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The 10 Best Guesthouses in Dorchester, UK

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Aquila Heights Guest House is located in Dorchester, 34 km from Corfe Castle, 42 km from Poole Harbour, and 48 km from Bournemouth International Centre. With free private parking, the property is 19 km from Monkey World and 31 km from Golden Cap. Portland Castle is 20 km from the bed and breakfast and Portland Museum is 23 km away.

Wonderful hosts who went out of their way to be helpful. Beautiful, clean and comfortable structure. Delicious freshly prepared breakfast available. I can't recommend it enough.

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9.4
Wonderful
179 reviews
Price from
$188
per night

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.

Dorchester Train Station is just 3 miles from the cottage, Weymouth is a 20 minutes’ drive away and Poole can be reached in a 30-minute drive. Parking is free at Yalbury Cottage.

Everything!! Staff were lovely, the room very comfortable and an excellent breakfast

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9.3
Wonderful
515 reviews
Price from
$144
per night

Towels and bed linen are available in the guest house.

Golden Cap is 45 km from the guest house, while Athelhampton House is 16 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 51 km from Little Barn.

Beautiful place. Really nice and helpful host.

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9.7
Exceptional
7 reviews
Price from
$87
per night

The Duchess of Cornwall in Dorchester provides accommodation with a terrace and a bar. This 4-star inn offers free WiFi. The property features a restaurant.

The inn offers a Continental or Full English breakfast.

The 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.

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8.7
Excellent
1,913 reviews
Price from
$119
per night

Set in Dorchester and with Golden Cap reachable within 29 km, The Greyhound Inn offers a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. The property is located 40 km from Monkey World, 23 km from Sherborne Old Castle and 26 km from Athelhampton House.

Friendly staff, very clean and comfortable.

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8.4
Very Good
150 reviews
Price from
$119
per night

Situated near Dorchester, The Rivers Arms has a restaurant, bar, garden, and free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

A Full English/Irish breakfast is available each morning at the inn.

We 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.

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8.6
Excellent
359 reviews
Price from
$124
per night

Situated in the peaceful village of West Knighton, New Inn – Dorchester is a former 16th-century coaching inn. It blends original features with modern attributes, such as free WiFi and free on-site parking.

beautiful hotel very peaceful .

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8.9
Excellent
951 reviews
Price from
$131
per night

Beggar's Knap situated 150 yards from the town centre was originally built in 1881. Beggar’s Knap Guest House offers 4-star accommodation in the centre of historic Dorchester. It is just 3 miles from Hardy’s Cottage, the birthplace of Thomas Hardy.

We 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.

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8.7
Excellent
331 reviews
Price from
$119
per night

Little Court is a delightful Edwardian Country House with fabulous gardens, just 1 mile from the centre of historic Dorchester, and just 20 minutes from the World Heritage ‘Jurassic Coast’.

Little Court’s award-winning breakfast is available, prepared using only the best produce from local farms. And there is an excellent pub called the Sun Inn down the road for evening meals.

Super location, very cheerful helpful host.

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9.1
Wonderful
447 reviews
Price from
$134
per night

The units in the inn are equipped with a TV. At The Spice Ship all rooms come with bed linen and towels.

Portland Museum is 16 km from The Spice Ship, while Rufus Castle is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 51 km from the inn.

Breakfast was fantastic. The staff were more than helpful. Nothing was too much trouble for them. A great place to place.

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8.4
Very Good
192 reviews
Price from
$84
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travelers who prefer laid-back accommodations with a personal touch. Usually family run, these hosts will provide local recommendations and even optional meals. Guest houses sometimes feature a cozy living room or a garden – and are still cheaper than most regular hotels.
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Guest Houses That Travelers Love in Dorchester

  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 515 reviews
    We had bed and breakfast and the breakfast was exceptional. The room was very nice and it felt really welcoming. Having fresh milk delivered to your door each morning was a lovely touch. The location is great, it is only 5 minutes by car from Dorchester but you are in beautiful countryside. It was very quiet and the owners were great hosts. We will be returning in the summer for sure.
    Lynn
    Group
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 377 reviews
    Super location ,great host and breakfast . Caroline is a great person who can't do enough to make you're stay pleasurable.
    stephen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $157.59
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 859 reviews
    Great location and a charming hotel. Staff very friendly and helpful. Reasonably priced.
    Antonia
    Young couple
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 7 reviews
    Location is lovely and quiet, ample parking & a very welcoming host. A wonderful rural retreat for a couple.
    Imogen
    Solo traveler
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 5 reviews
    The property was as described and had good facilities. It was very clean and spacious. Very easy to find with good directions given beforehand. Location was quiet and peaceful. Host was responsive after the first day mishap.
    Jhanaizah
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $124.39
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 191 reviews
    Great host, property and excellent location.
    A
    Andrew
    Young couple
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 407 reviews
    I really enjoyed my stay at Casterbridge. It is in a great location, walking distance to all the shops and restaurants on the high street. Friendly host who told me about the local area and history of the B&B. Room was very traditional but clean and comfortable. Lovely bath, tea and coffee, view over the highstreet, very comfortable bed and TV with Netflix. I would definitely consider staying here again if I am in the area, and would recommend to others. Thank you so much!
    Hannah
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $181.36
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 331 reviews
    The location is central, great host, unique property and access to restaurants across the road. Also has parking. Lovely room
    Tessa
    Travelers with friends
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 409 reviews
    Charming, everything catered for. Great location. Breakfast wonderful. Brilliant knowledgeable owner , fantastic history of the place. Will def stay again!
    Lisa Jane
    Solo traveler
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 409 reviews
    Large spacious rooms, with loads of character. Good location as on the High Street, but top end so not noisy. Unbeatable breakfast and great host. Large cheap car park by property, straight over pedestrian crossing and you’re there.
    Nick
    Young couple

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