Portman Lodge is an elegant Victorian house only 5 minutes walking time to the centre of Blandford Forum a quaint Georgian market town in North Dorset. All rooms are fully en suite and guests can expect a warm welcome and 5 star food and accommodation.

The Royal Yeoman used to be the village inn but is now detached house offering very comfortable en-suite B&B accommodation with ample parking. Free WiFi and Sky TV available.
Situated in Grimstone about 3 miles from Dorchester on the main A37 road.

A 25-minute drive from Dorchester and Blandford Forum, The Fox Inn is a pretty inn in the Dorset countryside. This dog-friendly property has free parking and WiFi, and a full English breakfast is served in the garden room. Each guest room has en suite facilities with shower, hairdryer and complementary toiletries, and the superior king room also has a bath. All have a TV with DVD player and tea and coffee facilities. Full English breakfast is served each morning. The traditional restaurant has oak-panelled walls and offers a regularly changing menu using seasonal ingredients. There are indulgent Sunday lunches from the carvery every weekend, and a patio dining area overlooking the inn's landscaped gardens. The Fox Inn is around 16 miles from historic Shaftesbury, and 20 miles from Yeovil in neighbouring Somerset. The coastal towns of Poole and Weymouth can both be reached by car in around 35 minutes.

Boasting a garden and a bar, The New Inn is set in Cerne Abbas. Both free WiFi and private parking are available at the inn. A continental breakfast is available each morning at The New Inn. Weymouth is 26 km from the accommodation, while Poole is 44 km away. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 53 km from the property.

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 the bright rooms at Little Court offer private en suite bathrooms, Plasma TVs, and hospitality trays. Guests can also make use of free Wi-Fi and wired internet access via cable, CD players, and tea/ coffee facilities. Little Court's award-winning breakfast is available, prepared using only the best produce from local farms. Evening meals are not offered, however there is an excellent public house nearby serving good food. Guests at Little Court can enjoy the beautiful, 4-acre garden, as well as the outdoor heated swimming pool and tennis court. There is ample free parking at the Little Court.

The Wessex Royale is a delightful Georgian hotel with an excellent location in the centre of Dorchester. It offers free WiFi. All rooms have premium digital TV channels and modern en suite bathrooms with a bath and power shower. The Wessex Royale is ideal for a relaxing break. The hotel was built in 1756 and its classic features include fireplaces, panelling and a magnificent grand staircase.

A 3-minute walk from Dorchester West Train Station, The Junction is a Marston's Inn offering bed and breakfast in this historic Dorset town. Stylishly furnished rooms have free Wi-Fi and the ground floor location offers disabled access. Each room has an en suite bathroom, flat-screen TV with Freeview channels, desk, tea and coffee and complementary bottled water. A hearty breakfast is served to guests each morning. The inn serves a wide choice of classic pub food. Sandwiches, salads and light meals are joined by main courses including Wiltshire ham, egg and chips and British beef and Marston's Ale pie. The market town of Dorchester is well-known as the former home of author Thomas Hardy, and was the inspiration for his novel ‘The Mayor of Casterbridge'. The Roman Town House is a local attraction, along with Maiden Castle around 2 miles from the town centre.

The Duchess of Cornwall in Dorchester provides accommodation with a terrace and a bar. This 4-star inn offers free WiFi. The property features a restaurant. Each room has smart TV, radio and tea/coffee making facilities. The rooms also have an en-suite. The inn offers a Continental or Full English breakfast. Bournemouth is 41 km from The Duchess of Cornwall. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 45 km from the accommodation.

Set in a 19th-century pub just a 10-minute drive from Dorchester town centre, The Black Dog Inn has an outdoor children's playground. Real ales are served in the traditional bar, and food is served 7 days a week. Each soundproofed room has a flat-screen TV with Freesat. Free private parking is provided and the seaside town of Weymouth is a 20-minute car journey from The Black Dog. During the summer months, guests can relax with a drink in the large garden seating area. Full English breakfasts and an evening menu are available in the restaurant. The bright and airy bedrooms also have an en suite bathroom and tea and coffee making facilities.

Located in the picture postcard village of Milton Abbas, a 25-minute drive from Dorchester, Woodland Views offers hearty breakfasts, free Wi-Fi and extensive decking area overlooking the wooded garden. The bedrooms at Woodland Views B&B are spacious and all have an en suite bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Each has a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. In the morning, breakfast is served at a time to suit you and variations on the full English and vegetarian options are provided with prior notice. There is a pub a 10-minute walk away. Milton Abbey can be reached by foot in 15 minutes, and Blandford Forum is a 15-minute drive away. There is free parking at the property.

