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Bay Tree House

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Dorchester with fitness centre and outdoor tennis court

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$197
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct

Explore the area

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

Room options

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
Cable channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Private Bathroom

Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bathroom

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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. .Enjoy the gym and outdoor tennis court. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a computer station and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Dorchester B&B, attractions include Weymouth Beach and Lulworth Cove.
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What's nearby

  • Tutankhamun: The Exhibition - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Hardy's Cottage - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Maiden Castle - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Weymouth Beach - 14 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Vivo Lounge - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Trumpet Major - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Bay Tree House

Bed & breakfast in Dorchester with fitness centre and outdoor tennis court
Bay Tree House offers its guests an outdoor tennis court and a fitness centre. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

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

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
Bay Tree House offers 7 accommodations.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor tennis court

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Computer station

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).

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Bay Tree House?

Yep, Bay Tree House has a free self car park.

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

As of 26 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bay Tree House on 14 Oct 2025 start from NZ$196.70, 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.

Reviews

Bay Tree House Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 263 out of 374 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 374 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 374 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 374 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 374 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Swee Lin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfy stay

Gary was very friendly and helpful. He called on the day I was checking in to check on my arrival and also recommended places to eat. The room was well appointed with a comfortable bed. The bathroom is spacious but has a lot of cobwebs and some of the residents. The bedside is really convenient but I found someone else’s finger nails on it 😓 Breakfast the next morning was hearty and set me off to a good start.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fantastic night here and the breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

N

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

Nice B&B

Nice B&B. Owners were friendly. Room was a little dated, quite dusty and incredibly hot.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Bay Tree House was lovely. The room was clean and comfortable; Gary was friendly and helpful; and the location is a short walk to town. I also walked to both of Thomas Hardy’s homes. Max Gate was a leisurely ten minutes away; the cottage was a longer walk, but the route through the Dorset countryside was indescribably beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

A relaxing stay

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The services are as described, the breakfast options are extensive and my room is spacious and clean. I appreciated the fact it is located within walking distance to the centre, but away from any noise to ensure a quiet night's sleep. If I'm in Dorchester again, I would certainly stay again. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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