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Little Court is a delightful Edwardian Country House with fabulous gardens, just 1 mile from the center of historic Dorchester, and just 20 minutes from the World Heritage ‘Jurassic Coast’. All of our guest rooms at Little Court offer private private bathrooms, televisions, and hospitality trays including tea and coffee. Guests can also make use of free Wi-Fi and wired internet access. 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. Guests at Little Court can enjoy the beautiful, 3-acre garden, as well as the outdoor heated swimming pool and tennis court. There is ample free parking at the Little Court.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Charminster

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Amy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything about Little Court is gorgeous: the building, the grounds, the interior. It's a convenient distance from Dorchester (5 min drive or a 20 min walk down a peaceful wide footpath) as well as making a good base for exploring Dorset. The...
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    Thereze
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Yvonne was lovely and the place/ grounds were stunning... if only it wasn't raining I would have gone in the pool!
  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The grounds were beautiful, we loved having a swim in the pool before breakfast. Very friendly staff and lovely breakfast.
  • Sally
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Swimming pool Good breakfast Helpful staff Beautiful house and gardens
  • Wen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It’s a really perfect staying. Room is really clean, and the breakfast is very tasty with beautiful view. The lady at the reception is really welcoming and friendly to us. Would definitely recommend it.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely old building. Warm, friendly, helpful owners. Very clean, comfortable room. Excellent breakfast. The Sun Inn just down the main road is a fantastic pub restaurant. Easy walking distance to Dorchester. The outdoor pool area looks like it...
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The host, Amanda, was very kind and welcoming, showing us to our room and explaiing the faiclities on offer (including an outdor pool and tennis courts). The room was very clean with an incredibly comfy bed. The breakfast choices were good, with...
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Luxurious room with deep bath and sofa. Extra heater to keep it cosy and everything spotless. Very warm welcome and excellent choices at breakfast. Would definitely love to visit again. Perfect! Excellent value.
  • Julian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was stunning with it's 4 poster bed. Extremely comfortable and clean. Breakfast was beautiful.
  • Raul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful, quiet and relaxing property with well maintained garden and convenient swimming pool. Located close to all Dorchester attractions and with easy access to nearby beaches. Nice breakfast!

Managed by Amanda

Company review score: 9.8Based on 514 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

I would like to reassure our guests we are implementing the advice given by HM Government, NHS and WHO and updating as necessary. Our rooms and all guest areas are given a deep clean after every visit. 24 hours minimum is given between each guest stay . Staff are fully briefed on PPE procedures. Staff are temperature checked before entering the property. Hand sanitisers are available throughout the building. We are located in a stand alone position with plenty of clean fresh air.

Property info

Upscale Edwardian B&B country mansion with elegant rooms situated one mile from Dorchester. We have 8 guest bedrooms in total. Set within 3 acres of gardens and surrounded by open fields to the rear of the property. Also we have an outdoor Swimming Pool ( open at certain times ) and Tennis Court. We have a lovely buffet with plenty to choose from in the morning along with our traditional cooked breakfast. We have a cosy guest lounge you're welcome to use.

Neighborhood info

The town of Dorchester is about 10 minute drive from Little Court with plenty of things to do. Cinema, Restaurants, Leisure Centre, Pubs, Shops etc.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Little Court
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Tennis equipment
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Outdoor swimming pool

  • Seasonal

Spa

  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Little Court takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 2 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Little Court of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Little Court

  • Room options at Little Court include:

    • Double
    • Twin
  • Check-in at Little Court is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Little Court offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Tennis court
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Swimming pool
    • Tennis equipment
  • Little Court is 2,800 feet from the center of Charminster. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Little Court can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
  • The prices at Little Court may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.