Dog Friendly Cottages, Hotels, B&Bs for Dog-friendly Holidays in Dorset

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Listed "Best Hotel in Bournemouth" by the Guardian newspaper and "Best Small Hotel" - Bournemouth Tourism Awards, this historic hotel was built by Edward VII as a Lovenest for Lillie Langtry in 1877.

Enjoy a romantic break or just get away from it all. Relax in Luxurious bedrooms & suites many with four posters and Jacuzzis. Award Winning AA rosette food is served in the magnificent dining room with Minstrels gallery.

• Complimentary use of State-of-the-art gym and leisure club (2 mins walk away).
• Visit our website (link below) for the lowest rates available on the 'Net.

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Elwell Manor is a very comfortable mid-Victorian villa, close to the town centre and both harbours. We offer high quality, well decorated bed and breakfast accommodation and all rooms have ensuite facilities or private bathroom.

We have free off-road parking.

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Set in an acre of tranquil gardens on Bournemouth's East Cliff, the Yenton is ideally situated just a short walk from sandy beaches and the town centre. We pride ourselves on our friendly and professional hospitality and excellent food, our aim being to make your stay an enjoyable one.

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We are situated in the Historic village of Corfe Castle. The Castle itself is just 100 yards from the Hotel entrance. Swanage Steam Railway has a service that runs to Swanage. Timetables available.

We are centrally located for visiting Monkey World, Bovington Tank Museum, The World Heritage Site of The Jurassic Coast (we are also approved accommodation suppliers of these places) and most of Dorset.

We have five Championship Golf Courses within 30 minutes with the closest being world famous Isle of Purbeck Golf Course (just 10 minutes away).

We have ten bedrooms with full bar and restaurant facilities. We are open all year and a Christmas Break or New Year Break to see our village Christmas Lights are a great attraction.

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Sunnyside is a Georgian 5 bedroom family run Guest House 10 meters from the beach in Weymouth. We are 5 minutes from the bus and train stations and the Ferry to Guernsey and Jersey.

Weymouth has family friendly beaches, fishing and diving trips and plenty of restaurants and pubs. Why not sit and watch the boats in the harbour for a couple of hours and relax?

We welcome families of all ages, pets, walkers, bikers, fishermen and divers, couples, contractors and cyclists (we can store a couple of bikes safely).

• We have 3 en-suite rooms
• Other rooms have sinks and access to showers and a bath.
• Three of our rooms have stunning views over the bay.

Weymouth is renowned for its sandy beaches, its fishing, diving, it's harbour and the South Coast Path that passes by our doorstep.

A hearty, locally sourced breakfast is provided.

A warm welcome is guaranteed to all our guests.

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The 4-star B+B Weymouth is perfectly located on the seafront, a stone's throw from Weymouth's "dog friendly" beach and within walking distance of the town centre, historic harbour, marina and ferry ports.

The interior of this Georgian building has been modernised into contemporary and stylish accommodation. The B+B Weymouth has 23 en-suite bedrooms plus a 3-bedroom self-contained apartment. Facilities include a guest lounge with stunning sea views and a bright and airy breakfast room where full English breakfast is freshly cooked to order.

Rates include complimentary teas & fresh coffees, biscuits, mineral water, Wi-Fi, daily newspapers, local tourist information, restaurant guide, free local phone calls and a limited number of town centre parking permits. Parking permits are free, subject to availability and must be booked in advance.

Enjoy door-to-door walking to the Rodwell Trail and magnificent walks along the Jurassic Coastal paths. Guided walking tours available upon request.

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The Anchorage is a family run guesthouse offering a comfortable and relaxing stay.

Situated just a 'stones throw' from both the golden sands of Weymouth beach and the picturesque 17th century harbour. Perfectly located by the Condor ferry terminal and the Pavilion Theatre. Just a few minutes walk will see you in the town centre with its many pubs, restaurants, major shopping outlets and other attractions. An ideal location for all guests alike, there are many beautiful local walks, including those around the Jurassic Coast.

