The Red Lion

Bed & breakfast in Dorchester with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

The Red Lion Hotel serves free breakfast and has a cozy bar for guests to unwind. The on-site restaurant offers special kids' meals, and the cafe provides coffee all day. Previous visitors praise the attentive staff for creating a homey atmosphere.

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

Room options

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Tonight

Sept 19 - Sept 20

Tomorrow

Sept 20 - Sept 21

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Family Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Heating

Separate bedroom

Hairdryer

Electric kettle

15 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon OR 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Separate bedroom

Heating

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Coffee/tea maker

Pet friendly

10 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Heating

Separate bedroom

Shower/bath combination

Hairdryer

Detached private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

17 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, Ensuite

Very good

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Heating

Separate bedroom

Hairdryer

Electric kettle

15 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the area

A352, Winfrith Newburgh, Dorchester, England, DT2 8LE

What's nearby

Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
The Tank Museum - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
Lulworth Cove - 12 min drive - 7.5 km
Durdle Door Beach - 12 min drive - 6.4 km
Durdle Door - 16 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

Wool Station - 6 min drive
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

‪Monkey World Cafe - ‬6 min drive
‪Boat Shed - ‬8 min drive
‪Finleys Cafe Lulworth Cove - ‬8 min drive
‪Smugglers Inn - ‬10 min drive
‪The Reef Cafe - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Red Lion

Bed & breakfast near Lulworth Cove

Take advantage of free breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden at The Red Lion. Be sure to enjoy children's meals at the on-site restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and a bar are available to all guests.

Other perks include:

Free self-parking
Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Free breakfast available
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant

Guest services

No housekeeping service

Outdoors

Garden

Accessibility

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

Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

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

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.0 per accommodation, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Pet fee: GBP 25.0 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 any lifts

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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

Property is also known as

Red Lion Inn Dorchester

Red Lion Dorchester

Red Lion

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The Red Lion

The Red Lion Hotel Dorchester

The Red Lion Hotel Bed & breakfast

The Red Lion Hotel Bed & breakfast Dorchester

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at The Red Lion?

Self-parking is free at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Red Lion?

As of 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Red Lion on 12 Oct 2025 start from NZ$181.86, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Red Lion?

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

What time is check-out at The Red Lion?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Red Lion located?

Situated in Dorchester, this bed & breakfast is within 6 miles (10 km) of Weymouth Bay, Dorset and East Devon Coast and Durdle Door Beach. Man Of War and Mill House Cider Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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About this property

The Red Lion

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Guest services

Outdoors

Accessibility

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Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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