Book on our site
Up to 10% cheaper
than Booking.com
Check rooms and rates
From116US$ /night
Check-in
16Mar2026Select date
Check-out
17Mar2026Select date
Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
Key details

About the Hotel

49 High East Street, Dorchester, United Kingdom, DT1 1HU
-
Close to the Dinosaur Museum
Great
8.5
9.0
/10
4.5
4.8
/5

Located about 5 minutes on foot from Dorset County Museum, the classic 4-star The Casterbridge Bed & Breakfast Dorchester features a sun deck, spa therapy, and a picnic area. The hotel is a good starting point for exploring Dorchester, including The Tutankhamun Exhibition, which is only 500 metres away.

Location

Bournemouth airport is 50 km from this Dorchester hotel, while Borough Gardens is merely 0.8 km away. The comfortable Casterbridge Bed & Breakfast Dorchester can be reached approximately a 10-minute ride from Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens.

Also, the accommodation is just 1.5 km from Max Gate, and Dorchester South train station is located 2.1 km away.

You can catch the bus at Trinity Street C2 bus stop, within a few blocks of the hotel.

Rooms

The Casterbridge Bed & Breakfast has 7 rooms, some of them comprise a patio and a balcony, and have self-catering options such as coffee/tea making machines. Guests can use a sink, along with a hair dryer and shower caps.

Eat & Drink

There is also a lounge bar. You can get a gastronomic experience at San Telmo which offers British cuisine within 5 minutes' walk of the property.

Leisure & Business

Guests can also keep up their fitness routine with yoga classes at a health club available on site.

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.
View all

Select your room type

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
Deluxe Double or Twin Room City View
2 persons
1 King-size bed
Standard Double Room
2 persons
1 Double bed
Shower
Balcony
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
2 persons
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Click button to see more rooms
Show all rooms
Show all roomsLess

Price and Room Availability Calendar

Check availability and prices for your dates now!

Facilities

The Casterbridge Bed & Breakfast 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

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • In-room computer

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
Show more

The Casterbridge Bed & Breakfast Location

49 High East Street, Dorchester, United Kingdom, DT1 1HU
Map view
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 Airport (EXT)121 min  ·  50.0 mi
Train
Dorchester South Train Station10 min  ·  2700 ft
Dorchester West Train Station11 min  ·  3000 ft
Interested in Nearby Hotel Rates?
Live prices. No outdated rates
Check Rates
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:
7

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about The Casterbridge Bed & Breakfast from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 120 verified reviews
8.5/10
Great
85%
Recommend
Breakfast
9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Comfort
9.1/10
Facilities
8.4/10
Free Wi-Fi
9.3/10
Location
9.1/10
Paid Wi-Fi
3.7/10
Staff
9.2/10
Value for money
8.2/10
Guest reviews
based on 234 reviews
8.5/10
No reviews yet on our siteUnfortunately, our guests have not yet left any reviews for this hotel, but you can read reviews from Booking.com.
Open reviews
Check-in
16Mar2026Select date
Check-out
17Mar2026Select date
Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room