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About the Hotel

49 High East Street, Dorchester, United Kingdom, DT1 1HU

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double Room Garden View

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2 persons

Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room City View

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2 persons

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Standard Double Room

Max:

1 person

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1 Double bed

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Balcony

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City Centre

Dorchester600 m

Airports

Bournemouth (BOH) 48.8 km

Exeter International (EXT) 80.5 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Comfy and Spacious

“The room was exceptionally roomy with a huge, firm bed that ensured a restful night's sleep.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast!

“The breakfast was good, with options using fresh, local produce that made every bite enjoyable.” view full review

Clean and Well-Stocked

“The bathroom was clean and spacious, stocked with all the essential toiletries and a convenient wall-mounted hair dryer.” view full review

Charming Decor

“The hotel's decor was lovely and inviting, creating a pleasant atmosphere that made our stay even more enjoyable.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Parking
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Coffee shop
Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

Hiking
Tennis court
Yoga class

Services

Valet parking
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Picnic area/ Tables
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Board games
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Sitting area
Dressing area
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Sink

Media

Flat-screen TV
In-room computer

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

49 High East Street, Dorchester, United Kingdom, DT1 1HU

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street view

49 High East Street, Dorchester, United Kingdom, DT1 1HU

City landmarks

Museum

The Keep Military Museum

890 m

Square

Brewery Square

690 m

17 Maumbury Rd

Maumbury Rings

980 m

Alington Avenue

Max Gate

1.5 km

Park

Borough Gardens

810 m

A37

Wolfeton House

2.2 km

Gallery

DAG Dorchester Art Gallery

720 m

Church

St Michael's Church

1.7 km

Farm

Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens

2.1 km

Square

Queen Mother Square

2.3 km

Poundbury

2.3 km

Winterborne Monkton

Maiden Castle

3.4 km

Higher Bockhampton

Hardy's Cottage

3.5 km

Thorncombe Woods Local Nature Reserve

3.4 km

Thorncombe Wood

3.5 km

Lodmoor Country Park Preston Beach Road

Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park

4.3 km

Wrackleford House

3.8 km

National Cycle Route 2

Hardy's Monument

4.6 km

Lewell Mill Lane Lewell

Xtreme Falconry at Dorset Falconry Park

4.4 km

Nearby

Museum

The Dinosaur Museum

270 m

Museum

Terracotta Warriors Museum

120 m

Museum

The Tutankhamun Exhibition

470 m

Museum

Dorset County Museum

260 m

Museum

Dorset Teddy Bear Museum

110 m

Art object

Statue of Thomas Hardy

570 m

Museum

Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

390 m

High East Street

St Peter's Dorchester

310 m

County Hall Colliton Park

Romano-British House

540 m

10 South Street Place nam should read 'Barclays Bank'

Barcleys bank

500 m

Northern Hay

Roman Town House

560 m

Restaurants

Masala

210 m

14 High East Street

Myra's Kaiseki

260 m

20 High East Street

Lee Garden

80 m

45 High East Street

the blue raddle

350 m

9 Church Street

Potters Cafe Bistro

390 m

19 Durngate Street

The Posh Partridge

210 m

29 High East Street

ReLoved Tea Rooms

340 m

2 Cornhill

Costa Coffee

390 m

Dorset County Hospital Williams Avenue Dorset County Hospital

The Loft

320 m

16 Antelope Walk

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

88%

liked the hotel and would stay again

charming decor

excellent service

limited dining options

average prices

8.8/10

Great

Rooms

8.3

Location

8.7

Service

9.0

Dining

7.7

Graham

United Kingdom, January 2024

9.0/10

I found this hotel nestled in a lovely Dorset town, close to good restaurants and green fields. The rooms are beautifully decorated in traditional English style with a very comfortable bed, but the view of the garden outside brings a charming touch. The service was exceptional, with great hospitality from the caring owners. The dining experience offered good quality food, especially the superb sausages. The facilities were top-notch, providing everything I needed for a pleasant stay.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were beautifully decorated with a very comfortable bed.

Service

9.0

I received great hospitality from the caring owners.

Location

10.0

The hotel is centrally located in a lovely Dorset town with green fields around, close to good restaurants and within easy reach of shops.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was delightful with good quality food, especially the superb sausages.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities provided everything I needed for a pleasant stay.

charming decor

limited dining options

Edward

United Kingdom, August 2023

7.8/10

The hotel is nestled in picturesque green fields and conveniently located within easy reach of a variety of shops. The rooms are meticulously clean with large, comfy beds, but the bathrooms are notably small and cold. I found the service to be top-notch, with great hospitality from the caring owners. The location, although close to the town center, is primarily advantageous in common areas. The dining experience offered superb sausages, yet the food quality was merely good. Additional Details: Rooms - clean, comfy; Service - hospitable; Location - common areas; Dining - good sausages.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are kept scrupulously clean with large comfy beds.

Service

9.0

I received great hospitality from the caring owners.

Location

7.0

The hotel is positioned in green fields within the town center, offering a serene environment while being close to essential shops.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience featured superb sausages but lacked consistency in food quality.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel boasts a pleasant conservatory, ideal for relaxation and enjoying the surrounding greenery.

Joe

United Kingdom, July 2023

8.6/10

I had a delightful stay at this charming hotel. The rooms were cozy and spacious, and waking up to a delicious breakfast in the lovely conservatory with views of the garden was a real treat. The warm and caring owners made me feel right at home, but the price could be a bit on the higher side for some travelers.

Rooms

8.0

The large comfy bed in the front bedroom was perfect for a restful night's sleep.

Service

9.0

The hospitality from the owners was exceptional, making my stay truly special.

Location

9.0

The hotel is ideally situated in the centre of a lovely Dorset town, with easy access to shops and green fields.

Dining

8.0

The good quality food, especially the superb sausage, made dining a delightful experience.