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The Casterbridge, Dorchester

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8.4|Great
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Check-in
28Oct
Check-out
29Oct
Guests
2 Guests
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About the Hotel

49 High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1HU
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Close to the Dinosaur Museum
Great
8.4
9.0
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4.8
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The classic 4-star The Casterbridge Bed & Breakfast Dorchester is located approximately 700 metres from Baptist Church Garden, offering 6 rooms, Wi-Fi, and street parking. Featuring a sun deck, spa therapy, and a picnic area, this Dorchester hotel is around a 10-minute drive from Hardy's Cottage.

Location

The centre of Dorchester can be reached within a 10-minute walk, and natural attractions like the historic Maumbury Rings Henge are only 1.2 km away. Standing a mere 6 minutes' stroll from The Tutankhamun Exhibition, the comfortable Casterbridge Bed & Breakfast Dorchester is in the immediate vicinity of Dorset Teddy Bear Museum.

The hotel is situated just 1.5 km from Max Gate House, and South bus station lies 800 metres away.

The accommodation is not far from Dorchester South rail station.

Rooms

The rooms comprise a sitting area complete with soundproof walls, as well as Wi-Fi and a satellite TV. Appointed with a fireplace and sound-proofed windows, the rooms also come with coffee/tea making machines. Some bathrooms have a sink, along with a shower cap.

Eat & Drink

Guests can enjoy time in the lounge bar. The nearby dining opportunities include Tom Browns Pub, which is a few moments from the Casterbridge Bed & Breakfast Dorchester.

Leisure & Business

This Dorchester hotel will also help you keep fit with yoga at a health club available on site. With a golf course, guests can stay fit at the property.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the Thomas Hardy Museum for an insight into local literature.
  • Explore the Dorchester Market on Wednesdays for fresh local produce.
  • Savor a traditional Dorset cream tea at The Coffee Pot café.
  • Wander through the ancient mazes of Maumbury Rings for history.
  • Discover hidden art at the Dorset County Museum's exhibits.

Select your room type

The Casterbridge offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
  • Double Room Garden View
    2 persons
    1 Double bed
    Bathtub
    Heating
  • Deluxe Double or Twin Room City View
    2 persons
    1 King-size bed
    Bathtub
    Heating
  • Standard Double Room
    2 persons
    1 Double bed
    Balcony
    Heating
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Facilities

The Casterbridge offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.4/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Hiking
  • Tennis court
  • Yoga class

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Children's buffet
  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • In-room computer

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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The Casterbridge Location

49 High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1HU
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Nearby
Museum
The Dinosaur Museum
900 ft
Museum
Terracotta Warriors Museum
400 ft
Museum
The Tutankhamun Exhibition
1600 ft
Museum
Dorset County Museum
900 ft
Museum
Dorset Teddy Bear Museum
400 ft
Art object
Statue of Thomas Hardy
1900 ft
Museum
Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum
1300 ft
High East Street
St Peter's Dorchester
1100 ft
County Hall Colliton Park
Romano-British House
1800 ft
10 South Street Place nam should read 'Barclays Bank'
Barcleys bank
1700 ft
Northern Hay
Roman Town House
1900 ft
Restaurants
Masala
700 ft
14 High East Street
Myra's Kaiseki
900 ft
20 High East Street
Lee Garden
300 ft
45 High East Street
the blue raddle
1200 ft
9 Church Street
Potters Cafe Bistro
1300 ft
19 Durngate Street
The Posh Partridge
700 ft
29 High East Street
ReLoved Tea Rooms
1200 ft
2 Cornhill
Costa Coffee
1300 ft
Dorset County Hospital Williams Avenue Dorset County Hospital
The Loft
1100 ft
16 Antelope Walk
Getting around
  • City Centre
    Dorchester 8 min  ·  2000 ft
  • Airports
    Bournemouth (BOH) 74 min  ·  30.3 mi
    Exeter International (EXT) 121 min  ·  50.0 mi
  • Train
    Dorchester South Train Station 10 min  ·  2700 ft
    Dorchester West Train Station 11 min  ·  3000 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-19:00
Check-out
until 10 am
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
6

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about The Casterbridge from previous guests about their experience.
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Comfort
8.8/10
Facilities
8.4/10
Free Wi-Fi
9.4/10
Location
9.0/10
Staff
9.3/10
Value for money
8.1/10
Guest reviews
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