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Little Court

Charminster

Little Court is a delightful Edwardian Country House with fabulous gardens, just 1 mile from the centre of historic Dorchester, and just 20 minutes from the World Heritage ‘Jurassic Coast’.

A
Akarshan
From
India
A truly charming and well-maintained place, made even more special by Amenda, a warm and welcoming host. It’s the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life—a peaceful retreat surrounded by a beautiful, blooming garden. The interiors are tastefully done, with thoughtful touches throughout. Our room was lovely, filled with natural light and offering serene views of the garden and open fields. Everything felt just right. I only wish I had more time to spend here. I’ll definitely be returning—this place is a gem.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 660 reviews
Price from
US$147.83
1 night, 2 adults

The Poachers Inn

Dorchester (Near Charminster)

Situated in Dorchester, 24 km from Monkey World, The Poachers Inn features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

P
Paul
From
Hong Kong
It’s quaint and traditional hotel and pub.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 603 reviews
Price from
US$111.69
1 night, 2 adults

The Black Dog Inn

Broadmayne (Near Charminster)

Set in a 19th-century pub just a 10-minute drive from Dorchester town centre, The Black Dog Inn has an outdoor children’s playground.

T
Tanya
From
Australia
The family room was so much bigger than we anticipated, very happy. Dinner and breakfast was amazing!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 474 reviews
Price from
US$151.12
1 night, 2 adults

Sleeping Bear Hotels Dorchester

Dorchester (Near Charminster)

The Sleeping Bear Hotels Dorchester is a delightful Georgian hotel with an excellent location in the centre of Dorchester. It offers free WiFi.

D
David
From
Ireland
Courtyard room was excellent, had everything required and was very comfortable and clean. Staff are very friendly and extremely helpful. The building and courtyard have charm in abundance and the breakfast is delicious.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 944 reviews
Price from
US$135.35
1 night, 2 adults

The Junction Hotel

Dorchester (Near Charminster)

A 3-minute walk from Dorchester West Train Station, The Junction is a Marston’s Inn offering bed and breakfast in this historic Dorset town.

S
Sigrid
From
Faroe Islands
Very social og cosy pub&hotel, with great food & drinks, lovely people. We had a great stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 520 reviews
Price from
US$157.69
1 night, 2 adults

The Sydney Arms

Dorchester (Near Charminster)

Set in Dorchester and with Monkey World reachable within 24 km, The Sydney Arms offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

J
Judith
From
United Kingdom
location. very comfortable bed. Fluffy towels.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 325 reviews
Price from
US$98.55
1 night, 2 adults

Dorchester central flat

Dorchester (Near Charminster)

Dorchester central flat is located in Dorchester, 23 km from Monkey World, 30 km from Golden Cap, and 38 km from Corfe Castle.

M
Manrico
From
Italy
Spacious, modern apartment with everything required for a family. Adjacent to public (paid) parking, just in front of the Dinosaur museum, a few minutes away from a shopping centre. Ideal position to explore the area. Excellent price.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 205 reviews
Price from
US$140.73
1 night, 2 adults

Barton Cottage Bed and Breakfast

Broadmayne (Near Charminster)

Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Barton Cottage Bed and Breakfast features accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

R
Robert
From
United Kingdom
Breakfast was excellent and location good with secure parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews
Price from
US$173.45
1 night, 2 adults

The New Inn

Cerne Abbas (Near Charminster)

Located in Cerne Abbas, 29 km from Monkey World, The New Inn provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

D
Deborah
From
United Kingdom
Great location and very comfortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 392 reviews
Price from
US$183.97
1 night, 2 adults

Waterfield House B&B

Dorchester (Near Charminster)

Waterfield House B&B in Dorchester provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and a terrace. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

A
Alon
From
Israel
A beautiful room in a unique location with breathtaking view A lovely host Tasty rich breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 202 reviews
Price from
US$190.54
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 603 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 474 reviews

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Budget hotels in Charminster and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 325 reviews

Set in Dorchester and with Monkey World reachable within 24 km, The Sydney Arms offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

From US$98.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 944 reviews

The Sleeping Bear Hotels Dorchester is a delightful Georgian hotel with an excellent location in the centre of Dorchester. It offers free WiFi.

From US$98.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 259 reviews

Located just 24 km from Monkey World, The Old Ship Inn provides accommodation in Dorchester with access to a garden, a bar, as well as luggage storage space.

