman history here, medieval too, a long military heritage and of course the dinosaurs of the famous Jurassic coast. Too many things to do in just one weekend, and many more attractions only a short car-drive away. The shops? - Well we never had time to explore them!MikeUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 10
Lots to do here.
Lots to do here. Walk by the river and look at the wildlife. A variety of shops to browse in. Old pubs, art gallery, museums- Terracotta warriors, dinosaur, tutankhamun. There is also an exceptional artist supply shop here, Handy for Jurrasic coast - lyme regis etc.
margaretUnited Kingdom - 8.0Scored 8.0
The Dorchester Museum is excellent.
The Dorchester Museum is excellent. We called in just to find out about the Iron Age fort and ended up learning so much more. Everything is very clearly displayed and explained in enough detail, but not too much. There are some remarkable Roman mosaics, a good overview of a fascinating history of the area, and an interesting section about Thomas Hardy. We were there in cold, wet February weather, so outdoor activities didn’t suit the weather. At different times of the year the outdoor activities in the area have great promise.AngelaUnited Kingdom - 8.0Scored 8.0
We only went for my cousin wedding at the towns registry...
We only went for my cousin wedding at the towns registry office, that was a very good experience. We had intended to look around the town on the following day but the weather was so foul we travelled back home. The town for what we saw had some wonderful historical building, and we would have liked to explored moreMichaelUnited Kingdom
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- 8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 354 reviewsWe were very impressed with our stay and found the staff & facilities met our expectations, to include top marks for the monetary value of our stay. We will certainly stay again at this hotel when we next venture into Dorset. We loved learning about the history of the area and the reason why the hotel is called The Rivers Arms. We wish the owners the very best of fortune with their hotel.
SimonUnited States - 9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 523 reviewsbeautifully appointed on the main town street. very comfortable bed and room lovely. high quality fittings especially in the bathroom and nice touches like small jug of milk in eve fridge and iced water too. lovely people running the hotel and the best eggs Benedict I’ve had in a very long. time for breakfast. couldn’t fault Westwood house.AAnonymousUnited Kingdom
- From NOK 1,470.76 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 412 reviewsFantastic B&B, the best bed we have ever slept in... Great position on the outskirts of Dorchester,close to a shop The hosts are excellent and friendly. A very tasty breakfast and set up in a way you talk to other guests. We slept in one of the lodges to the rear which was exceptional, clean and tidy. All the best for the future Gary
DavidUnited Kingdom - 8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 54 reviewsWe had a great two night stay at Ashley House which is located in the beautiful Dorset countryside. Emma and Graeme were super hosts, very warm and welcoming. There is a wonderful pub a short drive away which serves great food and Dorchester is close by. It’s well located for trips to Weymouth and the beach. We’ll be back!AAnonymousItaly
- From NOK 1,403.91 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 172 reviewsGood country inn situated in small village in middle of Dorset, a little further from Dorchester than we expected but enjoyed exploring. Had a good "buzz" during the evening since used by locals. Good range of food served during evening and what we had was tasty and nicely presented.
HelenaUnited Kingdom - From NOK 1,671.32 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 333 reviewsWe were staying there because my parents were on holiday in Weymouth, my father was taken to hospital in Dorchester so we needed local accommodation. Mark was lovely and bent over backward to accommodate us and help us out especially with my elderly mom.
GaleUnited Kingdom - From NOK 1,323.69 per night9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 408 reviewsBest value in town. Lovely spacious sitting room and double four posted bedroom. Extra heaters in rooms was appreciated! A great breakfast supplied by the lovely and very chatty Debbie. We will definitely stay again when visiting Dorchester.
DavidUnited Kingdom - 8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 400 reviewsThe proprietor Noorani was so kind, welcoming, and helpful. She is also an amazing cook! So lovely to be right in the heart of Dorchester. I really appreciated Noorani’s knowledge of the history of the town and region, which is fascinating.MegUnited States
- From NOK 3,008.38 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 1,128 reviewsDefinitely the best place to stay if you're thinking of staying in Dorchester. Newly refurbished, very nice and attentive staff, modern and clean rooms. Great design throughout the hotel. Nice breakfast if you're staying a day or two.PaulaBrazil
- 8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 1,918 reviewsstunning hotel ! amazing facility’s, great room great food, good parking, excellent staff ! I stay in at least 3 hotels a week and this is probably the best hotel I have stayed at in a very long time…… very happy customerTamUnited Kingdom
- From NOK 1,337.06 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 225 reviewsOur room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast was sufficient to set us up for the day. The Inn is in a quiet hamlet outside Dorchester and as such is centrally situated for touring Dorset.RobertUnited Kingdom
- From NOK 1,684.69 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 866 reviewsAll of the staff were excellent, as was the breakfast.. This is an excellent location for visiting the area of Dorset. Dorchester is a lovely place to stay and explore.DarrenUnited Kingdom
- 8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 1,918 reviewsThe quality of the room and furnishing was excellent. Like a high class hotel. The staff were friendly and efficient and the food was good Gastropub quality.
Kevin gmailUnited Kingdom - From NOK 1,323.69 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 532 reviewsA warm friendly place perfectly situated in Dorchester, where the manager was very welcoming and ensured his guests were looked after without fussing.
PaulUnited Kingdom - From NOK 1,684.69 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 866 reviewsThe Dorchester was the best place we stayed in our 18 days here in England so far. It had everything that we needed on our stay.PaulUnited States
- 8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 962 reviewsLovely country pub, only a short driveout of Dorchester. Room was excellent, lots of little extras left for you.
carolineUnited Kingdom - 8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 962 reviewsSituated in a quiet village just a few miles from Dorchester. Ideal for visiting other parts of Dorset.CliffUnited Kingdom
- 9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 523 reviewsExactly as described. Very comfortable room and central to Dorchester
HutchisonCanada - From NOK 3,008.38 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 1,128 reviewsHuge room, parking behind the hotel, amazing location 👍Mario Georgiev NedyalkovUnited Kingdom
- From NOK 2,393.33 per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 1,337 reviewsGreat stay whilst fishing near Dorchester.PeterUnited Kingdom
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