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Little Court

Charminster

Little Court is a delightful Edwardian Country House with fabulous gardens, just 1 mile from the center of historic Dorchester, and just 20 minutes from the World Heritage ‘Jurassic Coast’.

B
Brian
From
United States
One of the very best B and Bs we’ve stayed in. Amanda, the owner and host, is charming and welcoming - clearly enjoying her work with guests. The house is lovely and spotlessly maintained, as are the grounds, which include a tennis court and a pool, and provide lots of room to relax as the house is set amidst several acres of lawns nicely populated by flowering shrubs and established trees. Breakfast was consistently delicious during our stay of five days and included an array of fresh fruit, juices, yogurt, and cereals, as well as cooked dishes made to order. Splendid place - I recommend it entirely without reservation.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 671 reviews
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$126.64
1 night, 2 adults
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The King's Arms

Dorchester (Near Charminster)

Featuring a bar, The King's Arms is set in Dorchester. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace. Private parking can be arranged at no extra charge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 610 reviews
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$123.83
1 night, 2 adults
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The Poachers Inn

Dorchester (Near Charminster)

Located in Dorchester, 14 miles from Monkey World, The Poachers Inn has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

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Nathan
From
United Kingdom
Very kind staff, they went above and beyond for us for our stay and made such an effort to be welcoming
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 680 reviews
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$90.06
1 night, 2 adults
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The Black Dog Inn

Broadmayne (Near Charminster)

Set in a 19th-century pub just a 10-minute drive from Dorchester town center, The Black Dog Inn has an outdoor children’s playground.

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Nathan
From
United Kingdom
One side is a traditional pub vibe, log burner and pool table, good beer etc and then restaurant on the other, a lot more modern looking but still with a traditional feel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 432 reviews
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$118.20
1 night, 2 adults
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Sleeping Bear Hotels Dorchester

Dorchester (Near Charminster)

The Sleeping Bear Hotels Dorchester is a delightful Georgian hotel with an excellent location in the center of Dorchester. It offers free WiFi.

V
Vanessa
From
Belgium
We stayed here for our wedding night and they kindly upgraded us. The room and bath was spacious and clean, the bed was so comfy, and the location was perfect and near the high street and other restaurants.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 971 reviews
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$65.85
1 night, 2 adults
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The Junction Hotel

Dorchester (Near Charminster)

A 3-minute walk from Dorchester West Train Station, The Junction is a Marston’s Inn offering bed and breakfast in this historic Dorset town.

M
Martin
From
Netherlands
The location's excellent, located near the city center. Staff has been very helpful and accommodating. The food's great, whether you need an evening meal or breakfast. The room is very decent and spacious, and the bed is comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 517 reviews
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$135.08
1 night, 2 adults
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The Sydney Arms

Dorchester (Near Charminster)

Located in Dorchester and with Weymouth Harbour reachable within 9.3 miles, The Sydney Arms has a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

J
James
From
United Kingdom
Great service and nice size room and bathroom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 302 reviews
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$106.94
1 night, 2 adults
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Emerald Lodge

Puddletown (Near Charminster)

Emerald Lodge offers accommodations in Puddletown, 6.8 miles from Monkey World and 14 miles from Weymouth Harbour. Guests staying at this vacation home have access to a fully equipped kitchen.

H
Holly
From
United States
Comfortable, location was perfect
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews
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$170.21
1 night, 2 adults
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Dorchester central flat

Dorchester (Near Charminster)

Dorchester central flat is located in Dorchester, just 9.4 miles from Weymouth Harbour and 13 miles from Monkey World.

D
Dirk
From
United Kingdom
The apartment was beyond my expectations in every aspect. Excellent communication from the host in collecting keys. The apartment was very clean and tidy and was very well appointed. There is nothing I could fault. I loved the shower in the bathroom. The lounge area was certainly bigger than expected which was great. I would certainly stay here again and I think the apartment is suitable for both business travelers and people wanting to spend a holiday in Dorset. There are plenty of car parks nearby the property so I had no issue parking. The fact that they were free from 6pm to 8pm was certainly a bonus. The one I used was Durngate Street car park which is actually visible from the lounge and bedroom windows of the apartment. The parking spaces are narrow in Durngate Street car park but everyone that parked there did park nicely so I had no issues getting in and out the car.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews
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$144.68
1 night, 2 adults
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Barton Cottage Bed and Breakfast

Broadmayne (Near Charminster)

Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Barton Cottage Bed and Breakfast features accommodations with a terrace and free Wifi.

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Iain
From
Australia
Louisa is an amazing host that makes you feel so welcome. The room was huge and had a small outdoor area where you can sit and enjoy a drink. Her local knowledge was very helpful and it felt as though you were staying with a friend. The breakfast was great and there was a huge choice. I can see why this property gets such a high rating
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 160 reviews
Price from
$151.07
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 971 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 680 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 432 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 517 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 610 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

The Coach House offers accommodations in Dorchester, 11 miles from Weymouth Harbour and 11 miles from Monkey World. This vacation home provides free private parking and free Wifi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Frome Lodge House is located in Dorchester, just 10 miles from Weymouth Harbour and 11 miles from Monkey World.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Clematis House is located in Dorchester, just 13 miles from Weymouth Harbour and 14 miles from Monkey World.