From US$93.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews

Situated in Dorchester and only 15 km from Weymouth Harbour, Dorchester Town Centre Entire Apartment features accommodation with city views, free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$111.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Located in Dorchester in the Dorset region, Clematis House provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Situated in Stratton and only 20 km from Weymouth Harbour, 2 Bed in Dorchester 66192 features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Glyde House, a property with a garden, is set in Dorchester, 22 km from Monkey World, 31 km from Golden Cap, as well as 37 km from Corfe Castle.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews

Situated in Dorchester centre, Westwood House is a 20-minute drive from the scenic coast at Weymouth. Set in an historical 4-story building, the guest house offers free Wi-Fi and cooked breakfasts.

From US$162.94 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Charminster and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,353 reviews

The Duchess of Cornwall in Dorchester provides accommodation with a terrace and a bar. This 4-star inn offers free WiFi. The property features a restaurant.

From US$151.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 520 reviews

A 3-minute walk from Dorchester West Train Station, The Junction is a Marston’s Inn offering bed and breakfast in this historic Dorset town.

From US$103.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 507 reviews

Dating back around 350 years, Yalbury Cottage is situated in the village of Lower Bockhampton, 2 miles from the historic town of Dorchester. It offers a restaurant and free Wi-Fi.

From US$151.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 877 reviews

Situated in the peaceful village of West Knighton, New Inn – Dorchester is a former 16th-century coaching inn.

From US$118.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 603 reviews

Situated in Dorchester, 24 km from Monkey World, The Poachers Inn features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

From US$118.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews

Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Barton Cottage Bed and Breakfast features accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

From US$149.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 474 reviews

Set in a 19th-century pub just a 10-minute drive from Dorchester town centre, The Black Dog Inn has an outdoor children’s playground.

From US$131.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 318 reviews

Set in Dorchester and with Golden Cap reachable within 29 km, The Greyhound Inn offers a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.

From US$157.69 per night

What guests said about Charminster:

10

A beautiful building set it a large, peaceful garden.

A beautiful building set it a large, peaceful garden. It had a relaxed and homely feeling, helped by the warm, friendly attention that we received from the owner,Amanda. Lovely bedroom with wonderful views over the garden and surrounding countryside, and the breakfast was served in a room with garden view. My wife and I enjoyed our stay immensely and will look forward to returning soon.
Guest review by
Anthony
Spain
10

Charminster is a small village in Dorset.

Charminster is a small village in Dorset. The village has a characteristic Old English atmosphere and is full of charming historic cottages. We ate at the Sun Inn and at The Gamekeeper - both are excellent. As long as you have a car, it's easy to get around. For us the best activity in Charminster was walking.
Guest review by
Andrzej
United Kingdom
8.0

Charminster is only a small village and the only facility is...

Charminster is only a small village and the only facility is the Sun Inn which was excellent for evening meals. The Inn is only a short distance from Little Court. Charminster is only a short distance from Dorchester which has a lot of facilities both attractions and places to eat. It was unfortunate that during our stay the road into Dorchester was closed due to roadworks and the diversion route was quite long.
Guest review by
Michael
United Kingdom

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From US$152.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 660 reviews
We had a lovely time at Little Court. The accommodation was very comfortable, with beautiful grounds to walk around and relax in. Amanda was an excellent host—warm, welcoming, and attentive throughout our stay. The breakfast was delicious and set us up perfectly for the day. The hotel’s location was ideal, just a short distance from Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, making it a great base for exploring the stunning Dorset coastline. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Guest review by
Oscar
United Kingdom
From US$152.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 660 reviews
The setting of the manor building was lovely on the edge of Charminster and close to Dorchester. Our room was very comfortable, clean, and well laid out in terms of the bed and furniture. We had a good night's sleep in a very comfortable bed. Amanda our host greeted us warmly and looked after us well. Her recommendation of the Sun Inn as a good eating place was spot on - an excellent carvery and tasty desserts. We would highly recommend Little Court.
Guest review by
Pam
United Kingdom
From US$152.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 660 reviews
Beautiful location in quiet countryside but with good links by road for places to visit. The house itself was stunning and the interior and gardens were full of character - far above the standard hotel. The owner, Amanda, was very friendly and welcoming.
Guest review by
Anthony
Spain
From US$152.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 660 reviews
Hotel location and interior, hospitality and nice personnel, delicious English porridge for breakfast, swimming pool nice and extensive garden area, closeness to the Tank Museum at Bovington.
Guest review by
Magdalena
Norway
From US$152.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 660 reviews
Beautiful grounds and lovely well kept room. Loved the quaintness of the property and stands up to any more modern hotels
Guest review by
Nathan
United Kingdom
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