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. The individual rooms at Westwood are elegantly furnished, and each has a private bathroom with free toiletries. Rooms also feature tea/coffee facilities and a flat-screen TV with a DVD player. Generous, award-winning full English breakfasts are served daily in the bright conservatory dining room. Light continental options, vegetarian breakfasts and speciality teas are also available. The Westwood House guest house is located on an elegant Georgian street, just a few minutes’ walk from Dorchester’s shops and restaurants. Dorset’s scenic countryside can be reached in 10 minutes’ drive.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Dorchester
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ann
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was clean, comfortable. We had a room at the top of what is an town house and the views over Dorchester were wonderful from all the windows. Our room had a bedroom, a sitting room with a big telly and a large bathroom with a roll top bath and a...
  • Tom
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A brilliant base for any trip down to Dorset. Incredibly friendly, helpful and thoughtful hosts. Whether that was recommendation for a morning walk, a takeaway breakfast after we missed actual breakfast or just the added details in the room like a...
  • R
    Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The owners were excellent, couldn't be more helpful. Lovely room, haven't slept that well in ages. Faultless breakfast, will be going back for sure.

Host Information

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score
Dorchester is the County Town of Dorset and has a fascinating history, from the Bronze Age and Roman settlement to the lovely market town it is today. Places of historical interest include the home of the novelist Thomas Hardy, Maiden Castle Hill Fort, and the Maumbury Rings Roman Amphitheatre. Its many attractions include the bustling shopping precinct, museums, restaurants, cafes and inns. There are cycle routes, footpaths, golf courses, and many other activities to enjoy nearby.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Westwood House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Squash
  • Cycling
  • Darts
  • Windsurfing
  • Fishing
  • Tennis court
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Westwood House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:30
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 option.
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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note this property does not have a lift or ground floor rooms.

Please note that early or late check in requests can only be arranged prior to arrangement.

Please inform Westwood 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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.

FAQs about Westwood House

  • Room options at Westwood House include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • Check-in at Westwood House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • The prices at Westwood House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Westwood House is 550 yards from the centre of Dorchester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Westwood House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish

  • Westwood House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Darts
    • Windsurfing
    • Squash