We have created a list with the best boutique hotels in Dorset, UK. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Kent Berg & Ada Nyman. Updated March 2024.
Hip. Nice style. Superb interior design.Opened January 2022. Situated in Weymouth and with Weymouth Beach reachable within 1 km, Chapter 1 Hotels features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and water sports facilities. The property is located 1.6 km from Weymouth Harbour, 24 km from Monkey World and 38 km from Corfe Castle. Portland Museum is 12 km away and Rufus Castle is 12 km from the hotel. The hotel offers a continental or Italian breakfast. You can play billiards and mini-golf at Chapter 1 Hotels, and the area is popular for hiking and windsurfing. A business centre and ironing facilities are available at the accommodation. Golden Cap is 40 km from Chapter 1 Hotels, while Portland Castle is 8.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 59 km from the hotel.Show full description
Perhaps this is the coolest and most WELL DESIGNED boutique hotel in Dorset.
Bed and Breakfast.Superb breakfast. Great interior design. Popular among couples. Set in Weymouth and only 2.3 km from Weymouth Beach, Oaklands Guest House offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. This 4-star bed and breakfast offers a housekeeping service and private check-in and check-out. The property offers allergy-free units and is situated 24 km from Monkey World. The bed and breakfast offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, free toiletries and walk-in shower. A fridge and kettle are also offered. At the bed and breakfast, units come with bed linen and towels. Guests may wind down in the in-house bar or lounge, while packed lunches are also available. Corfe Castle is 37 km from the bed and breakfast, while Golden Cap is 39 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 58 km from Oaklands Guest House.Show full description
This bed and breakfast has a highly rated breakfast!
Lovely interior design. Great value. Derby Manor is set in Boscombe, 1 km from Bournemouth Beach. Free secure private parking is available on site. Every room comes with a 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some units include a seating area for your convenience. You will find a kettle in the room, along with complimentary biscuits, chocolates, tea, coffee and hot chocolate. The rooms come with a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower. Derby Manor provides a full English and continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM until 10:00 AM. Bournemouth International Centre is 1.8 km from Derby Manor. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 6 km from the property.Show full description
Lovely property. Relaxing atmosphere. Popular among couples. In 4 acres of beautiful gardens, Summer Lodge features luxurious rooms, a leisure centre and an award-winning restaurant. With free parking and free Wi-Fi, the hotel is 15 minutes from Yeovil. The restaurant offers fine dining and a selection of rare wines. Rooms feature sumptuous fabrics and luxury bathrooms with toiletries, bathrobes and candles. Rooms also have tea and coffee facilities with homemade shortbread, and a plasma-screen satellite TV. Set in a Georgian manor house, Summer Lodge features an indoor swimming pool, hot tub and sauna. There is also a fitness centre, tennis courts, croquet lawn and treatment rooms. The guest lounges offer beverages and snacks, and feature open fires and antiques. Afternoon teas and cooked breakfasts are also available. Set in scenic Dorset countryside, Summer Lodge is just 30 minutes from the coast at Weymouth. Dorchester is a 20-minute drive away and Sherborne Castle can be reached in 25 minutes’ drive. Groups - When booking for more than 4 persons, different policies and additional supplements may apply . Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Good breakfast. Great bar. Situated just 3 minutes’ walk from Swanage Beach, The Swanage Haven Boutique Rooms boasts free WiFi, and free off-street parking is available for most room types. The modern boutique-style bedrooms offer a flat-screen TV, fridge, tea and coffee making facilities and a hairdryer. The Swanage Haven Boutique Guest House is in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just 1 mile from the centre of the seaside town of Swanage. Local chocolates are left in the guest rooms for guests to enjoy. The en-suite bath or shower rooms have complimentary toiletries. The exclusively adult-only Victorian town house is just 20 minutes’ walk from the Swanage Steam Railway.Show full description
Delightful property. Very stylish. Great value. Situated in Bridport, 10 km from Golden Cap, Outbuildings Dorset features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can have a drink at the bar. The hotel offers a barbecue. Guests at Outbuildings Dorset will be able to enjoy activities in and around Bridport, like hiking, fishing and cycling. Monkey World is 44 km from the accommodation, while Dinosaurland Fossil Museum is 19 km from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 58 km from Outbuildings Dorset.Show full description
The most beautiful and stylish boutique hotel in Dorset. It also has great affordability.
