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Located near Dorchester, The Rivers Arms has a restaurant, bar, garden, and free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. A Full English/Irish breakfast is available each morning at the inn. The Rivers Arms offers a terrace. Bournemouth is 26 mi from the accommodations, while Weymouth is 17 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 27 mi from The Rivers Arms.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.5
Free Wifi
6.0
Low score for Dorchester
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely location, cabins immaculate , food delicious, staff very welcoming, excellent value for money
  • Edwardpattinson
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely fantastic hosts, from the clientele to the staff to the owners really nice people. I was visiting the Bovington Tank Museum for research on a book I'm currently writing. The Museum is only a 25min drive and Stone henge approximately...
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great little place away from the madding crowds in Dorset, due to its more isolated rural location away from the coast. Nice little bar / restaurant. Clean, adequate chalets (but quite small). There is no TV so if you rely on this to amuse...
  • Patricia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The publican and his wife were friendly and helpful. The cabins were clean and the breakfasts were very good. The location suited us as it was reasonably close to our family but not in a built up area.
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    Thomas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I really liked the room and was super surprised to see free roaming Guinea pigs!
  • Jayne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Was made to feel at home immediately . Evening meal freshly made and tasty. We were asked if we would like to take part in the quiz and this was a lovely start to our weekend. All the staff were very friendly and down to earth.
  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely peaceful location ideal for a relaxing break
  • Anthea
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was nice and comfortable the chalets are well laid out and comfy.a lot of attention has been paid to customer comfort. The pub area was nice and the top terrace was lovely for an evening drink 🍸 do not understand why unhappy face has appeared...
  • Brooks
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The food was excellent the accommodation was excellent
  • Rhys
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything! The cabin was extremely cosy and relaxing.

Property questions and answers
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  • How much is the parking please as little bt confused, says free parking then says parking charge

    Hello, there is free parking on the site.
    Answered on 2 September 2022
  • Hi I’ve got 9- 10 mouth old puppy called blue an 1 yr old dog called Bailey they are both brothers very good with people was wondering if dog friendly

    Hello, Thank you for your message. We allow dogs in the pub but not in the chalets, unfortunately. Many thanks Kind regards The Rivers Arms
    Answered on 31 March 2023
  • Do you supply towels for the en-suites?

    Hello, Thank you for your enquiery, we do provide towels for the chalets. Kind regards The Rivers Arms Team
    Answered on 3 November 2022
  • Hi how much is the parking??

    Hello, Thank you for your enquiery, parking at The Rivers Arms is free. Kind Regards The Rivers Arms Team
    Answered on 24 August 2022
  • Hello, do you cater for gluten free diet as Im coeliac

    Yes, we can cater for a gluten free diet. Thanks.
    Answered on 9 August 2023
  • hi there do any of your cabins have twin beds please?

    Hello, Thank you for your query. All of our cabins have double beds in them. Kind regards The Rivers Arms
    Answered on 6 February 2023
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Area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • The Rivers Arms Restaurant & Bar
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan
  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Amenities of The Rivers Arms
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Living Area
  • Dining area
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • French

    House rules
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    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Refundable damage deposit
    A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. That's about $130. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
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    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about The Rivers Arms

    • Guests staying at The Rivers Arms can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.2).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • À la carte

    • The prices at The Rivers Arms may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The Rivers Arms offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • The Rivers Arms is 6.2 miles from the center of Dorchester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Room options at The Rivers Arms include:

        • Double

      • The Rivers Arms has 2 restaurants:

        • The Rivers Arms Restaurant & Bar
        • Restaurant #1

      • Check-in at The Rivers Arms is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.