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The Casterbridge

4.0 star property
Family-friendly bed & breakfast with full-service spa and private beach

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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 enjoy a serene coastal setting with access to the sea and a scenic pier.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and cozy fireplace.
Guests can dine in style with elegant table settings and comfortable seating.
Experience the charm of The Casterbridge Hotel, where lush greenery and vibrant flowers adorn the exterior.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €137
includes taxes & fees
17 Jul - 18 Jul

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Garden View)

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Garden View)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Heating
Separate bedroom
  • 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)

Classic Double Room, Ensuite (Cozy Small Double)

Highlights

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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)

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Romantic Four Poster)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Traditional Double Room, Ensuite (Garden View)

Traditional Double Room, Ensuite (Garden View)

Highlights

Heating
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Street View)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Street View)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, City View

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, City View

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
49 High East Street, Dorchester, England, DT1 1HU

What's nearby

  • Dorset Teddy Bear Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tutankhamun: The Exhibition - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Hardy's Cottage - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Weymouth Beach - 15 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Dorchester South Station - 13 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The King's Arms - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Goldies - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tom Brown's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Casterbridge

Upscale family-friendly bed & breakfast
At The Casterbridge, you can look forward to a golf course, an airport shuttle and a free food/drink shopping service. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this bed & breakfast. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a garden.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self-parking, valet parking and extended parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and an indoor tennis court
  • A local area shuttle, express check-out and express check-in
Extra amenities include:
  • Childcare services and daily housekeeping

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: 8 per cent

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Casterbridge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Casterbridge?

As of 15 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Casterbridge on 17 Jul 2025 start from €126.6, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Casterbridge?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Casterbridge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Casterbridge?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 50.0.

Where is The Casterbridge located?

This family-friendly Dorchester bed & breakfast is steps away from Dorset Teddy Bear Museum, Terracotta Warriors Museum and Dinosaur Museum. Borough Gardens and Tutankhamun: The Exhibition are also within 10 minutes. Dorchester South Station is 13 minutes by foot and Dorchester West Station is 13 minutes.

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The Casterbridge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

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

10/10

Very clean and safe
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

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

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