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Built in 1635, The Old Tea House provides bed and breakfast in one of Dorchester’s oldest houses. With free Wi-Fi, this Dorset guest house serves homemade food including a full cooked breakfast. The guest room features a four-poster bed, desk and tea and coffee facilities, and spacious private living room with TV and DVD player. There is also a private bathroom with shower. A cooked English breakfast is served each morning. The tea room serves traditional afternoon tea with homemade cakes and scones, as well as meals throughout the day. 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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

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


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.6
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  • Emmanuel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The host insured all needs were met to very high standard and went above a beyond on service.
  • Anne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. Breakfast good and plentiful. Debbie a lovely person and host
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very lovely old building ,great Breakfast ,lovely friendly owner .
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Old Tea House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
Outdoors
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs £4 per day.
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Old Tea House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 18:00

    Check-out

    From 09:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    There is no capacity for cots at this property.

    There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo JCB Cash The Old Tea House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform The Old Tea House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

    FAQs about The Old Tea House

    • The Old Tea House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • The Old Tea House is 600 yards from the centre of Dorchester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Room options at The Old Tea House include:

        • Suite
        • Double

      • Check-in at The Old Tea House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

      • The prices at The Old Tea House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.