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The Red Lion

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Dorchester with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Exterior
Restaurant
Exterior
Double Room, Ensuite
Suite, Ensuite

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$184
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct

Explore the area

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A352, Winfrith Newburgh, Dorchester, England, DT2 8LE
  • Place, Lulworth Cove
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Durdle Door Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Durdle Door
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

Family Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon OR 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Heating
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
High chair
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Heating
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Ensuite

Suite, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the area

Dorchester

At The Red Lion, you'll be 5.7 km (3.6 mi) from Weymouth Bay and 5.8 km (3.6 mi) from Dorset and East Devon Coast. Highlights at this B&B include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast has free WiFi in public areas and a garden. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Dorchester B&B include Lulworth Cove and Corfe Castle.
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What's nearby

  • Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
  • The Tank Museum - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Lulworth Cove - 12 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Durdle Door Beach - 12 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Durdle Door - 16 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Wool Station - 6 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hurricane Terrace & Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Orchard Tea Room - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lulworth Cove Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Monkey World Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Smugglers Inn - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Red Lion

Bed & breakfast in Dorchester with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

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

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Red Lion offers 5 accommodations.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • High chair

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

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  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25.0 per accommodation, per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 25.0 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property is professionally cleaned
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 and American Express. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Red Lion Inn Dorchester
Red Lion Dorchester
Red Lion
Dorchester
The Red Lion
The Red Lion Hotel Dorchester
The Red Lion Hotel Bed & breakfast
The Red Lion Hotel Bed & breakfast Dorchester

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Red Lion?

Yep, The Red Lion has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Red Lion?

As of 30 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Red Lion on 26 Oct 2025 start from NZ$184.48, 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 The Red Lion?

The closest beach to The Red Lion is Durdle Door Beach (5.1 km).

Does The Red Lion serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary on-the-go brekkie is served at The Red Lion.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Red Lion?

No, The Red Lion does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Red Lion?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at The Red Lion?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.