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The Casterbridge

4.0 star property

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Stroll through the serene garden, lined with lush greenery and a statue of a seated figure, leading to a residential building with a light-colored facade.
Guests can dine in style with elegant table settings and comfortable seating.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and cozy fireplace.
Guests can enjoy a serene coastal setting with access to the sea and a scenic pier.
Experience the charm of The Casterbridge Hotel, where lush greenery and vibrant flowers adorn the exterior.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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49 High East Street, Dorchester, England, DT1 1HU
  • Dorset Teddy Bear Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Garden View)

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Garden View) | 1 bedroom

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Garden View)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Ensuite (Cozy Small Double)

Classic Double Room, Ensuite (Cozy Small Double) | 1 bedroom

Classic Double Room, Ensuite (Cozy Small Double)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Romantic Four Poster)

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Romantic Four Poster) | 1 bedroom

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Romantic Four Poster)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Traditional Double Room, Ensuite (Garden View)

Traditional Double Room, Ensuite (Garden View) | 1 bedroom

Traditional Double Room, Ensuite (Garden View)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Street View)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Street View) | 1 bedroom

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Street View)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, City View

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, City View | 1 bedroom

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About this property

The Casterbridge

Family-friendly bed & breakfast with full-service spa and private beach
A full-service spa, a private beach and a golf course are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Other amenities include a restaurant, a health club and a bar/lounge. Weekly housekeeping is available.
The Casterbridge offers 6 accommodations. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
A private beach, a golf course, an outdoor tennis court and an indoor tennis court are featured at the bed & breakfast. Other recreational amenities include a health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the bed & breakfast's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.
During your stay at The Casterbridge, you're just a quick walk from Dorset Teddy Bear Museum. Free WiFi in public areas, free valet parking and a full-service spa are available.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet in some public areas
  • Free valet parking, self-parking and extended parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Indulge with massages at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, free food shopping service and dry cleaning/laundry
  • On-site recreation includes a private beach, a golf course and an outdoor tennis court
  • Steps from Dorset Teddy Bear Museum and Terracotta Warriors Museum
  • Airport and local-area shuttle service available
A private beach is featured. The Casterbridge offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, and an outdoor tennis court. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. A health club, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly The Casterbridge. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Dorchester bed & breakfast is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
The Casterbridge has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Airport shuttle available
  • Area shuttle
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf course
  • Health club
  • Indoor tennis court
  • Karaoke
  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out fee: GBP 50.0
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an access code

Access methods

Access code

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: 8 per cent

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and from GBP 7.50 for children
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 50.0

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Guests will receive an access code.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

The Casterbridge Dorchester
The Casterbridge Accommodation
The Casterbridge Bed & breakfast
The Casterbridge Bed & breakfast Dorchester

The Casterbridge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2 night stay in Dirchester

Fantastic stay lovely hostess really went the extra mile to make our short break very special. Excellent breakfast and the surrondings were all in keeping. The room was very comfortable and quiet. Central location in Dorchester with all its history & museums and some really nice restaurants in easy walking distance Also a good base if you're exploring the surrounding area. You have Corfe Castle & Swanage within an hours drive.
Fruit with yogurt
Full English
Omelette
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Hotel

Lovely hotel. Excellent room. Lots of nice touches. Great breakfast and very well presented.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very clean and safe
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay in the Casterbridge Hotel. It was a last minute booking, but that didnt worry the lovely owner. The hotel was beautiful and clean, we stayed in a room with a four poster bed which was amazing. The hotel decor is in keeping with the age of the building and looks beautiful. The owner was extremely knowledgeable and helpful on the best places to eat and things to do in and around Dorchester. Breakfast was delicious, freshly cooked and local produce, pleanty of choice. We will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

PAUL

Bizarre

Very strange place. Eccentric rule about NO SHOES in bedrooms. Odd ability only to serve me breakfast at 9.45 in an empty restaurant Bizzare parking arrangemnts off-site All door locks work backwards And finally , protracted argumets with manager who disputed whether I had prepaid (I had), and whether I had paid for breakfast (I had) An absentee owner was barking orders into his phone while I discusse all this All in all a very eccentric stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024