Casterbridge Hotel, Dorchester (Dorset)

Georgian townhouse and secluded courtyard annexe combine to provide a relaxed haven located centrally in Dorchester.

Summary 18th century buildings Breakfast included No car parking No smoking Facilities Free broadband access Children's highchairs Food and Drinks Continental breakfast (included) English breakfast (included) Bar

Nearby recreations Recommended walks Beach (a short drive) Pub (walking distance) Museums (walking distance) Historic houses Gardens Golf course (a short drive) Tennis courts (walking distance) Recommended restaurants (walking distance)

Introduction

This Georgian residence with its concealed courtyard annexe combines to provide a comfortable and relaxed haven behind the bustling street scene of this pleasant and historic county town. Located centrally in Dorchester and close to many restaurants and cafés and convenient for visitors to the town centre. All rooms have direct dial telephone, colour television, hair dryer, tea and coffee making facilities and en-suite bath or shower rooms. You may prefer the Georgian style of our four poster bedroom, or the intimacy of a peaceful attic room, or even the contemporary style of a ground floor room with its own private patio.

The Casterbridge has level access from the street and to all public areas. Bedrooms are situated on the ground, first and second floors. if you wish to reserve a particular room for any reason, or require a room with wheelchair access, please request this in the Additional Information section of the booking form. The family room sleeps two people in the main room and and a further two in bunk beds in the internally connecting room with an additional television and refrigerator.

Children of all ages are welcome but we regret no dogs except guide-dogs.

History to the present day

Although the Casterbridge has been caring for guests since the 1930's it was not until 1981, when the third generation of the Turner family undertook an extensive modernisation programme, that it became recognised in the Good Hotel Guide, quickly followed by WHICH Hotel Guide, Michelin, Lonely Planet, Frommer, Berlitz and Charming Small Hotels.

Food and Drinks

A generous breakfast can be taken in the dining room or conservatory, choosing from a selection of healthy fresh fruits, yogurts, porridge, mixed grill and all the traditional favourites. Alternatively, home made marmalade, croissants, muffins and assorted juices can afford a leisurely start from the privacy of your room. Vegetarian options are available and with a little notice most dietary requests can be met.

The comfortable drawing room provides seclusion and there is a wealth of local literature in the residents' bar/library which may be studied over a quiet drink. Staff are available throughout the day to ensure a plentiful supply of freshly brewed tea or coffee and biscuits.  As we do not serve lunch or dinner, information on nearby restaurants, pubs and takeaways can be found with a selection of menus in our bar and we are happy to make reservations on your behalf.

Other facilities

Free wireless broadband is available in the public rooms and most bedrooms. Please specify at the time of reservation if it is important that you are allocated one of these rooms.

 

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: Melvin Curtis, The Casterbridge, 49 High Street East, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1HU, United Kingdom

Address: The Casterbridge, 49 High East Street, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1HU

Check In: From 2pm Check Out: By 11am

Dorchester is easily accessible by most forms of transport.  Please be aware that there are TWO towns called Dorchester in England. This is the Dorchester in Dorset.

By Road: Those wishing to navigate by GPS should enter "DT1 1HU" which will bring you within a few yards. If you are driving to Dorset from the north, leave the M5 at junction 25 and follow the signs for Yeovil, then Weymouth. From the east, follow the M3 and M27 to Ringwood, then the A31 to Dorchester. The A31 and A35 cross the county, giving access to the west country.

By Bus and Coach: Services run to London, Bournemouth, Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Salisbury and all local towns.

By Rail: Dorchester South Station is on the main line from London Waterloo to Weymouth. There are hourly trains to London and Southampton (and Southampton Airport). Change at Poole or Southampton for services to the east and north of Britain.

Dorchester West Station provides direct services to Bristol, Cardiff and Weymouth.

Both stations are approximately a 15 minute walk from the hotel and taxis are usually waiting in the ranks.

More photos of Casterbridge Hotel, Dorchester

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Hotel sign	Dining Room	Entrance Hall	View from Conservatory