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Yalbury Cottage, hotel in Dorchester

Dating back around 350 years, Yalbury Cottage is in the village of Lower Bockhampton, 2 miles from the historic town of Dorchester. It offers a restaurant and free Wi-Fi.

Breakfast a la carte was really delicious. We also liked the lounge area very much to sit and relax after dinner.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
540 reviews
Price from$134per night
Piddle Puddle Cabin, hotel in Dorchester

A recently renovated vacation home, Piddle Puddle Cabin offers accommodations in Dorchester. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

Cosy and comfortable, with lots of attention to detail. Very dog-friendly, with a lovely garden and walks from the door.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
31 reviews
Price from$149.31per night
The Old Ship Inn, hotel in Dorchester

During the week, The Old Ship Inn is a picturesque traditional pub and on Friday and Saturday nights it transforms into a lively venue for karaoke, DJs, and live bands until late into the night.

A warm cosy room with excellent facilities and a welcoming vibe. The hosts are wonderful people and the adjacent bar is filled with a happy go lucky atmosphere.
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
263 reviews
Price from$89.33per night
Emerald Lodge, hotel in Dorchester

Emerald Lodge offers accommodations in Puddletown, 6.8 miles from Monkey World and 16 miles from Corfe Castle. Guests staying at this vacation home have access to a fully equipped kitchen.

9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
20 reviews
Price from$160.79per night
Large coastal cottage, private indoor pool, hut tub, sauna and steam pod, hotel in Dorchester

11 miles from Monkey World in Weymouth, Large coastal cottage, private indoor pool, hut tub, sauna and steam pod offers accommodations with access to an indoor pool.

9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
10 reviews
Price from$1,333.58per night
The Grange, hotel in Dorchester

The Grange is located in Weymouth, just 1.3 miles from Weymouth Beach and 15 miles from Monkey World. This vacation home provides free private parking and free Wifi.

Great place to stay, very comfy, great facilities, easy to find every thing, great communication with the host.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
37 reviews
Price from$430.70per night
Mermaid Cottage, hotel in Dorchester

Mermaid Cottage is located in West Lulworth, just 1.3 miles from Man O'War Beach and 1.5 miles from Durdle Door Beach.

9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
5 reviews
Price from$172.28per night
Blue Ensign Cottage, hotel in Dorchester

Housed in a historic building, Blue Ensign Cottage provides accommodations with a garden and free Wifi in Weymouth, a 6-minute walk from Weymouth Beach.

The location was great. Short walk to the beach, shops, and restaurants. Everything was very close by. The kitchen was well stocked and we loved the coffee each morning. Plenty of cleaning supplies which we appreciated. The hosts were responsive to messages. Pet friendly which meant we could bring our pup with us. The house is perfect for a family with older children or couples. Easy check in and check out. The bathrooms were clean.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
26 reviews
Price from$350.94per night
Lapin Cottage, hotel in Dorchester

Lapin Cottage is located in Long Bredy, just 16 miles from Portland Museum and 16 miles from Rufus Castle.

9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
12 reviews
Price from$148.16per night
A Stones Throw to the Beach :-), hotel in Dorchester

Housed in a historic building, A Stones Throw to the Beach:-) offers accommodations with a garden and free Wifi in Weymouth, 1.1 miles from Weymouth Beach.

Location
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
129 reviews
Price from$248.85per night
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  • Honeysuckle Cottage
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 108 reviews

    Honeysuckle Cottage is located in Dorchester, just 13 miles from Corfe Castle and 20 miles from Poole Harbor. Offering a garden, the property is located within 4.3 miles of Monkey World.

    Lovely cottage in a great location, comfortable beds

  • Gaggle of Geese Pub - Shepherd Huts & Bell Tents
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 108 reviews

    Offering garden views, Gaggle of Geese Pub - Shepherd Huts & Bell Tents in Dorchester offers accommodations, a garden, and a bar.

    The hut was so comfy even though it was icy out side. We were so cozy.

  • Yalbury Cottage
    Breakfast options
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 540 reviews

    Dating back around 350 years, Yalbury Cottage is in the village of Lower Bockhampton, 2 miles from the historic town of Dorchester. It offers a restaurant and free Wi-Fi.

    Great location, pleasant staff and delicious food.

