The Best North Dorset Bed & Breakfasts

recommended B&Bs and guest houses in North Dorset


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luxurious rooms, wonderful hospitality and a home-produced breakfast feast are offered at this tastefully restored Dorset farm house

La Fleur de Lys

Shaftesbury

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family-run accommodation with comfortable, well-appointed rooms, traditionally decorated, and a restaurant serving award winning cuisine

The King John Inn

Tollard Royal

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elegant country bedrooms or a suite, provided with thoughtful high end extras, add to the pleasure of eating in the fine field to fork restaurant

The Langton Arms

Tarrant Monkton

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a 17th century thatched inn where you can enjoy home cooked food and real ales

The Fontmell

Fontmell Magna

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set over a babbling brook, it flows between the eclectically furnished bar and the library-themed restaurant, a comfy inn with stylish guest rooms

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a peaceful Dorset retreat has been highly commended by former guests for its luxurious rooms and the sitting room with a wood burning stove

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a popular restaurant with a wide menu is a bonus for guests who stay in rooms set around a courtyard, at this inn in the heart of Dorset

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17th-century inn, retains flagstone floors, roaring fires and cosy alcoves, set in a picture-postcard village surrounded by Cranborne Chase scenery

St Leonard's Farmhouse

Blandford Forum

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enjoy a relaxing stay in the gorgeous rooms and bathrooms of this 18th century Grade II listed former farmhouse close to Blandford centre

Church Farm

East Stour

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high review scores for this this farmhouse B&B in a beautiful setting, especially for the spacious, comfortable rooms and warm welcome

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located in a small country village, this exceptionally well-presented B&B offers peace and quiet making it an ideal 'get-away-from-it-all' stay

Gorse Farm House B&B

Fifehead St. Quinton

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at this secluded North Dorset farmhouse, enjoy elegant comfort in spacious rooms with superb beds - one room comes with a roll top bath

Priors Oak B&B

Stalbridge

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a well-equipped private studio with kitchen facilities and generous provisions as well as a tasty breakfast, in a peaceful spot near Stalbridge

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awake refreshed after a sleep in the calm and inviting rooms of this handsome stone house, and enjoy breakfast in the farmhouse kitchen

Crown Hotel

Blandford Forum

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beautifully restored Georgian coaching inn, said to be Dorset's oldest inn, featuring stylish rooms and a large patio overloking water meadows

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a cosy 17th century cottage in beautiful rural surroundings, has pretty rooms and accommodating hosts who provide a hearty cooked breakfast

Higher Melcombe Manor

Higher Melcombe

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treat yourself to a stay in this Grade I listed manor house, beautifully restored with a historic chapel; rooms - some panelled - are sumptuous

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stay in an historic inn and enjoy dining on fresh local produce in the restaurant

The Rivers Arms

Cheselbourne

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enjoy a tranquil stay in cosy Alpine-style chalets, with tasty food on hand in the restaurant, at this relaxing inn in beautiful Dorset countryside

Pleck Barn

Higher Ansty

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a converted barn with equestrian facilities offers a countryside stay in comfortable rooms, and a sociable breakfast in the farmhouse kitchen

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a 17th century thatched inn with roaring fires, beams, comfy sofas and a modern British pub menu, now also offers smart well-equipped rooms

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a fine Georgian hotel, set close to famous Gold Hill, retaining character features, combined with more contemporary styling and comforts

The Old Forge

Compton Abbas

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a fascinating guesthouse decorated with quirky ornaments and offering an AGA cooked breakfast

The Saxon Inn

Child Okeford

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a 300 year old country inn with exposed beams and log fires serving CAMRA approve ales

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you can sleep comfortably in the refurbished modern rooms, and dine well, at this 17th century inn in the Dorset/Wiltshire border countryside

Plumber Manor Hotel

Sturminster Newton

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experience luxurious comfort in a breathtaking historical setting, at this fine Jacobean manor house - rooms are in the house or a restored barn

The Oak

Dewlish

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a lovely converted coach house situated in the midst of glorious countryside

Lower Bryanston Farm

Blandford Forum

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enjoy the beauty of the Dorset countryside in comfort at this Georgian farmhouse B&B offering charming rooms and a hearty breakfast

The Charlton Inn

Charlton Marshall

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a traditional English pub with an extended garden and serving a choice of local ales

The Swan Inn

Sturminster Newton

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overlooking the marketplace, explore the town before enjoying classic bar food and local ales

The Willows

Shillingstone

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enjoy tea and delicious cake at the on-site tearoom after a lovely day exploring the Dorset countryside

Fontmell Magna B&B

Fontmell Magna

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a charming bed and breakfast located just off the A350 with easy access to walking and cycling

True Lovers Knot

Tarrant Keyneston

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a traditional inn with comfortable rooms and just 10 minutes drive from Blandford Forum

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a traditional inn with a fascinating history and set in landscaped gardens

Woodland Views

Milton Abbas

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a well appointed guesthouse with wooded gardens, situated in a picturesque Dorset village

Holbrook B&B

Shaftesbury

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situated just outside the centre, this guesthouse offers comfortable rooms and evening meals

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with easy access to the A354 this traditional inn is midway between Salisbury and Blandford Forum

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a former 17th-century monastery, set in attractive grounds on the town's outskirts, making a most comfortable base to explore Dorset from

The Talbot

Iwerne Minster

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a traditional village pub offering comfortable rooms, some with 4-poster beds

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