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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Rivers Arms in Dorchester offers family-friendly rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, electric kettle, and dining area. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy British cuisine at the on-site restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner. The restaurant offers vegetarian and vegan options in a welcoming atmosphere. Breakfast includes a full English or Irish selection with warm dishes, fresh pastries, and juice. Leisure Facilities: The inn features a garden, terrace, and balcony. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Additional amenities include an outdoor seating area and free on-site private parking. Local Attractions: Located 43 km from Bournemouth Airport, The Rivers Arms is near Monkey World (20 km), Corfe Castle (35 km), and Poole Harbour (36 km). Other attractions include Sandbanks and Golden Cap, each approximately 45 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kathryn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was peaceful and quiet. The host was friendly and helpful and the stay was good value for money.
  • Pankaj
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Quiet and relaxing, quality of cabins is very good.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was unusually quirky but very comfortable. The absence of television was not even noticed. Two very minor problems in the room were rectified immediately. The welcome we received on arrival was exceptionally friendly and the freshly cooked...
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It's a lovely setting with the chalets, and it's peaceful.
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The cabin was lovely, very quaint, the food in the restaurant was fabulous and the owner was very nice and helpful. The guinea pigs were very cute. Would definitely stay here again
  • Paula
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hosts were helpful & accommodating. Cabin was clean. Located out of the way, but good location for exploring surrounding areas. The food was very good.
  • Catherine
    France France
    The place is very calm. The cabins although small are comfortable, cosy and well-decorated. The owners are very welcoming, available and helpful. The food is simple but tasty and the meals are prepared promptly.
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff where great, the location is very rural and quiet, the breakfast was excellent and cooked fresh to order. The pub bar when open (not open on a Monday & Tuesday evening) was very reasonably priced and the evening meals at the pub where...
  • Jim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was excellent. William cooked everything and he was a very cheerful host.
  • Wallace
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was very good , with all the usual choices you would expect.

Property surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
  • The Rivers Arms Restaurant & Bar
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan
  • Restaurant #1

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 09:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

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A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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