Bed and Breakfast.Unique. Beautiful. Popular among women. Set in Winfrith Newburgh and with Monkey World reachable within 10 km, Marley House Bed and Breakfast offers express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, water sports facilities, free WiFi and a garden. Boasting a housekeeping service, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. The bed and breakfast has parking on-site, a hot tub and luggage storage space. All units come with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, fridge, a kettle, a shower, bathrobes and a wardrobe. Units are equipped with a private bathroom with a hair dryer, while certain rooms also offer a fully equipped kitchen with an oven. At the bed and breakfast, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels. An à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available every morning at the property. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. You can play mini-golf and tennis at this 5-star bed and breakfast, and the area is popular for snorkelling and windsurfing. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy diving and cycling nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Corfe Castle is 21 km from Marley House Bed and Breakfast, while Poole Harbour is 30 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 39 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Guest House.Cosy rooms. Great views. Popular among couples. This charming, boutique-style guest house is set at the end of the Esplanade between Weymouth Beach and the 17th century harbour. It offers 6 rooms with views over Weymouth Bay and harbour. The town centre and various bars, restaurants, shops and theatres are all within 5 minutes’ walk. Set over 4 floors in a Grade II listed Georgian townhouse, rooms at the Roundhouse Weymouth feature bohemian décor. Free WiFi, a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities is provided. Weymouth Railway Station is just 0.5 miles from the Roundhouse.Show full description
This guest house has very cosy rooms and outstanding views.
Country House.Great views. Popular among couples. Featuring free WiFi, Dower House Hotel offers pet-friendly accommodation in Lyme Regis. Torquay is 46 km from the property. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar and restaurant. Free private parking is available on site. The Dower House Hotel has a heated outdoor pool which is open from the start of May to the end of September. There is a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer in each unit. Dower House Hotel also includes a terrace. Exeter is 37 km from Dower House Hotel. Lyme Regis is 3 miles away. The nearest airport is Exeter Airport, 29 km from Dower House Hotel. The Dower House Hotel is a low carbon usage hotel having a Biomass boiler for heating and hot water and utilising Solar panels for electricity generation.Show full description
This country house is one of the most popular in Dorset among couples!
Cool. Cosy rooms. Great value. Popular among women. Bear of Burton has unique, individually designed bedrooms and a popular local restaurant. Christchurch is just 5 minutes’ drive away. Rooms at Bear of Burton have en suite shower rooms and scenic views of the surrounding countryside. Free Wi-Fi, a TV, tea and coffee facilities, and a hairdryer also feature in each room. A cooked breakfast of your choice, including our famous ‘just right’ porridge, alongside our breakfast buffet is included in every rate. Christchurch Railway Station is just 5 minutes’ drive away and Bournemouth International Airport can be reached in 15 minutes by car.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast. Offering garden views, Beach Lodge is an accommodation situated in Bournemouth, 400 metres from Boscombe Beach and 700 metres from Southbourne Beach. During your time staying in this recently renovated bed and breakfast, dating back to 1911, you will have access to free WiFi. Eastcliff Beach is 2.4 km from the bed and breakfast and Bournemouth International Centre is 5.3 km away. At the bed and breakfast, every unit comes with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The bed and breakfast features some units with sea views, and all units include a kettle. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. Sandbanks is 14 km from the bed and breakfast, while Poole Harbour is 16 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 9 km from Beach Lodge.Show full description
Guest House.Stylish. Great location. Great breakfast. Situated in Weymouth, 2.2 km from Weymouth Beach and 24 km from Monkey World, Calm sea guesthouse features accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building. This recently renovated guest house is located 38 km from Corfe Castle and 40 km from Golden Cap. The guest house has family rooms. At the guest house, each unit includes a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. A fridge and kettle are also available. All units at the guest house are fitted with a seating area. As an added convenience, the guest house offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. Portland Castle is 8.6 km from Calm sea guesthouse, while Portland Museum is 12 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 59 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This guest house has a great location in Weymouth.
