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The Casterbridge, Dorchester

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From$116 /night
Check-in
18Jun
Check-out
19Jun
Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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About the Hotel

49 High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1HU
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Close to the Dinosaur Museum
Great
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Nestled only 500 metres from The Tutankhamun Exhibition, the classic 4-star The Casterbridge Bed & Breakfast Dorchester welcomes guests with a sundeck, spa therapy, and a picnic area. Featuring a restaurant, this Dorchester hotel is around a 10-minute drive from Hardy's Cottage.

Location

The hotel is located 450 m from the Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum and a mere 0.7 km from Baptist Church Garden. The Dorset Teddy Bear Museum is near the comfortable Casterbridge Bed & Breakfast Dorchester, while Bournemouth airport is 50 km from it.

You can easily find Max Gate 18 minutes on foot from the accommodation.

Guests will find Trinity Street C2 bus stop next to this Dorchester hotel, just 0.9 km away.

Rooms

The Casterbridge Bed & Breakfast features 7 rooms equipped with Wi-Fi and a multi-channel TV as well as coffee and tea making facilities.

Eat & Drink

There is also a lounge bar. The property is in the immediate vicinity of Tom Browns Pub, which serves delectable meals.

Leisure & Business

At this hotel, guests can also benefit from yoga classes provided at a health club.

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.

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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
8.6/10Review 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

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

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
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
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP12.50 per person per day.
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.
Review score
Based on 159 verified reviews
8.3 /10
Great
81 %
Recommend
Breakfast
9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.1/10
Comfort
9.1/10
Facilities
8.6/10
Free WiFi
8.9/10
Location
9.1/10
Paid Wi-Fi
3.7/10
Staff
9.3/10
Value for money
8.3/10
Guest reviews
based on 204 reviews
8.6/10
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Check-in
18Jun
Check-out
19Jun
Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room