All rooms are spacious with exceptional views of either the beach from the front or the bustling harbour from the rear, in the morning you can enjoy a choice of fresh juices and cereals, a full English breakfast, a vegetarian breakfast (all vegetarian items are cooked seperately from main breakfasts) or simply poached eggs on toast with views of Weymouth Bay.

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Whatever your reason to visit Bournemouth - the Bourne Hall is well placed to please: comfortable, affordable and convenient for shops, shows and those safe sandy beaches.

You'll find us in the heart of central West Cliff area, about 150 yards from the Bournemouth International Centre and a couple minutes' stroll from the cliff top. With free guest parking the Bourne Hall is ideal for getting about the town - leave the keys with us - it's your chance to go car free.

Well established and independently run by experienced and forward thinking new owners the Mobaraki family, The Bourne Hall is relaxed and friendly with a mountainous morning buffet - the 'all day breakfast' just got a whole new meaning.

Your stay at the Bourne Hall also includes free use of the nearby four star luxury leisure club - with swimming, gym, sauna, steam and Jacuzzi, (please book at reception, limited availability). Guests also love our light, spacious bedrooms and look forward to unwinding in the Piano Room and bar.

Bedrooms are fully equipped with TVs, telephone, hairdryers and tea/coffee making facilities, and our creative chef is happy to prepare for special diets and healthy-option lunch-boxes. Our staff are trained to high standards and are known for being courteous and genuinely welcoming.

The 48 bed roomed Bourne Hall is nicely presented and especially welcomes families, groups and gatherings (private meeting rooms available), conference delegates, business and solo guests, couples and well behaved pets.

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Eleanor & Glenn Davidson welcome you to the Beach View, our family run 3 star Guesthouse in Weymouth. Built in 1805, This Grade II Listed Georgian Building is situated on Weymouth's beautiful seafront, with the beach just yards away.

You can be assured a warm and friendly welcome, staying with us at the Beach View.

We take pride in providing a relaxing atmosphere, comfortable accommodation and great breakfast!

Why not have a day sea fishing or maybe take a boat trip for either we are ideally situated.

Weymouth Pavilion (Theatre) is just seconds away offering a variety of shows.

Why not take a day trip to the beautiful Channel Islands, the Condor Ferry is situated adjacent to us. Or maybe just a simple stroll around Weymouth town centre & esplanade for a spot of shopping!

CONDOR PASSENGERS

The Beach View is ideally situated for the condor ferry terminal, Provisions are made for guests leaving on the early ferries, as continental breakfast is made available.

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Welcome to St Michaels Hotel & Bar or St Micks as its affectionately known by our guests. Consortium Management acquired St Michaels Hotel on Jan 1st 2007 and after a a few months worth of work we are producing one of the finest party hotels in Bournemouth.

St Michaels is right in the middle of Bournemouth just a few mins walk from the popular clubs, pubs and the beach. Each and every premier room is finished in detail to ensure the standard you would expect. All premier rooms come with Luxury Furnishings, TV, DVD, Complimentary Tea, Coffee, Still & Sparkling Water, Hair Dryer, Ironing Facilities and a King Size Bed !.

Our hotel offers an amazing array of  entertainment. It's a place where you can relax in or be part of the hustle and bustle on your doorstep the choice is yours at the premier Party Hotel hotel in Bournemouth.

St Michaels Leisure Facilities
St Michaels leisure facilities are second to none as we boast a Scandinavian pine sauna, indoor heated swimming pool and games area with Satellite television.

We believe you should have access to all our recreational facilities when its convenient to yourself. So you will find the leisure suite is open daily from 9am until Midnight. When you have finished enjoying yourself in the leisure area why not visit the cheapest bar in Bournemouth for a drink or two!.

Our hotel is primarily aimed at younger / party cliental who visit Bournemouth for a night, weekend or week of enjoyment!.

Welcome to a new era in party hotels!

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Our mission is to provide clean and good accommodation.

The Shirley Hotel is a family run hotel located on the favoured West Cliff of Bournemouth.