Bed and Breakfast.Great location. Good breakfast. A 13-minute walk from Weymouth Harbour, Gloucester House is located in Weymouth and features a shared lounge and free WiFi. This property is set a short distance from attractions such as Weymouth Marina. Sandsfoot Castle is 2.2 km away. The accommodation offers a full selection for breakfast, including a Full English Breakfast, cooked to order. A number of activities are offered in the area, such as cycling and hiking. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 47 km from the property.Show full description
Country House.Lively. Relaxing atmosphere. Popular among women. Set within 30 km of Monkey World and 45 km of Corfe Castle in Dorchester, Gaggle of Geese Pub - Shepherd Huts & Bell Tents offers accommodation with seating area. There is a private entrance at the country house for the convenience of those who stay. At the country house, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and specialises in British cuisine. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. At the country house, every unit is fitted with a outdoor furniture. Units come with a kettle, while some rooms also feature a fully equipped kitchenette with a toaster, a fridge and a stovetop. All units feature bed linen. You can play darts at Gaggle of Geese Pub - Shepherd Huts & Bell Tents. The country house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Poole Harbour is 46 km from the accommodation, while Golden Cap is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 53 km from Gaggle of Geese Pub - Shepherd Huts & Bell Tents.Show full description
I rate this as the most romantic, unique and authentic boutique hotel in Dorset. Soooo nice!
Historic property. Lively. Great bar.Opened September 2020. Featuring a bar, The King's Arms is set in Dorchester. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace. Private parking can be arranged at no extra charge. At the hotel, every room includes a wardrobe. At The King's Arms all rooms include a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. à la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options are available every morning at the accommodation. Bournemouth is 33 km from The King's Arms, while Weymouth is 17 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 36 km from the hotel.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most HISTORIC boutique hotels in Dorset. It also has an amazing hotel bar!
Lively. Comfortable beds. Great bar. Popular among women.Opened July 2020. Situated in Wareham and with Corfe Castle reachable within 6.9 km, The Bear Hotel features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a bar. The property is around 8.9 km from Monkey World, 17 km from Poole Harbour and 23 km from Bournemouth International Centre. At The Bear Hotel you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. The hotel has family rooms. At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Swanage Railway is 16 km from the accommodation, while The Italian Villa is 21 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 26 km from The Bear Hotel.Show full description
Great views. Overlooking Weymouth Bay, No. 98 Boutique Hotel is a newly refurbished Grade II listed Georgian townhouse with free WiFi access. All rooms include a TV as well as an ensuite shower room, complimentary toiletries, a hair dryer and complimentary tea and coffee/refreshment tray. All rooms have crisp white bed linen and fluffy white towels and have been refurbished in blue and green accents which beautifully reflect the seascape directly beyond our front door. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge and luggage storage. From the property Nothe Fort is a 9-minute journey on foot and Weymouth Sealife Park is 1.2 miles away. Portland Bill Lighthouse is a 24-minute journey by car. The train station is a two minute walk. This is our guests' favourite part of Weymouth, according to independent reviews.Show full description
Inn / Guest House.Charming. Historic. Located in Cerne Abbas, 29 km from Monkey World, The New Inn provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Providing a bar, the property is located within 40 km of Golden Cap. The accommodation offers room service and free WiFi. All units in the inn are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The New Inn each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Cerne Abbas, like fishing and cycling. Corfe Castle is 43 km from The New Inn, while Poole Harbour is 44 km away. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 51 km from the inn.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most CHARMING boutique hotel in Dorset.
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Historic. Great bar. Situated in Bridport, just 5 minutes’ drive from the coast, we offers free Wi-Fi and free parking on site. Weymouth can be reached in 30 minutes by car. Rooms at The Bridge House are timeless and classic, furnished and retain original features like old, wooden beams. Other facilities include a flat-screen TV, hairdryer, and free toiletries. Light bites are available throughout the day, and breakfast is served each morning at The Bridge House. There is a cellar bar and Potting Shed garden bar at the property. Lyme Regis Golf Club is a 15-minute drive from the building, and Dorchester can be reached in less than 25 minutes by car. Yeovil is 40 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
Guest House.Charming. Romantic. Little Court is a delightful Edwardian Country House with fabulous gardens, just 1 mile from the centre of historic Dorchester, and just 20 minutes from the World Heritage ‘Jurassic Coast’. All of our guest rooms at Little Court offer private en-suite bathrooms, televisions, and hospitality trays including tea and coffee. Guests can also make use of free Wi-Fi and wired internet access. Little Court’s award-winning breakfast is available, prepared using only the best produce from local farms. And there is an excellent pub called the Sun Inn down the road for evening meals. Guests at Little Court can enjoy the beautiful, 3-acre garden, as well as the outdoor heated swimming pool and tennis court. There is ample free parking at the Little Court.Show full description
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