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The Rivers Arms

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Aerial view
Bar (on property)
Balcony
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

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The Rivers Arms. Cheselbourne, Dorchester, England, DT2 7NW
  • Place, Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Poole Harbour
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Durdle Door
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

Panoramic Cabin

  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 6 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Panoramic Cabin

  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 6 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

About the area

Dorchester

At The Rivers Arms, you'll be 24.4 km (15.2 mi) from Durdle Door. Highlights at this B&B include free cooked-to-order breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the bed & breakfast's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Dorchester B&B include Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum.

What's nearby

  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lulworth Cove - 34 min drive - 31.1 km
  • Poole Harbour - 38 min drive - 35.3 km
  • Durdle Door - 43 min drive - 30.7 km
  • Bournemouth Beach - 45 min drive - 41.7 km

Getting around

  • Dorchester South Station - 24 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thimble Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Blue Vinny - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Martyrs Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Fox Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Farm Stop & Food Bar - ‬13 min drive

About this property

The Rivers Arms

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The Rivers Arms also features a terrace and a garden. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Dorchester bed & breakfast.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Rivers Arms offers 7 accommodations with a hairdryer. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Vineyard

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 60 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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, debit cards and cash
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, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

The Rivers Arms Dorchester
The Rivers Arms Bed & breakfast
The Rivers Arms Bed & breakfast Dorchester

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Rivers Arms?

Yep, The Rivers Arms has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Rivers Arms?

The closest beach to The Rivers Arms is Osmington Bay Beach (18.2 km).

What makes The Rivers Arms a romantic place to stay?

A vineyard and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Rivers Arms.

Does The Rivers Arms serve breakfast?

Yep, free cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Rivers Arms?

No, The Rivers Arms does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Rivers Arms?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Rivers Arms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Rivers Arms?

No, pets are not allowed.

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