We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Dorset, UK. We have also included accommodation in historic buildings, manor houses, guest houses, villas, holiday homes and romantic hotels. 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 Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated December 2023.
Bed and Breakfast.Lovely property. Lovely interior design. Featuring garden views, Uplands Garden provides accommodation with a balcony, around 4.3 km from Golden Cap. It is located 49 km from Monkey World and features bicycle parking. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Towels and bed linen are provided in the bed and breakfast. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Dinosaurland Fossil Museum is 8.4 km from the bed and breakfast, while Portland Castle is 41 km away. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 47 km from Uplands Garden.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Unique. Great location. Popular among couples. Located in Weymouth, The View on the terrace is a historic bed and breakfast that provides free WiFi, and guests can enjoy water sports facilities and a tennis court. The property features sea and garden views, and is 2 km from Weymouth Beach. Golden Cap is 40 km away and Portland Castle is 8.7 km from the bed and breakfast. 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 is also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the bed and breakfast, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. You can play table tennis, squash and mini-golf at the bed and breakfast, and the area is popular for windsurfing and cycling. If you would like to discover the area, canoeing is possible in the surroundings. Monkey World is 24 km from The View on the terrace, while Corfe Castle is 37 km away. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 58 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This bed and breakfast has a great location in Weymouth.
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Great bar. 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. 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 restaurant offers fine dining and a selection of rare wines. 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
I think this is the most ELEGANT boutique hotel in Dorset.
Bed and Breakfast.Romantic. Lovely surroundings. Boasting a garden and views of river, Gutchpool Farm is a bed and breakfast set in a historic building in Gillingham, 25 km from Longleat Safari Park. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the bed and breakfast free of charge. The rooms include a patio with views of the garden. All units in the bed and breakfast are fitted with a coffee machine. There is a private bathroom with walk-in shower in every unit, along with bathrobes, slippers and a hair dryer. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests are welcome to unwind in the in-house bar or lounge. Longleat House is 26 km from Gutchpool Farm, while Stonehenge is 39 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 51 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This might be one of the most ROMANTIC bed and breakfasts in Dorset.
Bed and Breakfast.Relaxing atmosphere. Popular among couples. Waterfield House B&B is situated on the outskirts of Dorchester. The bed and breakfast features a garden with river views. The accommodation offers free WiFi throughout the property. 2 room options are available at the bed and breakfast, a Waterside Room and a King Room. The Waterside Room features a balcony with views overlooking the river and meadows. The King Room is located in the main house and features an extra large bed. Breakfast options are available at the property. Bournemouth is 43 km from Waterfield House B&B, while Weymouth is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 46 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This is the most relaxing bed and breakfast in Dorset. It is very popular among couples travelling to Dorset.
Boutique hotel.Historic. Great value. This beautiful 16th-century manor house offers incredible views across the Dorset countryside from its terrace. Located in the lovely village of Corfe Castle, Mortons Manor has an award-winning restaurant and individually designed rooms. Free private parking is provided and the beautiful Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site, can be reached after 10 minutes’ drive. Shops, pubs and restaurants are within 5 minutes’ walk. Serving a traditional English menu, the restaurant uses local, quality produce in its dishes. The wooden detailing in the oak-panelled drawing room was carved by Indonesian soldiers and the log fire is lit during the winter months. Free Wi-Fi is accessible in public areas. Corfe’s castle is a Grade I listed building and is also just a 5-minute walk from Mortons House. Guests can relax in front of the flat-screen TV in their room, which also has tea and coffee making facilities and an en suite bathroom. Rooms are either located in the original manor house, or have castle views.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Tudor Cottage B&B Frampton is located in Frampton, less than 8 km from Dorchester and 16 km from Weymouth. The Grade II listed thatched cottage was built in 1540 and Has beautiful Tudor features and a Medieval stone over mantle said to be from Frampton's Priory which was destroyed in the Reformation . *The rooms come with a flat screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities, biscuits, fresh fruit and chocolates. *The Tudor Room has a good sized en-suite bathroom *The Crab Apple Room has an en-suite shower room For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Poole is 38 km from Tudor Cottage Frampton, while Swanage is 43 km away. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 48 km from Tudor Cottage Frampton.Show full description
This is one of the most CHARMING bed and breakfasts in Dorset.
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Clock House B&B in Marnhull provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge. With quiet street views, this accommodation offers a patio. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, fresh pastries and fruits are available daily at the bed and breakfast. The bed and breakfast also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Overlooking the garden, units in this bed and breakfast are accessible via private entrance and fitted with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and bathrobes. A terrace with an outdoor dining area and inner courtyard views is offered in every unit. At the bed and breakfast, all units come with bed linen and towels. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Longleat Safari Park is 36 km from Clock House B&B, while Longleat House is 37 km away. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 47 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Relaxing atmosphere. Gorgeous surroundings. Pump Cottage features garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Weymouth, 26 km from Monkey World. 31 km from Golden Cap and 40 km from Corfe Castle, the property offers a garden and a terrace. Poole Harbour is 48 km away and Portland Castle is 16 km from the bed and breakfast. At the bed and breakfast, the units are fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Athelhampton House is 19 km from the bed and breakfast, while Portland Museum is 19 km away. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 55 km from Pump Cottage.Show full description
This bed and breakfast has BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS.
