Places to stay in Dorchester, Dorset
We currently have 30 accommodations in and around Dorchester. There are also other regional listings available for Caravan parks, Self Catering, B&B's, Hotels and other properties. You can filter these listings by the available types.
The beautiful market town of Dorchester is the county town of Dorset. It is steeped in history and culture and boasts great places to visit, shop and eat. No holiday in Dorset would be complete without a visit to this fascinating town and its 6000 years of history. Places to eat in the region include Napper's Mite Restaurant, Cote Brasserie, Wagamama, and Brewhouse and Kitchen.
Dorchester was an important town in Roman times then became a thriving Saxon mint during the 10th century, before becoming a Roundhead stronghold during the English Civil War. Much of the town was destroyed by fire in the 17th and 18th centuries and most of the buildings visible today date from Georgian times.
Maiden Castle, one of the largest and most impressive Iron Age hill forts in Europe, is located just 2km to the south west of Dorchester. The first settlement here was some time around 4000 BC and over the following 3000 years the settlement grew, and with it came a succession of larger and grander earthworks. The fort defences that are visible today date from around 800 BC when the Iron Age Celtic tribe, the Durotriges, were at the height of their power. Maiden Castle was almost certainly their capital until the Roman conquest of around 60 AD.
The center of Dorchester ( which is at is longitude -2°26'2.4395 and latitude 50°42'38.52 ) is located 2 miles away from Charminster, 2 miles away from West Stafford, 4 miles away from Sutton Poyntz and 4 miles away from Upwey.
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The Poet Laureate ( Dining / Pubs / Bars ). Located at 5 Pummery Square. The Poet Laureate is a welcoming family run pub and restaurant serving guest ales and a delicious menu made with locally sourced produce wherever possible.
poetlaureate.co.uk 
Sun Inn ( Dining / Pubs / Bars ). A family owned Free House run by Shelley and staff, offering genuine hospitality with the emphasis on simple, but great food and drink.
Ideal for both the sunny summer months with a great front courtyard, rear patio area and garden, which also has a play area for the children. In the winter the roaring log fires are alight every day to welcome and warm you. The pub has two large well-lit car parks, disabled access and families are welcome.
www.sun-inn-dorchester.co.uk
Thai Nakorn ( Dining / Thai ). Located at 34 High West Street. At Thai Nakorn, you will be served food which you will enjoy by sight, smell and taste.
Our fresh local ingredients quickly cooked to preserve their nutrients and delicate flavours. Authentic Thai recipes cooked by high experienced Thai Chef Owner using variety of traditional herbs and spices to create unmistakable Thai flavours.
www.thainakorn.co.uk
La Caverna ( Dining / Italian ). Located at 57 Icen Way. For over 20 years we have been serving delicious, freshly made Italian food in the historical town of Dorchester.
www.lacaverna.co.uk
The Fridge ( Dining / Deli ). Located at 13 Tudor Arcade. Trading as Tudor Hams back in 1995, Wayne Garnett bought this quaint little Cheese and Ham shop. Now, busier than ever with 26 years trading under his belt, his amazing staff and him have transformed THE FRIDGE into an Aladdin`s cave of Award Winning Speciality local produce!!
thefridge.biz
Napper's Mite Restaurant ( Dining / Coffee shop / Tea ). Located at 19 South Street. Napper's Mite is a Restaurant and Coffee Shop based in Dorchester. One of the few old building still to be seen in South Street, Dorchester, is Napper's Mite, a former almshouse, now a Restaurant and Coffee Shop.
www.nappersmite.co.uk
Closed or unlisted properties
- Lantern House B&B closed or delisted.
- Duck House closed or delisted.
- Tarkaville closed or delisted.
- Best Western Kings Arms Hotel closed or delisted.
- Victoria Hotel closed or delisted.
- The Royal Yeoman closed or delisted.
Renamed properties
- Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel at 32 High West Street may have been previously known as Wessex Royale Hotel
- Sandy Holme Holiday Park at Moreton Road may have been previously known as Sandyholme Holiday Park