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Bay Tree House

4.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this 4-star Dorchester B&B

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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4 Athelstan Road, Dorchester, England, DT1 1NR
  • Place, Dinosaur Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Dorset Teddy Bear Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room

Double Room, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bathroom

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Private Bathroom

Single Room, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Dorchester

Dorchester retreat .Your stay at this Dorchester B&B places you within a 10-minute walk of Max Gate and Hardy Literary Locations. Dinosaur Museum and Terracotta Warriors Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hardy Literary Locations - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dinosaur Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dorset Teddy Bear Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Terracotta Warriors Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tutankhamun: The Exhibition - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Dorchester South Station - 10 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Trumpet Major - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Vivo Lounge - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Bay Tree House

Enjoy the free parking at this 4-star Dorchester B&B
Bay Tree House offers its guests an outdoor tennis court and a fitness center. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Dorchester bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
Bay Tree House offers 7 accommodations.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor tennis court

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests planning to arrive outside of the posted hours must contact the hotel in advance to arrange check-in.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Bay Tree House to the airport?

Bay Tree House is 30.8 mi (53-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bay Tree House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bay Tree House.

How close is Bay Tree House to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 7.7 mi (16-min drive) from Overcombe Beach and 8 mi (23-min drive) from Ringstead Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bay Tree House offer free breakfast?

Bay Tree House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bay Tree House?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Bay Tree House?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bay Tree House?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Bay Tree House have a pool?

Bay Tree House does not have a pool.

Does Bay Tree House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Bay Tree House to downtown Dorchester?

Bay Tree House is 0.6 mi away from Dorchester.

Bay Tree House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 267 out of 379 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 379 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 379 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 379 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 379 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tereza

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Another excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dorchester

Nice room, nice host, my only complaint was breakfast was on one large communal table,I like a choice as to who I speak to at breakfast, preferably no-one and certainly not a stranger
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheng Yang

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts and value for money!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas, Moreno Valley

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I originally booked this property 4 months ahead of time. I was led to believe our room would be in the house as most B & B's are. A month after booking the room I got a message from Bay Tree that our room wasnt available do to over booking. The proprietor said he would furnish an annex room in back of the property that was usually reserved for Air B N b business. My wife and I were not happy with that but, as time goes bye it gets harder to find a place to reserve for a stay so, we agreed to the annex room as long as we had full access to the breakfast dining area. We arrived in the late afternoon after a 10 hour flight where I phoned the property owner. He asked for an approximate time of arrival which I gave him. Then he said he wouldnt be there and to me to check front door for message that said Allison would come bye at 4 pm to let us in room. She was late of course.. Then I said how do we get our bags from the car to the room?. She said bring the through the house to the back yard. First problem. There was no pavement to pull our bags over, it was 18" cement pads spaced out with gravel between them. Not good. Then Allison opened door to room and told us we couldnt go back through house to our car. Why? because the yapping dogs the owner had were going to be turned loose in the house. I said how do I get to the car? We had to walk on the paving pads through the rear properties to the next block over. Then walk all around the block for our car. NO WAY JOSE!!! We Left
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My very pleasant stay at Bay tree House

I had a single room with a very comfortable bed and slept very well. The breakfast was ideal for me and I was offered a cooked breakfast too. Gary was extremely helpful and made life a lot easier for me.I loved the atmosphere of Bay Tree House and would happily stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bay Tree is in a quiet location and easy walking distance to Dorchester town. Gary, our host, was excellent, very pleasant and friendly. Breakfast was relaxed in a lovely room aroind a table of about 8 settings, perfect to have a morning chat with fellow guests. Nice to chat and get to know new people from different places. The rooms are tastefully furnished and well equipped with tea/coffee making facilities. Good shower ensuite. Very comfy bed, excellent night's sleep. Quiet house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Review of Bay Tree House

Excellant communication prior to stay. Comfortable room with ensuite, tea, coffee and water supplies. Additional use of fan over night was good. Good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marjana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was not cleaned for a while! Spiders everywhere. The bed sheet not clean, yellow marks everywhere. Horrible
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean - a good stay. The hosts were really great when I arrived quite late at night due to a missed train, and were really helpful in making sure I could get right into my room easily. I really appreciated their helpfulness and easy communication. There are a number of pets about the house including dogs, who make a bit of noise in the evening and early morning, but not too bad. I would be quite happy to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Astrid

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The toilet had blue splodge on it I am not sure where it was didn't come off with wiping it off. Apart from that it was a lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Traveled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Swee Lin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfy stay

Gary was very friendly and helpful. He called on the day I was checking in to check on my arrival and also recommended places to eat. The room was well appointed with a comfortable bed. The bathroom is spacious but has a lot of cobwebs and some of the residents. The bedside is really convenient but I found someone else’s finger nails on it 😓 Breakfast the next morning was hearty and set me off to a good start.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fantastic night here and the breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

N

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice B&B

Nice B&B. Owners were friendly. Room was a little dated, quite dusty and incredibly hot.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Bay Tree House was lovely. The room was clean and comfortable; Gary was friendly and helpful; and the location is a short walk to town. I also walked to both of Thomas Hardy’s homes. Max Gate was a leisurely ten minutes away; the cottage was a longer walk, but the route through the Dorset countryside was indescribably beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A relaxing stay

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The services are as described, the breakfast options are extensive and my room is spacious and clean. I appreciated the fact it is located within walking distance to the centre, but away from any noise to ensure a quiet night's sleep. If I'm in Dorchester again, I would certainly stay again. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short Notice

I booked late and last minute through an app, but it was no problem. After over 5 hours of driving I was ready to relax and sleep and Bay Tree was perfect for this. I booked the single room with ensuite so had to climb to the top floor but did this with ease, even with three bags. The room was clean and wonderfully comfortable. The breakfast in the morning was lovely and set me up well for my drive home. I would definitely stay here again if in the area. Hopefully in nicer weather so I could take advantage of the gorgeous looking outdoor area they have.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Two night stay

Very friendly host who kept me in the loop what was happening- made contact before booking as I was going to be late. Breakfast great choice- pity the weather(snow) played havoc with my plans!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024