Guest House.Delightful property. Superb interior design. Wyke Cowsheds is offering accommodation in Gillingham. Among the various facilities are a garden and a terrace. Private parking is private and no charge. At the guest house, all rooms include a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom and bed linen. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Bournemouth is 46 km from Wyke Cowsheds, while Bath is 38 km from the property. Bournemouth Airport is 43 km away.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most beautiful, lively and stylish guest house in Dorset. It also has GREAT AFFORDABILITY. WOW!
Bed and Breakfast.Lively. Great views. Popular among women. Copse Gate Farm in Bridport provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge. The property has garden views and is 6.7 km from Golden Cap and 12 km from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. A fridge and kettle are also available. All units at the bed and breakfast are fitted with a seating area. The bed and breakfast also includes outdoor fireplace and a picnic area for a day out in the open. Sherborne Old Castle is 40 km from the bed and breakfast, while Portland Castle is 43 km from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 51 km from Copse Gate Farm.Show full description
Holiday Home.Very cosy. Nice surroundings. Located 2.3 km from Corfe Castle, Broad Mead provides accommodation in Corfe Castle with access to a hot tub. It is set 16 km from Monkey World and offers bicycle parking. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The spacious holiday home with a patio and garden views features 5 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. The accommodation is non-smoking. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Poole Harbour is 26 km from Broad Mead, while Swanage Railway is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 35 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I think this place could be the most COSY holiday home in Dorset.
Boutique hotel.Elegant. Great value. Popular among women. Situated in Dorchester centre, Westwood House is a 20-minute drive from the scenic coast at Weymouth. Set in an historical 4-story building, the guest house offers free Wi-Fi and cooked breakfasts. The individual rooms at Westwood are elegantly furnished, and each has a private bathroom with free toiletries. Rooms also feature tea/coffee facilities and a flat-screen TV with a DVD player. Generous, award-winning full English breakfasts are served daily in the bright conservatory dining room. Light continental options, vegetarian breakfasts and speciality teas are also available. The Westwood House guest house is located on an elegant Georgian street, just a few minutes’ walk from Dorchester’s shops and restaurants. Dorset’s scenic countryside can be reached in 10 minutes’ drive.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Great value. The Manor House is set in West Bexington and 250 metres from Chesil Beach and Lym Bay. This charming property dates back to the 16th century and opens onto a lovely garden and terrace. The pretty, individually decorated rooms at The Manor House have bright finishes with, a flat-screen TV and a en-suite bath or shower room. Some rooms offer sea views. WiFi is free of charge. and only available in public spaces (bar, restaurant and lounges). The restaurant at The Manor House serves dishes prepared with local produce, while the cellar bar serves a selection of real ales and snacks. The property offers a picturesque and quite countryside location. Weymouth is a 30-minute drive away.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Trendy. Popular among women. Situated in Milborne Saint Andrew and only 10 km from Monkey World, Guest Suite at 31 Little England features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The bed and breakfast, set in a building dating from 19th century, is 27 km from Poole Harbour and 33 km from Bournemouth International Centre. The property is non-smoking and is located 25 km from Corfe Castle. The bed and breakfast has a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are offered in the bed and breakfast. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Sandbanks is 33 km from the bed and breakfast, while Golden Cap is 45 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 35 km from Guest Suite at 31 Little England.Show full description
Guest House.Creative. 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. 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. The town centre and various bars, restaurants, shops and theatres are all within 5 minutes’ walk. Weymouth Railway Station is just 0.5 miles from the Roundhouse.Show full description
This might be the most creative guest house in Dorset.
Bed and Breakfast.Lively. 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
Bed and Breakfast.Cool. Situated in a rural village, surrounded by countryside, Quiet Woman House offers family-run bed and breakfast accommodation in the village of Halstock. The property is just 7 miles south of Yeovil on the Dorset/Somerset border and within a 35-minute drive of the Jurassic Coast. Quiet Woman House is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is accessible via country lanes, just off the A37 between Yeovil and Dorchester. The 3 well-equipped en suite rooms have Freeview TV. The rooms offer storage space, tea / coffee making facilities and complimentary toiletries. Full English breakfast is included in the room rate, and is served at individual tables in the spacious dining room. Free WiFi is available and there is a good-size car park and comfy guest lounge. Restaurants, pubs and shops are all located within a 10-minute drive of the property.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast. Boasting a garden and views of garden, St Leonards Farmhouse is a bed and breakfast set in a historic building in Blandford Forum, 19 km from Monkey World. Guests staying at this bed and breakfast have access to a patio. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. At the bed and breakfast, units come with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Some units feature a fireplace. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Full English/Irish and vegetarian breakfast options with warm dishes, fruits and juice are available every morning at the bed and breakfast. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Poole Harbour is 24 km from St Leonards Farmhouse, while Bournemouth International Centre is 30 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 25 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Historic property. Nice surroundings. Set in Melcombe Bingham in the county of Dorset, 11 miles from Dorchester, Higher Melcombe Manor features a sun terrace and views of the garden. Free private parking is available on site. All rooms have a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Higher Melcombe Manor features free WiFi throughout the property. A TV is available. There is a shared sitting room at the property. The area is popular for horse riding and cycling. The bed and breakfast also offers free use of bicycles. Blandford is 12 miles from Higher Melcombe Manor, while Poole is 25 miles away. Bournemouth Airport is 22 miles from the property.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most HISTORIC bed and breakfasts in Dorset.
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