Located in Dorchester center, Westwood House is a 20-minute drive from the scenic coast at Weymouth. Set in an historical 4-story building, the guest house offers free Wi-Fi and cooked breakfasts. The individual rooms at Westwood are elegantly furnished, and each has a private bathroom with free toiletries. Rooms also feature tea/coffee facilities and a flat-screen TV with a DVD player. Generous, award-winning full English breakfasts are served daily in the bright conservatory dining room. Light continental options, vegetarian breakfasts and specialty teas are also available. The Westwood House guest house is located on an elegant Georgian street, just a few minutes’ walk from Dorchester’s shops and restaurants. Dorset’s scenic countryside can be reached in 10 minutes’ drive.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
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1 full bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
9.5
High score for Dorchester
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • C
    Celia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was very central and near to the museum and main street. The room was very spacious and comfortable and warm, with a huge bed, two small armchairs and a separate desk and table. There was a large bathroom with shower and fluffy...
  • Mohammad
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    I recently stayed at this lovely hotel, and I couldn’t have been more impressed. From the moment I arrived, the host was incredibly welcoming and kind, making me feel right at home. Their warmth and hospitality truly set the tone for a fantastic...
  • Hutchison
    Canada Canada
    Exactly as described. Very comfortable room and central to Dorchester
  • A
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    the accommodation and breakfast was excellent and the proprietor very friendly and helpful
  • Nick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is handy for town centre and the breakfast is excellent. The en suite is high quality. You can't really hear the busy street below.
  • Andrea
    United States of America United States of America
    The property was beautiful and in a great location. Tom was very kind and helpful.
  • Lisa
    Greece Greece
    Breakfast was delicious and served in a lovely setting.
  • Ann
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was clean, comfortable. We had a room at the top of what is an town house and the views over Dorchester were wonderful from all the windows. Our room had a bedroom, a sitting room with a big telly and a large bathroom with a roll top bath and a...
  • Tom
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A brilliant base for any trip down to Dorset. Incredibly friendly, helpful and thoughtful hosts. Whether that was recommendation for a morning walk, a takeaway breakfast after we missed actual breakfast or just the added details in the room like a...
  • R
    Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The owners were excellent, couldn't be more helpful. Lovely room, haven't slept that well in ages. Faultless breakfast, will be going back for sure.

Property questions and answers
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  • Hello we are driving to Dorchester, can we park nearby for the duration of our stay? thanks, Robert

    Dear Robert, Thank you for your enquiry. We recommend using 'Top O' Town' car park in Dorchester. This is approx. 150 metres up the road from us, is f..
    Answered on 3 August 2020
  • Hi there, Do you have any quiet rooms away from the road side that are available for the evening of 3rd March please? Thanks, Emma

    Hi Emma, Thanks for your query. Yes we do currently have a quiet room available for March 3rd. best regards Tom
    Answered on 20 January 2022
  • Could you please tell me how many stairs there are to the Superior Double Room that is available. Also is it at the front or rear ôf the property?

    It depends on which date you are looking at. Do you have specific dates in mind?
    Answered on 23 May 2022
  • Hello! I would like to know if the WiFi works well as I have a meeting online and I’ll have to use it from my room. Thank you

    Hi there, we have excellent wifi throughout the house and the fastest broadband speed available in the area (approx 45mbps download speed).
    Answered on 22 January 2021
  • Good evening. We are coming to stay next week and, for packing purposes, just wondered if there was a hairdryer in the room. Many thanks.

    Thank you for your enquiry. Yes, all our rooms have hairdryers, as well as iron and ironing board, tea & coffee, nespresso machines and mini-fridges. ..
    Answered on 3 August 2020
  • Are there places to eat in the evening nearby?

    There are lots of restaurants nearby, and most have re-opened after lockdown, with more re-opening all the time.
    Answered on 15 July 2020
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Host Info

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Dorchester is the County Town of Dorset and has a fascinating history, from the Bronze Age and Roman settlement to the lovely market town it is today. Places of historical interest include the home of the novelist Thomas Hardy, Maiden Castle Hill Fort, and the Maumbury Rings Roman Amphitheatre. Its many attractions include the bustling shopping precinct, museums, restaurants, cafes and inns. There are cycle routes, footpaths, golf courses, and many other activities to enjoy nearby.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Westwood House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Racquetball
  • Cycling
  • Darts
  • Windsurfing
  • Fishing
  • Tennis court
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
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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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note this property does not have a elevator or ground floor rooms.

Please note that early or late check in requests can only be arranged prior to arrangement.

Please inform Westwood House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Westwood House

  • Guests staying at Westwood House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish

  • Room options at Westwood House include:

    • Double
    • Suite

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

  • Check-in at Westwood House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Westwood House is 1,650 feet from the center of Dorchester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Westwood House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Darts
    • Windsurfing
    • Racquetball