La Fleur de Lys
Shaftesbury
family-run accommodation with comfortable, well-appointed rooms, traditionally decorated, and a restaurant serving award winning cuisine
Lulworth Cove Inn
Lulworth Cove
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
The Brace of Pheasants
Plush
traditional, thatched inn set in a quiet hamlet, with luxury, well-appointed rooms and a menu that showcases the flavours of Dorset
The Bridge House
Bridport
Grade II listed Georgian townhouse featuring cosy rooms, modern and traditional styles, a cellar bar and a tranquil, walled garden
The Fontmell
Fontmell Magna
set over a babbling brook, it flows between the eclectically furnished bar and the library-themed restaurant, a comfy inn with stylish guest rooms
The Duchess of Cornwall
Dorchester
a magnificent inn built in 2016 in grand 19th century style, in the heart of the Duchy of Cornwall's Poundbury, has both character and comfort
The Museum Inn
Farnham
17th-century inn, retains flagstone floors, roaring fires and cosy alcoves, set in a picture-postcard village surrounded by Cranborne Chase scenery
Mariners Hotel
Lyme Regis
this 17th century, former coaching inn retains many original, character features and offers comfortable rooms and scenic views from the garden
The Smugglers Inn
Osmington Mills
a 13th century smuggler's haunt situated on the South West Coastal Path, it offers traditionally furnished rooms and fresh, seasonal food
The Pavilion Arms
Bournemouth
popular with visitors and locals alike and set on a leafy street 15 minutes walk from the town centre, rooms are comfortable and well-appointed
Winyards Gap Inn
Chedington
a 300 year-old country inn now has smart new rooms and studios in a stylish wood-built annexe, with great food on hand at the inn
The Pilot Boat
Lyme Regis
enjoy a drink at the roof top bar at this contemporary styled inn, close to all the town's facilities, which provides chic, well appointed rooms
The Anvil Inn
Pimperne
a 17th century thatched inn with roaring fires, beams, comfy sofas and a modern British pub menu, now also offers smart well-equipped rooms
The Grosvenor Arms
Shaftesbury
a fine Georgian hotel, set close to famous Gold Hill, retaining character features, combined with more contemporary styling and comforts
Fisherman's Haunt Hotel
Winkton
comfortable, well-appointed pub ideally situated as a base from which to explore Bournemouth, Christchurch and the nearby New Forest
The Acorn Inn
Evershot
atmospheric, 16th-century coaching inn, featured in Thomas Hardy's Tess of the d’Urbervilles, with cosy, well-appointed rooms and a skittle alley
Tiger Inn
Bridport
well placed for exploring the area, a period inn with a traditional "pub" atmosphere providing modern, comfortable accommodation
The Greyhound
Bridport
a period town hotel that has been thoughtfully updated and now provides spacious, modern accommodation in a relaxing atmosphere
The Canford
Canford Cliffs
stylish pub, dining room and bedrooms decorated in a classic colonial style situated in leafy Canford Cliffs close to the beach and Sandbanks
The Bull Hotel
Bridport
a chic, boutique style hotel with smart, comfortable rooms boasting period details and providing an ideal start to explore the local area