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The Gamekeeper

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Dorchester with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Property grounds
Flat-screen TV
Exterior
Room (King)
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room (King)

Room (King)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
16 North Street, Dorchester, England, DT2 9QZ

What's nearby

  • Tutankhamun: The Exhibition - 3 min drive
  • Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens - 6 min drive
  • Hardy's Cottage - 9 min drive
  • Weymouth Beach - 14 min drive
  • Durdle Door - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Dorchester South Station - 5 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Three Compasses - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Duchess of Cornwall - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bonjour - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The King's Arms - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Gamekeeper

Bed & breakfast in a rural location
You can look forward to a garden, a bar and a restaurant at The Gamekeeper. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), 1 meeting room and smoke-free property
Room features
All guestrooms at The Gamekeeper feature comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 9:30 AM to 11 AM for a fee: GBP 8 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 5 per day

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 8 for adults and from GBP 5 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5 per day

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

Property is also known as

Gamekeeper B&B Dorchester
Gamekeeper Dorchester
The Gamekeeper Dorchester
The Gamekeeper Bed & breakfast
The Gamekeeper Bed & breakfast Dorchester

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gamekeeper pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Gamekeeper?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Gamekeeper?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gamekeeper?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Gamekeeper located?

Situated in a rural location, this bed & breakfast is within 2 miles (3 km) of Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Roman Town House and The Keep Military Museum. Tutankhamun: The Exhibition and Borough Gardens are also within 3 miles (5 km).

The Gamekeeper Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

The property was clean and tidy and the owners were awesome. Nothing was too hard. Would recommend anyone stopping through to spend at least a night. Look forward to coming back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Excellent B&B
Wonderful stay at the Gamekeeper. Nothing was too much trouble and everything was fabstastic
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Fantastic hosts.
The couple that ran the Gamekeeper were fantastic, very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Great breakfast, kept us going all day. Very clean room. Wi Fi not that good but we were right out in the country and the riverside setting was lovely. Would definitely return if in the area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Debbie, Rugby

Made to feel very welcome
We only stayed the one night, and it was during the week when the kitchen wasn't open. Not an issue as we stopped for a meal on the way there. We were due to leave very early the next morning, and the owners went to every length to supply us with breakfast before leaving. Great atmosphere, and had a very pleasant evening in the bar with the owners. We could also take our two dogs in. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

LEIGH

Very welcoming
As much as they could not do food due to kitchen issues. I had a really pleasant stay and great night sleep. The locals and staff were very friendly and I will stay hear again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Angie, Lincs.

Liked: Room comfort
Wrong time to stay.
We had a one night stay. Hoping for a quiet country pub that served an evening meal. However we were disappointed from the start. Staff did not know we were booked in when arrived, then shown to the wrong room, we had booked a superior room. There was a wedding party taking place so we were told no food was available in the evening. Asked could we have breakfast for an extra £7 pp on Sunday morning, told yes but only between 8 to 8.30 so passed on an early start. Ate in the Blue Raddler in Dorchester instead, can recommend. Returned to accommodation, we were locked out off the pub, and our room keys wouldn’t open the door member of the wedding party let us in. Thankfully the party music stopped before 11pm. Room was fairly clean, though there was dusty air vent next to toilet, noisy bathroom fan and mattress passed it’s best. Not a four star room and not exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Mid week stop over
Very friendly service and location was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

David

Budget accommodation
Basic accommodation, tv, shower, toilet. Was comfortable, and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Moira and Des

Friendly and welcoming
We had a very comfortable stay at the Gamekeeper. The owner Kim was very friendly and we enjoyed a lovely evening of lively banter with him and some others from the local community. We couldn’t have felt more welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Shaun

The Gamekeeper, Charminster
Welcoming staff, accommodation adequate and clean. Good food in pub.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Lovely room in lovely location
Lovely room in a lovely setting. Visited family in Dorchester which was only a short drive away. The room and restaurant was nicely done and backed on to beautiful garden and stream. Hope to stay again soon
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Natalie

A really lovely place with fab staff .So welcoming
Lovely pub/hotel with very friendly staff. Had a nice meal and breakfast was excellent !! The room was unfortunately far too hot and noise from the road made it difficult to sleep but obviously not the hotels fault with the exceptionally hot weather. A great stay overall . Very good customer service adding a put up bed for our daughter at a mins notice as we didn’t know this was an option and had arranged for her to stay with friends. Made her day being able to stay with us. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alkesh

Relaxed few days
Great little place in amazing setting
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Greer

A warm welcome at the Gamekeeper
Kim was helpful, friendly, warm and welcoming. He did everything he could to ensure we were comfortable which was amazing when a sudden family bereavement meant his wife had to fly overseas on the day we arrived. Everything was clean and tidy and it's clear they continue to make improvements as they build their business. It's a very beautiful area and incredibly quiet and peaceful - good for the soul! :-) There is a lovely little river at the bottom of their garden/paddock and it was very therapeutic to sit down by the river and watch the water go by. It's probably best to have your own car if staying at the Gamekeeper especially if you want to explore further afield or go to the beach. Kim recommended a great taxi company who were prompt and reasonably priced. If you do have your own car, the Gamekeeper has a big car park so there's plenty of space to park. A big thanks to Kim for looking after us so well and George, the parrot, was most entertaining!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

philip

Great place to stay
Very friendly staff. Nice room with garden view. No evening meal on Monday or Tuesday but the staff will order a take away for you to eat in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018