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About the Hotel

49 High East Street, Dorchester, United Kingdom, DT1 1HU
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Close to the Dinosaur Museum
Great
8.6
9.0
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5.0
4.8
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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 Bed & Breakfast 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
Garden view
Shower
Heating
Deluxe Double or Twin Room City View
2 persons
1 King-size bed
City view
Shower
Heating
Standard Double Room
2 persons
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
2 persons
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

The Casterbridge Bed & Breakfast offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.5/10Review 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 Bed & Breakfast Location

49 High East Street, Dorchester, United Kingdom, DT1 1HU
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49 High East Street, Dorchester, United Kingdom, DT1 1HU
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
Dorchester8 min  ·  2000 ft
Airports
Bournemouth (BOH)74 min  ·  30.3 mi
Exeter International (EXT)121 min  ·  50.0 mi
Train
Dorchester South Train Station10 min  ·  2700 ft
Dorchester West Train Station11 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 Bed & Breakfast from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 134 verified reviews
8.5/10
Great
85%
Recommend
Breakfast
9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Comfort
9.1/10
Facilities
8.5/10
Free Wi-Fi
9.3/10
Location
9.1/10
Paid Wi-Fi
3.7/10
Staff
9.2/10
Value for money
8.3/10
Guest reviews
based on 210 reviews
8.6/10
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