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Marley House Bed & Breakfast

3.5 star property
B&B near Durdle Door in Dorchester

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Enjoy a serene outdoor space with a picnic table and chairs amidst a lush lawn and trees.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with microwave, stove, and coffee maker.
Relax in comfort with a large bed, floral-patterned pillows, and wall-mounted lamps.
Stunning two-story home with a central entrance, potted plants, and a charming porch.
Enjoy a serene coastal retreat with access to a sandy beach and a scenic peninsula surrounded by lush greenery.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Marley House, Dorchester, England, DT2 8JR
  • Lulworth Cove
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Durdle Door Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Durdle Door
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Marigold Room)

Luxury Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Marigold Room) | 1 bedroom

Luxury Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Marigold Room)

  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Aspen Room) | 1 bedroom

Superior Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Aspen Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Sunflower Room) | 1 bedroom

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Sunflower Room)

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Primrose Room)

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Primrose Room) | 1 bedroom

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Primrose Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Apartment, Accessible, Private Bathroom (Lux Apartment) | 1 bedroom

Deluxe Apartment, Accessible, Private Bathroom (Lux Apartment)

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Wisteria Room)

Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Wisteria Room) | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Wisteria Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Azalea Room)

Luxury Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Azalea Room) | 1 bedroom

Luxury Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Azalea Room)

  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Dorchester

In Dorchester .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this B&B, you'll find Weymouth Bay and Durdle Door Beach. Man Of War and Lulworth Cove Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lulworth Cove Beach - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Lulworth Cove - 10 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Durdle Door Beach - 10 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • The Tank Museum - 11 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Durdle Door - 14 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Wool Station - 8 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ship Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Monkey World Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The New Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Seven Stars - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Finleys Cafe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Marley House Bed & Breakfast

B&B near Durdle Door in Dorchester
Free breakfast is served. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at Marley House Bed & Breakfast. Self parking is free.

This Dorchester bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Marley House Bed & Breakfast offers 7 accommodations. Satellite television is provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Enjoy a restful stay in this inviting hotel room featuring a large bed and a window with a view of the outdoors.

Durdle Door Hotel

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 34 reviews
$148 nightly
The price is $178
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Durdle Door Hotel

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Playground

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property is professionally cleaned
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, Discover, Diners Club, and cash. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Marley House & Dorchester
Marley House Bed Breakfast
Marley House Bed & Breakfast Dorchester
Marley House Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast
Marley House Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast Dorchester

Frequently asked questions

How close is Marley House Bed & Breakfast to the airport?

Marley House Bed & Breakfast is 28.6 mi (55-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Marley House Bed & Breakfast have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Marley House Bed & Breakfast.

How close is Marley House Bed & Breakfast to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 2.9 mi (14-min drive) from Durdle Door Beach and 11.2 mi (17-min drive) from Weymouth Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Marley House Bed & Breakfast offer free breakfast?

Yes, Marley House Bed & Breakfast offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Marley House Bed & Breakfast?

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

What time is check-in at Marley House Bed & Breakfast?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Marley House Bed & Breakfast?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does Marley House Bed & Breakfast have a pool?

Marley House Bed & Breakfast does not have a pool.

Does Marley House Bed & Breakfast have a spa?

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

How close is Marley House Bed & Breakfast to downtown Dorchester?

Marley House Bed & Breakfast is 0.1 mi away from Winfrith Newburgh.

Marley House Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emanuela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful place to stay in an adorable village. Customisable breakfast options and the hosts are brilliant at what they do. We were very relaxed and happy throughout the stay and that is the best compliment we can give for a B&B. Thanks for having us and hope to stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn't fault our stay. The owners/staff were fantastic and the room was brilliant. Very clean and it made our holiday all the better. The breakfast was incredible and we look forward to possible future stays here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jez&Katy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Marley House was amazing. Jan and Mark were incredible. Jan had contacted us ahead of time to ensure that our child's sleeping arrangements were what we wanted. The property itself had ample parking and was in a very quiet area with a small play area in the grounds. Mark was extremely friendly and welcoming on arrival. The room was clean, spacious, with plenty of storage and the amenities that you would want and need. Breakfast was delicious and totally customisable. Every day Mark and Jan provided local knowledge and insights into what we had planned giving us some wonderful ideas of things to do in the local area that we would have been none the wiser about. This was our first family holiday since our child's birth 3 years ago and staying at Marley House was the beat experience we could have asked for.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

david

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

C L PERKS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

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

Great B&B with great hospitality

Great B&B located between Weymouth and Poole. Only 10min to tank museum or monkey world. 15min to Weymouth sea front. Hosts were welcoming and friendly. Breakfast was great and service was brilliant. Would definitely be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John, Toronto

