The Casterbridge | Bed & Breakfast in Dorchester

| 8.5 (234 Reviews) |   7 Bedrooms  6 Bathrooms  12 Guests
Dorchester Bed & Breakfast | The Casterbridge

7 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 7 Bedrooms Bed & Breakfast is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Sports/Activities, Bar, Entertainment, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 234 reviews with the average score of 8.5 . 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 7 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
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Bar
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Restaurant
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Kids' meals
Parking
  • Free parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking garage
  • Private Parking
Activities
  • Tennis court
  • Walking tours
  • Hiking
  • Bar crawls
  • Cooking class
  • Happy hour
  • Yoga classes
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Family rooms
Guest Services
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Concierge
  • Private check-in/out
  • Business center
  • Express check-in/out
  • Valet parking
  • Lockers
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour desk
  • Baggage storage
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Packed lunches
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Sun deck
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Picnic area
Security/Safety
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Cashless payment available
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas

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
Cynthia
Feb 23, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
USA
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
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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

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

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

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

General

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

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Sofa, Desk

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Walk-in closet

Internet

Wireless internet

Kitchen

Cleaning products, Electric kettle, 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

Fruit, Wine/Champagne, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

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

General

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

Kitchen

Cleaning products, Refrigerator

Living Area

Sofa, Desk

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Walk-in closet

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

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

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

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

General

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

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk, Sofa, Fireplace

Outdoors

Patio, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area

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

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

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

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

General

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

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk, Sofa, Fireplace

Outdoors

Patio, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Walk-in closet

Internet

Wireless internet

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Accessibility

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

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

Media & Technology

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

General

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

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

Media & Technology

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

Living Area

Sofa, Sitting area

General

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

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