Dorset Bed & GREAT Breakfasts Guide

recommended B&Bs and guest houses with award-winning breakfasts in Dorset


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Westwood House

Dorchester

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attractive, Georgian townhouse, offering elegant guest rooms, each individually decorated and furnished, and an award-winning breakfast

Swallows Rest

Weymouth

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farmhouse set in 35 acres of land - home to a menagerie of animals - offering well-appointed rooms and a hearty, award-winning breakfast

Little Court

Charminster

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  • country house
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a delightful Edwardian country house, with elegant guest rooms, set in 3 acres of grounds that include a seasonal, outdoor pool and tennis court

Honey Lodge

Broadstone

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with easy access to the Castleman Trailway and the Jurassic Coast, this home style guesthouse offers well appointed, en suite accommodation

Gloucester House

Weymouth

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townhouse dating from 1790, in a prime seafront spot, thoroughly updated to provide comfy, boutique style rooms, many with sea views

Kersbrook

Lyme Regis

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thatched, 18th century, Grade II listed cottage set in mature gardens, featuring individually furnished and traditionally decorated guest rooms

Ashmira

Weymouth

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  • 4* rated
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a beautifully renovated Victorian house offering luxury rooms and a high standard of service

Southern Breeze Lodge

Southbourne

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friendly and welcoming accommodation decorated in a nautical theme throughout and situated only a few minutes walk from the sea front

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Regency style house, set in over an acre of grounds, a short stroll from the beach, offering a comfortable, traditional Jurrasic Coast base

The Queens Arms

Corton Denham

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a countryside escape awaits at this stylish inn set amidst peaceful countryside, individually designed bedrooms come with country views

Lulworth Cove Inn

Lulworth Cove

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character, 400-year-old inn set moments from the scenic cove, it features cosy rooms with a maritime theme and serves a fresh, seasonal menu

Wessex Royale Hotel

Dorchester

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a beautifully restored 18th century Georgian hotel featuring many period features including a grand staircase, fireplaces and wood panelling

The 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

The Museum Inn

Farnham

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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

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  • romantic retreat
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a quintessential country house escape with an intimate atmosphere, warm hospitality, luxurious guest rooms, fine dining and relaxing spa