The Shirley was built in the 1820's but provides accommodation of the 21st century. It's perfect for a romantic get away or a cosy overnight with the family on a gate away in this renowned sea site resort which is BOURNEMOUTH.

Located a few hundred metres of the city centre, beaches and the BIC, you can do what your heart desires. From swimming, shopping, dine out or just reading and relaxing there are endless possibilities!

Our breakfast consists of your choice of eggs, bacon, beans, tomato, and fresh juices or coffee, or tea or just milk and toast. Our breakfasts are made to get your day started right.

Our evening meal is a three course meal.

We cater for families, singles, groups and conference delegates.

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To book a Camping Pitch, Please click the Non-Serviced Accommodation Tab on our booking pages.

True Lovers Knot is a welcoming public house with a Visit Britain 3 Star Rating. It provides luxury ensuite accommodation as well as offering a camping site for touring caravans & tents.

Tarrant Keyneston is on the River Tarrant.Located near Blandford Forum the town was rebuilt in 1731 after a great fire destroyed much of the centre. The work was completed within 30 years by the Bastard brothers, who were noted period architects. As a result it is one of the best preserved Georgian towns in England. Also nearby is the beautiful historic town of Wimbourne Minister. Attractions nearby include Blandford Forum Museum, Royal Signals Museum, Kingston Lacey National Trust House and Chettle House. Towns to explore nearby include Bournemouth, Poole & Dorchester

True Lovers Knot boasts a traditional front bar and an elegant restaurant. The campsite is suitable for touring caravans, motorhomes & tents offers a wide range of facilities.

The town hosts the week long Great Dorset Steam Fair every September, a large gathering of steam tractors and stationary engines.

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• Smokers please note: Smoking is no longer permitted inside the building but we have worked hard to liaise with our smoking regulars and do try our best to accommodate you. We still sell cigarettes and cigars and a super new smoking shelter will be available soon (updated May 2008).
• We accept pets by prior arrangement only.
• Children welcome.
• Check-In time: 1300 and Check-Out time: 1100.

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To book a Camping Pitch, Please click the Non-Serviced Accommodation Tab on our booking pages.

True Lovers Knot is a welcoming public house with a Visit Britain 3 Star Rating. It provides luxury ensuite accommodation as well as offering a camping site for touring caravans & tents.

Tarrant Keyneston is on the River Tarrant.Located near Blandford Forum the town was rebuilt in 1731 after a great fire destroyed much of the centre. The work was completed within 30 years by the Bastard brothers, who were noted period architects. As a result it is one of the best preserved Georgian towns in England. Also nearby is the beautiful historic town of Wimbourne Minister. Attractions nearby include Blandford Forum Museum, Royal Signals Museum, Kingston Lacey National Trust House and Chettle House. Towns to explore nearby include Bournemouth, Poole & Dorchester

True Lovers Knot boasts a traditional front bar and an elegant restaurant. The campsite is suitable for touring caravans, motorhomes & tents offers a wide range of facilities.

The town hosts the week long Great Dorset Steam Fair every September, a large gathering of steam tractors and stationary engines.

Please Note:

• Smokers please note: Smoking is no longer permitted inside the building but we have worked hard to liaise with our smoking regulars and do try our best to accommodate you. We still sell cigarettes and cigars and a super new smoking shelter will be available soon (updated May 2008).
• We accept pets by prior arrangement only.
• Children welcome.
• Check-In time: 1300 and Check-Out time: 1100.

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Delightful Churchview, a 300 year old Guest House, full of character, offering Bed, Breakfast and Evening Meal accommodation. Churchview is situated in the small village of Winterbourne Abbas, 5 miles west of Dorchester, making it an ideal base for touring and walking in Thomas Hardy's beautiful West Dorset and for exploring our dramatic World Heritage Jurassic Coast, including the famous Chesil Beach and Lulworth Cove.

Churchview is noted for its comfort, warm welcome and delicious home cooked English Breakfasts and Evening Meals. Proprietors, Michael and Jane Deller have been welcoming visitors to their home since 1988 and take pride in assisting guests, offering a wealth of local knowledge and information as well as guides, maps and walking books.

