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The Oak at Dewlish

3.5 star property
Travelers unwind with a game of pool or savor restaurant meals at this Dorset retreat where previous guests have found a truly relaxing atmosphere

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The Oak at Dewlish welcomes visitors to Dorset with an inviting restaurant and billiards table. Guests stay connected with public WiFi and enjoy free self parking. The property offers a peaceful environment that previous visitors have particularly valued.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Triple Room, Ensuite

Family Triple Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Dorchester is home to The Oak at Dewlish. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. Skirmish Dorset and Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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The Oak at Dewlish, Dorchester, England, DT2 7ND

What's nearby

  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Lulworth Cove - 31 min drive - 18.5 miles
  • Poole Harbour - 33 min drive - 20.5 miles
  • Durdle Door - 41 min drive - 18.2 miles
  • New Forest National Park - 48 min drive - 34.2 miles

Getting around

  • Dorchester West Station - 24 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thimble Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Fox Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Blue Vinny - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Frampton Arms - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Greyhound Inn - ‬17 min drive

About this property

The Oak at Dewlish

Property highlights
The Oak at Dewlish provides a restaurant and more. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free premises

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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Pets

Pets not allowed

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Oak at Dewlish pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Oak at Dewlish?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Oak at Dewlish?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Oak at Dewlish located?

Situated in Dorchester, this bed & breakfast is within 6 mi (10 km) of Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum, and Hardy's Cottage. Sculpture by the Lakes and Skirmish Dorset are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

The Oak at Dewlish Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 121 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable rooms, friendly staff and a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place to stay with friendly staff & good food. Parking is very limited but it is possible to park on the road
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming and very comfortable. A lovely atmosphere. Delicious brrakfast and evening meals. All cooked to order. I recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

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

Good honest place.

No nonsense, tradional, small and friendly. Good breakfast. A little out of the way but relaxing for that. Staff efficient and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a really lovely place to stay. I was given the 2 bedroom cottage next door to the pub, and it is very well catered for. Kitchen, living room, dining area, etc. Bathroom was very clean. Great place for morning walks and dinner at the pub next door. Very quiet and peaceful. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Talbot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Located in a quiet rural sleepy English village is this charming pub with rooms. The tired looking outside contradicts the nicely decorated room. It's small with a tiny bathroom but had the usual facilities and was clean. The staff were excellent, friendly and helpful. Food was really very good, simple but delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Derek

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

Nice pub

Nice clean room. Super comfy bed. TV not so good. Food excellent pub grub.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

Go for longer

Great place to stay, nextvtime well go for longer
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation and breakfast was ok if basic. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Oak is a complete "find". Lovely place, great room, breakfast brilliant - I will stay here again (if I can!)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Andy

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

Wonderful experience

The hotel and staff were excellent. The hotel is off the beaten track a little way from Dorchester - but well worth the effort and drive. The staff can’t do enough to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Excellent breakfast also.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Great stay

I cant speak highly enough of our stay at the oak at dewlish. This is classic old village pub, the atmosphere is very local and welcoming. Really nice countryside around. The rooms felt like they were newly refurbished in a nice way and very comfortable. Really nice for the price point. The food is very good, classic pub grub and a good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

One night business stay

Very nice village type pub, very nice evening menu, & food pleasant staff, although it says breakfast at 8-30 , they will do an earlier breakfast if you ask, parking may be an issue, as it’s on road, outside the pub , there is a small car park to the rear via a very narrow entrance, otherwise all good,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Neville

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

Quiet, remote location but relatively expensive

Hotel in a remote area so nothing within walking distance. Room was cold so I had to activate a portable, plug in heater. Dinner menu was fairly basic...no chicken, fish. Bathroom was small and shaving light not working. Relatively expensive compared to other hotels in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

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

nicer place for get away

this country pub has excellent food we had diner and breakfast there was alot in there and only the chief and one girl behind bar that i see i did see another lady bring out some food the same chief cooked breakfast served and cleared tables all with no problem.He should told how good he was.the walls in the room are a little thin but it was only one night so no problem i would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Elliot

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Closed when arrived...AGAIN

After driving for 14 hrs that day all i wanted was a couple of beers and a hot meal before bed.Pulled up to find the place in Darkness and was told they dont open on a monday.Said i could stay as was 7 oclock but no drink/Meal etc. Had to drive 40 mins back to Dorchester to get a take away. Breakfast is between 8.30 and 9.30 which is far to late for the average working man.. Left at 7.30 after paying £70 for the night. With hindsight i would slept in my van and saved my money. My worst hotel experience in 6 years of staying away weekly. This has also happened to another review that i have noticed so this really shouldnt have happen again unless it was deliberate... Not Impressed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nothing was too much trouble really looked after us
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

James

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Not on a monday

Everything was closed,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clive, Hemel Hempstead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay, with friendly, helpful staff. Food was excellent too!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Lee

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

Great for a one night stop over

A little pub in the middle of nowhere really so don’t expect to walk out for a meal anywhere or to see much than a few country lanes, but the pub does meals which are quite good. It did what we needed as a stop off on a longer trip. They have just 3 rooms above the pub so expect a bit of noise until about midnight from those playing pool and drinking directly below you. After midnight it was very quiet once the pub closed, nothing around you to make any noise although the laminate flooring outside the rooms in the hall was noisy when other guests got up early. Slightly dirty in places but overall ok (doors, corner of bathroom). Breakfast was great and the service very good and quick.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property could do with a bit more renovation, but the atmosphere of the pub was real country and welcoming
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Lovely

Great stay. Whole place very friendly. Even the cows that walked down the lane to the dairy were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff, good food, comfortable rooms. Good atmosphere in the bar with a wide range of age groups. Dark skies area, opportunity to see the stars on a cloudless night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021