  • Fisherman's Daughter
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 16 reviews

    Fisherman's Daughter is located in Dorchester, just 16 miles from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum and 16 miles from Portland Castle.

    Couldn't fault, that's why we came back, xx

  • The Old Milking Parlour at Knapp Farm
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 56 reviews

    The Old Milking Parlour at Knapp Farm offers accommodations in Dorchester, 16 miles from Golden Cap and 31 miles from Monkey World.

    The property was beautiful, clean and well maintained

  • Gamekeeper's Cottage
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews

    Providing a garden, Gamekeeper's Cottage offers accommodations in Dorchester. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    This accommodation is amazing. Fantastic hosts, a really beautiful location with a wonderful local pub. Great for couples or a family. Would 100% recommend and return. Thank you

  • Blueberry Cottage
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 8 reviews

    Blueberry Cottage is located in Dorchester, just 25 miles from Golden Cap and 27 miles from Corfe Castle.

    Very comfortable beds, clean and tidy, everything good quality (towels, hand soap, wonderful welcome tray of goodies) excellent facilities for a family stay.

  • Southgate Coach House
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews

    Southgate Coach House offers accommodations in Dorchester, 15 miles from Monkey World and 19 miles from Golden Cap. Both Wifi and private parking are available at the vacation home free of charge.

    Excellent location, easy access to town centre. Off street parking.

These cottages in Dorchester have options with FREE cancellation

  • Kerridge
    Free cancellation options available
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 10 reviews

    Kerridge is located in Dorchester, just 25 miles from Golden Cap and 27 miles from Corfe Castle.

  • The Elbow
    Free cancellation options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 7 reviews

    The Elbow is located in Dorchester, just 18 miles from Golden Cap and 20 miles from Monkey World. The vacation home features both Wifi and private parking free of charge.

    Period thatched cottage, lovely setting, excellent facilities.

  • Keets at Middle Acre
    Free cancellation options available
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 7 reviews

    Keets at Middle Acre offers accommodations in Dorchester, 24 miles from Poole Harbor and 26 miles from Golden Cap.

    The environment, the location, the hosts. All excellent. Could not recommend more!

  • Tolpuddle Hideaway, Tolpuddle, Dorset
    Free cancellation options available
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 36 reviews

    Tolpuddle Hideaway, Tolpuddle, Dorset is located in Dorchester, just 6.3 miles from Monkey World and 15 miles from Corfe Castle.

    quiet, clean, good base for touring, friendly welcome

  • The Old School House
    Free cancellation options available
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 5 reviews

    The Old School House is located in Dorchester, just 15 miles from Monkey World and 24 miles from Corfe Castle.

  • Greenwood Grange
    Free cancellation options available
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 99 reviews

    8.7 miles from Monkey World in Dorchester, Greenwood Grange offers accommodations with access to a hot tub. There's a private entrance at the vacation home for the convenience of those who stay.

    Everything was good and the staff were exceptional.

  • Tudor Cottage B&B Frampton
    Free cancellation options available
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 74 reviews

    Tudor Cottage B&B Frampton is located in Frampton, less than 5 mi from Dorchester and 9.9 mi from Weymouth.

    Quiet location, quaint cottage, allocated parking.

  • Fern Cottage
    Free cancellation options available
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 378 reviews

    Fern Cottage in Dorchester provides adults-only accommodations with a garden and a tennis court.

    Gorgeous cottage in a beautiful location. A lovely find!

Traveling by car? These cottages in Dorchester offer free parking!

  • Woodlander
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 7 reviews

    Woodlander offers accommodations in Dorchester, 20 miles from Corfe Castle and 20 miles from Golden Cap.

    Perfect location for us. Cozy little home from home. Well equipped and very comfortable. Well appointed and spotlessly clean. Very quiet neighbourhood.

  • Piddle Puddle Cabin
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 31 reviews

    A recently renovated vacation home, Piddle Puddle Cabin offers accommodations in Dorchester. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    Clean and nice cabin with a lovely decking area to eat and chill on.

  • Carnotze
    Free parking
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 8 reviews

    Providing a garden, Carnotze features accommodations in Dorchester. This vacation home provides free private parking and free Wifi.

    Little extra details were thought about on arrival, for example , milk, wine, soft drinks. Beautiful setting and close by lots of sights.

