The Casterbridge
49 High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1HU, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
The Casterbridge
In the centre of Dorchester, The Casterbridge provides comfortable accommodation 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, yoghurts, and porridge are also served. Located just off the A35, The Casterbridge is a 10-minute walk from Dorchester West Rail Station.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- JeanUnited Kingdom“The staff were very welcoming and friendly and breakfast was good too”
- PaulineUnited Kingdom“The Owner and Staff were helpful, informative, kind and friendly. Breakfast was great.”
- RosanneUnited Kingdom“Lovely accommodation. Very clean, comfortable bed and lovely big light room. Jackie is an excellent host and very knowledgable and helpful. Full english breakfast was best I've ever had. Full marks Jackie.”
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Language spoken
EnglishProperty surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Restaurant #1
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Facilities of The CasterbridgeGreat facilities! Review score, 8.8
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Private bathroom
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
- Clothes rack
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Pub crawls
- HikingOff-site
- Tennis court
- Sofa
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid meals
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
- Board games/puzzles
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry
- Fax/photocopying
- Business centre
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Packed lunches
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Yoga classes
- English
House rulesThe Casterbridge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Limited overnight parking is available nearby on a first-come basis.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
FAQs about The Casterbridge
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Room options at The Casterbridge include:
- Double
- Twin/Double
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Guests staying at The Casterbridge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Italian
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Halal
- Gluten-free
- Asian
- American
- À la carte
- Breakfast to go
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The Casterbridge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Tennis court
- Walking tours
- Yoga classes
- Pub crawls
- Cooking class
- Happy hour
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The Casterbridge has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
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The prices at The Casterbridge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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The Casterbridge is 400 yards from the centre of Dorchester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at The Casterbridge is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.