Boutique Dorchester bolthole with award-winning dining
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- The King's Arms, Dorchester, England, United Kingdom
- € 175.00 ]
- based on 2 travellers
Soak up timeless charm, a rich literary history, and decadent styling from a Grade II-listed hotel in Dorchester - includes breakfast, a welcome drink, and more
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Historic boutique revival: Housed within a restored coaching inn immortalised in Thomas Hardy’s The Mayor of Casterbridge, The King's Arms blends grand literary heritage with refined contemporary flair. Creative interiors celebrate the building's storied past through tactile velvet upholstery, characterful antiques and retro wallpaper. You can easily spend unhurried afternoons relaxing in the communal lounge spaces or out on the lovely terrace.
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Fresh regional dining: From morning until evening, the relaxed restaurant serves an ever-evolving menu driven by seasonal, wild and organic ingredients. Take a seat for delicious dinners showcasing prime West Country produce, or pop into the old smoking room for artisan coffee and homemade cake. Cap off your night in the buzzing bar with a bespoke craft cocktail.
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Townhouse comforts: Retreat to your thoughtfully curated guestroom, designed as a peaceful haven after a day of rambling through the Dorset countryside. Contemporary comforts and plush textures sit alongside historic architectural quirks, offering an effortless balance between rustic character and modern indulgence.
How to get there
By train, the property is roughly a 10-minute walk or short taxi ride from Dorchester South station, which offers direct links from London Waterloo. Bournemouth Airport is also approximately 50 minutes away by car, while Southampton Airport is a little over an hour’s drive.
Entry requirements
The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.
Dorchester
Dorchester serves as the historic, cobblestoned heart of Hardy Country, surrounded by the dramatic chalk landscapes of rural Dorset. A short stroll leads you directly to the Dorset Museum and Art Gallery to admire regional Roman relics and literary archives. Just on the outskirts of town, you can hike the grassy ramparts of Maiden Castle, an enormous Iron Age hillfort offering panoramic sweeping views across the rolling hills. For a dramatic coastal outing, a 30-minute drive delivers you to the iconic limestone formations of Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove along the UNESCO-listed Jurassic Coast.
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If you book this deal 35 days prior to your departure, you can choose to pay in instalments. The deposit will be 35% of the deal’s price, plus any extras you may decide to add (i.e. excursions). You can review the instalment amounts and due dates in the last step before placing your booking.
Additional Information
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| Check-in | From 16:00 hours |
| Check-out | Until 11:00 hours |
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