Hotels near Athelhampton House
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Yalbury Cottage
Dorchester - 3.7 miles away
Deep in Thomas Hardy country, this picture-perfect thatched cottage is a popular restaurant-with-rooms run with great charm by Ariane and her husband, Jamie.
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The King’s Arms
Dorchester - 5 miles away
A commanding presence on the high street, this Georgian coaching inn has moved with the times, its interiors beautifully renovated, its bedrooms modern and well equipped, with casual dining in the bar and locally sourced dishes in the restaurant.
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The Bear
Wareham - 10 miles away
Smarter than the average Bear, this handsome bow-fronted Georgian coaching inn with a distinctive bear statue on a balcony is a fun hotel and local hangout, revamped in contemporary style
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The Priory
Wareham - 11 miles away
There’s certainly nothing monastic about the rooms in this much-loved hotel, standing in four acres of lovely grounds bordered by the River Frome beside the Saxon priory church.
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Plumber Manor
Sturminster Newton - 11 miles away
For over 50 years the Prideaux-Brune family have welcomed guests to their ancestral Jacobean manor house in an English country garden with the Divelish stream skipping through.
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Moonfleet Manor
Fleet - 13 miles away
A Georgian manor house above Chesil Beach, this is a dog- and people-friendly hotel designed for holidays and fun, catering to everyone from tinies to grown-ups with sophisticated tastes.
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Summer Lodge
Evershot - 14 miles away
'It's ‘fiercely expensive’, but this Relais & Châteaux hotel in a chocolate-box village doesn’t stint on the traditional country house luxuries, drapes, stripes, sofas and chandeliers, florals, antiques, paintings.
From £60 per night
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The Acorn Inn
Evershot - 14 miles away
Thomas Hardy fans will be in their element at this local watering hole in Dorset, which was the model for 'The Sow and Acorn’ in Tess of the d’Urbervilles.
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The Eastbury Hotel & Spa - 'Garden Escape' Special Offer
Sherborne - 16 miles away
Behind the ‘pretty façade’ of a Georgian town house in an affluent market town, this hotel is a perfect retreat, with small spa, oasis garden and croquet lawn.
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The Grange at Oborne
OBORNE - 17 miles away
Built of stone from the Purbeck hills, this 200-year-old house on the edge of the village stands in formal gardens, which are floodlit at night.
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The Seaside Boarding House
Burton Bradstock - 18 miles away
A playful mix of Edward Hopper’s Cape Cod and Edwardian seaside hotel, this white-painted villa above Chesil Beach has an easy-going stylishness, conducive to fun.
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The Pig on the Beach
Studland - 18 miles away
There is a hint of Castle Gormenghast about this fairytale 1820s marine villa, with its jumble of roofs, gables, gargoyles, towers and dormers, in gardens running down to a sandy beach.
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The Ollerod
Beaminster - 18 miles away
Eclectic menus and stellar cooking are a big attraction at this 14th-century clergy house, now a restaurant-led hotel with recently renovated bedrooms that combine pale paint finishes with designer wallpaper.
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The Grosvenor Arms
Shaftesbury - 19 miles away
With its Tuscan columns and pedimented gable, this coaching inn appears solidly Georgian, but the interiors are contemporary, with well-equipped bedrooms, a clubby bar and dining room serving wood-fired pizzas and bistro-style dishes.
From £62.50 per night
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La Fleur de Lys
Shaftesbury - 19 miles away
Little has changed at this restaurant-with-rooms in its three decades, but spotless bedrooms with thoughtful touches, and a slightly retro gourmet dining experience have their own appeal.
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The Queen’s Arms
Sherborne - 19 miles away
A return to the Guide for this honeyed-stone village pub, which had a lockdown makeover under enthusiastic new owners.
Hotels not in the Guide that you may want to consider
Hotels near Athelhampton House
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Seasons Guest House
WEYMOUTH - 11 miles away
On the seafront, several bedrooms at this small Georgian-fronted B&B give wonderful views over Weymouth bay. Takeaway fish and chips may be eaten in the dining room; days out can be planned in the welcoming lounge.
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Oaklands
WEYMOUTH - 11 miles away
Recently renovated in fresh, contemporary style, a grand Edwardian residence close to Weymouth Marina. Spruce bedrooms include a mini fridge with fresh milk, Bluetooth speaker and a charging hub. The lounge has an honesty bar, and fine breakfasts are served in a dining room with its original ceiling and wooden floor.
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RNLI College
Poole - 15 miles away
Set up as a training centre for RNLI volunteers, this purpose-built structure overlooks Holes Bay in Poole Harbour. Alongside crew members, visitors can stay in comfortable, jauntily decorated bedrooms (each with a double bed, work desk, seating and stunning view of the harbour). Breakfast and bistro food is served in the light and cheerful Riggers restaurant facing the waterfront; the Slipway bar has drinks and nibbles. Tours of the facility (which include a wave tank and simulator) can be pre-arranged. Every £1 spent goes towards providing equipment, training, and support for those saving lives at sea.
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The Bull Hotel
BRIDPORT - 19 miles away
In the centre of this bustling market town, a family-friendly (Fullers) hotel in a handsome Grade II listed former coaching inn. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, menus include moules frites and steak frites. Quirky rooms have bold wallpaper. The flower-filled courtyard garden is ideal for sunny days and balmy nights.
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The Keep
YEOVIL - 19 miles away
A smart, well-appointed B&B situated in the heart of town. A Continental breakfast is served in a contemporary dining area, or may be taken in the room.
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Haddon House
Bridport - 19 miles away
In over an acre of grounds, this traditional country house hotel occupies an ivy-covered Regency-style building three hundred yards from the harbour. There are characterful bedrooms and a restaurant specialising in local fish and in-season locally grown fruit and vegetables. Lighter meals are available in the bar and comfortable lounge.
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