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The 10 Best Family Hotels in Dorchester, UK

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Located 23 km from Monkey World, 30 km from Golden Cap and 38 km from Corfe Castle, Dorchester central flat provides accommodation situated in Dorchester. The property is set 39 km from Poole Harbour, 45 km from Bournemouth International Centre and 45 km from Sandbanks. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

It was clean, Gifu, we’ll maintained, Jacqui was friendly, area was nice and quiet. Felt guilty for fear of making a mess, comfy bed. would stay again without hesitation.

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9.5
Exceptional
175 reviews
Price from
£93.60
per night

Primrose Cabin is set in Dorchester, 6.7 km from Monkey World, 22 km from Corfe Castle, as well as 32 km from Poole Harbour. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. Bournemouth International Centre is 38 km away and Golden Cap is 42 km from the apartment.

Charming timber cabin , clean and welcoming: if you have a passion for cosy, comfortable sheds this is the place for a few days away from the pressures of normal life . We will go back . Thank goodness - no T.V. !

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9
Superb
104 reviews
Price from
£95
per night

Aquila Heights Guest House is located in Dorchester, 34 km from Corfe Castle, 42 km from Poole Harbour, and 48 km from Bournemouth International Centre. With free private parking, the property is 19 km from Monkey World and 31 km from Golden Cap. Portland Castle is 20 km from the bed and breakfast and Portland Museum is 23 km away.

Very nice b&b in quite area. Spacious bedroom and bathroom. Loved the breakfast.

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9.4
Superb
175 reviews
Price from
£150
per night

Set within 30 km of Monkey World and 45 km of Corfe Castle in Dorchester, Gaggle of Geese Pub - Shepherd Huts & Bell Tents offers accommodation with seating area. There is a private entrance at the country house for the convenience of those who stay. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

At the country house, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and specialises in British cuisine.

A great week-end drinking, eating and chilling. Very attentive staff. Nice selection of meals offered. We loved the shepherd's hut and it was in our own secluded spot. We enjoyed sitting by the fire pit watching the stars after dark. Our dog also enjoyed himself. Such a dog-friendly place.

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9.2
Superb
114 reviews
Price from
£126.50
per night

Waterfield House B&B is situated on the outskirts of Dorchester. The bed and breakfast features a garden with river views. The accommodation offers free WiFi throughout the property.

2 room options are available at the bed and breakfast, a Waterside Room and a King Room. The Waterside Room features a balcony with views overlooking the river and meadows. The King Room is located in the main house and features an extra large bed.

Outstanding in every regard. A very unusual room with a wonderful view visible through a window that filled one wall or from the balcony outside. Great hospitality - especially having breakfast brought to our room. Wonderful.

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9.8
Exceptional
272 reviews
Price from
£160
per night

Dorchester is known for its connections to author Thomas Hardy, who is believed to have taken tea at The Old Tea House. The Old Tea House is located in the centre of Dorchester, and other attractions within a 10-minute walk are the Dinosaur Museum, the Dorset Teddy Bear Museum and the Roman Town House.

A delightful stay in very historic home. Debbie the host was amazing. Very welcoming and kind. Location was fantastic. Short walking distance to museums, art galleries, gardens, shops, markets, etc

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9.1
Superb
399 reviews
Price from
£80
per night

Situated in Dorchester centre, Westwood House is a 20-minute drive from the scenic coast at Weymouth. Set in an historical 4-story building, the guest house offers free Wi-Fi and cooked breakfasts.

The individual rooms at Westwood are elegantly furnished, and each has a private bathroom with free toiletries. Rooms also feature tea/coffee facilities and a flat-screen TV with a DVD player.

Fantastic place, central to many Dorset attractions and Dorchester itself. Superbly spacious rooms with shower and lovely toiletries, plenty of wardrobe space, comfy beds. Room has tea and coffee facilities with coffee machine. Breakfast was fantastic with endless coffee and tea and a brilliantly cooked full English as well as cereals, juices and toast (with proper butter.)

