Located adjacent to Dorchester South Station, this welcoming hotel puts you moments from historic Maumbury Rings and tranquil Borough Gardens. After a day of exploration, return to comfortable rooms with convenient 24-hour front desk service.
Located adjacent to Dorchester South Station, this welcoming hotel puts you moments from historic Maumbury Rings and tranquil Borough Gardens. After a day of exploration, return to comfortable rooms with convenient 24-hour front desk service.
"Located near restaurants, tourist sites, and museums"
"Located near restaurants, tourist sites, and museums"
Located near Clay Pigeon Raceway and the Cerne Abbas Giant, this Dorchester inn offers free breakfast and parking. Just 7 minutes from Maiden Newton Station, the cozy restaurant and bar create a welcoming atmosphere for travelers.
Located near Clay Pigeon Raceway and the Cerne Abbas Giant, this Dorchester inn offers free breakfast and parking. Just 7 minutes from Maiden Newton Station, the cozy restaurant and bar create a welcoming atmosphere for travelers.
"Very pleasant mine host and friendly breakfast cook; comfortable room; (but bathroom daddy longlegs spider by wash-basin could perhaps have been rehoused). A nice overnight stay at a reasonable price"
"Very pleasant mine host and friendly breakfast cook; comfortable room; (but bathroom daddy longlegs spider by wash-basin could perhaps have been rehoused). A nice overnight stay at a reasonable price"
Experience British cuisine at The Kings Restaurant after unwinding with body treatments at this hotel's full-service spa. Travelers praise the helpful staff while enjoying free WiFi and parking. Clay Pigeon Raceway and Cerne Abbas Giant attractions are just a short drive away.
Experience British cuisine at The Kings Restaurant after unwinding with body treatments at this hotel's full-service spa. Travelers praise the helpful staff while enjoying free WiFi and parking. Clay Pigeon Raceway and Cerne Abbas Giant attractions are just a short drive away.
"Lovely hotel very nice place rooms was soo nice and clean "
"Lovely hotel very nice place rooms was soo nice and clean "
Experience coastal tranquility at this Manor House hotel near West Bexington Beach. Unwind in the garden, savor local cuisine at the restaurant, or enjoy drinks at the bar. With free WiFi and parking, this welcoming retreat earns praise for its delicious breakfast and attentive staff.
Experience coastal tranquility at this Manor House hotel near West Bexington Beach. Unwind in the garden, savor local cuisine at the restaurant, or enjoy drinks at the bar. With free WiFi and parking, this welcoming retreat earns praise for its delicious breakfast and attentive staff.
"It was a beautiful place to stay, breakfast was wonderful and we could have dinner as well at the restaurant. Staff were amazing and friendly. Travelling around was good and lots to do."
"It was a beautiful place to stay, breakfast was wonderful and we could have dinner as well at the restaurant. Staff were amazing and friendly. Travelling around was good and lots to do."
Unwind at this luxurious Dorchester hotel with a full-service spa offering deep-tissue massages and body wraps. Enjoy the indoor pool, fitness center, and restaurant after exploring nearby Clay Pigeon Raceway and Mapperton Gardens.
Unwind at this luxurious Dorchester hotel with a full-service spa offering deep-tissue massages and body wraps. Enjoy the indoor pool, fitness center, and restaurant after exploring nearby Clay Pigeon Raceway and Mapperton Gardens.
"The hotel was lovely. Amazing food and drinks. Really lovely staff always greeting us with a smile. I would happily return to Summer Lodge. "
"The hotel was lovely. Amazing food and drinks. Really lovely staff always greeting us with a smile. I would happily return to Summer Lodge. "
A quintessential English inn near The Keep Military Museum and Roman Town House. Free parking and WiFi enhance your stay, while the on-site restaurant and cozy bar provide perfect spots to unwind after exploring Dorchester's cultural treasures.
A quintessential English inn near The Keep Military Museum and Roman Town House. Free parking and WiFi enhance your stay, while the on-site restaurant and cozy bar provide perfect spots to unwind after exploring Dorchester's cultural treasures.
"Very characterful room, quiet, with very friendly & helpful staff. Would stay again."
"Very characterful room, quiet, with very friendly & helpful staff. Would stay again."
Escape to this charming Dorchester hideaway where hiking trails beckon adventure seekers. Just a short drive from Durdle Door and Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope, this cozy B&B offers free WiFi and convenient parking for exploring the scenic surroundings.
Escape to this charming Dorchester hideaway where hiking trails beckon adventure seekers. Just a short drive from Durdle Door and Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope, this cozy B&B offers free WiFi and convenient parking for exploring the scenic surroundings.
