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Bay Tree House

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Dorchester with an outdoor tennis court

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Enjoy meals with friends and family in this spacious dining area, surrounded by a lush garden view.
Relax in a serene outdoor space surrounded by lush plants and a charming table setting.
Steps lead up to the central entrance of this two-story building, flanked by two ground-floor windows.
Contemporary building with a red brick facade, glass door entrance, and potted plants.
Relax in this stylish living room with a comfortable sofa, wall art, and a coffee table.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$226
includes taxes & fees
16 July - 17 July

Explore the area

Map
4 Athelstan Road, Dorchester, England, DT1 1NR
  • Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Weymouth Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room, Private Bathroom

Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Bathroom

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Dorchester

At Bay Tree House you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Max Gate and Hardy Literary Locations. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas. Plus you'll find an outdoor tennis court. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Dorchester B&B, attractions include Weymouth Beach and Weymouth Harbour.
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What's nearby

  • Dorset Teddy Bear Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tutankhamun: The Exhibition - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Weymouth Beach - 14 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Durdle Door - 30 min drive - 22.7 km

Getting around

  • Dorchester South Station - 10 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bakers Arms - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coffee 1 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Vivo Lounge - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Trumpet Major - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The King's Arms - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Bay Tree House

Bed & breakfast in Dorchester with an outdoor tennis court
Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Dorchester bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • No smoking on site
Bay Tree House offers 7 accommodations.

Languages

English

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  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
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4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 524 reviews
The price is AU$182
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (surcharge)

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis court

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of the posted hours must contact the hotel in advance to arrange check-in.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Bay Tree House?

Yep, Bay Tree House has a self car park, for a fee.

How much does it cost to stay at Bay Tree House?

As of 12 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bay Tree House on 16 July 2025 start from AU$225.62, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Bay Tree House?

The closest beach to Bay Tree House is Weymouth Beach (11.3 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bay Tree House?

No, Bay Tree House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bay Tree House?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bay Tree House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Bay Tree House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 256 out of 359 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 359 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 359 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 359 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 359 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tara

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

Short Notice

I booked late and last minute through an app, but it was no problem. After over 5 hours of driving I was ready to relax and sleep and Bay Tree was perfect for this. I booked the single room with ensuite so had to climb to the top floor but did this with ease, even with three bags. The room was clean and wonderfully comfortable. The breakfast in the morning was lovely and set me up well for my drive home. I would definitely stay here again if in the area. Hopefully in nicer weather so I could take advantage of the gorgeous looking outdoor area they have.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

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

Two night stay

Very friendly host who kept me in the loop what was happening- made contact before booking as I was going to be late. Breakfast great choice- pity the weather(snow) played havoc with my plans!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very convenient location for Dorchester centre which was a 15 minute walk. The landlord was very friendly and helpful and made my 4 night stay very comfortable. There was a great choice at breakfast where the landlord was able to sort me out with porridge.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great host, friendly clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a stop over for us on our way west, but loved our stay, and think we will return for longer to explore the area - only if we can stay in The Bay Tree!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzie

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

Excellent

Very accommodating we could check in early to get ready, excellent host and lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found it difficult to find in the dark and didn't like finding the alleyway in the dark to get to the Lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gary, the host was excellent. Very kind and helpful. The room was very comfortable and clean. We would recommend this B&B.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

russell

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

samuel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steph

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

Short but sweet

Lovely quiet and relaxing stay, just what i needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nigel

VAT receipt

I've no idea if this is a good hotel or not, I booked it for two sub contractors that were working in the area. I have now been trying to get a VAT receipt for almost a week, there only appears to be one member of staff... I have emailed and left voicemails & I still haven't got one. They did send me an online receipt of some sort, but it had no VAT breakdown or VAT reg no. This is really frustrating, as I have to have a VAT receipt in order to claim my money back from work and I have better things to do, than to keep chasing it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

O J

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Nicola

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Owners away and lady covering not on site on arrival. TV situated in bed but did not work. Would not come out of slot. Lady did not offer replacement or anyone to fix it. Shower cubicle edges dirty. Holes in sheets on bed. Carpet edges very dusty and dust on ledge in bathroom. Not really worthy of 4 AA star . No restaurant or bar despite advertising.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what I would have expected for a star rating it has, breakfast was exelent with a huge choice of options, owners were very accomodating to an early start.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Very happy

Stay was good everything we wanted, the Bay Tree is a lovely place and great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Helping us do Hardy

Our stay was really comfortable. Gary (our host) was extremely helpful, first trying to order us a taxi to visit the Hardy Cottage and House, and then, when that proved fruitless, driving us to the Cottage himself, refusing to accept any payment for doing so.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Recommended stay

Pleasant stay, nice clean room, lovely hosts. Nice information pack and a decent breakfast with lots of options.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Davina

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023