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The Casterbridge

4.0 of 5
49 High East Street, Dorchester DT1 1HU, England
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Ranked #7 of 9 hotels in Dorchester
3.5 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
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London
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011
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We have stayed at The Casterbridge before a number of times but this was our first visit under the new ownership. We were very pleased to find that the standards have not dropped. We were warmly welcomed and had a spacious double room in the main building. The room was clean and comfortable. We had no problems with the shower... More

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Woking, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 July 2011
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Totally concur with the review written in June last year. We stayed for two nights and had one of the family rooms in the annexe. On the plus side, the annexe rooms are quiet; the breakfast was excellent (particularly liked the variety of fruits and berries) with a pleasant conservatory, and the staff and owners are very welcoming. However, the... More

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hertford
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2011

Made to feel welcome on arrival. My single bedroom was clean and comfortable. Had a good night's sleep, but awoke to no hot water in bathroom. My son's bedroom he described as tired. Milk out of date on complimentary tray. Breakfast was delicious, especially the fresh fruit salad and berries.The waitresses were extremely polite and helpful. I was surprised I... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2011
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Lovely accomodation. The staff were all lovely, nothing was too much for them. Breakfast was delicious. Would definitely stay there again. More

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Lewes
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2010

My wife and I arrived at The Casterbridge looking forward to a two night 'October Break' package at £89 per night. We were shown to our room (8) on the second floor at the front of the hotel and were not impressed with the very tired looking and dirty decor, bathroom small but fairly clean, water pressure very poor and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2010

We were in Dorchester to get married at the weekend and everyone in the hotel contributed to making our weekend special. They were very friendly and helpful, and left lovely little touches in our room for the big day. If you suffer with sleeplessness due to noise, I would say a room at the back of the hotel is advisable,... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2010

I stayed here as a base to see Dorset, and for that, it was fantastic. I slept well in a pleasant room & had a brilliant breakfast. The room was on the busy high street though, which doesn't bother me. But if you're thinking of the quiet Dorset idyll, it's not that. This is a busy town. Just to clarify... More

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Leicester
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2010

I have stayed at the casterbridge now on more than one occasion. The Staff are extremly friendly and helpful during arrival, The rooms are to an excellent standard, very clean, comfortable and modern, and the Breakfast served in the morning is out of this world. The B&B looks and feels very relaxing, and peaceful. I look forward to working in... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2010

Well appointed room, friendly hostess. Car park is about 100 yards away (main street of Dorchester is no parking). Very pleasant guest lounge and lovely well presented breakfast made this a great place to stay. More

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Manchester
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2010

We travelled to Dorchester to visit Thomas Hardy's Cottage. This little hotel was just the job. Furniture and decor could have been in one of Hardy's novels. Expected to meet Gabrial Oak sitting next to the fire. Quaint, Picturesque welcoming and comfortable. Small, delightful garden area leading to the annex. Meg was helpful on arrival and booked us in to... More

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Address: 49 High East Street, Dorchester DT1 1HU, England
Price range (per night):* RM542

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