The Casterbridge | Bed & Breakfast in Dorchester

| 8.6 (210 Reviews) |   6 Bedrooms  6 Bathrooms  12 Guests
Dorchester Bed & Breakfast | The Casterbridge

6 Bedroom Bed & Breakfast in Dorchester

In the center of Dorchester, The Casterbridge provides comfortable accommodations a 20-minute drive from Weymouth coast. Hardy’s Cottage, where Thomas Hardy was born, is less than 3 miles from the building. Rooms in the traditional Georgian building are spacious and airy, with TVs and tea and coffee-making facilities. There is free Wi-Fi available in public areas, and free private parking is possible nearby. Breakfast can be eaten in the dining room or the charming conservatory. Full English breakfast is available, and there are vegetarian options. Fresh fruits, yogurts, and porridge are also served. Located just off the A35, The Casterbridge is a 10-minute walk from Dorchester West Rail Station.

The Casterbridge is located in Dorchester.

This 6 Bedrooms Bed & Breakfast is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Designated Smoking Area, TV, View, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 210 reviews with the average score of 8.6 . Coming to Dorchester and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Bed & Breakfast for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 6 Bedrooms Bed & Breakfast if you want to learn more about this place in Dorchester. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This The Casterbridge in Dorchester is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “The Casterbridge”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Bed & Breakfast, please let us know.

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Amenities

Parking
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Kid-friendly buffet
Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Free parking
  • Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking garage
Activities
  • Tennis court
  • Cooking class
  • Yoga classes
  • Walking tours
  • Happy hour
  • Hiking
  • Bar crawls
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Family rooms
  • Heating
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Designated smoking area
Guest Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Private check-in/out
  • Tour desk
  • Baggage storage
  • Valet parking
  • Concierge
  • Business center
  • Packed lunches
  • Ironing service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Lockers
  • Dry cleaning
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Picnic area
  • Sun deck
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV outside property
  • Key access
  • Security alarm
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Face masks for guests available
  • First aid kits available
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Cashless payment available
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Limited overnight parking is available nearby on a first-come basis.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.62
Location:
9.16
Staff:
9.52
Facilities:
8.84
Comfort:
9.32
Cleanliness:
9.38
Harpal
Apr 21, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Good location and very friendly staff, especially Noorani who also helped us with advice on local restaurants and places to visit.
Summary: Great location and friendly staff.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Standard Double Room
Room Type: Double
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Standard Double Room

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker, Chocolate/Cookies

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Toothbrush, Shower, Conditioner, Hairdryer, Bathtub or shower, Walk-in shower, Shampoo, Body soap, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shower cap

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), Cable channels, Satellite channels, TV

General

Heating, Hypoallergenic, Fan, Carbon monoxide detector, Trash cans, Iron, Soundproof, Carpeted, Ironing facilities

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Sofa, Desk

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Walk-in closet, Linens

Internet

Wireless internet

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Cleaning products, Wine glasses

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Roll-in shower

Room amenities

Clothes rack

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Standard Double Room
Room Type: Double
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Wine/Champagne, Tea/Coffee maker, Fruit

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shared toilet, Shower, Toothbrush, Conditioner, Hairdryer, Bathtub or shower, Bathtub, Shampoo, Body soap, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shower cap

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV, Cable channels, Satellite channels, TV

General

Heating, Hypoallergenic, Fan, Carbon monoxide detector, Trash cans, Iron, Soundproof, Ironing facilities

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Cleaning products

Living Area

Sofa, Desk

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Walk-in closet, Linens

Internet

Wireless internet

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Clothes rack

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
Room Type: Double
1 King bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Food & Drink

Wine/Champagne, Bottle of water, Fruit, Tea/Coffee maker, Chocolate/Cookies

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shared toilet, Shower, Toothbrush, Conditioner, Hairdryer, Bathtub or shower, Bathtub, Shampoo, Body soap, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shower cap

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV, Cable channels, Satellite channels, TV

General

Heating, Hypoallergenic, Fan, Carbon monoxide detector, Trash cans, Iron, Soundproof, Carpeted, Ironing facilities

Living Area

Sofa, Desk, Sitting area, Fireplace

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Patio

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Linens

Internet

Wireless internet

Kitchen

Cleaning products, Wine glasses

Accessibility

Toilet with grab rails, Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Clothes rack

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Deluxe Double Room with Bath
Room Type: Double
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Double Room with Bath

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker, Chocolate/Cookies

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Toothbrush, Shower, Conditioner, Hairdryer, Bathtub or shower, Guest bathroom, Bathtub, Shampoo, Body soap, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shower cap

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Cable channels, Computer, Satellite channels, TV, Pay-per-view channels

General

Heating, Hypoallergenic, Fan, Carbon monoxide detector, Trash cans, Iron, Soundproof, Carpeted, Ironing facilities

Living Area

Sofa, Desk, Sitting area, Fireplace

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Patio

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Walk-in closet, Linens

Internet

Wireless internet

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Accessibility

Adapted bath, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Raised toilet, Roll-in shower, Toilet with grab rails, Lower sink

Room amenities

Clothes rack

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Double Room with Garden View
Room Type: Double
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Double Room with Garden View

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower, Hairdryer, Bathtub or shower, Bathtub, Towels

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV, Cable channels, Satellite channels, TV

General

Heating, Fan, Carbon monoxide detector, Trash cans, Soundproof

Internet

Wireless internet

Living Area

Sofa

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Clothes rack

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Deluxe Double or Twin Room with City View
Room Type: Twin/Double
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower, Hairdryer, Bathtub or shower, Bathtub, Towels

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV, Cable channels, Satellite channels, TV

Living Area

Sofa, Sitting area

General

Heating, Fan, Carbon monoxide detector, Trash cans, Soundproof

Internet

Wireless internet

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Clothes rack

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer

FAQ's

Is this The Casterbridge pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at The Casterbridge?

Check-in time for The Casterbridge starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the The Casterbridge have a swimming pool?

No, this The Casterbridge does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in The Casterbridge?

Best-rates for the The Casterbridge starts from $154 per night with includes Entertainment, Sports/Activities, Fireplace/Heating, Child Friendly, Internet, Laundry, Parking, Security/Safety, Restaurant, Breakfast, Accessibility, Business Services, Guest Services, Designated Smoking Area, TV, View, Balcony/Terrace, Wellness Facilities, Bar with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is The Casterbridge a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this bed & breakfast 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the bed & breakfast has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the The Casterbridge wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the The Casterbridge has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the The Casterbridge?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the The Casterbridge indicates 1 day stay policy at this bed & breakfast. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for The Casterbridge?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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