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9.5
Exceptional
539 reviews
Price from
£134
per night

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

Each room at Yalbury has views of the surrounding countryside and its own bathroom with a bath, a shower, toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can also enjoy tea/coffee making facilities and flat-screen TVs.

Everything. Very nice owners and excellent staff. Very clean, comfortable room, cold fresh milk for my tea and an excellent breakfast.

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9.3
Superb
483 reviews
Price from
£115
per night

Offering a terrace and sea view, Fisherman's Daughter is situated in Dorchester, 26 km from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum and 27 km from Portland Castle. With free private parking, the property is 17 km from Golden Cap and 40 km from Monkey World. The property is non-smoking and is set 30 km from Portland Museum.

Couldn't fault, clean, well equipped, excellent location, definitely be back, x

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9.2
Superb
11 reviews
Price from
£160
per night

Located in Dorchester and only 10 km from Monkey World, The Bee Hive Garden Room provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 35 km from Poole Harbour, 39 km from Golden Cap and 41 km from Bournemouth International Centre. The property is non-smoking and is situated 25 km from Corfe Castle.

Very welcoming. The detail of the lodge. Had everything we needed. And so much to do within half an hour drive of all the hotspots

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9.6
Exceptional
25 reviews
Price from
£94
per night

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As families grow in size, so too do the needs of a family holiday. That’s why family hotels are set up to cater for all ages, from toddlers and kids to teens and adults. Typically, you can expect restaurants with kids’ menus, games rooms, fitness centres and a pool area where children can play and parents can relax.
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  • Avg. price/night: £134
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 539 reviews
    Breakfast was exceptional, very friendly people, felt like being at home with family.
    Mik9
    Solo traveller
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 114 reviews
    Very cosy, perfect for our weekend. My children loved it.
    Sarah
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £99.45
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 175 reviews
    This is our 3rd visit. Always spotless, fully functional kitchen including a washer and dryer, which is great with a family. There has also always been a fresh pint of milk in the fridge, with tea,coffee,sugar and sweeteners. Very grateful for that after a 7hr drive as we can just sit with a nice cuppa and wind down from the journey 😌 TV has all the popular streaming channels. This place is a little Gem
    Emma0104
    Family with young children
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 114 reviews
    Amazing hut and set up of the site , very family friendly great for children and families . The hut was amazing beds were comfortable, welcome pack was great would highly recommend if the hustle and bustle of caravan parks are not your thing !
    Lorraine
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £100
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 182 reviews
    We had a very good sized room with a jacuzzi as well as a shower. The evening meal was good and the beer on tap was superb. Breakfast was good as well and the service was excellent. There was plenty of free parking. We stayed for one night only. However this is a great hotel for families who want a longer break. There's an outdoor swimming pool and plenty of room for the kids.
    Anthony
    Young couple
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 114 reviews
    Perfect peaceful location with lots to do for the children and a lovely pub for the whole family
    karen
    Family with young children
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 82 reviews
    This is such a fun and beautiful place to stay. Judy is a perfect host and always made us feel very welcome. The breakfast was very generous and set us up for the day. The property is absolutely gorgeous. The local pub is lovely too and served us a very nice Sunday lunch.
    Samantha
    Young couple
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 114 reviews
    Wonderful stay, far exceeded expectations. I can't wait to visit again. The little touches like firewood and Marsh mellows to roast were a huge hit. Kids had a fabulous time with loads to do but all in a safe family friendly environment
    Katespates
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £145
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,076 reviews
    stylish and clean. brilliant food staff were extremely accommodating. we travelled with 2 young children and a dog. we met with another family who had small children. all the staff went out of their way to make sure we were looked after, one of the best examples of hospitality I have been lucky enough to experience. a special mention to the lady who was running reception on 1st&2nd of May, she did not leave anything to chance and went above and beyond to mate us feel welcome.
    Bradburn
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £125
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 909 reviews
    The location was an excellent base for exploring the area. The family suite was ideal for families with teenage children. The breakfast had plenty of good choices.
    kuei
    Family with young children

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