Top Boutique Hotels in Dorset (2026)

Located in Bridport, 5.9 miles from Golden Cap, Outbuildings Dorset has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The property has a bar, as well as barbecue facilities. The property provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests. The rooms come with a fridge, toaster, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a closet. Featuring a private bathroom with a bath and a hairdryer, rooms at the hotel also feature free WiFi, while some rooms contain a balcony. At Outbuildings Dorset the rooms include bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Bridport, like hiking, fishing and cycling. Monkey World is 27 miles from Outbuildings Dorset, while Dinosaurland Fossil Museum is 12 miles from the property. Exeter International Airport is 36 miles away.

- "Location and atmosphere was great. Friendly and welcoming staff." - "Comfortable, clean, everything thought of to make your stay enjoyable. Staff friendly and helpful." - "Very relaxed atmosphere, spacious and very dog friendly!" - "Beautiful location, amazing accommodation. Everything thought of. Food was delicious. Will be back!" - "It was so well designed and thought out" - "The accommodation was excellent, the staff were very helpful, friendly and professional as were other staff and dogs around the site . The occasion of our visit was to celebrate a significant birthday and met all our expectations. The Bridport area was a perfect setting for wandering about and exploring."

Oaklands Guest House in Weymouth provides adults-only accommodations with a bar and a shared lounge. This bed and breakfast offers free private parking, daily room service, and free Wifi. Corfe Castle is 23 miles from the bed and breakfast, and Golden Cap is 25 miles away. The bed and breakfast offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, free toiletries, and walk-in shower. A fridge and kettle are also offered. At the bed and breakfast, units come with bed linen and towels. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, Oaklands Guest House features a selection of packed lunches. Weymouth Beach is 1.4 miles from the accommodation, while Monkey World is 15 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 36 miles from Oaklands Guest House.

- "Had a lovely stay at Oakland’s. Tim and Theresa are very welcoming and the breakfast was exceptional. Brilliant nights sleep and beautiful accommodation." - "Excellent Bed & Breakfast - one of the best we've ever stayed in anywhere. Wonderful, friendly hosts with excellent local knowledge, well-appointed and spotless rooms, great honesty bar and a high-quality breakfast. Just out of the centre of town, but easily walkable and away from the hustle and bustle."

Featuring free WiFi, Dower House Hotel offers pet-friendly accommodations in Lyme Regis. Torquay is 29 mi from the property. Free private parking is available on site. The Dower House Hotel has a heated outdoor pool which is open from the start of May to the end of September. There is a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer in each unit. Dower House Hotel also includes a terrace. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar and restaurant. Exeter is 23 mi from Dower House Hotel. Lyme Regis is 3 miles away. The nearest airport is Exeter Airport, 18 mi from Dower House Hotel. The Dower House Hotel is a low carbon usage hotel having a Biomass boiler for heating and hot water and utilizing Solar panels for electricity generation.

- "We had a warm and friendly welcome. The room was lovely with fabulous views over the surrounding countryside. It's an excellent location for exploring the local area. Thanks to Rosemarie and Neil for making us welcome." - "Friendly welcome. Lovely room with very comfortable bed. Fabulous ensuite with gorgeous shower." - "very comfortable bed, good sized room, very good orange juice, bacon and scrambled egg at breakfast, very friendly couple who made us very welcome."

Located in Weymouth and with Weymouth Beach reachable within a 12-minute walk, Chapter 1 Hotels has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and water sports facilities. The property is around a 18-minute walk from Weymouth Harbour, 15 miles from Monkey World and 23 miles from Corfe Castle. Portland Museum is 7.2 miles away and Rufus Castle is 7.4 miles from the hotel. The hotel offers a continental or Italian breakfast. You can play pool and minigolf at Chapter 1 Hotels, and the area is popular for hiking and windsurfing. A business center and ironing facilities are available at the accommodation. Golden Cap is 25 miles from Chapter 1 Hotels, while Portland Castle is 5.3 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 37 miles from the hotel.

- "Really liked the excellent Manager. He could not have been more helpful. Excellent hotel location, good (and healthy) breakfast. Very quiet - 0verall a very pleasant overnight stay." - "The helpful and friendly staff. The decor and breakfast - excellent." - "Absolutely loved the decor, every room is named after a novel and decor is themed by novels. Most beautiful hotel and Steve and his team were lovely. Also, nice toiletries in en suite and the breakfast was delicious."

Calm sea guesthouse offers accommodations in Weymouth, 1.4 miles from Weymouth Beach and 15 miles from Monkey World. During your time at this recently renovated guest house, dating back to 19th century, you'll have access to free Wifi. Portland Castle is 5.3 miles from the guest house, and Portland Museum is 7.2 miles away. At the guest house, each unit includes a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. A fridge and kettle are also available. At the guest house, units come with a seating area. As an added convenience, the guest house offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. Corfe Castle is 23 miles from Calm sea guesthouse, while Golden Cap is 25 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 37 miles from the accommodation.

- "Great location, delicious breakfast and amazing hosts going above and beyond to create the best Weymouth experience!" - "This guesthouse was absolutely beautiful 😍 very very clean/nice Comfortable beds The room was an excellent size They were friendly and also happy and smiling and nothing was to much for them The breakfast was delicious And very Accommodating and understanding of my Autistic son which always helps 😊" - "We liked everything, the owners Mel and Trish were exceptional, they made us feel very welcome and even met us at the train station. We came down to Weymouth for my husbands birthday and they put a bottle of wine in our room which was a lovely touch, so thank you for your hospitality we loved it."

