The Best Dorset Seaside Bed & Breakfasts

recommended B&Bs and guest houses on or near the Dorset coast


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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

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this traditional B&B has won accolades for its refurbished rooms, and enjoys a good location, a short walk from the centre, station and harbour

The Edenhurst

Weymouth

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  • 3* rated
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  • seafront location
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traditional and welcoming guest house offering comfortable, well-appointed rooms, many with sea views, and a great seafront location

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

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a stylish and beautifully presented guest house situated a few minutes walk from the beach with comfortable, tastefully decorated rooms

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  • character property
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  • rural location
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set amidst the quiet Purbeck countryside, a former farmhouse and renovated courtyard buildings make for an excellent exploring base

Gloucester House

Weymouth

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  • 4* rated
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  • central location
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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

The Roundhouse

Weymouth

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  • 4* rated
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  • adults only
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  • central location
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  • free WiFi

the Bohemian decor adds colour and character to this unique, beach facing guest house and with just 6 rooms offers an intimate ambience

Amarillo Guest House

Bournemouth

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  • 4* rated
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a Victorian house in a contemporary style, offering well-appointed rooms decorated to a high standard and a handy location for the town

Avon Beach B&B

Friars Cliff

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exceptional review scores are awarded to this top class B&B in a great holiday location, just 5 minutes' walk from Avon Beach and its amenities

Marley House

Winfrith Newburgh

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  • 5* rated
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  • village location
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country house B&B luxury at this period house next to the church in a pretty Saxon village; guests can enjoy a private patio and hot tub

Higher Moor Farm

Nottington

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  • 5* rated
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  • room only
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accommodation in well-appointed, boutique-style chalets is offered at this friendly campsite set in a tranquil spot, 3 miles from Weymouth

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

The Redcliff

Weymouth

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a relaxed, welcoming and family run guest house set in a Victorian terrace on a quiet cul de sac just steps away from the glorious beach

Derby Manor

Bournemouth

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  • 4* rated
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beautifully decorated and sumptuously furnished rooms are on offer at this elegant B&B situated a short walk from sandy Boscombe Beach

Mory House

Southbourne

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light, airy and immaculately presented Edwardian house, situated close to the Blue Flag beach, with cosy rooms and great breakfast choices

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in beautiful Dorset near Lulworth Cove, a picturesque thatched cottage offers a spacious annex room with a seating area and secluded garden

Balincourt

Bournemouth

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bright, individually decorated rooms, and a hearty breakfast and a cosy lounge bar are afforded to guests at this traditional guest house

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Victorian townhouse retaining original features - high ceilings, staircase, marble fireplace - with comfy rooms equipped with small kitchenette

Beach Lodge

Southbourne

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  • small hotel
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  • near beach
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  • free WiFi

Edwardian house situated just a stone's throw from the beach and seafront; stylish guest rooms feature contemporary or traditional decor

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