Best Dog Friendly Hotels in Dorset

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.

- "Wonderful, genuine, traditional hospitality." - "A very comfortable, friendly and welcoming experience." - "A beautiful country house hotel" - "We’ll be back" - "Remarkably enjoyable." - "Wonderful location wonderful hosts and wonderful food" - "Lovely country house hotel in peaceful location with really nice staff and long family history."

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

- "Was a wonderfully relaxing stay" - "My favourite hotel" - "Sheer delight" - "A wonderful retreat to spend a long weekend, enjoy exceptional food and wine, exemplary service." - "Comfort and service as it used to be" - "Lovely summer break" - "Perfect summer break" - "Excellent hotel" - "Family get away" - "Beautiful English Hotel" - "A lovely celebration!" - "Special place for wonderful people" - "a lovely lovely stay!"

This Georgian building is in Shaftesbury town center. It is now a stylish hotel with free Wi-Fi and large rooms with luxury beds, flat-screen TVs, and coffee machines. The Grosvenor Arms maintains original features combined with modern décor. Its individually decorated rooms have an private bathroom, some with separate showers and roll-top baths. There is a bar with open fireplace, as well as a courtyard terrace. The Grosvenor Arms' stylish restaurant serves breakfast every day. A modern menu is also available for dinner service from Monday to Saturday. Guests will also enjoy alfresco dining or enjoy pizza cooked by the wood-burning oven. Located just 2 minutes' walk from Shaftesbury Abbey, the hotel is a short stroll from many restaurants and shops.

- "Exceeded expectations." - "would book again"

Located just 5 minutes' from the beach, Captain's Club Hotel & Spa offers luxury river-facing suites. It is located in Christchurch, a 15-minute drive from Bournemouth town center and airport, just 35 minutes' drive from Southampton. With a chic and modern design, the Captain's Club suites are welcoming and spacious, featuring separate kitchen and living areas. All bedrooms and suites have wonderful views of the River Stor. The property offers free parking and free Wi-Fi. The privately owned hotel features an award winning Club Restaurant, which features panoramic views of the picturesque River Stor. In the mornings, guests can enjoy a full English breakfast. All-day menus include locally sourced produce. Spa facilities include a hydrotherapy pool and sauna, along with a range of luxurious with famous brand products ESPA Dog friendly in designated suites. (no dogs in double/twin bedrooms), We have dogs friendly tables in our Bar lounge area.

- "A lovely confortable stay." - "Great stay" - "Felt like home!!" - "Excellent location and amazing service" - "Great and will be coming back." - "When can I go back" - "One to be visited again!" - "Excellent staff, food and service." - "It was very comfortable rest for a 3 days" - "Superb hotel, bar and restaurant in an outstanding position." - "Very congenial and helpful staff beautiful views" - "Fantastic"

Located on the Jurassic Coast, our Georgian manor is the perfect base for exploration – go on a fossil hunt, roam along the coastal path, and enjoy family activities at the Veranda. Family Stays - At Moonfleet Manor, we're not just family-friendly, we're family-focused. Our hotel is a place where kids can explore, parents can unwind and families can reconnect, with a complimentary 90 minute session in our ofsted-registered kids club per nights stay (subject to availability) Couple Stays - Spend your days strolling then return to our boltholes for a dip in the pool, spa treatments and seasonal dining.

- "Relaxing , Enjoble and fantastic location" - "The best hotel for families we've ever been to." - "Scenic coastal hotel" - "A very pleasant stay in a very agreeable country hotel with elegant interiors." - "Short but sweet" - "Lovely few days here with my mum and sisters. Brilliant facilities, ideal for unpredictable UK weather. Great food and c" - "Just a great place loved every minute" - "Quite a find. A relaxing well run hotel with excellent service."

The Crown Hotel sits on the edge of Blandford, with views of the Stor River's water meadows and the town. It has a gastro-style restaurant and a stylish, upmarket bar. There has been an inn on this site since the 1300s. The friendly, welcoming team will aim to make your stay enjoyable. All rooms are en suite and host some unique furniture, and The Crown Hotel also has meeting rooms and a 200-seater function suite. Blandford Forum is nestled in Hardy's 'Blackmore Vale', 25 mi from Bournemouth and 20 mi from Salisbury.

- "Would recommend, car park, great bar, lovely room, friendly staff! ( in no particular order!)" - "A perfect stay" - "Lovely stay in this beautifully decorated hotel, very comfortable and clean." - "Super hotel, friendly staff and great location" - "Anothe" - "The best." - "Great place, amazing staff." - "Enjoyable." - "Quirky, good quality hotel. Excellent stay. Will bring my wife next time" - "Always a lovely stay."

Located in Poole, The Canford offers stylish accommodations with free WiFi access throughout and on-site private parking free of charge. The accommodations features an on-site restaurant and bar, as well as a lounge and a garden with a terrace. Rooms at The Canford have a writing desk, tea and coffee making facilities, and a private bathroom fitted with either a bathtub or a shower. A variety of menu options are offered on the property's à-la-carte restaurant, which consists of a conservatory dining area. Guests can unwind in the bar or on the garden terrace with a drink. The Canford is located 0.9 mi from Poole's Harbor, 3.7 mi from the Sandbanks and 2.8 mi from Brownsea Castle. Bristol Airport is 55 mi away.

- "We have stayed at the Canford several times and it never disappoints. Breakfast is excellent." - "The Cranford just get it, the people are first class and brilliantly trained." - "Every enjoyable" - "Would stay again but attention to detail needed in rooms." - "Great Hotel with a Pub" - "Enjoyable subject to previous comments." - "Lovely stay and after a small issue with evening meal which we were compensated for at end of stay overall great stay"

Winyard's Gap Inn has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in South Perrott. This 4-star inn offers free WiFi. The inn features family rooms. At the inn, each room has a closet. Rooms contain a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while certain rooms are equipped with a kitchenette equipped with a fridge. At Winyard's Gap Inn the rooms have a desk and a flat-screen TV. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around South Perrott, like hiking and cycling. Golden Cap is 14 miles from Winyard's Gap Inn, while Weymouth Harbour is 26 miles from the property. Exeter International Airport is 37 miles away.

- "Excellent modern accommodation in lovely country pub" - "Cosy cottage style peaceful stay with stunning views." - "Would love to stay again!" - "Brilliant." - "Thoroughly enjoyed it." - "A great location for a quiet getaway" - "Great stay, passionate and energizing staff." - "Excellent start and all round quality" - "Great place to stay." - "Great stay all round!!!!" - "Wonderful" - "Very pleasant would stay again"

Located in West Lulworth and with Lulworth Cove Beach reachable within a 18-minute walk, Castle Inn provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is around 7 miles from Monkey World, 10 miles from Corfe Castle and 16 miles from Weymouth Harbour. The hotel features family rooms. At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV. At Castle Inn, each room has a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. At the accommodation you'll find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Poole Harbor is 18 miles from Castle Inn, while Bournemouth International Center is 22 miles away. Bournemouth Airport is 24 miles from the property.

- "Amazing will come back again" - "Fabulous country escape" - "The team could teach Hospitality!" - "Short but Sweet x" - "Excellent location, very clean rooms, exceptional staff and amazing breakfast. Thank you team."

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.

- "Relaxing and without question the best breakfast we have ever had!" - "Wish we had stayed for more than one night!" - "A rare find" - "Beautiful, peaceful, quaint and tranquil" - "Excellent" - "Fabulous Dorset gem with exceptional food" - "We would love to go back"