Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
If seeing the sights is on your list of things to do, head to Cerne Abbas Giant – just one of the landmarks located 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from central Cerne Abbas.
If being by the water is a major draw, West Bexington Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from central Dorchester. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Hive Beach, West Bay Beach and Cogden Beach.
Explore the great outdoors at Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens, a lovely green space in Dorchester. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars.
Find out about the history of Dorchester when you spend time at Maiden Castle. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
You can browse the exhibits at Tutankhamun: The Exhibition, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Dorchester. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area or visit its lively bars.
Find out about the history of Dorchester with a stop at Maumbury Rings. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area or visit its lively bars.
Dorchester is applauded for its museums, with enlightening attractions such as Tutankhamun: The Exhibition and Sculpture by the Lakes. This welcoming city has something for everyone including bars and sights like Weymouth Bay and Dorset and East Devon Coast—all within a rural setting.
Dorchester does a great job of retaining its history (Roman Town House, Roman Fountain, Maumbury Rings, Shire Hall, etc) and educating tourists of its rich history.
Rachel
10.0/10
Excellent
Our family live in Dorchester so we visit often. It never disappoints whatever the season. We love it here. So much to do and just a very beautiful place.
Michelle
10.0/10
Excellent
Dorchester is an excellent base for a stay--coast is easily accessible--town has good amenities--good walks in the town and the area in general--the town has a wide choice of eateries--particularly in Brewery Square.
John
10.0/10
Excellent
Brewery Square had a lot of choice for restaurants and was a 15 minute walk from Bay Tree House.
John
10.0/10
Excellent
Excellent if you love the outdoors, beaches were clean, walking right on the doorstep.
Nicki
8.0/10
Good
A pleasant drive in country surroundings with plenty of local wildlife and walks and great for a get away from it all.
"The staff were friendly and helpful. They have food and a selection of alcoholic, non alcoholic and te and coffee. The food is amazing, my favourite was the truffle and parmesan cheese chips."
"Extremely well managed hotel with good and attentive staff, excellent very well maintained rooms and property overall. A traditional hotel, comfortable with its loung and bar, with none of the weariness, often chronic, associated with hotels of the period. Very well done, please keep it up."
Can I book a refundable accommodation option in Dorchester?
If you want the flexibility to change your plans to Dorchester, most hotels offer refundable* rates that you can book. You can find this accommodation by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow the results down.
Where can I stay in Dorchester if I want a holiday rental instead of a hotel?
If you want a good alternative to a hotel, browse our selection of 87 holiday homes. You can also consider one of the 18 apartments or 214 cottages.
What will the weather in Dorchester be like during my visit?
July and August are typically the warmest months in Dorchester, when the average temperature is 16°C. February and January are the coldest months, when the average temperature is 8°C. October and November are the months with the most rain.
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Find out more about Dorchester
Find out more about Dorchester
Dorchester is a friendly locale known for its bars. Learn about the local heritage of Dorchester at landmarks like Maiden Castle and Hardy's Cottage. A stop at other sights like Weymouth Bay and Dorset and East Devon Coast will create memories.
