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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: The Rivers Arms in Dorchester offers family-friendly rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, electric kettle, and dining area. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy British cuisine at the on-site restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner. The restaurant offers vegetarian and vegan options in a welcoming atmosphere. Breakfast includes a full English or Irish selection with warm dishes, fresh pastries, and juice. Leisure Facilities: The inn features a garden, terrace, and balcony. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Additional amenities include an outdoor seating area and free on-site private parking. Local Attractions: Located 43 km from Bournemouth Airport, The Rivers Arms is near Monkey World (20 km), Corfe Castle (35 km), and Poole Harbour (36 km). Other attractions include Sandbanks and Golden Cap, each approximately 45 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Helen
United Kingdom
“Nicely situated in a quiet village. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean. It felt very cosy during heavy rain and strong winds. Fellow guests complained about the food in the bar but we found it tasty and well cooked. A cooked breakfast...” - Liz
United Kingdom
“Nice casual feel Homely, eclectic decor. Cosy chalet and comfortable bed Friendly host Nice breakfast” - Wilkins
United Kingdom
“The cabins where cozy clean and good value for money .Loved seeing all the guinea pigs running wild !.The breakfast was adequate not a lot of choice but enough.” - Ray
United Kingdom
“Charming hosts made me feel really at home. Superb location, great food quaint individual fully equipped cabins. Highly recommend this for short or long stay. Fantastic value for money. Rachael is a hoot!..” - Shaun
United Kingdom
“The accommodation was very comfortable, clean and spacious. Food was good for the most part. Having free range guinea pigs was fun to watch. The views are lovely.” - Kathryn
United Kingdom
“The location was peaceful and quiet. The host was friendly and helpful and the stay was good value for money.” - Pankaj
United Kingdom
“Quiet and relaxing, quality of cabins is very good.” - David
United Kingdom
“It was unusually quirky but very comfortable. The absence of television was not even noticed. Two very minor problems in the room were rectified immediately. The welcome we received on arrival was exceptionally friendly and the freshly cooked...” - Susan
United Kingdom
“It's a lovely setting with the chalets, and it's peaceful.” - Sarah
United Kingdom
“The cabin was lovely, very quaint, the food in the restaurant was fabulous and the owner was very nice and helpful. The guinea pigs were very cute. Would definitely stay here again”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- The Rivers Arms Restaurant & Bar
- CuisineBritish
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan
- Restaurant #1
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House rules
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.



The fine print
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 via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.