Dorset Luxury Bed & Breakfasts Guide

recommended four or five star, and other luxury B&Bs and guest houses in Dorset


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

Yenton Hotel

Bournemouth

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comfortable, well-appointed accommodation set in a pretty, award winning garden situated 5 minutes walk from the East Cliff and beach

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traditional, seafront guest accommodation offering well-appointed rooms, an award-winning breakfast and a cosy lounge bar with views

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

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

Applewood Hotel

Bournemouth

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Edwardian period features are complimented by a stylish, boutique finish throughout at this welcoming West Cliff accommodation

Dorset House

Lyme Regis

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the hosts have been highly commended by previous guests at this chic, boutique style accommodation offering modern, well appointed rooms

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highly recommended by previous guests, this well-appointed B&B offers contemporary boutique-style rooms and features its own lounge bar

Castle Lodge

Highcliffe

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with easy access to the beach, local amenities and public transport links, this welcoming B&B offers a comfortable base from which to explore

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stylish, light and airy rooms that come well-equipped for a comfortable stay feature at this seafront guest house with a relaxed, beach ambience

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a delightful Georgian cottage offering light and airy rooms and a charming conservatory

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elegant, individually styled rooms feature at this chic guest house situated within a 10 minute walk of Branksome Chine and the beach

Ashmira

Weymouth

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a beautifully renovated Victorian house offering luxury rooms and a high standard of service

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the terrace to the rear is the perfect spot to watch the workings of the harbour or enjoy a light seafood lunch at this welcoming guest house

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a choc-o-holic haven ideally located for the beach and town centre, there are stylish, chocolate-themed rooms and chocolate-themed events

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a well appointed guest house set in a relaxing garden offering bright rooms, a large conservatory and a hearty, cooked breakfast

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set in 120 acres of parkland - that includes an 18-hole championship golf course - with a superb range of leisure facilities and stylish rooms

Lulworth Lodge

Lulworth Cove

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originally a mill house, this stylish guesthouse is just metres from the beautiful Lulworth Cove