The Casterbridge Hotel in Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom | Hotel

The Casterbridge Hotel, our Georgian residence in Dorchester, United Kingdom, with a concealed courtyard annexe combine to provide a peaceful haven behind the bustling street scene of this pleasant and historic county town. Located centrally in Dorchester we are close to many restaurants and cafés and convenient for visitors to the council offices, hospital etc.
Although The Casterbridge Hotel has been caring for guests in Dorchester since the 1930's it was not until 1981 when the third generation of the Turner family undertook an extensive modernisation programme that it became recognised in the Good Hotel Guide, quickly followed by WHICH Hotel Guide, Michelin, Lonely planet, Frommer, Fodor, Berlitz, Charming Small Hotels and others. Now, having celebrated its Silver Anniversary in June 2006, it is confidently reaching out into the future under the capable hands of the fourth generation.
The Casterbridge Hotel is open throughout the year with the exception of Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Children welcome. Regret no dogs except guide-dogs.
All our rooms have direct dial telephone, colour television, hair dryer, tea and coffee making facilities and en-suite bath or shower rooms. You may prefer the Georgian style of our four poster bedroom, or the intimacy of a peaceful attic room, or even the contemporary style of a ground floor room with its own private patio.
The Casterbridge Hotel has level access from the street and to all public areas. Bedrooms are situated on the ground, first and second floors. if you wish to reserve a particular room for any reason, or require a room with wheelchair access, please contact us by telephone or e-mail to make your reservation so that we can guarantee appropriate room allocation. Specific rooms cannot be reserved using our on-line reservations.
Our family room sleeps 2 people in the main room and and a further 2 or 3 in bunk beds (dependent upon age) in the internally connecting room. There is an additional television with VCR and refrigerator. This room can be requested as a mini-suite by guests wanting maximum space.
A generous breakfast can be taken in the dining room or conservatory, choosing from a selection of healthy fresh fruits, yogurts, porridge, mixed grill and all the traditional favourites. Alternatively, home made marmalade, croissants, muffins and assorted juices can afford a leisurely start from the privacy of your room. Vegetarian options are available and with a little notice most dietary requests can be met.
The comfortable drawing room provides seclusion and there is a wealth of local literature in our residents' bar/library which may be studied over a quiet drink. Our staff are available throughout the day to ensure a plentiful supply of freshly brewed tea or coffe and biscuits together with any other local information that you may need. Information on nearbly restaurants, pubs and takeaways can be found with a selection of menus in our bar and we are happy to make reservations on your behalf.
Free wireless broadband is available in our public rooms and some bedrooms. Please specify at the time of reservation if it is important that you are allocated one of these rooms.