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Marley House Bed & Breakfast

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Dorchester with free breakfast and an outdoor tennis court

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Deluxe Apartment, Accessible, Private Bathroom (Lux Apartment) | 1 bedroom
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Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Primrose Room) | 1 bedroom
Welcome to Marley House Bed & Breakfast, where warm hospitality meets serene surroundings. Begin your day with a delicious breakfast, then unwind on the garden terrace or rejuvenate in the spa tub. Guests appreciate daily housekeeping and satellite channels in their rooms.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Luxury Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Marigold Room) | 1 bedroom

Luxury Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Marigold Room)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Aspen Room) | 1 bedroom

Superior Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Aspen Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Sunflower Room) | 1 bedroom

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Sunflower Room)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Primrose Room)

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Primrose Room) | 1 bedroom

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Primrose Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Apartment, Accessible, Private Bathroom (Lux Apartment) | 1 bedroom

Deluxe Apartment, Accessible, Private Bathroom (Lux Apartment)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Wisteria Room) | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Wisteria Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Azalea Room)

Luxury Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Azalea Room) | 1 bedroom

Luxury Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Azalea Room)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Dorchester is home to Marley House Bed & Breakfast. Corfe Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Durdle Door Beach and Lulworth Cove. Monkey World Ape Rescue Center and Fantasy Island Fun Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Marley House, Dorchester, England, DT2 8JR

What's nearby

  • Lulworth Cove Beach - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Lulworth Cove - 10 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Durdle Door Beach - 10 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • The Tank Museum - 11 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Durdle Door - 14 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Wool Station - 8 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Orchard Tea Room - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Boat Shed - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Smugglers Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Reef Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Marley House Bed & Breakfast

Bed & breakfast near Lulworth Cove
Free breakfast, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Marley House Bed & Breakfast. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free WiFi in public areas and a playground are available to all guests.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Barbecue grills, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Satellite channels and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Marley House & Dorchester
Marley House Bed Breakfast
Marley House Bed & Breakfast Dorchester
Marley House Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast
Marley House Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast Dorchester

Frequently asked questions

Is Marley House Bed & Breakfast pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Marley House Bed & Breakfast?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Marley House Bed & Breakfast?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Marley House Bed & Breakfast?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Marley House Bed & Breakfast located?

Situated in Dorchester, this bed & breakfast is within 6 mi (10 km) of Weymouth Bay, Durdle Door Beach, and Man Of War. Lulworth Cove Beach and South West Coast Path Section 51 Trailhead are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Marley House Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hospitality and wonderful time spent for a few days to unwind. The hosts were really lovely and ensured a smooth and relaxed stay. Close to touristy activities. Would highly recommend 👌
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn't fault our stay. The owners/staff were fantastic and the room was brilliant. Very clean and it made our holiday all the better. The breakfast was incredible and we look forward to possible future stays here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emanuela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful place to stay in an adorable village. Customisable breakfast options and the hosts are brilliant at what they do. We were very relaxed and happy throughout the stay and that is the best compliment we can give for a B&B. Thanks for having us and hope to stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personal service from the owners who excelled in their desire to make guests feel comfortable and at ease.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great B&B with great hospitality

Great B&B located between Weymouth and Poole. Only 10min to tank museum or monkey world. 15min to Weymouth sea front. Hosts were welcoming and friendly. Breakfast was great and service was brilliant. Would definitely be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay at Marley House. The photos of the house do not do it justice. Beautiful gardens bordered by the Rover Win, excellent location to Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove and a very warm welcome from Mark and Jan. Our room was very comfortable, beds great, fridge with cold water and new shower room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

girish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well maintained property and excellent hosts. Mark went above and beyond to help us. Both hosts helped us with heating the milk for baby and also providing and asking about our sleep. Breakfast was good and pointers from host allowed us to use our time for the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome

We had a fantastic stay. Brilliant location. Wonderful house, excellent couple running this place. Very friendly and helpful. We stayed in the apartment so had our own kitchen , with a good sized fridge/freezer which was so useful given the hot weather at the time. The location is really good for Durdle Door. Really nice pub only a mile away so walking distance. Would definitely recommend and we'll be going again. Oh, and the outside area is great too and a social space to chat with other guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jez&Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Marley House was amazing. Jan and Mark were incredible. Jan had contacted us ahead of time to ensure that our child's sleeping arrangements were what we wanted. The property itself had ample parking and was in a very quiet area with a small play area in the grounds. Mark was extremely friendly and welcoming on arrival. The room was clean, spacious, with plenty of storage and the amenities that you would want and need. Breakfast was delicious and totally customisable. Every day Mark and Jan provided local knowledge and insights into what we had planned giving us some wonderful ideas of things to do in the local area that we would have been none the wiser about. This was our first family holiday since our child's birth 3 years ago and staying at Marley House was the beat experience we could have asked for.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet break

On arrival the house uses a "ring" doorbell,which we had to try a few times. We eventually it was answered Mark came across as rude, we didn't see anyone when we entered and had to guess where our room was, first names were written on a piece of paper with room number, but mine wasn't written down properly. However the room was pretty with a lovely view. In the room information handbook it said that we needed to state what time we wanted breakfast but again there was no one to tell. Eventually met Mark in the evening who was pleasant enough. Breakfast was average and despite the fact I had informed them that we were vegetarian no real alternatives were offered and although it said vegan options were on offer there wasn't really anything. Having said all that we had a nice break and it was quiet. Mark and Jan could benefit from having contact with their guests on arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brynjar

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

david

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

C L PERKS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the peaceful setting and beautifully presented house. Excellent freshly cooked breakfast and amusing host! Our room was tastefully decorated with a very comfortable bed - small negative was the noisy boiler in the adjoining area switching on and off, and the water pressure in the bath/shower could have been a bit higher.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely guesthouse in a beautiful countryside setting. Very helpful, friendly staff and we were able to bring our dog too!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily, Reading

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, lovely friendly welcome and great advice on places to eat locally. Perfectly located for visiting Dorset's attractions. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

EBG, High Wycombe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very quiet at night. 2 miles from Durdle door and 3 miles from Lulworth Cove. Attractive property with newly refurbished modern rooms. Good choice at breakfast including pastries, toast, yoghurt, fruit, cereals and a full english cooked however you request. Great hosts in Jan and Mark, very warm, relaxed, easy going and always laughing. Nice to see Charlie and George at breakfast, the resident dogs!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our bedroom was spacious with a very comfortable bed and great light. The location of Marley House is also spot on. Unfortunately the property was experiencing a fly problem which really put the downer on breakfast. Not sure the owners really have their hearts in the business.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

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