The Black Dog Inn

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.6

About this property

Set in a 19th-century pub just a 10-minute drive from Dorchester town centre, The Black Dog Inn has an outdoor children’s playground. Real ales are served in the traditional bar, and food is served 7 days a week. Each soundproofed room has a flat-screen TV with Freesat. Free private parking is provided and the seaside town of Weymouth is a 20-minute car journey from The Black Dog. During the summer months, guests can relax with a drink in the large garden seating area. Full English breakfasts and an evening menu are available in the restaurant. The bright and airy bedrooms also have an en suite bathroom and tea and coffee making facilities.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

John
India India
“The food was excellent as was the service. Great value for money. The room was also comfortable.”
Nick
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful location, ample parking. Great friendly staff, very helpful and understanding. We had the family suite, very spacious and well equipped. Beds were really comfortable. Delicious well prepared and served food. Excellent pub garden with a...”
Angela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A good base for the area. Good food and very pleasant room.”
Mengxin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Large and clean room, great facilities, friendly staff, tasty breakfast and dinner”
James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Brilliant stay. Hospitable staff, great food, good snacks in room. Couldn't fault it.”
Pascale
France France
“The family room was very spacious with two big bedrooms. Beds were confortable Quiet area The room was very clean Very good breakfast Friendly people”
Lesley
Australia Australia
“The staff were wonderful, great food, very comfortable beds,”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very welcoming helpful and friiendly. Breakfast was good”
Benjamin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were lovely and so welcoming. The rooms were cosy and one of the most comfortable and best nights sleep I've ever had and also they serve incredible pints for that matter too. There's also a play area in the pub which is huge and would...”
Mei
Canada Canada
“Very conveniently located with a good size car park for SUV. Loved the family suite. Rooms were quiet for a good night sleep. Dinner and breakfast were delicious.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly

Facilities of The Black Dog Inn

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

House rules

The Black Dog Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 17:30 to 22:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that a lively pub is located in the hotel and guests may experience noise from the bar during opening hours

Rooms can be accessed via the internal stairs as well, whenever the pub is open - from 11:00 until 23:00. Please note that access to the accommodation is via a single-storey staircase and may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.

Please note the following restaurant opening hours:

Monday to Sunday: 12:00 to 14:30 and 18:00 to 21:00

Please note that The Black Dog is closed between 14:30 and 17:00 from Monday until Saturday. Guests will not be able to check-in during this time, unless arranged in advance.

Please note that early check-in is possible from 13:00 to 14:30.