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A wooden table with a fruit basket, two glasses of champagne, and small white cups on a wooden board.

A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, two armchairs, and a patterned sofa.

A dining table set with plates, glasses, and candles, with a fireplace in the background.

A traditional thatched-roof cottage with brick walls, multiple windows, and potted plants.

1. Yalbury Cottage

1.8 km from Hardy's Cottage

Ardyce

￥16,398

￥19,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A table with various bottles and glasses of drinks, including a raspberry liqueur, tonic water, pink grapefruit gin, and fever-tree tonic water, set outdoors with a green umbrella and a stone wall in the background.

A wooden play structure with a slide and climbing area.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a wardrobe.

A bar area with a brick wall, hanging pendant lights, and a counter with various bottles and glasses.

2. The Frampton Arms

6.2 km from Hardy's Cottage

Krisztina

￥10,282

￥12,338 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A room with a purple sofa, a grey sofa, and a white table with a vase of flowers.

A two-story building with a flag, windows, and a street in front.

A reception area with a fireplace, a mirror, and a bookshelf with books.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

3. Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

4.2 km from Hardy's Cottage

Christopher

￥9,939

￥11,927 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A view through a window of a coastal area with a beach, a pier, and buildings.

A hotel room with a bed, floral pillow, white towels, and a view of a statue and ocean through large windows.

A grand entrance with a set of stone steps leading to a door, flanked by two potted topiaries and a decorative metal sphere above.

A beach scene with two people standing in shallow water, a sunset in the background, and ships on the horizon.

4. Chapter 1 Hotels

14.1 km from Hardy's Cottage

Jacqui

￥27,141

￥32,569 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table with a vase, and a view of the beach.

A row of brick buildings with blue window frames and a sign reading "AARAN HOUSE".

A harbor with boats docked, buildings along the waterfront, and a clear sky.

A breakfast buffet with various food items and condiments.

5. Aaran Guesthouse

14.4 km from Hardy's Cottage

Paul

￥18,877

￥22,653 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A beach with a statue, people, and buildings in the background.

A two-story building with a sign reading "Alexandra" above the entrance. There are outdoor seating areas with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a mirror, a television, and a window with curtains.

A breakfast buffet with various food items and beverages.

6. Alexandra Hotel

14.5 km from Hardy's Cottage

sheelagh

￥12,686

￥15,224 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a chandelier, and a geometric-patterned wall.

A building with a prominent sign reading "ASHMIRA."

A hallway with a chandelier, a staircase, and a door with frosted glass panels.

A garden with potted plants and a barbecue grill.

7. Ashmira Guest House

13.2 km from Hardy's Cottage

￥19,772

￥19,772 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A traditional pub with a clock, wooden beams, and outdoor seating.

A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and sink.

The Smugglers Inn with a traditional thatched roof, a visible clock, and a sign for Hall & Woodhouse.

A wooden tray with various tea and coffee products, including Twinings and Arriba brands, and Nescafe Gold packets.

8. The Smugglers Inn

10.8 km from Hardy's Cottage

Mr C J

￥20,899

￥25,079 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A table with food and drinks, a bottle of wine, and a view of the beach through a window.

A window with a view of the sea and a mountain range.

A beach with a clear sky and distant rocky coastline.

A hotel room with a large bed, two windows with patterned curtains, a painting on the wall, and a view of the sea.

9. Acqua Beach

13.6 km from Hardy's Cottage

Matthew

￥20,137

￥24,164 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a blue patterned rug.

A traditional thatched-roof house with a wooden extension, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and neighboring houses.

A kitchen with a dining area, featuring a striped tablecloth, wooden chairs, and a vase of flowers.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a desk, a fireplace, and a wardrobe.

10. Barton Cottage Bed and Breakfast

5.9 km from Hardy's Cottage

Roger

￥22,112

￥26,534 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A room with a bay window overlooking a beach, featuring wicker chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of people on the beach.

A room with two grey upholstered chairs facing a window with a view of the sea. A small table with a wine bottle and glass is between the chairs.

A garden pathway leading to a historic building with a view of the sea.

A marina with several boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings.

11. Lichfield House

13.4 km from Hardy's Cottage

Rosa

￥24,795

￥24,795 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A building with a green door and a sign that reads "DRIFTWOOD BED & BREAKFAST".

A kitchen with a green countertop, a coffee machine, and jars of spices.

A room with a dark blue sofa, a green and white striped pillow, and a wooden dresser.

