Absolutely excellent stay. I would even go so far as to say it was the best B&B/host experience I’ve ever had. I didn’t know hosts could make such a big difference to your stay, but I suppose I just hadn’t experienced a great one until now. From the start, Karl was extremely welcoming. He had excellent recommendations in the area and nearby the town, also great chat. The attention to detail in the room amenities was above and beyond. It was actually at hotel level and not what I expected from an intimate B&B: a great selection of tea, coffee, and small snacks; a little pamphlet about everything you can do in Dorchester; a very nice menu for breakfast; loved the art and interior design. The breakfast itself was absolutely delicious, made by the other co-host, Jocelyn, literally restaurant level! I can honestly say the trip was ten times better than it would have been because of the hosts and the place.

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The breakfast was absolutely wonderful, a real treat, Karl and Jocelyn are great hosts, nothing is too much trouble, so easy to get on with, they could be friends for life. Karl is a great character, obviously has a broad experience of life and great to chat to. For us it was faultless stay, thank you. Don't hesitate.

The parking is off site but that is typical of central town stays, there's not a lot happening in Dorchester but its so convenient to take the 10 minute train ride to Weymouth, with the bonus of no need to drive if you want a drink. Lets be clear, this would be our first choice to stay should we be in the area again.

We had such a lovely stay at Westwood House! From the moment we arrived, we received a warm and friendly welcome from Karl and Jocelyn – and of course, their beautiful dog Midas, who was definitely the star of the show! He made our stay even more memorable - he makes a great front of house. Our rooms were clean, bright, and tastefully decorated – really comfortable and inviting. I also really appreciated the thoughtful touch of having oat milk provided in the room, which is quite rare and such a bonus for those of us who prefer plant-based options. Breakfast was absolutely delicious, with some really tasty vegan choices that were clearly made with care. The house itself is in a great location – perfect for exploring the local area. Overall, we had a fantastic time and would absolutely stay again. Highly recommended

My only complaint was that I wasn’t allowed to take Midas back to Bristol with me.

Karl and Jocelyn were excellent hosts who were very welcoming and helpful. We were really impressed by their flexibility and helpfulness. The room and facilities were great and the breakfast was excellent, served in their lovely new purpose built extension. The hotel is in a geat part of town and, even though on a main road, very quiet. The bathroom has a lovely bath and seperate shower. The suite is formed of two rooms, a bedroom with a large, comfy double bed and an adjoined room with a 3 seat sofa, an armchair and a large TV with drink making facilities and a decent sized fridge. Overall, we had an excellent stay and would use again.

If I was to criticise in any way it would be to say that the bathroom is seperate from the room, albeit contained on your own floor, but it does make you concious that someone may come upstairs accidentally while you are between bathroom and the suite. I would have felt happier if the door at the top of the stairs was lockable to prevent this. The suite we stayed in was on the top floor of the lovely old building with 54 steep stairs to get to it. Not much that can be done about it, but buyer beware.

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 stay. One of the standout features was the breakfast – absolutely delicious! There was a wide variety of fresh, tasty options, and everything was prepared with such care. It was the perfect start to each day. The bed in my room was beyond comfortable – hands down one of the best I've ever slept in. I woke up feeling well-rested and refreshed every morning, which really added to the overall experience. If you're looking for a place that combines comfort, excellent service, and a great breakfast, this is it. I will definitely be returning!

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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 separate great shower. Lovely thick towels provided. The breakfast which is included was first rate. Each morning I chose something different and each one, we were there 4 mornings, was delicious. The proprietors, Karl and Jocelyn, were so welcoming and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble. The location was perfect for us. Town centre with loads of good restaurants and coffee shops and the usual chains of shops but also lots of independent shops too. Loads of museums if that’s your thing. It is ours.

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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 towels. There was a separate area for making coffee and tea (mostly Fairtrade - hooray!) and a coffee machine. There was a list of choices for breakfast - order the previous evening. The hosts were excellent - relaxed and very friendly and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our two day stay and would definitely stay again.

Curtains were a bit stiff to pull across.

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 suitcase scale, chocolate bars for the coffee setup as among others. Very comfortable bed, good space in the room, delicious breakfast and great bathroom with amenities. I’ve holidayed in many a place in the UK and abroad and it was refreshing to stay in a place that the owners still wish to put in the extra effort and detail in your stay.

Hard to say don’t like but just believe in fair reviews so one thing of note was it is an old building and the bathroom didn’t have a window so just a bit of damp on the ceiling above the shower.

This is a lovely BnB in Dorchester. We stayed in the room on the top floor of the building which was spacious and had a separate sitting area and bedroom. The TV has Freeview and the option to stream Netflix. We enjoyed the tea and coffee making facilities and the room benefitted from a fridge which was useful. Breakfast was freshly prepared each morning and was beautiful. The hosts were very welcoming, my husband and I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a comfy stay in Dorchester.

The bathroom was separate from the room - although right next door, you access it through a landing that can be freely accessed (though this was not a real issues as we did not meet anyone on the landing).

Excellent guidance ahead of arrival regarding parking near the guest house. We arrived a little early but Jocelyn had the room ready so she took us up to the suite on the top floor. We had a lovely sitting room, separate bedroom and bathroom. All very comfortable and well equipped. Our breakfasts were a delight! Jocelyn's porridge was delicious, as was the full English. Service was efficient and friendly. We really enjoyed staying with Jocelyn and Karl and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Westwood House.

We would usually choose to park on site, but using a public car park nearby was not an issue.