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The Casterbridge

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront B&B with golf course

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, City View | 1 bedroom

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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49 High East Street, Dorchester, England, DT1 1HU
  • Place, Dorset Teddy Bear Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Garden View) | 1 bedroom

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Garden View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room, Ensuite (Cozy Small Double) | 1 bedroom

Classic Double Room, Ensuite (Cozy Small Double)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Romantic Four Poster) | 1 bedroom

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Romantic Four Poster)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Traditional Double Room, Ensuite (Garden View) | 1 bedroom

Traditional Double Room, Ensuite (Garden View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Street View) | 1 bedroom

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Street View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, City View | 1 bedroom

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Dorchester

Beachfront retreat .With a stay at this Dorchester B&B, you'll be steps from Dorset Teddy Bear Museum and Terracotta Warriors Museum. Dinosaur Museum and Tutankhamun: The Exhibition are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dorset Teddy Bear Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Tutankhamun: The Exhibition - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Hardy's Cottage - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Maiden Castle - 11 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Dorchester South Station - 13 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Oak (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kings Arms - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tom Brown's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Casterbridge

4-star beachfront B&B with golf course
A private beach is featured. The Casterbridge offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, and an outdoor tennis court. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business center and a meeting room are available. A health club, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly The Casterbridge. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Karaoke
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Grocery service (free)
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Casterbridge offers 6 accommodations. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the bed & breakfast's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Airport shuttle available
  • Area shuttle
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf course
  • Health club
  • Indoor tennis court
  • Karaoke
  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Table tennis

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: GBP 50.0
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an access code

Access methods

Access code

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: 8 percent

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 50.0

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property is also known as

The Casterbridge Dorchester
The Casterbridge Accommodation
The Casterbridge Bed & breakfast
The Casterbridge Bed & breakfast Dorchester

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Casterbridge to the airport?

The Casterbridge is 30.1 mi (52-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Casterbridge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Casterbridge.

How close is The Casterbridge to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Casterbridge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Casterbridge, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Casterbridge?

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

What time is check-in at The Casterbridge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Casterbridge?

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

Does The Casterbridge have a pool?

The Casterbridge does not have a pool.

Does The Casterbridge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Casterbridge have a spa?

This bed & breakfast has a spa, which features massages.

How close is The Casterbridge to downtown Dorchester?

The Casterbridge is 0.5 mi away from Dorchester.

The Casterbridge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

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

So welcoming!

The hotel is beautiful & in a great location & the bonus of free parking made it a great choice for our stay in Dorchester. The real star of the show was Noorami, she went above & beyond to make our stay enjoyable. We used the lovely lounge & she even brought us some snacks to have with our own wine. We used her recommendations for restaurants & even got some discount when we mentioned her name.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A step into a bygone era of English elegance combined with a peaceful spiritual element. Noorani and Tony are perfect hosts with a great knowledge of Dorchester. My room was stunning and breakfast in the conservatory a delight, would love to revisit in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at the Casterbridge after our hike from Lulworth Cove. The room was excellent and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah, Carlisle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really liked this mini hotel. The owners were lovely, the place was charming, I had to leave early so can’t comment on breakfast….. however, the bed was lousy. Tired old mattresses with collapsed springs on one side - if there’d been two of us it would have been a disaster for one of us! Pillows were rock hard. It’s a real shame. But the room itself was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

2 night stay in Dirchester

Fantastic stay lovely hostess really went the extra mile to make our short break very special. Excellent breakfast and the surrondings were all in keeping. The room was very comfortable and quiet. Central location in Dorchester with all its history & museums and some really nice restaurants in easy walking distance Also a good base if you're exploring the surrounding area. You have Corfe Castle & Swanage within an hours drive.
Fruit with yogurt
Full English
Omelette
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely Hotel

Lovely hotel. Excellent room. Lots of nice touches. Great breakfast and very well presented.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very clean and safe
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay in the Casterbridge Hotel. It was a last minute booking, but that didnt worry the lovely owner. The hotel was beautiful and clean, we stayed in a room with a four poster bed which was amazing. The hotel decor is in keeping with the age of the building and looks beautiful. The owner was extremely knowledgeable and helpful on the best places to eat and things to do in and around Dorchester. Breakfast was delicious, freshly cooked and local produce, pleanty of choice. We will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

PAUL

Bizarre

Very strange place. Eccentric rule about NO SHOES in bedrooms. Odd ability only to serve me breakfast at 9.45 in an empty restaurant Bizzare parking arrangemnts off-site All door locks work backwards And finally , protracted argumets with manager who disputed whether I had prepaid (I had), and whether I had paid for breakfast (I had) An absentee owner was barking orders into his phone while I discusse all this All in all a very eccentric stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024