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About the Hotel

12 Queen Mother Square, Dorchester, United Kingdom, DT1 3BW
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Close to Queen Mother Square
Great
8.5
9.1
/10
3.4
3.9
/5

Providing 20 rooms, the 4-star The Duchess Of Cornwall Dorchester hotel is just 0.8 km from Queen Mother Square. Featuring a restaurant, this Dorchester hotel is located only a few steps from Poundbury.

Location

You'll need 47-minute drive to Bournemouth airport. Hardy's Monument can be found approximately a 15-minute ride from the hotel.

Borough Gardens is 2.2 km away, while Dorchester South train station is situated 3.1 km from The Duchess.

Rooms

The rooms feature such facilities as coffee and tea making equipment, along with a smart TV for guests' entertainment.

Eat & Drink

Drinks are available at the lounge bar. The bar area includes a lounge.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the Thomas Hardy Museum for a glimpse into Dorset's literary past.
  • Taste authentic Dorset apple cake at The Olive Tree Café downtown.
  • Stroll through Max Gate, Thomas Hardy's charming former home.
  • Explore the vibrant Dorchester Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
  • Discover the prehistoric artifacts at the Dorset County Museum.
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The Duchess Of Cornwall offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Deluxe Plus
2 persons
345 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Comfy Accessible Room
2 persons
270 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Deluxe Room
2 persons
325 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Indulgence Plus
2 persons
380 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Heating
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Facilities

The Duchess Of Cornwall offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.6/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Room features

  • Heating
  • Terrace

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
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The Duchess Of Cornwall Location

12 Queen Mother Square, Dorchester, United Kingdom, DT1 3BW
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12 Queen Mother Square, Dorchester, United Kingdom, DT1 3BW
Nearby
Poundbury
1500 ft
Restaurants
The Duchess of Cornwall Inn
200 ft
12 Queen Mother Square
The Potting Shed
700 ft
Poundbury Farm Way Poundbury
Piccolo Fiore Italian Restaurante
1300 ft
1 Challacombe Square
Bramble Cafe & Deli
1400 ft
17 Buttermarket The Pediment
Honey Bee Cafe
1500 ft
17 Buttermarket
Bonjour
1900 ft
4 Babeny Walk
The Poet Laureate
3200 ft
5 Pummery Square
Getting around
City Centre
Dorchester26 min  ·  1.3 mi
Airports
Bournemouth (BOH)77 min  ·  31.9 mi
Exeter International Airport (EXT)118 min  ·  48.6 mi
Train
Dorchester West Train Station22 min  ·  1.1 mi
Dorchester South Train Station27 min  ·  1.4 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-22:30
Check-out
from 10:00-11:00
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP15.95 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Number of rooms:
20

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about The Duchess Of Cornwall from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 543 verified reviews
8.5/10
Great
86%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Comfort
8.7/10
Facilities
8.6/10
Free Wi-Fi
7.9/10
Location
9.2/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.1/10
Staff
9.0/10
Value for money
8.1/10
Guest reviews
based on 1259 reviews
8.5/10
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