"A gracious and helpful host with delicious breakfast by the garden, it was a great stay! "
"A gracious and helpful host with delicious breakfast by the garden, it was a great stay! "
Step into Old Ship Inn, where a garden and terrace offer peaceful relaxation in Dorchester. Play a round on the pool table, then explore nearby Tutankhamun Exhibition and Borough Gardens. Bournemouth Airport is just 51 minutes away.
Step into Old Ship Inn, where a garden and terrace offer peaceful relaxation in Dorchester. Play a round on the pool table, then explore nearby Tutankhamun Exhibition and Borough Gardens. Bournemouth Airport is just 51 minutes away.
"Lovely comfortable, clean room, friendly staff, and pet friendly. "
"Lovely comfortable, clean room, friendly staff, and pet friendly. "
Explore Dorchester from this charming golf-adjacent cottage with free WiFi and parking. Kitchen-equipped accommodations near Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Roman Town House. Hiking and biking trails welcome outdoor enthusiasts.
Explore Dorchester from this charming golf-adjacent cottage with free WiFi and parking. Kitchen-equipped accommodations near Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Roman Town House. Hiking and biking trails welcome outdoor enthusiasts.
Discover historic Dorchester from this charming hotel near Borough Gardens. Just 8 minutes from West Station, enjoy hiking trails in the surrounding area. The attentive staff ensures a welcoming atmosphere while free WiFi keeps you connected.
Discover historic Dorchester from this charming hotel near Borough Gardens. Just 8 minutes from West Station, enjoy hiking trails in the surrounding area. The attentive staff ensures a welcoming atmosphere while free WiFi keeps you connected.
Surrounded by rural charm, this Dorchester home offers a peaceful retreat with garden views. The fully-equipped kitchen and washer/dryer provide all comforts while exploring nearby Cerne Abbas Giant and Badger Watch Dorset.
Surrounded by rural charm, this Dorchester home offers a peaceful retreat with garden views. The fully-equipped kitchen and washer/dryer provide all comforts while exploring nearby Cerne Abbas Giant and Badger Watch Dorset.
Quaint B&B in Dorchester offers daily housekeeping and a garden retreat. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar. Hardy Monument and Maiden Castle await nearby, with Bournemouth International Airport just an hour away.
Quaint B&B in Dorchester offers daily housekeeping and a garden retreat. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar. Hardy Monument and Maiden Castle await nearby, with Bournemouth International Airport just an hour away.
"Very friendly,family friendly, close to national trust,and maiden castle!"
"Very friendly,family friendly, close to national trust,and maiden castle!"
Escape to this family-friendly Dorchester cottage with a cozy fireplace and full kitchen. Just 7 minutes from Maiden Newton Station, you'll find Clay Pigeon Raceway and Dorset's stunning natural beauty nearby. Relax in the garden after exploring.
Escape to this family-friendly Dorchester cottage with a cozy fireplace and full kitchen. Just 7 minutes from Maiden Newton Station, you'll find Clay Pigeon Raceway and Dorset's stunning natural beauty nearby. Relax in the garden after exploring.
Ideally situated for exploring Hardy Monument and Maiden Castle, this inn offers a relaxing bar and restaurant experience. Free parking and nearby Dorchester West Station make local adventures easy for countryside travelers.
Ideally situated for exploring Hardy Monument and Maiden Castle, this inn offers a relaxing bar and restaurant experience. Free parking and nearby Dorchester West Station make local adventures easy for countryside travelers.
"This is a welcoming local inn with good rooms and a lovely garden area. We ate here in the evening and also had a cooked breakfast the next morning. Both meals were well cooked and reasonably priced. This was our second stay here and we will visit again when in the area."
"This is a welcoming local inn with good rooms and a lovely garden area. We ate here in the evening and also had a cooked breakfast the next morning. Both meals were well cooked and reasonably priced. This was our second stay here and we will visit again when in the area."
In this cozy Dorchester retreat, you'll enjoy free WiFi and parking while exploring nearby attractions like Hardy's Cottage. The fully equipped kitchen adds convenience to your countryside escape.
In this cozy Dorchester retreat, you'll enjoy free WiFi and parking while exploring nearby attractions like Hardy's Cottage. The fully equipped kitchen adds convenience to your countryside escape.
"Way's Forge is a quirky, convenient accommodation for exploring a wide variety of locations in the area and further afield. . It was a very comfortable stay and we enjoyed it very much. "
"Way's Forge is a quirky, convenient accommodation for exploring a wide variety of locations in the area and further afield. . It was a very comfortable stay and we enjoyed it very much. "
Enjoy this peaceful B&B near Dorchester with convenient free parking and an onsite restaurant. Explore local attractions like Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum and Sculpture by the Lakes, all just a short drive away.
Enjoy this peaceful B&B near Dorchester with convenient free parking and an onsite restaurant. Explore local attractions like Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum and Sculpture by the Lakes, all just a short drive away.
"Comfortable rooms, friendly staff and a good breakfast."