A reception desk with a plant, a sign, and a stack of magazines.

12. Driftwood B&B

14.2 km from Hardy's Cottage

Andrew

￥19,351

￥19,351 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A view from a window overlooking a busy street with a beach and ocean in the background.

A beachfront apartment building with ivy-covered walls, outdoor seating, and a sign reading "BEACHVIEW APARTMENT".

A hotel lobby with a check-in desk, seating area, and large windows.

13. Fairhaven Hotel

14.4 km from Hardy's Cottage

Andrew

￥12,082

￥14,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A room with a large window overlooking a beach, a table with a vase of flowers, and a chair with a floral pattern.

A guest house entrance with a sign reading "The Beach View Guest House."

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a wardrobe, a radiator, and a window with a view of a harbor.

A living room with a beige sofa, a red armchair, a fireplace, a bookshelf, and a window with curtains.

14. Beach View Guesthouse

14.4 km from Hardy's Cottage

Matt

￥15,759

￥18,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

The entrance to Cumberland with a grand archway, steps, and a black iron fence with gold accents.

A dining area with multiple tables set for breakfast, featuring a variety of food items and beverages.

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

15. The Cumberland

13.9 km from Hardy's Cottage

Yvonne

￥19,706

￥23,647 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A restaurant with a large copper dome, wooden tables, and potted plants.

A bar with copper tap handles, a sign reading "Fursy Fergret," and a "Seedors Gold" beer tap.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

A view through a window with a book on a windowsill.

16. The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

5.9 km from Hardy's Cottage

"This is the perfect definition of a small english town stay. I loved the vibe of the rooms and the location. The rooms were clean and they provide complimentary biscuits and tea. The customer service was good as my boyfriend needed to catch a taxi somewhere and couldn’t do it himself so the Inn was able to call for him. The breakfast felt a bit pricy, but there was a cold buffet in addition to any hot item on their menu. Their fresh honey comb was really cool!"

Samantha

￥16,126

￥19,351 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, clear poolside railing, and a no diving sign.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a black headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A bar area with a tap system, shelves of liquor bottles, and a display of beer taps.

An indoor patio area with a stone wall, a white fence, and a row of metal chairs.

17. Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

13.1 km from Hardy's Cottage

David

￥17,335

￥20,802 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A room with a wooden floor, a pool table, a bench, and a mural of a beach.

A bar area with a wooden counter and five stools, a blue door, and a mural of a beach scene.

A fireplace with a brick surround and a decorative stone piece in the center.

18. Jurassic Bay Holidays

13.7 km from Hardy's Cottage

Daniel

￥14,238

￥22,344 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A corner building with a white awning labeled "Timid."

A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A beach with a lifeguard station, inflatable toys, and beachgoers.

Two patterned chairs facing a window with a checkered blind.

19. Timrick Lodge Hotel

13.5 km from Hardy's Cottage

Martin

￥10,657

￥12,789 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A building with a green door, a wooden fence, and hanging flower baskets.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

A cozy bar area with wooden furniture, a bar counter, and shelves stocked with bottles.

A wooden structure labeled "The Garden Kitchen Pizza & Grill" with a thatched roof and a variety of bottles on the counter.

20. Greyhound Inn Freehouse

14.3 km from Hardy's Cottage

Kelly

￥12,254

￥14,705 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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Compare popular hotels close to Hardy's Cottage

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Yalbury Cottage	9.4 Exceptional 107 reviews	View
The Frampton Arms	9.2 Wonderful 640 reviews	View
Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester	8.8 Excellent 606 reviews	View
Chapter 1 Hotels	10.0 Exceptional 131 reviews	View
Aaran Guesthouse	9.4 Exceptional 286 reviews	View

Top Hardy's Cottage Hotel Reviews

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

10/10 Excellent

"We were greeted by friendly staff and shown to our room.... We were also shown the fire escape so.we didn't have to walk out suitcases through the hotel. The shower was great, the bed comfy... The cafeterias near the coffee machine downstairs were a great idea as the coffee machine wasn't working. Can recommend and will definitely be booking again if we're in Dorchester"

The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Large room, good quality fittings, comfortable bed"

Yalbury Cottage

8/10 Good

"Excellent location with ample parking"

Delightful thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy Dorset village and countryside

10/10 Excellent

"Great place, very cute and quirky, and well decorated. The property was clean, well equipped and close to lots of place to visit. The beds were comfortable and there are lots of places in the house to relax."

