The staff were very welcoming and friendly and breakfast was good too

Stayed in September 2024

We booked standard rooms, but perhaps if we had booked Superior they may have been larger

The Owner and Staff were helpful, informative, kind and friendly. Breakfast was great.

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing to dislike.

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.

Stayed in July 2024

The was nothing we didn’t like

The calm and tranquility

Stayed in August 2024

Parking only 3 spaces which were in use also our room was at the top of the hotel so stairs were hard work

Comfortable and clean

Stayed in July 2024

Excellent room and breakfast. Helpful staff

Stayed in August 2024

The room was really nicely decorated, very clean and with a big comfy bed. Everyone was really friendly and we got lots of tips in relation to what to do and where to eat etc which were spot on.

Stayed in August 2024

Everything was exquisite and our hostess was exceedingly gracious.

Stayed in July 2024

The location was spot on, and the communications from the owner was first class. We couldn't have been made more welcome.

Stayed in July 2024

Loved what I saw and the lady in charge was charming. I'd not been feeling well so missed breakfast and spending time in the quirky downstairs areas day before...was given a lovely breakfast/picnic to go when we checked out. Very thoughtful. Would go again

Stayed in May 2024

The only thing we would have done differently was to have chosen a larger room, it was as it said in the literature, ( cosy). One other thing to mention is the drain in the shower cubicle is not draining away the water fast enough, so it does need looking into.

The staff were very friendly and informative of the town and the surrounding areas. Breakfast was very good, we chose to eat in the conservatory and view the well stocked garden.

Stayed in July 2024

Parking can be a problem, only 3 spaces available for hotel guests on first come basis. Rooms next to the road can be noisy.

Lovely accommodation and friendly staff

Stayed in June 2024

Couldn't fault anything and in a very good location would recommend no parking at property but plenty 2 mins away at very reasonable price central to museums and shops and restaurants

Stayed in July 2024

everything

Stayed in July 2024

Being on the High Street, the traffic might wake you up if you slept with the window open. So if this is of concern I would suggest a rear bedroom. However, the windows had secondary glazing, so with the windows closed, noise was not a problem.

Excellent location for exploring inland Dorset. Easy walking distance to plenty of restaurants. Charming host with plenty of ideas for things to do and tips on restaurants. Very clean with no outdoor shoes in bedrooms rule. 4 private parking spaces on first come, first served basis. In reality, this worked well and we had a place every day. Would strongly recommend this guest house, an oasis of peace in the centre of Dorchester.

Stayed in June 2024

Access could be better

Room was exceptional with 4 poster bed. Breakfast excellent

Stayed in June 2024

Nothing bad to say about it!

It was historic! Really lovely environment and great facilities!

Stayed in June 2024

Absolutely nothing, our stay was perfect!

Noorami and her fellow team went above and beyond to ensure that not only did we have a comfortable stay but that we had the opportunity to experience Dorchester’s beautiful community. She provided wonderful recommendations and ensured that we had everything we needed for our stay, nothing was too much! We have decided to return to this hotel in the future to experience more of the local and surrounding areas. It is evident that Noorami has a passion for great hospitality. She has a duty of care to every guest and it is a safe and secure establishment which I find particularly important as a female tourist on my own. The breakfast was delightful both mornings, it is lovely you can choose with or without to suit your budget but I will say it is worth it! The Sri Lankan recipes are delicious too! Do not hesitate to book a room here if you are lucky enough to find a vacancy…I couldn’t recommend this charming hotel more!

Stayed in June 2024

The water pressure in the bathroom could have been better.

The Casterbridge is an Old World hotel, with charm and atmosphere. It is located very conveniently on the main road of Dorchester. There are several excellent eating places very near by, as well as shops of different types. The property has three parking places in a car park two streets away. We were welcomed by Noorani, who is a warm and effusive hostess. She made us feel at home and gave us excellent advice and recommendations on places to visit and dine. The room was large and comfortable, with ample storage space, a spacious bathroom and a luxurious bed (we stayed in the four-poster bedroom).

Stayed in June 2024

Can't think of anything really

Friendly warm staff

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing … it was excellent, fully recommend.

The welcome was exceptional, my room was very clean and comfortable… it’s centrally located for town and all major roads..

Stayed in May 2024

We had a King Room and it was very spacious, comfortable and clean. Great bed, and we slept very well. The location is very convenient both to the town itself and for exploring the region. The free parking was much appreciated. And Noorani's friendliness and advice on local restaurants and attractions made a huge difference to the enjoyment of our stay. Highly recommended!

Stayed in April 2024

A delicious breakfast - the owner went to a great deal of trouble to get it right, The hotel is quirky and interesting with a lovely conservatory and guest lounge.

Stayed in April 2024

Before I got there I got an email advising about a self check in system, which seemed to suggest that when I got there I wouldn't meet a person, but I would have to find my own way to my room. It said I would have to pick up my key from a key safe. Which actually didn't apply, because when I got there there was no key safe. I was very glad when my host appeared and welcomed me. Please don't send this email to your guests any more, as it is very off putting. The reason for paying the money for a 4 star hotel is that you are able to turn up when you like and be welcomed in to the hotel by a real person.

The decor was absolutely lovely, especially the breakfast room. The hotel had real character, A nice communal library downstairs where you could relax. The host (I've forgotten her name) was welcoming and friendly and keen to advise about what I should do during my stay, and where I could go to eat. As I was travelling alone this was a real bonus.

Stayed in April 2024