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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: The Rivers Arms in Dorchester offers family-friendly rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, electric kettle, and dining area. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy British cuisine at the on-site restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner. The restaurant offers vegetarian and vegan options in a welcoming atmosphere. Breakfast includes a full English or Irish selection with warm dishes, fresh pastries, and juice. Leisure Facilities: The inn features a garden, terrace, and balcony. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Additional amenities include an outdoor seating area and free on-site private parking. Local Attractions: Located 27 mi from Bournemouth Airport, The Rivers Arms is near Monkey World (12 mi), Corfe Castle (22 mi), and Poole Harbor (22 mi). Other attractions include Sandbanks and Golden Cap, each approximately 28 mi away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- 2 restaurants
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Carol
United Kingdom“Lovely location, cabins immaculate , food delicious, staff very welcoming, excellent value for money” 
Edwardpattinson United Kingdom“Absolutely fantastic hosts, from the clientele to the staff to the owners really nice people. I was visiting the Bovington Tank Museum for research on a book I'm currently writing. The Museum is only a 25min drive and Stone henge approximately...”- Rachel United Kingdom“Great little place away from the madding crowds in Dorset, due to its more isolated rural location away from the coast. Nice little bar / restaurant. Clean, adequate chalets (but quite small). There is no TV so if you rely on this to amuse...”
- Patricia United Kingdom“The publican and his wife were friendly and helpful. The cabins were clean and the breakfasts were very good. The location suited us as it was reasonably close to our family but not in a built up area.”
- Thomas United Kingdom“I really liked the room and was super surprised to see free roaming Guinea pigs!”
- Helen United Kingdom“Nicely situated in a quiet village. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean. It felt very cosy during heavy rain and strong winds. Fellow guests complained about the food in the bar but we found it tasty and well cooked. A cooked breakfast...”
- Liz United Kingdom“Nice casual feel Homely, eclectic decor. Cosy chalet and comfortable bed Friendly host Nice breakfast”
- Wilkins United Kingdom“The cabins where cozy clean and good value for money .Loved seeing all the guinea pigs running wild !.The breakfast was adequate not a lot of choice but enough.”
- Ray United Kingdom“Charming hosts made me feel really at home. Superb location, great food quaint individual fully equipped cabins. Highly recommend this for short or long stay. Fantastic value for money. Rachael is a hoot!..”
Shaun United Kingdom“The accommodation was very comfortable, clean and spacious. Food was good for the most part. Having free range guinea pigs was fun to watch. The views are lovely.”
Area info
Restaurants
- The Rivers Arms Restaurant & Bar
- CuisineBritish
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan
- Restaurant #1
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House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