The Casterbridge

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was lovely, suitably large with 2 good wardrobes and a light over the dressing table mirror. The mattress was very comfortable and table water was always available. Breakfast was served in the conservatory with a lovely view of the enclosed garden. We ventured away from the Full English to try the omelettes which were delicious! The owner, Noorani Willamson is charming, chatty and very knowledgable about the surrounding area."

Newly refurbished thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy village

8/10 Good

"Had an enjoyable stay. It is a lovely quaint cottage, parking was sufficient for two cars (an estate and hatchback). Generally clean but a few things were missed or could have been cleaner. We also had a bit of trouble opening and locking the doors might have been user error or possibly the weather? Despite the above we had a nice time"

A wonderful base to enjoy your next holiday.

10/10 Excellent

"We had 4 nights at Woodlander and found it to be a charming and practical space. The property is clean and well laid out with good kitchen facilities, a spacious lounge, 2 good-sized bedrooms and a very good bathroom with large shower cubicle. A couple of car parking spaces really helps too. Decor and furniture in the lounge creates a very homely effect and in general accommodation is possibly better than expected. Pauline’s communication was helpful as were the numerous leaflets about places of interest to visit in the area. This property was ideal for our visit and we would certainly stay there again. Many thanks Steve & Jill"

Charming Country Retreat on Old Sherbourne Road

10/10 Excellent

"Really nice cabin set in a private location. Host was lovely and very helpful"

Old Ship Inn

8/10 Good

"Compact rooms, located in yard behind the pub, a little noisy around closing time, all quiet after that, not a problem unless you are planning an early night. Shower clean, good flow and hot, biscuits with the tea and coffee, twin beds comfortable but we booked a double room, suggest ringing before arrival to confirm selection. Reasonably priced, would recommend if staying one or two nights."

Other attractions near Hardy's Cottage

A historic building with a large urn in the foreground and a well-maintained garden.

Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens, a lovely green space in Stinsford. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its lively bars.

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A historic building with a large stained glass window and a sign for the Tutankhamun exhibition.

Tutankhamun: The Exhibition

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

Travel back in time to ancient Egypt and discover the secrets of the pharaohs in Dorchester's celebrated mummy museum.

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Max Gate

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Max Gate, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Dorchester. Amble around this culturally rich area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Terracotta Warriors Museum

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Terracotta Warriors Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Dorchester. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.

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Dorset Teddy Bear Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can study the exhibits at Dorset Teddy Bear Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Dorchester. Amble around this culturally rich area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

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Dinosaur Museum

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Dinosaur Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Dorchester. Amble around this culturally rich area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Hardy's Cottage?

Hardy's Cottage is located in a welcoming area of Higher Bockhampton known for its beautiful beaches and bar scene. You'll find 171 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Hardy's Cottage?

Yalbury Cottage is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this inn offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Hardy's Cottage. Other good options within a few miles include Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester and Bay Tree House.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Hardy's Cottage?

Expedia has 171 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Hardy's Cottage.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Hardy's Cottage, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Hardy's Cottage.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Hardy's Cottage?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Hardy's Cottage, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Hardy's Cottage?

Tutankhamun: The Exhibition, Dorset Teddy Bear Museum, and Terracotta Warriors Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Maiden Castle, Max Gate, and Roman Town House are landmarks that you won't want to miss. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens, Sculpture by the Lakes, and Dorset National Landscape.

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Our top choices for Hardy's Cottage hotels

1. Yalbury Cottage

2. The Frampton Arms

3. Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

4. Chapter 1 Hotels

5. Aaran Guesthouse

6. Alexandra Hotel

7. Ashmira Guest House

8. The Smugglers Inn

9. Acqua Beach

10. Barton Cottage Bed and Breakfast

11. Lichfield House

12. Driftwood B&B

13. Fairhaven Hotel

14. Beach View Guesthouse

15. The Cumberland

16. The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

17. Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

18. Jurassic Bay Holidays

19. Timrick Lodge Hotel

20. Greyhound Inn Freehouse

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Top Hardy's Cottage Hotel Reviews

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

Yalbury Cottage

Delightful thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy Dorset village and countryside

The Casterbridge

Newly refurbished thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy village

A wonderful base to enjoy your next holiday.

Charming Country Retreat on Old Sherbourne Road

Old Ship Inn

Other attractions near Hardy's Cottage

Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens

Tutankhamun: The Exhibition

Max Gate

Terracotta Warriors Museum

Dorset Teddy Bear Museum

Dinosaur Museum

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