"Comfortable rooms, friendly staff and a good breakfast."
Surrounded by rolling hills of Dorchester, this cozy inn provides a welcoming bar/lounge and restaurant serving hearty fare. Near Cerne Abbas Giant and Badger Watch Dorset, with friendly staff to enhance your countryside escape.
Surrounded by rolling hills of Dorchester, this cozy inn provides a welcoming bar/lounge and restaurant serving hearty fare. Near Cerne Abbas Giant and Badger Watch Dorset, with friendly staff to enhance your countryside escape.
"Great room with massive bath and good shower
Lovely, helpful landlord and staff. We would definitely stay again"
"Great room with massive bath and good shower
Lovely, helpful landlord and staff. We would definitely stay again"
This cozy inn offers a relaxing countryside retreat with a welcoming bar/lounge and on-site restaurant. Guests enjoy free parking and business facilities while exploring Badger Watch Dorset and Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum nearby.
This cozy inn offers a relaxing countryside retreat with a welcoming bar/lounge and on-site restaurant. Guests enjoy free parking and business facilities while exploring Badger Watch Dorset and Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum nearby.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
This 180-foot chalk figure of a naked man with a club has puzzled historians for centuries. View the ancient hillside artwork from the designated viewpoint, then explore the charming village of Cerne Abbas.
This unspoiled stretch of Jurassic Coast offers anglers and nature lovers a peaceful retreat away from commercial development. Walk the steep shingle bank, listen to waves on pebbles, and bring sturdy shoes.
This Iron Age hill fort boasts Europe's most impressive prehistoric earthworks with massive ramparts. Wander the ancient defensive structures while enjoying panoramic views across the Dorset countryside.
Step into an ancient world through meticulously crafted replicas of King Tut's treasures and tomb. Explore life-size recreations of the burial chambers and marvel at the legendary Golden Mask.
Explore 35 acres of themed gardens from Elizabethan to Japanese styles at Kingston Maurward Gardens. Encounter rare breed animals and birds of prey while enjoying seasonal floral displays.
Glide down Dorset's 110-meter all-weather ski slope, a rare opportunity for winter sports year-round. Book lessons with on-site instructors for all skill levels on the smooth Snowflex surface.
Step into the humble thatched cottage where Thomas Hardy wrote his early masterpieces. Wander through rooms that inspired "Far from the Madding Crowd" and stroll the gardens that shaped his literary landscapes.
Wander among 120 sculptures thoughtfully placed throughout 26 acres of lakes and gardens. The tranquil setting creates an immersive art experience where contemporary masterpieces harmonize with nature's beauty.
This ancient market town showcases Roman ruins at the County Museum and Thomas Hardy's Victorian literary world. Explore the prehistoric Maiden Castle earthworks or catch performances at the Corn Exchange arts venue.
"Yes all general amenities were good. the metal structure in the shower fell off,
The heating packed up on our 2nd day, and the kettle steamed for a long time with a possibility of burns, the fridge did not get cold enough. "
"We had a family room up on the top floor. It was so cosy and quirky and huge.
The whole hotel had a beautiful ambience it felt so Christmassy with all the lights and the trees all very tastefully done. The staff was super friendly. We cannot wait to come back"
"Cleanliness was tops. Distance to Heathrow and ease of shuttle to the airport were great, but we expected it to be free. When we called to book, and ask about a shuttle, we found out it was available, but no one mentioned a per person fee....we had spent all our pounds so we wouldn't take any home to the states, and the driver didn't have change for a 20pound note, so we had to use a debit card. Minor annoyance, but..."
What are some of the best vacation home rentals in Dorchester?
Blue Horizons with uninterrupted Panoramic sea views 2 mins walk from beach: This vacation home rental near Dorchester is located on the waterfront and has a balcony, a terrace, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop. Kick off your shoes and enjoy yourself with a garden and a selection of books. See all vacation rentals in Dorchester.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Dorchester, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Dorchester.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Dorchester?
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What's the best hotel when traveling with kids to Dorchester?
Where is the best hotel to stay near Terracotta Warriors Museum?
Adjacent to Terracotta Warriors Museum, The King's Arms is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this 3.5-star inn offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good options within a short distance include Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester and The Casterbridge.
What about the best place to stay close to Sculpture by the Lakes?
History buffs will enjoy exploring Dorchester, and visitors give high marks for the lively bar scene. Welcoming and rural, this city attracts tourists with its museums and coffeehouses. In Dorchester, there are 369 hotels and other accommodations to choose from. Find out more about Dorchester.
If you want to see more of the area, hop aboard a train from Dorchester West Station, Dorchester South Station, or Moreton Station. If you want to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car in Dorchester for your journey.
What's the weather like in Dorchester?
The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 61°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 46°F. Average annual precipitation for Dorchester is 32 inches.
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