The Old Tea House

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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.7

Property highlights

About this property

Historic Setting: The Old Tea House in Dorchester is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Garden and Restaurant: Guests can relax in the beautiful garden or dine at the on-site restaurant, enjoying a variety of delicious meals. Comfortable Accommodations: The bed and breakfast features family rooms with private bathrooms, including baths and showers. Each room is equipped with a tea and coffee maker, work desk, and TV. Breakfast Options: A continental or full English/Irish breakfast is served, including warm dishes, fresh pastries, fruits, and juice. Local Attractions: Located 15 km from Athelhampton House and 46 km from Bournemouth Airport, the property is close to Weymouth Harbour (15 km) and Portland Castle (20 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

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

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

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1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Alexandra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“What a lovely little gem of a place to stay. Fantastic find. Exceeded all expectations. Accommodation was superb. Everyone so friendly and food in cafe was delicious. Would definitely stay again.”
Mike
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was very good served in the tea room by the property owner. It was very enjoyable and well served. Our room was very clean and tidy. A large room, with a lounge area, bedroom with a four poster bed, en suite bathroom and toilet. We would...”
Downham
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The host, Debbie was very good and the food was extremely tasty...”
Nelson
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely old building. Owner's and staff very welcoming. Excellent cream tea, also fantastic full English. Value for your money. Lovely room, comfortable bed. Can't go wrong in booking here.”
Gordon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was great, the room was more like a suit, with 4 poster bed. The whole experience was full of character.”
Teresa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful building with a very rich and interesting history. The host told us all about it and we were so impressed and it made our stay more special. We had a beautiful 4 poster bed and it was the most comfortable bed we have slept in and we have...”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Cosy suite with lounge area we could relax in Lovely comfortable four poster bed Great breakfast and super friendly staff and host Deb.”
Linda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Unexpected private lounge, comfortable, quiet bedroom with four poster, nice bath. Location, breakfast & welcome all delightful.”
Joanne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Debbie is a super host. Property is near is central but is not noisy, spacious and provides good breakfast.”
Sally
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This was our third or fourth stay at The Old Tea House. We didn’t get to see Deb this time sadly, but Chris looked after us very well at breakfast. It’s not a luxurious place but has so much character and is great value. Very convenient for the...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 11:00
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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.

No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Old Tea House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.