Dorset Boutique Hotels Guide

boutique hotels and other stylish accommodation throughout Dorset


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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

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

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

Mortons Manor

Corfe Castle

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discover a wealth of history and character dating back to 1590 at this charming and comfortable, Grade II listed Elizabethan Manor House

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

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

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

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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

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traditional, thatched inn set in a quiet hamlet, with luxury, well-appointed rooms and a menu that showcases the flavours of Dorset

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Grade II listed building close to the beach, has elegant rooms with high ceilings and sash windows, and top quality beds and bathrooms

Little Court

Charminster

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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

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located in Poole's old town close to the historic quayside and offers sumptuous rooms, a French-style bistro and expert wine-tasting sessions

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elegant Georgian mansion set in quiet countryside overlooking Chesil Beach and the Fleet Lagoon offering facilities for the whole family

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a perfect place to get away to simply relax and unwind, boutique hotel set in attractive, riverside gardens with elegant rooms and fine dining

The Kings Arms

Charlton Horethorne

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enjoy boutique luxury amidst the Dorset countryside at this elegant inn, the comfortable guest rooms are individually designed and furnished

Yalbury Cottage

Lower Bockhampton

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350-year-old cottage with fireplaces and beamed ceilings retained in the restaurant where French cuisine, made of local produce, is served

Hotel Rex

Weymouth

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originally built for the Duke of Clarence, this traditional hotel still has many of its original features and sits in an enviable spot by the beach

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listed Edwardian manor house - built by King Edward VII for his mistress, Lilly Langtry - beautifully updated to offer sumptuous accommodation

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this elegant hotel, set overlooking the castle ruins, blends original character with modern luxury and a relaxed and welcoming ambience

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