  • 2 Bathsheba Terrace
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 10 reviews

    Offering a garden, 2 Bathsheba Terrace features accommodations in Dorchester. The vacation home features both Wifi and private parking free of charge.

    The area was a perfect location, the house was confortable. The facilities were of good standard. Would stay there again.

  • Clematis House
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 12 reviews

    Clematis House is located in Dorchester, just 16 miles from Monkey World and 21 miles from Golden Cap.

  • escape the ordinary - Piddle Inn the Home private self cater holiday
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 33 reviews

    Escape the ordinary - Piddle Inn the Home private self cater holiday is a recently renovated vacation home in Dorchester where guests can make the most of the garden and barbecue facilities.

    Lovely big and well equipped kitchen - that was a welcome surprise

  • West Cottage, Cerne Abbas Lane
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 62 reviews

    Featuring a private pool and garden views, West Cottage, Cerne Abbas Lane is located in Piddletrenthide, 8.1 mi from Dorchester. Free WiFi is available.

    Comfortable and lovely grounds Located in a nice village

  • Bittles Cottage
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 36 reviews

    Bittles Cottage is close to Dorchester and offers a garden and barbecue facilities.

    Very much feeling at home. Cosy and amazing location.

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  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 340 reviews
    Loved the cabin and the breakfast room. The pub area is cozy and well stocked. It's in a great location for exploring the countryside and at the same time quiet and relaxing. We didn't get the chance to sit on the deck and watch the sun set, so we will have to do that next time.
    Kaytie
    Young couple
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 14 reviews
    Great location for access to coastal walks. Idyllic retreat away from hustle and bustle. A beautiful old thatched cottage with a very helpful host.
    Michaela
    Young couple
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 36 reviews
    We had such a wonderful time at Bittles Cottage, everything was so homely and cosy, ideal for an Autumn stay. The village is very pretty and feels very rural however it is well connected and well placed for exploring countryside and coast. The cottage itself is like stepping back in time which was exactly what we hoped for however there is everything you need to make your stay comfortable. The beds were so comfy too! The cottage is well equipped with everything you might need and the communication with the host was excellent.
    Sarah
    Group
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 7 reviews
    The cabin was beautifully decorated and really cosy. it had all the basics like cooking oil, milk for a tea on arrival, tupplewares, a brilliant BBQ and a stunning hot tub. Its well situated for walking to the coast and we got to Durdle Door and back in a day via The Smugglers inn for dinner. It was amazing. we loved the hammock and the fire pit for ghost stories.
    Philippa
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 108 reviews
    Lovely cottage, we absolutely loved it. It’s cozy and calm, dog friendly, clean and a wonderful garden. Beds were very comfortable too. We will definitely return!
    Karima
    Family with young children
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 340 reviews
    Self contained cosy cabins - warm even in the snow! Lovely facilities and a very friendly pub just next door! We loved it! A lovely remote location too … great if you like walking, hiking, geocaching or running as surrounded by well maintained footpaths and beautiful countryside! Also only a few miles from Dorchester and Weymouth.
    Sarah
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 378 reviews
    Fern cottage is a delightful cottage set in the middle of the Dorset countryside, in the small village of Piddletrenthind, the owner is a charming lady with a story or two to tell, my stay there was a welcome break from travelling on the raod, comfortable, quite and a good nights sleep, breakfast was cooked to order and a wide chose to choose from, I would recommend Fern cottage for an over night stay or for longer if you have the time, the welcome is warm and friendly.
    Delsmith59
    Solo traveler
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 378 reviews
    I booked at the last minute due to a change of plans and am so glad that Caroline had a room available. Her B&B is in a charming village with lovely walks nearby and a great thatched gastro pub not far away. Caroline was good company and it was more like visiting a friend. Yes, the decor is a bit dated but the cottage garden, comfortable bed, Caroline's friendly intelligent personality, and her marvellous breakfast more than made up for that.
    Gibbru
    Solo traveler
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 378 reviews
    What a warm welcome from the charming owner, Caroline. This was a late notice booking for just one night but we were made to feel at home in this comfortable, cosy cottage. Breakfast was outstanding. Excellent value for money and we shall certainly book here again when we're in the area.
    Paul
    Young couple

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