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The Manor House

3.5 star property
Hotel in Dorchester with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Ocean views, serves lunch and dinner
Front of property
View from property
Reception hall
View from property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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West Bexington, Dorchester, England, DT2 9DF
  • Place, Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dorset and East Devon Coast
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, West Bexington Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • 12 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Sea View

Superior Double Room, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Dorchester

At The Manor House you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of West Bexington Beach and Dorset and East Devon Coast. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Manor Restaurant, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bar & Garden Room is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Dorchester hotel, you'll be 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Chesil Beach and 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Macmillan Way - South.

What's nearby

  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • West Bexington Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chesil Beach - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
  • West Bay Beach - 12 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Upwey Station - 25 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bridport Arms Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Duck's Farm Shop & Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪West Bay Tea Rooms - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rise - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The West Bay Hotel - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Manor House

Hotel in Dorchester with restaurant and bar/lounge
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Manor House also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Dorchester hotel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Manor House offers 13 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bar & Garden Room
  • Manor Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 24 December 2025 to 25 December 2025 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities are closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue
  • Meeting facilities

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 12 for adults and from GBP 6 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Manor House Hotel Dorchester
Manor House Dorchester
The Manor House Hotel
The Manor House Dorchester
The Manor House Hotel Dorchester

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Manor House?

Yep, The Manor House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Manor House?

Yep, The Manor House is a short 4-minute walk from West Bexington Beach. Fun beach activities include fishing.

Is The Manor House family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and a picnic area, it's no surprise that The Manor House is a hit with families.

Does The Manor House serve breakfast?

Yep, guests can't get enough of the full breakfast here! Available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Manor House?

No, The Manor House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Manor House?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? The dining venue is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Manor House?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Manor House?

Dogs are welcome at The Manor House, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Manor House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 327 out of 508 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 508 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 508 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 508 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 508 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Firstly, I must say the staff are lovely
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Manor House is in a lovely location with good walks around. The food is good and the staff friendly, but the house itself is very run down and the rooms need a complete makeover a they are something akin to a 1960’s B and B. We had the impression that it was being run on a very tight budget.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quiet location only a short walk from the beach. Nice rooms and very friendly staff. Good food, particularly breakfast. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stoney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place off the beaten track.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Small hotel owned by an absent company. Ground floor refurbished and good, rooms in need of refurbishment and decoration. Staff friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harvey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want a break away from the hustle this is the perfect tonic. Staff could not be more friendly or accommodating. An idyllic setting, walk down to the pebble beach or use this as a base to drive to the nearby places and come back and enjoy the wonderful food/drinks in the spacious gardens. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Wonderfully Relaxing Stay

This was our second stay in this beautiful old manor house situated peacefully within a few minutes walking distance of West Bexington Beach. Once again we had a wonderful stay. The food was very good. There is an excellent choice for breakfast, all of which was nicely cooked and presented. We also ate in the restaurant which was very good with a varied menu choice. The bedrooms are a little tired in places but this in no way reflects the cleanliness of the room nor comfort of the mattress, duvet, pillows and linen. We had a sea view room which was just beautiful. Our room and the hotel in general is so very peaceful. The grounds are exceptional with sea views and horses and sheep in the surrounding fields. We sat watching foxes and rabbits playing whilst drinking a G&T, just perfect. The hotel is within a short driving distance of Abbotsbury and its attractions and also Lyme Regis etc is about a 30 minute drive away. We will return one day for another peaceful and relaxing stay. The Manor House is very special.
Hotel!
View from room!
View from room!
Hotel grounds!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

To see the Sea

Excellent setting overlooking Chesil Beach and the Fleet.Staff very friendly and approachable.Food and drink good.Needs updating but overall enjoyable
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seemed a bit short of staff in the evening when many people were dining. Some areas of the building looked in need of attention as paint peeling and poor draining of shower tray.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique hotel with beautiful grounds Not at all snobby Food and drink good The views are fabulous Cant wait to visit again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Comfortable stay poor food

The room was spacious with a comfortable kingsize bed. The staff were friendly and helpful accomodating an early cooked breakfast as we needed an early checkout. Unfortunately our evening meal was very disappointing with the wrong starter being served twice and poor main courses. We were offered a discount which we accepted but it put a damper on our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful place to rest up
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

judi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived we instantly appreciated our surroundings. The Manor House is tastefully decorated, clean and very welcoming. The staff were lovely and nothing too much trouble for them. Breakfast was excellent with a good amount of choices. Unfortunately we had only booked in for one night but made the most of the fabulous views and wallowed in the peace and quiet. Absolute heaven. We have made a promise to ourselves to return for a longer stay.
The view from our bedroom
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Such a nice stay

Excellent stay wonderful team that look after us, so friendly, food excellent and service, we will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely location and old building. Room a bit tired but food lovely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our experience of the hotel was vert good
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spoil yourself

Stunning location in a beautiful part of England. The hotel, the staff, the food, our room, everything was perfect and we will be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely, quirky hotel in a beautiful position overlooking West Bexington Beach. The staff are really warm and welcoming, the room clean and the bed lovely and comfortable, and the food is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ziggi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant visit

Location is beautiful and the accomodation was full of character. Food was lovely, we had a selection of starters for dinner and breakfast in the morning (broccoli with breakfast was an interesting touch). The only real issues with the room were that it felt quite small being up in the eaves, wouldn't have managed 2 nights in the small space. There was a seaview, beautiful, but had to stand and look through a small window to see the views. The shower head really needed a very good clean, it was black! Some attention needed in places but otherwise a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul w

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel, views and service

Stayed for 4 nights and enjoyed it very much. Hotel dates back to the 16th Century and therfore has no lift so if infirm or have mobility issues beware, some steps are quite step. Room was clean, loads of storage and had wonderful sea views all round. Free tea ,coffee and water were a plus. Breakfast had a wonderful selection and the full English was fantastic. Service was quick, fuss free and friendly throughout our stay. Large free car park . Set in a small hamlet with no shops or facilities as such so don't expect Blackpool! . Peace and quiet the order of the day (and night). great as a base to explore the surrounding area, beaches and towns. A car is a must because of the distances and hills. Good road access to all of Dorset. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025