2 Bed in Dorchester oc-66192 is located in Stratton, just 12 miles from Weymouth Harbour and 16 miles from Monkey World.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Just a 3-minute walk from Roman Town House and 0.7 miles from Maumbury Rings, Glyde House features accommodations in Dorchester with a garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 275 reviews

Housed in a historic building, The Old Tea House offers accommodations with a garden and free Wifi in Dorchester, 9.2 miles from Weymouth Harbour. The bed and breakfast has access to a restaurant.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 170 reviews

Located in Dorchester center, Westwood House is a 20-minute drive from the scenic coast at Weymouth. Set in an historical 4-story building, the guest house offers free Wi-Fi and cooked breakfasts.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews

Bramlies Bed & Breakfast offers accommodations in Dorchester, 10 miles from Weymouth Harbour and 14 miles from Monkey World.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,103 reviews

The Duchess of Cornwall in Dorchester provides accommodations with a terrace and a bar. This 4-star inn offers free WiFi. The property features a restaurant.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 517 reviews

A 3-minute walk from Dorchester West Train Station, The Junction is a Marston’s Inn offering bed and breakfast in this historic Dorset town.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 867 reviews

Located in the peaceful village of West Knighton, New Inn – Dorchester is a former 16th-century coaching inn.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 680 reviews

Located in Dorchester, 14 miles from Monkey World, The Poachers Inn has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 432 reviews

Set in a 19th-century pub just a 10-minute drive from Dorchester town center, The Black Dog Inn has an outdoor children’s playground.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 310 reviews

Located in Dorchester and with Golden Cap reachable within 18 miles, The Greyhound Inn has a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 289 reviews

Located in Alton Pancras and with Monkey World reachable within 15 miles, The Brace of Pheasants has a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

The Town House offers accommodations in Dorchester, 9.4 miles from Weymouth Harbour and 10 miles from Monkey World. The vacation home features both Wifi and private parking free of charge.

What Guests Said About Charminster:

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

This was a pretty place with excellent access to surrounding...

This was a pretty place with excellent access to surrounding attractions such as Portland Bill. The gardens were beautiful and we had access to them and the tennis court where racket and balls were available.
Guest review byIan
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

A beautiful building set it a large, peaceful garden.

A beautiful building set it a large, peaceful garden. It had a relaxed and homely feeling, helped by the warm, friendly attention that we received from the owner,Amanda. Lovely bedroom with wonderful views over the garden and surrounding countryside, and the breakfast was served in a room with garden view. My wife and I enjoyed our stay immensely and will look forward to returning soon.
Guest review byAnthony
Spain
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Charminster is a small village in Dorset.

Charminster is a small village in Dorset. The village has a characteristic Old English atmosphere and is full of charming historic cottages. We ate at the Sun Inn and at The Gamekeeper - both are excellent. As long as you have a car, it's easy to get around. For us the best activity in Charminster was walking.
Guest review byAndrzej
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Charminster is only a small village and the only facility is...

Charminster is only a small village and the only facility is the Sun Inn which was excellent for evening meals. The Inn is only a short distance from Little Court. Charminster is only a short distance from Dorchester which has a lot of facilities both attractions and places to eat. It was unfortunate that during our stay the road into Dorchester was closed due to roadworks and the diversion route was quite long.
Guest review byMichael
United Kingdom

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Little Court

Charminster
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 671 reviews
We had a lovely time at Little Court. The accommodation was very comfortable, with beautiful grounds to walk around and relax in. Amanda was an excellent host—warm, welcoming, and attentive throughout our stay. The breakfast was delicious and set us up perfectly for the day. The hotel’s location was ideal, just a short distance from Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, making it a great base for exploring the stunning Dorset coastline. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Guest review byOscar
United Kingdom

Little Court

Charminster
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 671 reviews
The setting of the manor building was lovely on the edge of Charminster and close to Dorchester. Our room was very comfortable, clean, and well laid out in terms of the bed and furniture. We had a good night's sleep in a very comfortable bed. Amanda our host greeted us warmly and looked after us well. Her recommendation of the Sun Inn as a good eating place was spot on - an excellent carvery and tasty desserts. We would highly recommend Little Court.
Guest review byPam
United Kingdom

Little Court

Charminster
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 671 reviews
Attractive building and site on the road between Dorchester and Charminster. Spacious old style property - we saw deer walking in the grounds from our window. It was good to have a proper large bathroom of our own, which I prefer to the typical cramped en-suite at many hotels and B&Bs. Large comfortable bed. Quiet, relaxing spacious environment was a pleasure after a few days at pub guestrooms and small B&Bs.
Guest review byAndrew
United Kingdom

Little Court

Charminster
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 671 reviews
The bed was the most comfortable of all the hotel beds I have ever slept in. Seriously snooze-worthy. Amanda's check-in is quick and takes seconds. There was no check-out: I just left!. Very laid-back. Good breakfast served cheerfully. Spacious bathroom.
Guest review byTerry
United Kingdom

Little Court

Charminster
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 671 reviews
Lovely hotel in gorgeous surroundings. Great service and breakfast was first class would recommend
Guest review byRebecca
United Kingdom

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