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The Manor Hotel

Beach Road | West Bexington, Dorchester DT2 9DF, England
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The Manor Hotel
Ranked #4 of 9 hotels in Dorchester
4.0 of 5 stars 49 Reviews
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  • Very good(5)
  • Cellar bar(4)
  • Excellent local(3)
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London, England
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2012 NEW

Would recommend this hotel - friendly staff, excellent food, quiet location very near Chesil Beach, good walking, easy access to other coastal places. New owners have worked extremely hard to upgrade this hotel.

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Haywards Heath, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

My wife and I stayed in the Manor Hotel for 4 days on a walking holiday. On our arrival we were given a very friendly welcome (in the bar) and a tour of the hotel by the owner (Alison). The family-owned hotel has been renovated recently to a very high standard. Our freshly decorated room was on the top floor... More

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carmarthenshire
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

Stayed for weekend mid May as part of a group. The efforts by the new owners to put this place on the map are nothing short of a miracle. The attention to detail and the sheer hard work of all involved will I'm sure guarantee them the success they rightly deserve. With the world full of economic gloom this level... More

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Winchester
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

We would definitely recommend Manor House for the stunning position and the very good renovations which are in character with a lovely building. ALSO the extremely good food and service. Jessica has the touch - very professional. It would be so great if you could do cafetieres of good strong coffee for breakfast - that would make all the difference.... More

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Ringwood, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

My lovely Nigel booked this for a night away a very romantic location the owners have refurbed it beautifully and kept the character whilst providing first class amenities. Our room No 1 had a four poster bed sea view, was wonderfully warm and a great bathroom with corner bath and shower. We ate in the cellar bar which has a... More

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Sutton Bonington
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012
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We've just stayed for two nights. Lovely, clean, nice family run establishment. Our room (3) was large with ensuite and great shower. The present owners apparently have been the less than a year. They have refurbished it well. We were made very welcome even when we came back after having checked out, because we'd been walking and were soaked through... More

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Weymouth
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012

Although local to the area I was in need of a night's accommodation whilst on a course in Bridport. My first choice of hotel was fully booked and whilst I was ambling down the coast road I remembered this hotel but I also remembered that I had read some truly awful reviews of it! No matter, I was low on... More

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Hampshire
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2012
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My stay at The Old Manor was a late Christmas present to me and I somehow managed to choose the coldest weekend of the year so far. Friendly welcome. Lovely soup for lunch and excellent evening meals in the cellar bar; it isn't often that there are two vegetarian options on the menu. And (so I'm told) good beer too.... More

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Dorset, England
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

This lovely old stone- flagged manor house fills the gap nicely between Abbotsbury and Bridport on the Jurassic Coast. We have eaten here three times in the last couple of months and find it to be consistently good. Service is friendly and professional; the decor in the cellar bar is warm and inviting, and the dining room is stylish in... More

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Reading, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 28, 2011

A hotel we loved years ago that, after a period in the doldrums, has taken on a new lease of life under new management. Took friends for dinner in the restaurant and the food, service and setting were all excellent - we will be going back! All the rooms are gradually being done over and the Manor is shaking off... More

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Address: Beach Road | West Bexington, Dorchester DT2 9DF, England
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