Overlooking Weymouth Bay, No. 98 Boutique Hotel is a newly refurbished Grade II listed Georgian townhouse with free WiFi access. All rooms include a TV as well as an ensuite shower room, complimentary toiletries, a hair dryer and complimentary tea and coffee/refreshment tray. All rooms have crisp white bed linen and fluffy white towels and have been refurbished in blue and green accents which beautifully reflect the seascape directly beyond our front door. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge and luggage storage. From the property Nothe Fort is a 9-minute journey on foot and Weymouth Sealife Park is 1.2 miles away. Portland Bill Lighthouse is a 24-minute journey by car. The train station is a two minute walk. This is our guests' favorite part of Weymouth, according to independent reviews.

Dating back around 350 years, Yalbury Cottage is in the village of Lower Bockhampton, 2 miles from the historic town of Dorchester. It offers a restaurant and free Wi-Fi. Each room at Yalbury has views of the surrounding countryside and its own bathroom with a bathtub, a shower, toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can also enjoy tea/coffee making facilities and flat-screen TVs. The restaurant, with its fireplaces and beamed ceiling, serves French cuisine made of fresh, local produce. Guests can also enjoy a drink in the lounge and a full English breakfast is served every morning. Dorchester Train Station is just 3 miles from the cottage, Weymouth is a 20 minute drive away and Poole can be reached in a 30-minute drive. Parking is free at Yalbury Cottage.

- "Incredibly welcoming and attention to detail." - "Everything!! Staff were lovely, the room very comfortable and an excellent breakfast" - "Absolutely fantastic. Would love to come back and will most definitely recommend to others! - Andrea" - "The accommodation was lovely and the staff brilliant, happy and helpful. The place was situated in a lovely quiet place. The food at this place was beyond my expectations. I thought it would be more like standard b&b fare. Instead what came out was well crafted, well presented excellent food. Easily the equivalent of some excellent restaurants I have been to previously. A great find after a long day at tank fest. Totally reinforced my convictions to shun chain hotels and go to these amazing well run independents."

Located in Cerne Abbas, 18 miles from Monkey World, The New Inn provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Providing a bar, the property is located within 25 miles of Golden Cap. Free WiFi and room service are featured. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At the inn every room has bed linen and towels. Guests at The New Inn will be able to enjoy activities in and around Cerne Abbas, like fishing and cycling. Corfe Castle is 27 miles from the accommodation, while Poole Harbor is 28 miles away. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 32 miles from The New Inn.

- "Perfect location for a gathering!" - "The breakfast was great and dinner on the evening was always brought with a smile and was delicious" - "Fabulous staff and amazing food. The room was very comfortable a bit loud as there was not any double glazing but that added to its charm." - "Superb rural location in the heart of Dorset. Well maintained. Comfy bed and lots of immediate hot water!! The food was excellent and the staff were good humoured caring and attentive."

Set in beautiful gardens with a tennis court and croquet, surrounded by fields and a stream with excellent walking and sightseeing nearby. Plumber Manor is a timeless hotel that features a restaurant which has been in the Good Food Guide for the last forty years. With free parking and WIFI, the hotel is 5 minutes from Sturminster Newton. Bedrooms and bathrooms are very spacious with Molton Brown toiletries, tea and coffee facilities and homemade shortbread. There are flat-screen TVs and relaxing seating areas in all the rooms. 3 of our rooms are dog friendly so please call in advance to avoid disappointment. Located 2.1 mi from Sturminster Newton, Plumber Manor Hotel offers 4-star accommodations with a tennis court and a garden. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi. Guests can enjoy British dishes at the fine dining restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar.

- "The location, the grounds and garden. The privacy combined with safety. Spotlessly clean room and bed. Every detail thought out. Dinner was 10/10, absolutely delicious and fresh. Thank you." - "Very beautiful Manor House and grounds with friendly and helpful staff. Food was amazing and a wide choice for breakfast. Close to local amenities of the Stur Valley." - "Very friendly staff, excellent dinner, very relaxed atmosphere." - "What a wonderful hotel- absolutely beautiful countryside, warm and welcoming service and great food. Very comfortable rooms. All in all, a little vent place to stay."

In 4 acres of beautiful gardens, Summer Lodge features luxurious rooms, a leisure center and an award-winning restaurant. With free parking and free Wi-Fi, the hotel is 15 minutes from Yeovil. Rooms feature sumptuous fabrics and luxury bathrooms with toiletries, bathrobes and candles. Rooms also have tea and coffee facilities with homemade shortbread, and a plasma-screen satellite TV. Set in a Georgian manor house, Summer Lodge features an indoor swimming pool, hot tub and sauna. There is also a fitness center, tennis courts, croquet lawn and treatment rooms. The restaurant offers fine dining and a selection of rare wines. The guest lounges offer beverages and snacks, and feature open fires and antiques. Afternoon teas and cooked breakfasts are also available. Set in scenic Dorset countryside, Summer Lodge is just 30 minutes from the coast at Weymouth. Dorchester is a 20-minute drive away and Sherborne Castle can be reached in 25 minutes’ drive. Groups - When booking for more than 4 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply

- "Everything was amazing" - "Mt favourite hotel" - "It was excellent all round Staff,setting,food,accomodation, The only problem was we didn’t stay long enough. We will definitely return next year" - "This is a truly delightful hotel. The charming buildings in the most beautiful countryside provide the perfect setting for pleasure and comfort. The facilities, including the spa, offer all that one could want for a few days of luxury and comfort. The attention to detail and the friendly and helpful staff all contribute to a special experience - and the restaurant food is is outstandingly good and delicious."