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personal service from the owners who excelled in their desire to make guests feel comfortable and at ease.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

girish

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well maintained property and excellent hosts. Mark went above and beyond to help us. Both hosts helped us with heating the milk for baby and also providing and asking about our sleep. Breakfast was good and pointers from host allowed us to use our time for the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reef

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

Awesome

We had a fantastic stay. Brilliant location. Wonderful house, excellent couple running this place. Very friendly and helpful. We stayed in the apartment so had our own kitchen , with a good sized fridge/freezer which was so useful given the hot weather at the time. The location is really good for Durdle Door. Really nice pub only a mile away so walking distance. Would definitely recommend and we'll be going again. Oh, and the outside area is great too and a social space to chat with other guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay at Marley House. The photos of the house do not do it justice. Beautiful gardens bordered by the Rover Win, excellent location to Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove and a very warm welcome from Mark and Jan. Our room was very comfortable, beds great, fridge with cold water and new shower room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the peaceful setting and beautifully presented house. Excellent freshly cooked breakfast and amusing host! Our room was tastefully decorated with a very comfortable bed - small negative was the noisy boiler in the adjoining area switching on and off, and the water pressure in the bath/shower could have been a bit higher.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet break

On arrival the house uses a "ring" doorbell,which we had to try a few times. We eventually it was answered Mark came across as rude, we didn't see anyone when we entered and had to guess where our room was, first names were written on a piece of paper with room number, but mine wasn't written down properly. However the room was pretty with a lovely view. In the room information handbook it said that we needed to state what time we wanted breakfast but again there was no one to tell. Eventually met Mark in the evening who was pleasant enough. Breakfast was average and despite the fact I had informed them that we were vegetarian no real alternatives were offered and although it said vegan options were on offer there wasn't really anything. Having said all that we had a nice break and it was quiet. Mark and Jan could benefit from having contact with their guests on arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linn

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely guesthouse in a beautiful countryside setting. Very helpful, friendly staff and we were able to bring our dog too!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily, Reading

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, lovely friendly welcome and great advice on places to eat locally. Perfectly located for visiting Dorset's attractions. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

EBG, High Wycombe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very quiet at night. 2 miles from Durdle door and 3 miles from Lulworth Cove. Attractive property with newly refurbished modern rooms. Good choice at breakfast including pastries, toast, yoghurt, fruit, cereals and a full english cooked however you request. Great hosts in Jan and Mark, very warm, relaxed, easy going and always laughing. Nice to see Charlie and George at breakfast, the resident dogs!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our bedroom was spacious with a very comfortable bed and great light. The location of Marley House is also spot on. Unfortunately the property was experiencing a fly problem which really put the downer on breakfast. Not sure the owners really have their hearts in the business.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

AMAZING BED & BREAKFAST WITH LOVELY HOSTS

I stayed at Marley House Bed & Breakfast in Dorchester, which is such a lovely Bed & Breakfast with an amazing location. I highly recommend this place. The hosts are so lovely. Immediately upon arriving, I was greeted by their two cute dogs and the host, who helped me with my bag and chatted with me for a little bit to make me feel welcome. The rooms are newly renovated and come with a Smart TV. My favorite part of the room was the extremely comfortable bed. There is a lovely enclosed garden out back and a spacious garden in the front, which makes it such an ideal location if you are bringing along your furry friend. Mila loved running around in the back garden. The best part of the place is the location. It is conveniently located just a 10 minute drive away from Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove.
Comfortable bed!
Very cute furniture and decor
Private enclosed garden that my dog loved running around in
Bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brynjar

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024