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Coach House Inn

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Dorchester with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Bar (on property)
Lobby
Restaurant
Exterior
Suite, Ensuite

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$183
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan

Explore the area

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Winterbourne Abbas, Main Street, Dorchester, England, DT2 9LU
  • Place, Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Durdle Door
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Poole Harbour
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom

Suite, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Heating
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Ensuite

Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

About the area

Dorchester

At Coach House Inn, you'll be 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Hardy Monument and 6.7 km (4.2 mi) from Maiden Castle. Highlights at this B&B include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and wedding services. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Dorchester B&B include The Keep Military Museum and Maumbury Rings.
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What's nearby

  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Weymouth Beach - 19 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Durdle Door - 39 min drive - 35.4 km
  • Poole Harbour - 41 min drive - 53.7 km
  • Bournemouth Beach - 49 min drive - 60.1 km

Getting around

  • Dorchester South Station - 11 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Saxon Arms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Duck's Farm Shop & Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Brewers Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Victoria Hotel - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Coach House Inn

Bed & breakfast in Dorchester with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Dorchester bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Conference space
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Coach House Inn offers 5 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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includes taxes & fees
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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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
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 and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Coach & Horses Inn Dorchester
Coach Horses Dorchester
Coach House Inn Dorchester
Coach House Inn Bed & breakfast
Coach House Inn Bed & breakfast Dorchester

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Coach House Inn?

Yep, Coach House Inn has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Coach House Inn?

As of 2 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Coach House Inn on 14 Jan 2026 start from NZ$182.50, 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 Coach House Inn?

The closest beach to Coach House Inn is West Bexington Beach (9.6 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Coach House Inn?

No, Coach House Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Coach House Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Coach House Inn?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Coach House Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 164 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly,family friendly, close to national trust,and maiden castle!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gail

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and efficient The room was tastefully decorated and very clean although there were a couple of things could do with a tidy up and could do with some shelving in the bathroom. Food was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice big room and en suite. However, the decoration could do with attention (peeling wall paper and bath panel) Lovely comfy bed and pillows. Tea/coffee, biscuits & water but these were not topped up for our second night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, easy for us to access Dorchester and Weymouth. Staff were all terrific, made the stay very welcoming. The room was lovely and comfortable (tiny bits of upkeep needed in the bathroom was my only point of feedback!) Would 100% recommend and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodion, Bellevue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good, enjoyed our stay. Looked as on photos.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

1 night stay

Disappointing, room needs attention and overall impression - other than the bar area- isn’t great especially given the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

dfghdh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: Friendly staff Free biscuits Reasonably clean Bottled water provided in the room Cons: The noisiest place I have ever stayed, as the hotel is located on the main road in the area and the sash windows are poorly insulated, making it impossible to sleep from about 4 a.m. onwards. All rooms face the main road. (I would suggest replacing the windows with properly sealed, soundproof glass, which is not significantly more expensive.) The room was set up for two people, but we were three. As a result: Not enough cups, spoons, or towels were provided Hand wash was not checked and had to be requested as there was very little left Insufficient body wash and shampoo Very little toilet paper remaining (see picture) Only towels for two people were supplied
Just this was supplied
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and good size room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sami

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Zoe, Cornwall

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay, just had a slight smell in the bathroom from the drains. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lea

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was a great size, the bed was super comfy! The only downsides really were the cobwebs and dust on the windows and light shade, small amount of dirt in the corners of the bathroom and room, and the cost of the food, for example £11.95 for a baguette at lunch time felt excessive. Don't get me wrong, the toilet was spotless as was the bath and sink, it was just the edges of the rooms seemed to be left out. The bath also had a damaged side panel, which was on big deal, but there are just a few things that could have raised the bar. Breakfast didn't start until 9:30 which we felt was quite late for a breakfast. There is only an option for hot food for breakfast and £6.95 the cheapest option for 2 eggs on toast no frills. The food really was not worth the money and a huge let down. The female staff were great, the gentleman in the morning was nice, but he really didn't seem to understand why I would want to look at a breakfast menu at 8am when it didn't start until 9:30am.... just small things that add up.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lee

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service

Not a place for breakfast…..more brunch

I’ve stayed before and came back again as the bar area and food was good as was the breakfast! The rooms are nice , just a little bit cobwebby and dusty. However, the main issue, which is what will make me not return is the crazy time breakfast “Starts”……which is 10am?!? At first I thought that was the end time, but I was corrected and told it was 10 because not a lot of people want it before then? I think this eliminates a lot of people who are there for work. I was told that a local Greggs would be open….. Really a shame as the food/Beer is great but this decision is bonkers!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value and great service. Stayed one night in a lovely room and had a delicious meal in the pub. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, if all you want is a "basic" pub room for the night. There was a good basic pub menu. A respectable sprinkling of locals seem to consider it where they go. Not a lot of "olde worlde charm", but the sheets were clean, the plumbing modern and worked. Good HVAC provision. I'd stay here again. Seemed to be owner/operated- always a plus in my book, and the people we met tried to please.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Lee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Great…mainly

The person who greeted me (gentleman) wasn’t exactly helpful. Found my question regarding breakfast to be really odd as if I was asking something out of the ordinary for a hotel! The room was nice, mattress not quite so, but overall no problems and it’s great for an overnight stay. The main issue is that being an old coach house on a busy road if you’re a light sleeper you’re likely to be disturbed. Ate in the restaurant which was excellent. Went elsewhere for breakfast purely based on the interaction the day before.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Leah

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Phil

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Booked a suite, the photos showed a separate lounge area, the room just had a sofa bed in it, no extra room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Becky

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
Bed was comfortable but unfortunately the general cleanliness of the room could be improved I.e lots of cobwebs which for the price we paid we didn’t expect to see. Kitchen closed at 7pm and no other pubs locally or takeaways to get food. Had to use the local garage.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were beautifully decorated and had everything we required. Food in pub was lovely. The road was quite noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Richard

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service

Ideal for a brief stop.

A brief one night stay, very convenient. Comfortable & welcoming, nice light bathroom. On a busy road but little traffic at night. Just five rooms. Nice pub food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, well appointed, convenient Inn. Food was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024