Dorset has outstanding levels of biodiversity. 90% of all of the UK's bird species, 85% of mammals, 80% of butterflies, 70% of dragonflies and all of its reptiles and amphibians are found in the county.
1. Marquis Of Lorne (Dorchester/Hotels in Dorchester)
Award winning rural Country Inn with great reputation for food. Nestling in the Dorset hills and close to Eggardon Hill an ancient hill fort this sixteenth century Inn is very popular and deservedly so for country breaks. An excellent position...
2. Best Western Kings Arms (Dorchester/Hotels in Dorchester)
The Kings Arms Hotel is a traditional three star non smoking hotel in the centre of Dorchester with its own ample car park public bar restaurant and lounge with computer terminal. All rooms have been newly refurbished with televisions with LCD s...
3. Summer Lodge Country House Hotel Restaurant & Spa (Dorchester/Hotels in Dorchester)
The guest rooms suites and private cottages of this beautifully restored Georgian Manor are individually designed using glorious rich fabrics the best hand made mattresses and finest linens as well as being equipped with the latest technology inc...
4. Yalbury Cottage Hotel & Restaurant (Dorchester/Hotels in Dorchester)
AA 5 Diamond thatched country cottage hotel in the heart of Thomas Hardy country approximately halfway between his birthplace and Max Gate where Hardy died. The restaurant and lounge have exposed beams and inglenook fireplaces while the bedrooms...
5. Yellowham Farmhouse (Dorchester/Hotels in Dorchester)
Situated in the very heart of Hardy Country on the edge of the idyllic Yellowham Wood in 120 acres of farmland. The farm contains an abundance of flora and fauna which has been encouraged over the years. The accommodation is to the rear of the m...
6. Little Court (Dorchester/Hotels in Dorchester)
Little Court is a delightful Edwardian Country House with fabulous gardens. The accommodation designed for business and leisure travellers combines high standards with excellent value. Little Court is situated 1 mile from the centre of Dorchester ...