In the picturesque village of Winterborne Zelston, Hilltop Barn offers bed and breakfast accommodation with free WiFi and free parking. It is surrounded by farmland, and offers beautiful views over the Purbeck Hills. The charming rooms retain traditional features like timber framing and exposed brick walls. Each also comes with facilities for making tea and coffee, and a flat-screen TV with a DVD player. Breakfast is provided each morning, and there is a range of options to choose from. Outdoor seating is available on the terrace, and there is also a library for guests to use. Situated just off the A31, between Sturminster Marshall and Bere Regis, Hilltop Barn is a 20-minute drive from Poole.

In the centre of Dorchester, The Casterbridge provides comfortable accommodation a 20-minute drive from Weymouth coast. Hardy's Cottage, where Thomas Hardy was born, is less than 3 miles from the building. Rooms in the traditional Georgian building are spacious and airy, with TVs and tea and coffee-making facilities. There is free Wi-Fi available in public areas, and free private parking is possible nearby. Breakfast can be eaten in the dining room or the charming conservatory. Full English breakfast is available, and there are vegetarian options. A buffet, fresh fruits, yoghurts, and porridge are also served. Located just off the A35, The Casterbridge is a 10-minute walk from Dorchester West Rail Station.

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.

Situated in the peaceful village of West Knighton, New Inn – Dorchester is a former 16th-century coaching inn. It blends original features with modern attributes, such as free WiFi and free on-site parking. A TV with Freeview channels is featured in each room at New Inn, as well as an en suite bathroom and hairdryer. A cooked breakfast is available each morning. Homemade pub food is served in the on-site pub restaurant, and uses locally sourced produce where possible. An extensive snack menu and unique specials board accompany the traditional British meals. There is no Continental breakfast option. The historic market town of Dorchester can be reached in a 10-minute drive and features a variety of shops and a Roman town house. Moreton Tea Rooms are a 15-minute drive away and offer lunches, cakes and cream teas.

This 16th-century thatched guest accommodation is located in the peaceful village of Pimperne. Free parking is provided and free Wi-Fi is accessible in all rooms. Fresh, local produce is served in the restaurant and there is also a large beer garden to enjoy a drink in. Each of the lovely bright rooms at the 4-star Anvil Inn has a flat-screen TV. Rooms also include an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer. Blandford Forum's town centre is a 10-minute drive away and the Royal Signal Museum can be reached after a 15-minute drive. The Cathedral city of Salisbury is within 30 minutes' drive of The Anvil Inn and Dorchester is a 35-minute drive away. Full English breakfasts are served in the traditional, wooden-beamed dining room. A wide selection of drinks are available from the bar.

Set in Dorchester, 37 km from Bournemouth, The Oak at Dewlish offers a garden and free WiFi. There is a private bathroom with shower in all units, along with free toiletries and a hair dryer. A Full English/Irish breakfast is served daily at the property. Weymouth is 26 km from the bed and breakfast, while Poole is 30 km from the property. Bournemouth Airport is 40 km away.

The Countryman Inn is a family-run pub and bed and breakfast in the heart of Hardy Country, in East Knighton. A large car park is available. All rooms are en suite with a TV, an iron and ironing board, a hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. The bars have cosy open fires and a rustic atmosphere and good home-cooked food is served. On Sundays the property offer a carvery with sittings at 12:00, 14:00 or 18:00. The Countryman Inn is just off the A252, between Dorchester and Wareham.

Brace of Pheasants in Alton Pancras features 4-star accommodation with a garden and a terrace. This 4-star inn offers free WiFi. Guests can have a drink at the bar. At the inn, rooms include a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Each room comes with a private bathroom with free toiletries. At Brace of Pheasants, each room is fitted with a seating area. A continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Bournemouth is 49 km from the accommodation, while Weymouth is 29 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 51 km from Brace of Pheasants.

Situated in Piddletrenthide, Piddle Inn features a bar. This 4-star inn offers free WiFi. The property has a restaurant. All units in the inn are fitted with a kettle. Rooms have a flat-screen TV, and some rooms also offer a river view. All guest rooms include a desk. Guests at Piddle Inn can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast. Bournemouth is 46 km from the accommodation, while Weymouth is 26 km away. Bournemouth Airport is 48 km from the property.

Boasting a garden and free WiFi, Melbury B&B is situated in Dorchester. This bed and breakfast offers a terrace. The rooms come with a patio. At the bed and breakfast, the rooms have a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Some rooms have garden views. The twin room has a private bathroom and the double room has an en-suite shower room. A Full English/Irish breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. Bournemouth is 36 km from Melbury B&B, while Weymouth is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 39 km from the bed and breakfast.