West Dorset is rightly famed for both its beautiful countryside and dramatic coast line. Recognised as an area of outstanding natural beauty, West Dorset provides glorious rolling landscapes, breathtaking views and picturesque villages, all easily reached by car, on foot or cycle, via the many miles of winding lanes, footpaths and bridleways.

Please Note: Non-smoking. Children over 5 welcome, pets welcome, Check-in time: from 16:00 Check-out time: 10:00

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The Hotel, originally built in 1549, is situated in the heart of the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, ideally based for seeing the local sights and the surrounding towns of Swanage, Bournemouth, Poole, Wareham and Weymouth. We have a full A la Carte restaurant specialising in fresh fish, game and traditional English dishes. A full range of hot and cold bar snacks are also available. Whether you decide to explore the surrounding area or relax and enjoy the hospitality of our hotel the bars are open all day for you to relax and enjoy our wide selection of English and Continental beers.

We are within 30 minutes of 5 champion golf courses - choose from Broadstone, Ferndown, Queens Park, Meyrick Park, or the Isle of Purbeck Golf course (only a 5-minute drive). The Swanage Steam Railway is only a 2 minute stroll from the Hotel.

Please Note: Non-smoking. Pets are welcome on the premises (but are at a price of £5.00 per night when staying in the hotel overnight). No Takeaway Food allowed on the premises. All children are welcome. (Families and couples only), "stag or hen parties will be refused entry and deposit will not be refunded." Private car park facility available. Check-in time: 15:00 Check-out time: 11:00

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Nestled between the beach and the Town center lies the Safari Hotel, a family run Hotel which is excellently situated and close to the Bournemouth International Centre (The BIC), Gardens, Theatre’s, Shop’s, Pier and night life make us ideally positioned for that ideal hotel break.

Additionally, we are 2 minutes away from the renowned and award winning seven mile, clean, golden sandy beaches of Bournemouth. This warm, friendly, atmospheric and inviting family hotel, will endeavor to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

We also have a large themed on Safari atmosphere, residents’ lounge for those great social events with comfortable seating where residents can relax and chat about their day of sightseeing.

This traditional family run hotel with a unique Safari theme full of character and charm must be visited to be appreciated. The main building of this Bournemouth Hotel has 14 luxurious, en-suites, spacious bedrooms.

Please Note: We are a No-Smoking property. Pets allowed. Children welcome. Check-In time: 1300 and Check-Out time: 1100.

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The Proprietors would like to offer you a warm welcome to the Charlotte guest house accommodation. We have some very comfortable and relaxing rooms for you to enjoy, whilst you take time out to see the sites, and enjoy our vibrant guest house. All our rooms are en-suite with colour Television, tea and coffee making facilities and central heating. We provide you with Full English breakfast or variations with vegetarian option. You can also book early or late breakfasts and arrival is by appointment only.

We are convenient for Trips to the, Channel Islands via the fast cat, as well as the local area boasting a wealth of facilities and attractions for young and old including:- Jurassic coast walks, Monkey World, Sea life Centre, Bovington Tank Museum which holds the world’s best collection of tanks from the first tank ever built to the modern day challenger 2 over 250 vehicles dating back to 1909.

Feel free to visit Abbottsbury Swannery, Sub tropical gardens and children’s farm. Nothe Fort heritage attraction and museum of costal defence with over 70 rooms and passages to explore, guns, models, tableaux and mouse trail for the kids. Brewers Quay converted brewery now an amazing gift emporium with over 20 specialist shops and award winning Time walk attraction a journey through 600 years of Weymouth’s maritime past.

Local open air markets are available Monday to Thursday. You can also enjoy the water’s of Weymouth bay and Portland harbour provide a first-class venue for a multitude of water sports. Pay a visit to Portland Castle Henry VIII’s Stronghold.

