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The Red Lion Hotel

3.0 star property
Dorchester B&B with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Restaurant
Double Room, Ensuite
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
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The Red Lion Hotel offers a warm welcome with free breakfast, a cozy bar, and a delightful garden. Enjoy kids' meals at the on-site restaurant or grab coffee from the cafe. The helpful staff has left previous guests feeling right at home.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (3)

  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Garden
The current price is ￥13,578
￥16,293 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 9.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Heating
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 16.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Ensuite

Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 16.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
A352, Winfrith Newburgh, Dorchester, England, DT2 8LE

What's nearby

  • Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Lulworth Cove - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • The Tank Museum - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Lulworth Cove Beach - 13 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Durdle Door Beach - 21 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 56 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 150 min drive
  • Wool Station - 6 min drive
  • Wareham Station - 11 min drive
  • Moreton Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ship Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Monkey World Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The New Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Seven Stars - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Finleys Cafe - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Red Lion Hotel

The Red Lion Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Monkey World Ape Rescue Center and Lulworth Cove. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, this bed & breakfast is within a short drive of Corfe Castle.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (noon - 10:00 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (noon - 8:00 PM)
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Facilities

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight can be arranged for an extra charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property is professionally cleaned.

Also known as

Red Lion Inn Dorchester
Red Lion Dorchester
Red Lion
Dorchester
The Red Lion
The Red Lion Hotel Dorchester
The Red Lion Hotel Bed & breakfast
The Red Lion Hotel Bed & breakfast Dorchester

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Red Lion Hotel?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Red Lion Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Red Lion Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

What is there to do at The Red Lion Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, fishing, and hiking. The Red Lion Hotel also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Red Lion Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

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The Red Lion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Room
Breakfast
Food
Location
Pub
Shower
Bathroom
Bed
Parking

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and substantial with a large range of choices. (15 reviews)
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Reviews

6/10 Good

Dorset stay

Hotel was a little old fashioned, but we enjoyed our stay, it was handy for our visit to the Dorset coast and friends, staff were friendly and accommodating, food was good, plenty of parking
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Welcoming cozy country pub

Very welcoming cozy country pub. Tasty breakfast included - eggs done really well. Gluten free options. Just the base we needed for a weekend walking on the coast nearby
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Whole stay was excellent
Stewart, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Loved our stay

A lovely small hotel with a lot to offer! The staff was welcoming and attentive, making our stay enjoyable. Breakfast was delicious, with a nice variety of cereals that our kids loved. Our room was spacious, clean, and comfortable, and it was great that they provided a dog bed for our pet, which made us feel very welcome
Dasa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super nice staff, very helpful in getting us a cab.
Adrian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff very helpful and friendly
Joe, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

I definitely liked having on-site dining options and that the parking was close by.
Laura, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very hospitable staff and great food. Wish we could stay longer.
Wayne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. Alan perfect owner.
Benjamin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

4 Star

Good accommodation friendly helpful staff .Was a 4 star basic room but adequate ,
Michael, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was so easy, and we were made to feel welcome and I would stay there again
Royston, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice staff,proper homemade food and spotless. Large Parking space for vehicles.Liked it.
Bipin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A wonderful welcome from Jay. Breakfast was excellent and a great location to visit local attractions!
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good stay

Nice clean room, excellent location, breakfast was very substantial too, literally everything one would need for their stay.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff

It was a very pleasant stay. The hotel staff all treated me with kindness and hospitality. It was a short stay to visit Durdle Door and I had a great stay thanks to them. Thank you very much!
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean, the linen was spotless,and the meals were excellent. The English breakfast was exceptional.
Amit, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay at the Red Lion Hotel was very pleasant. The room was cozy, vibe in the Pub was full of energy in the evening watching sports games, and the morning breakfast was lovely. Our car broke down nearby and the owners were very supportive and helped us in every way they could to find alternatives. We really thank them for their help and appreciate their kindness.
Kushal D, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a wonderful and rustic B and B. The rooms are small, but the innkeepers are wonderful and make up for any shortcoming. The food in the tavern is fantastic. Lizzie (the owner) is an angel and she saved the day for us when we could not get transportation to our event. She drove us herself!!!!
STEPHEN, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good value for money

Good value, nice room but a little small. Staff very friendly and helpful.Great breakfast!
Mark, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Pleasant Room in good location

Stayed while on a break to Dorset, close to Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. Close to lots of towns and sites in the area with easy road access. Friendly staff and breakfast included. Large, spacious room that was clean and tidy. This is an old pub and therefore the building is not like a modern hotel but that is the charm of staying in the English countryside. Our room was upstairs and no lift should that be a necessity.
Antony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The host's from the red lion went above and beyond to make our stay excellent 👌 👏 😀 👍 We would not hesitate to stay there again. Food was excellent and lots of it. They made you feel welcome. X
Jennifer, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very family friendly hotel

Staff are all so friendly and welcoming. Felt very well looked after. We had dinner and breakfast here, both were very good. The room was clean with lovely fluffy towels and a reasonable size for a family of 4. Only negatives was that the roast dinner was only available till 3.30pm.
Claire, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was very clean and perfect sized for my family. Only one problem at night , my next door neighbour was so loud when they were talking, even we could hear clearly their conversations. Its not Red Lion's fault. People need to consider others. The host was very very friendly and professional as well. We had supper and breakfast. Both were very good. We enjoyed the food.
Priunka, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A warm welcome

The Red Lion is now a family business, and what a lovely family they are. From first welcome to final farewell, they couldn't have looked after us better.
paul, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The friendly hotel where everyone smiles

A very warm welcome, greeted by very friendly staff. The room radiator wasn't working but it was fixed within a few minutes. Excellent breakfast in very comfortable surroundings. Perfect location for Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove etc. Very good value for money. Highly recommended.
Kenneth, 3-night trip