The Old Tea House
44 High West St, Dorchester, DT1 1UT, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map – Railway access
Built in 1635, The Old Tea House provides bed and breakfast in one of Dorchester’s oldest houses. With free Wi-Fi, this Dorset guest house serves homemade food including a full cooked breakfast. The guest room features a four-poster bed, desk and tea and coffee facilities, and spacious private living room with TV and DVD player. There is also a private bathroom with shower. A cooked English breakfast is served each morning. The tea room serves traditional afternoon tea with homemade cakes and scones, as well as meals throughout the day. Dorchester is known for its connections to author Thomas Hardy, who is believed to have taken tea at The Old Tea House. The Old Tea House is located in the centre of Dorchester, and other attractions within a 10-minute walk are the Dinosaur Museum, the Dorset Teddy Bear Museum and the Roman Town House.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
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See what guests loved the most:
- KathleenUnited States“The history of the house was wonderful. We felt very welcomed. Everyone was so friendly and answered all our questions. The breakfast was excellent!! It was simply amazing!!”
- SamUnited Kingdom“Incredible breakfast and the nicest owners. Always a fun time at breakfast and really good recommendations for things to do.”
- DianaUnited Kingdom“Debbie is wonderful--full of fun, very informative, and happy to oblige with anything. The lovely cold fare she set out for us to enjoy while she prepared our cooked breakfast was so tempting that we ate everything and barely had room to squeeze...”
Property surroundings
Facilities of The Old Tea HouseGreat facilities! Review score, 8.7
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Private bathroom
- Garden
- Invoice provided
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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
There is no capacity for cots at this property.
There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cash The Old Tea House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform The Old Tea House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.
FAQs about The Old Tea House
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The prices at The Old Tea House 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 Old Tea House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
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Room options at The Old Tea House include:
- Suite
- Double
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The Old Tea House is 600 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 Old Tea House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.