Please Note: We are a Non-smoking accommodation. Well behaved dog accepted on the premises. (A charge of £5.00 per night will be applied to the customer's bill). We have off street parking facilities available. Check-in time: 14:00 check-out time: 10:00

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The Ashleigh Hotel is conveniently located for the sea, shops and shows, has a good location for travel links, being close to Bournemouth International Airport, Poole Ferry Port, and the train & coach connections. We believe we offer a high standard of accommodation and cleanliness; in fact we are sure we are one of the best of all the Bournemouth hotels, where you can holiday in relaxed and informal surroundings.

Bournemouth is the ideal base for short trips to see the attractions of Poole Quay and historic Christchurch with its Castle ruins and Norman Priory; Corfe Castle and Swanage (linked by restored steam railway) in the Purbecks; the ancient New Forest, now a National Park; and Beaulieu where the National Motor Museum is located. Local coach companies offer a wide itinerary and much of the locality can be enjoyed from open-top buses.

We have a variety of room types available - from rooms with extremely reasonable rates to superior rooms. All our rooms are ensuite complete with hairdryers, tea and coffee making facilities, colour TV with satellite channels. We do have family rooms and a limited number of travel cots is available, but we regret that we do not have highchairs.

Please Note: We are a non-smoking accommodation. Well behaved dog accepted in ground floor double en-suite room (A charge of £5.00 per night will be applied to the customer's bill). Both private and off-street parking facilities are available. We do not accept Stag and Hen/ Single Gender Group parties. Check-in time: 14:00 check-out time: 10:00

Accessibility:

Level access is available from our forecourt car park, which is tarmaced, into main entrance and public areas (lounge, dining room, bar etc). We have four ground floor rooms available, but these are not adapted for wheelchair users. Please do talk to us if you have specific requirements or any questions.

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The beautifully landscaped gardens lead you on to the clifftop from where it is a short stroll to the golden beaches and to Bournemouth town centre with its marvellous shops, gardens and entertainments and also The Bournemouth International Centre (B.I.C.)

Our large terrace bar serves a wide selection of meals and beverages, including Real Ales and the sun drenched terrace overlooks the picturesque gardens with panoramic views across the sea. Full bar lunch menu served midday to 2pm.

Complimentary continental buffet breakfast is served in the Oak Suite conveniently located on the ground floor.

Ample free on site parking.

10 minute walk from Bournemouth Travel Interchange.

Banqueting and meeting facilites

Our staff will ensure a warm welcome and pleasant stay.We have worked hard to keep the warm atmosphere and attention to detail people have come to expect from the Inn on the Cliff. We are delighted to see guests returning year after year.

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Welcome to THE CROHAM Hotel, situated in the popular West Cliff area of vibrant Bournemouth.

The hotel provides superb value for money and tastefully decorated to the discerning corporate and leisure market. Being conveniently located in the heart of Bournemouth, the hotel is within a few minutes' walk to the sandy beaches, BIC, Bournemouth pier and the Town Centre. It is also within easy access to the Bournemouth's ''Corporate District'', Airport, Bus, Train station as well as major motorway networks. Friendly and efficient team, Fully licensed bar, Sufficient Parking, Lift to all floors, Wi-Fi enabled, Walking distance to beaches, pier, BIC and town centre, Easy access to rail, coach station and Bournemouth international airport.

The bar offers a great selection of drinks in a modern contemporary environment with an emphasis on comfort. Our B&B guest rooms are comfortable and clean. All our rooms come with en-suite shower and WC as well as colour TV and hospitality tray with tea and coffee. The restaurant at the Croham Hotel offers a great la carte menu of international and traditional English cuisine. The Restaurant is an elegant room that also holds an extensive and impressive wine list. Perfect for a meal before you head out to enjoy the sights and sounds of one of the most exciting of European cities.

Bar Area: Should you need to meet with friends or are looking for a nightcap when you return, the lobby bar open only to residents is a comfortable and relaxing place to start or wind down the evening! As well as a fully stocked bar there is also a daily bar menu to choose from. It is open to non-residents as well as residents. The bar and dining area were recently refurbished.