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Bay Tree House

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Dorchester with a fitness center and an outdoor tennis court

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Bay Tree House sits in the heart of this picturesque location, offering a genuine sense of calm. Travelers can enjoy a match on the tennis court or savor their morning meal in tranquility. Past visitors consistently mention the peaceful atmosphere that makes this place special.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Room

Single Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
Cable channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite

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Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room

Double Room, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bathroom

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Private Bathroom

Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
4 Athelstan Road, Dorchester, England, DT1 1NR

What's nearby

  • Hardy Literary Locations - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dinosaur Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dorset Teddy Bear Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Terracotta Warriors Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tutankhamun: The Exhibition - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Dorchester South Station - 10 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Trumpet Major - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Vivo Lounge - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Bay Tree House

Upscale bed & breakfast
Bay Tree House provides a gym and more. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, luggage storage, and a computer station
  • Smoke-free premises

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor tennis court

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests planning to arrive outside of the posted hours must contact the hotel in advance to arrange check-in.

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bay Tree House 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 Bay Tree House?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bay Tree House?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Bay Tree House located?

Situated in Dorchester, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Max Gate, Hardy Literary Locations, and Dinosaur Museum. Terracotta Warriors Museum and Dorset Teddy Bear Museum are also within 10 minutes. Dorchester South Station is 10 minutes by foot and Dorchester West Station is 16 minutes.

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Bay Tree House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 267 out of 379 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 379 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 379 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 379 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 379 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheng Yang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts and value for money!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Made an improvised stop to Dorchester on our way to the West Coast. The Bay Tree House was the first of many wonderful discoveries in the region. I would say, take more time to smell the roses and stay longer. This estabiahment is a great base for all your exploration.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice owner. Gentle character with a nice wife. Felt safe. Helpful. Im sure i will return again when staying for another course.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fantastic night here and the breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My very pleasant stay at Bay tree House

I had a single room with a very comfortable bed and slept very well. The breakfast was ideal for me and I was offered a cooked breakfast too. Gary was extremely helpful and made life a lot easier for me.I loved the atmosphere of Bay Tree House and would happily stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

Review of Bay Tree House

Excellant communication prior to stay. Comfortable room with ensuite, tea, coffee and water supplies. Additional use of fan over night was good. Good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bay Tree is in a quiet location and easy walking distance to Dorchester town. Gary, our host, was excellent, very pleasant and friendly. Breakfast was relaxed in a lovely room aroind a table of about 8 settings, perfect to have a morning chat with fellow guests. Nice to chat and get to know new people from different places. The rooms are tastefully furnished and well equipped with tea/coffee making facilities. Good shower ensuite. Very comfy bed, excellent night's sleep. Quiet house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

N

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

Nice B&B

Nice B&B. Owners were friendly. Room was a little dated, quite dusty and incredibly hot.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean - a good stay. The hosts were really great when I arrived quite late at night due to a missed train, and were really helpful in making sure I could get right into my room easily. I really appreciated their helpfulness and easy communication. There are a number of pets about the house including dogs, who make a bit of noise in the evening and early morning, but not too bad. I would be quite happy to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

A relaxing stay

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The services are as described, the breakfast options are extensive and my room is spacious and clean. I appreciated the fact it is located within walking distance to the centre, but away from any noise to ensure a quiet night's sleep. If I'm in Dorchester again, I would certainly stay again. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Bay Tree House was lovely. The room was clean and comfortable; Gary was friendly and helpful; and the location is a short walk to town. I also walked to both of Thomas Hardy’s homes. Max Gate was a leisurely ten minutes away; the cottage was a longer walk, but the route through the Dorset countryside was indescribably beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Swee Lin

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

Comfy stay

Gary was very friendly and helpful. He called on the day I was checking in to check on my arrival and also recommended places to eat. The room was well appointed with a comfortable bed. The bathroom is spacious but has a lot of cobwebs and some of the residents. The bedside is really convenient but I found someone else’s finger nails on it 😓 Breakfast the next morning was hearty and set me off to a good start.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marjana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was not cleaned for a while! Spiders everywhere. The bed sheet not clean, yellow marks everywhere. Horrible
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Astrid

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The toilet had blue splodge on it I am not sure where it was didn't come off with wiping it off. Apart from that it was a lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a stop over for us on our way west, but loved our stay, and think we will return for longer to explore the area - only if we can stay in The Bay Tree!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great host, friendly clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved staying here. Great location for Dorchester
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

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

Great place to stay

Really lovely place, great room, attention to detail and decorations was great, very clean, nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Great place to stay

Great place to stay a short walk from the centre. Very clean and tidy and Gary is an excellent host.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing room location and host
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what I would have expected for a star rating it has, breakfast was exelent with a huge choice of options, owners were very accomodating to an early start.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzie

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

Excellent

Very accommodating we could check in early to get ready, excellent host and lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sean

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

Two night stay

Very friendly host who kept me in the loop what was happening- made contact before booking as I was going to be late. Breakfast great choice- pity the weather(snow) played havoc with my plans!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very convenient location for Dorchester centre which was a 15 minute walk. The landlord was very friendly and helpful and made my 4 night stay very comfortable. There was a great choice at breakfast where the landlord was able to sort me out with porridge.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steph

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

Short but sweet

Lovely quiet and relaxing stay, just what i needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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