About this property

Historic Setting: Coach House Inn in Dorchester is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Comfortable Accommodations: The bed and breakfast features family rooms with private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and modern amenities. Dining Experience: A family-friendly restaurant serves British, seafood, and local cuisines for lunch and dinner in a modern ambience. Leisure Activities: Guests can enjoy fishing, relax in the garden, or unwind at the bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Nearby Attractions: Located 56 km from Bournemouth Airport, the inn is close to Golden Cap (22 km), Athelhampton House (19 km), and Portland Castle (26 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

  • Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Laura
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Staff were lovely and very accomodating at breakfast, lovely stay and would stay again and also recommend
Angela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely room and good food in restaurant. Easy parking
Ronald
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The staff were welcoming on arrival, the room was great and the location was perfect
Gerald
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Breakfast was fantastic, staff very accommodating, enjoyed a tasty evening meal as well.
Frank
United Kingdom United Kingdom
A good location of us. The staff were very helpful. Comfort bed, good night sleep.
Greg
Australia Australia
Good value for money, free parking on-site. Five miles to Dorchester. Good clean pub accommodation.
Hayley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Good price for time of year - £97 a room without breakfast in August. Lots of parking. 30 ish minute drive to Charmouth/Lyme Regis days out. Complimentary breakfast was really lovely and appreciated given unsatisfactory cleanliness of our rooms...
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Dinner was excellent. Room was good. Owner very friendly and helpful. Good location on busy A35
Anita
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Large, en suite well furnished room with very comfortable bed. Very friendly staff who made our family guests for dinner welcome too.
Leslie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Evening Bar staff (Meg) was a credit to the hotel.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.2Based on 322 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

The Coach House Inn has been extensively refurbished, situated in the village of Winterbourne Abbas, close to the south coast. Sitting between Dorchester and Bridport on the A35 and only 10-20 minutes from Weymouth and Portland. The Coach House Inn boasts five luxurious hotel rooms set within the atmospheric pub dating from 1814. Stay in modern luxury whilst enjoying the evocative historic surroundings of a highwayman’s travelling Inn. Our spacious rooms have been refurbished using stylish modern fixtures and fittings, with the comfort and experience of the guest in mind. Our rooms contain luxury beds, crisp cotton sheets and a real duvet with feather pillows, so you can be sure to get a good night’s sleep on your Staycation. Situated through it’s own private entrance, the bed and breakfast portion of our pub has 24h access so you can get out and about exploring the beautiful Dorset Countryside at your leisure. All of our luxury rooms are dog-friendly, with a surcharge of 15 sterling pounds per night for your four legged friends. The rooms include a water bowel for use of your dog during your stay and a Dorset Doggy Welcome Pack to take away with you. Dogs are also welcome in our pub in our special dog-friendly section - just ask a member of staff where that is! Inside The Coach House Inn our dining and bar area has also undergone a refurbishment creating a relaxed, friendly atmosphere to relax and enjoy a drink and a meal, where also Dogs are welcome in our special dog-friendly section - just ask a member of staff where that is! During the Autumn and Winter season, we have our log fires burning, creating a cosy ambience. In the Spring and Summer, our pub garden is the perfect little sun trap for sipping on your favourite Dorset beer or cider.

Neighbourhood information

The Coach House Inn is situated in the Dorset village of Winterbourne Abbas close to the south coast. 4 miles South west of Dorchester & Poundbury, 12 miles from Weymouth and 9 miles from Bridport.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British • Seafood • Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
£15 per stay

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.