Dating back around 350 years, Yalbury Cottage is situated in the village of Lower Bockhampton, 2 miles from the historic town of Dorchester. It offers a restaurant and free Wi-Fi. Each room at Yalbury has views of the surrounding countryside and its own bathroom with a bath, a shower, toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can also enjoy tea/coffee making facilities and flat-screen TVs. The restaurant, with its fireplaces and beamed ceiling, serves French cuisine made of fresh, local produce. Guests can also enjoy a drink in the lounge and a full English breakfast is served every morning. Dorchester Train Station is just 3 miles from the cottage, Weymouth is a 20 minutes' drive away and Poole can be reached in a 30-minute drive. Parking is free at Yalbury Cottage.

Situated in Sturminster Newton, Plumber Manor Hotel offers 4-star accommodation with a tennis court and a garden. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi. Guests can enjoy British dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar. At the hotel, all rooms include a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. At Plumber Manor Hotel the rooms come with a seating area. The accommodation offers a terrace. Guests at Plumber Manor Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Sturminster Newton, like cycling. Bournemouth is 48 km from the hotel, while Weymouth is 49 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 44 km from Plumber Manor Hotel.

Crown Hotel sits on the edge of Blandford, with views of the Stour River's water meadows and the town. It has a gastro-style restaurant and a stylish, upmarket bar. There has been an inn on this site since the 1300s. The friendly, welcoming team will aim to make your stay enjoyable. All rooms are en suite and host some unique furniture, and Crown Hotel also has meeting rooms and a 200-seater function suite. Blandford Forum is nestled in Hardy's 'Blackmore Vale', 40 km from Bournemouth and 32 km from Salisbury.

Situated just 15 minutes' walk from the centre of historic Dorchester, the family-run Bay Tree House offers free Wi-Fi and free onsite parking, the award-winning property also boasts a restaurant and coffee shop, which is just 10 minutes' walk away. The spacious rooms include a flat-screen TV, a work desk, and tea and coffee making facilities. Each stylish room offers an en-suite shower room or has access to a shared bathroom. Breakfast options include full English with Cumberland sausage or continental breakfast with smoked salmon. The Walnut Grove restaurant and coffee shop is run by the Bay Tree House and offers drinks, snacks, and lunchtime meals. Dishes are prepared using locally sourced produce. Dorchester South Railway Station is just 15 minutes' walk from the Bay Tree House and Thomas Hardy's townhouse is a 5-minute stroll away.

Built in 1635, The Old Tea House provides bed and breakfast in one of Dorchester's oldest houses. With free Wi-Fi, this Dorset guest house serves homemade food including a full cooked breakfast. The guest room features a four-poster bed, desk and tea and coffee facilities, and spacious private living room with TV and DVD player. There is also a private bathroom with shower. A cooked English breakfast is served each morning. The tea room serves traditional afternoon tea with homemade cakes and scones, as well as meals throughout the day. Dorchester is known for its connections to author Thomas Hardy, who is believed to have taken tea at The Old Tea House. The Old Tea House is located in the centre of Dorchester, and other attractions within a 10-minute walk are the Dinosaur Museum, the Dorset Teddy Bear Museum and the Roman Town House.

Featuring a garden and a terrace, True Lovers Knot is located in Blandford Forum. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar. Free WiFi is available. Guest rooms in the inn are equipped with a kettle. Each room includes a private bathroom. A buffet breakfast is served each morning at the property. True Lovers Knot offers a children's playground. You can play billiards at the accommodation. Bournemouth is 27 km from True Lovers Knot, while Salisbury is 43 km away. Bournemouth Airport is 22 km from the property.

Churn House is located in Dewlish. The accommodation is 36 km from Bournemouth. Weymouth is 29 km from the holiday home, while Poole is 30 km away. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 39 km from the property.

Old Parsonage is located in Dewlish. This holiday home features a garden. The holiday home is equipped with a TV and 1 bedroom. The accommodation is fitted with a kitchen. Bournemouth is 36 km from the holiday home, while Weymouth is 29 km away. Bournemouth Airport is 39 km from the property.

Manor Farm House is situated in Dewlish. Complimentary WiFi is featured. Bournemouth is 36 km from the holiday home, while Weymouth is 29 km from the property. Bournemouth Airport is 39 km away.

Forever Cottage is set in Milton Abbas and offers a garden. Guests may enjoy free WiFi. The holiday home has a TV. Bournemouth is 36 km from the holiday home, while Weymouth is 30 km from the property. Bournemouth Airport is 39 km away.