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Westwood House

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Dorchester with an outdoor tennis court

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom
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Deluxe Suite, Ensuite | 1 bedroom
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Superior Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom
Westwood House offers a charming experience with its delicious breakfast and outdoor tennis court. Travelers can connect to WiFi in public areas and take advantage of luggage storage while enjoying attentive service from the staff who make every visitor feel welcome.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Suite, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Deluxe Suite, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
29 High West Street, Dorchester, England, DT1 1UP

What's nearby

  • Tutankhamun: The Exhibition - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dorset Teddy Bear Museum - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Maiden Castle - 11 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Weymouth Beach - 15 min drive - 9.7 miles

Getting around

  • Dorchester West Station - 8 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Oak (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kings Arms - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Old Ship Inn - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Westwood House

Upscale guesthouse
Westwood House provides everything you need. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor tennis court, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis court

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

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
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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Westwood House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Westwood House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Westwood House?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Westwood House located?

Situated in Dorchester, this guesthouse is steps from Tutankhamun: The Exhibition and Borough Gardens. The Keep Military Museum and Roman Town House are also within 5 minutes. Dorchester West Station is 8 minutes by foot and Dorchester South Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Westwood House Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 249 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 249 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 249 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 249 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 249 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay - brilliant hosts - you wont be disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a lovely guesthouse run by the loveliest couple who could not have done more for us. Also great location and lovely comfy rooms and spacious bathroom with everything you’d need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Karl and Jocelyn were wonderful hosts. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brunela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Owners are so friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bird

Liked: Amenities
Amazing stay, Karl & Jocelyn were so friendly and welcoming. Rooms were lovely too, would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Fantastic hosts and amazing breakfast !
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming and good hosts excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly host and great chef.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, lovely owners, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

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

Fantastic cosy hotel

My daughter and I had a fantastic stay at Westwood House. Lovely big cosy bed and room. Great facilities and a delicious breakfast. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, would defiantly stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Amenities
Very comfortable and very welcoming host. Good value, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

eduardo

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

Charming little hotel

Great host, very friendly, location is very close to shops and restaurants. Breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Winston

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

Fabulous stay

Fantastic place to stay, rooms were big and comfortable, breakfast was outstanding. Definitely go with Karl and Jocelyn’s recommendations for eating out we had two fabulous meals and visited the Roman house.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Very comfortable and well-run Dorchester B'nB

Very comfortable and well-run B'nB in the centre of Dorchester. Clean, comfortable and well-appointed rooms with helpful and friendly hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Warrick

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

Excellent for Dorchester and Jurassic coast

Excellent breakfast, and a lot of choice (tried multiple things during stay, all were excellent). Bathroom huge and very comfy. Fantastic hosts. Would stay again anytime.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khalid

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

Great place to stay

A very nice place to stay, great room, clean and tidy. The whole place looks nice. Good breakfast and choice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rowen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property run by very caring people. We were made to feel welcome and comfortable throughout the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Carl & Jocelyn where lovely hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

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

Great place to stay in Bovington.

Great place to stay. Top floor room was very cold despite radiators being at 100%. Great service and wonderful breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jocelyn and Karl are great hosts. Thoroughly recommend a stay at Westwood House!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Westwood House Hotel

Fantastic stay at the Westwood House Hotel, very comfortable room and both Karl and Jocelyn were great hosts very welcoming and helpful. Would definitely stay again and recommend it to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Staff & service

Great place to stay

Great central location for sightseeing and walking along the Dorset coast and beautiful countryside. Carl & Jocelyn were lovely friendly hosts who gave us lots of tips for places to visit. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

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