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The Gamekeeper

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

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Property grounds
Bar (on property)
Flat-screen TV
Exterior
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Escape to the countryside at The Gamekeeper, where rustic charm meets modern comfort. Indulge in a hearty English breakfast, unwind with a drink at the bar, or bask in the sun amidst lush gardens. With free self parking and WiFi throughout your stay is sure to be relaxing.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Garden
  • Meeting room
  • Picnic area

Feel at home (5)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free self-parking

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (King)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
16 North Street, Dorchester, England, DT2 9QZ

What's nearby

  • Tutankhamun: The Exhibition - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Hardy's Cottage - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Weymouth Beach - 14 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Durdle Door - 23 min drive - 23.6 km

Getting around

  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 56 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 145 min drive
  • Dorchester South Station - 5 min drive
  • Dorchester West Station - 7 min drive
  • Maiden Newton Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Three Compasses - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Duchess of Cornwall - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bonjour - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The King's Arms - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Gamekeeper

The Gamekeeper puts you within a 15-minute drive of Weymouth Beach. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

Languages

Afrikaans, English
VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 4 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 9:30 AM–11 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Working away

  • Meeting room

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 8 for adults and GBP 5 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for GBP 5 per day
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per accommodation, per day

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

The Gamekeeper Dorchester
The Gamekeeper Bed & breakfast
The Gamekeeper Bed & breakfast Dorchester

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Gamekeeper?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Gamekeeper?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Gamekeeper?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at The Gamekeeper and nearby?

The Gamekeeper has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Gamekeeper?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around The Gamekeeper like?

The Gamekeeper is located a short 19-minute walk from Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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The Gamekeeper Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The property was clean and tidy and the owners were awesome. Nothing was too hard. Would recommend anyone stopping through to spend at least a night. Look forward to coming back
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent B&B
Wonderful stay at the Gamekeeper. Nothing was too much trouble and everything was fabstastic
Elaine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hosts.
The couple that ran the Gamekeeper were fantastic, very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Great breakfast, kept us going all day. Very clean room. Wi Fi not that good but we were right out in the country and the riverside setting was lovely. Would definitely return if in the area again.
Valerie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Made to feel very welcome
We only stayed the one night, and it was during the week when the kitchen wasn't open. Not an issue as we stopped for a meal on the way there. We were due to leave very early the next morning, and the owners went to every length to supply us with breakfast before leaving. Great atmosphere, and had a very pleasant evening in the bar with the owners. We could also take our two dogs in. Would definitely stay there again.
Debbie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very welcoming
As much as they could not do food due to kitchen issues. I had a really pleasant stay and great night sleep. The locals and staff were very friendly and I will stay hear again.
LEIGH, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Wrong time to stay.
We had a one night stay. Hoping for a quiet country pub that served an evening meal. However we were disappointed from the start. Staff did not know we were booked in when arrived, then shown to the wrong room, we had booked a superior room. There was a wedding party taking place so we were told no food was available in the evening. Asked could we have breakfast for an extra £7 pp on Sunday morning, told yes but only between 8 to 8.30 so passed on an early start. Ate in the Blue Raddler in Dorchester instead, can recommend. Returned to accommodation, we were locked out off the pub, and our room keys wouldn’t open the door member of the wedding party let us in. Thankfully the party music stopped before 11pm. Room was fairly clean, though there was dusty air vent next to toilet, noisy bathroom fan and mattress passed it’s best. Not a four star room and not exceptional.
Angie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mid week stop over
Very friendly service and location was great.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Michael, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Budget accommodation
Basic accommodation, tv, shower, toilet. Was comfortable, and very friendly.
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly and welcoming
We had a very comfortable stay at the Gamekeeper. The owner Kim was very friendly and we enjoyed a lovely evening of lively banter with him and some others from the local community. We couldn’t have felt more welcome.
Moira and Des, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The Gamekeeper, Charminster
Welcoming staff, accommodation adequate and clean. Good food in pub.
Shaun, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room in lovely location
Lovely room in a lovely setting. Visited family in Dorchester which was only a short drive away. The room and restaurant was nicely done and backed on to beautiful garden and stream. Hope to stay again soon
Laura, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A really lovely place with fab staff .So welcoming
Lovely pub/hotel with very friendly staff. Had a nice meal and breakfast was excellent !! The room was unfortunately far too hot and noise from the road made it difficult to sleep but obviously not the hotels fault with the exceptionally hot weather. A great stay overall . Very good customer service adding a put up bed for our daughter at a mins notice as we didn’t know this was an option and had arranged for her to stay with friends. Made her day being able to stay with us. Thank you
Natalie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxed few days
Great little place in amazing setting
Alkesh, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

A warm welcome at the Gamekeeper
Kim was helpful, friendly, warm and welcoming. He did everything he could to ensure we were comfortable which was amazing when a sudden family bereavement meant his wife had to fly overseas on the day we arrived. Everything was clean and tidy and it's clear they continue to make improvements as they build their business. It's a very beautiful area and incredibly quiet and peaceful - good for the soul! :-) There is a lovely little river at the bottom of their garden/paddock and it was very therapeutic to sit down by the river and watch the water go by. It's probably best to have your own car if staying at the Gamekeeper especially if you want to explore further afield or go to the beach. Kim recommended a great taxi company who were prompt and reasonably priced. If you do have your own car, the Gamekeeper has a big car park so there's plenty of space to park. A big thanks to Kim for looking after us so well and George, the parrot, was most entertaining!
Greer, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
Very friendly staff. Nice room with garden view. No evening meal on Monday or Tuesday but the staff will order a take away for you to eat in the restaurant.
philip, 1-night trip