Westwood House
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About this property
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor tennis court or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
Amenities
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor tennis court or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms.
Location
With a stay at Westwood House in Dorchester, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Weymouth Beach and Dorset and East Devon Coast. This guesthouse is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Tutankhamun: The Exhibition and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum.
What's nearby
Tutankhamun: The Exhibition(0.1 miles)
Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum(0.1 miles)
Borough Gardens(0.1 miles)
Dorset County Museum(0.1 miles)
The Keep Military Museum(0.1 miles)
Roman Town House(0.3 miles)
Dinosaur Museum(0.3 miles)
Terracotta Warriors Museum(0.4 miles)
Dorset Teddy Bear Museum(0.4 miles)
Maumbury Rings(0.7 miles)
The Avenue Stadium(1.2 miles)
Dorset National Landscape(1.3 miles)
Max Gate(1.4 miles)
Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens(2 miles)
Maiden Castle(2.7 miles)
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)(30.4 miles)
Hull (HUY-Humberside)(300.4 miles)
Parking
Non-Smoking Rooms
Tennis Courts
Windsurfing
Cycling
Fishing
Location
High West Street, Dorchester, England, United Kingdom
Tutankhamun: The Exhibition (0.1 miles)
Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum (0.1 miles)
Borough Gardens (0.1 miles)
Dorset County Museum (0.1 miles)
The Keep Military Museum (0.1 miles)
Roman Town House (0.3 miles)
Room options
15
Superior Double Room, Ensuite
1 Full Bed
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
280 ft²
Wi-Fi (Free)RefrigeratorPrivate Bathroom
6
Deluxe Suite, Ensuite
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
334 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
Guest reviews of Westwood House
9.8
Exceptional
Based on 434 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
19%
Couple
52%
Family
18%
Group
5%
Solo
4%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across many enthusiastic reviews, Westwood House stands out for warm, attentive hosts, excellent cooked-to-order breakfasts with good choice, very clean rooms, and a central High Street location that’s walkable to Dorchester’s museums, shops, restaurants, and transport.
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Across many enthusiastic reviews, Westwood House stands out for warm, attentive hosts, excellent cooked-to-order breakfasts with good choice, very clean rooms, and a central High Street location that’s walkable to Dorchester’s museums, shops, restaurants, and transport.
Rooms are often spacious and quiet, with large bathrooms and occasional suites or separate sitting areas. Guests also appreciate thoughtful in-room extras like fridges or fresh milk, and the convenience of nearby public parking. Overall, expect a well-run boutique B&B stay in the center of Dorchester.
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Facilities
A few reviews note nearby public parking and handy in-room extras like a fridge or fresh milk; other facilities are not described.
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Paul
Mar 24, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Westwood House is on the High Street in Dorchester, ideally located for everything in the town. We were met by the owner Karl on arrival and offered an upgrade and given the suite on the top floor. Karl and Jocelyn are very friendly and happy to offer suggestions for restaurants and place's to visit in the area. Our room was very clean and comfortable and seemed to be newly decorated. The breakfasts are great, lovely local produce served by the hosts in a large, bright conservatory. We would happily return.
Westwood House is on the High Street in Dorchester, ideally located for everything in the town. We were met by the owner Karl on arrival and offered an upgrade and given the suite on the top floor. Karl and Jocelyn are very friendly and happy to offer suggestions for restaurants and place's to visit in the area. Our room was very clean and comfortable and seemed to be newly decorated. The breakfasts are great, lovely local produce served by the hosts in a large, bright conservatory. We would happily return.
10
Christopher
Feb 5, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
excellent hosts friendly, helpful, non intrusive but very responsive to request for help and advice. - location is fantastic with museums castle roman house all very short walk away. public car park v close. generous and well prepared breakfast. close to pubs and restaurants Room clean and comfortable. Wifi worked well very fair price - would return should i stay in Dorchester again
excellent hosts friendly, helpful, non intrusive but very responsive to request for help and advice. - location is fantastic with museums castle roman house all very short walk away. public car park v close. generous and well prepared breakfast. close to pubs and restaurants Room clean and comfortable. Wifi worked well very fair price - would return should i stay in Dorchester again
10
massimo
Jul 15, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
I frequently go to Dorch for business. The room is excellent and quiet, and the bed is very comfy. Very accommodating owner to provide early breakfast at the weekend. Parking close by.
I frequently go to Dorch for business. The room is excellent and quiet, and the bed is very comfy. Very accommodating owner to provide early breakfast at the weekend. Parking close by.
10
Tim
Aug 15, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
What a gem! Nestled near the top of the road running through Dorchester, Westwood is easy to find and get to. We were greeted by Karl and Midas (their gorgeous dog), who showed us to our room; he was super friendly and ensured that we had everything we need. Having fresh milk and cold water in the room was great. The room was immaculate, quiet, and comfy. Jocelyn made an impeccable breakfast in the morning with first-rate coffee, fluffy pancakes and fantastic porridge. My only regret is that we only got to stay for one night! Thanks for the wonderful stay.
What a gem! Nestled near the top of the road running through Dorchester, Westwood is easy to find and get to. We were greeted by Karl and Midas (their gorgeous dog), who showed us to our room; he was super friendly and ensured that we had everything we need. Having fresh milk and cold water in the room was great. The room was immaculate, quiet, and comfy. Jocelyn made an impeccable breakfast in the morning with first-rate coffee, fluffy pancakes and fantastic porridge. My only regret is that we only got to stay for one night! Thanks for the wonderful stay.
10
Yosef
Aug 21, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
The couple that runs the place are the nicest people! Were fun talking to over breakfast, and took really good care of me as a vegan. Room was great, very specious and feels like home. Good bed, big closet, nice shower, well-equipped bathroom, well-stocked hot drink station. Place is within a walking distance of all main attractions and train stations. Would stay again!
The couple that runs the place are the nicest people! Were fun talking to over breakfast, and took really good care of me as a vegan. Room was great, very specious and feels like home. Good bed, big closet, nice shower, well-equipped bathroom, well-stocked hot drink station. Place is within a walking distance of all main attractions and train stations. Would stay again!
10
Graham
Oct 19, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Spacious room with quality fittings, including a fridge. Great breakfasts. Very friendly and helpful hosts. I'll be back!
Spacious room with quality fittings, including a fridge. Great breakfasts. Very friendly and helpful hosts. I'll be back!
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is consistently praised, with rooms and bathrooms described as spotless and well maintained.
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Paul
Mar 24, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Westwood House is on the High Street in Dorchester, ideally located for everything in the town. We were met by the owner Karl on arrival and offered an upgrade and given the suite on the top floor. Karl and Jocelyn are very friendly and happy to offer suggestions for restaurants and place's to visit in the area. Our room was very clean and comfortable and seemed to be newly decorated. The breakfasts are great, lovely local produce served by the hosts in a large, bright conservatory. We would happily return.
Westwood House is on the High Street in Dorchester, ideally located for everything in the town. We were met by the owner Karl on arrival and offered an upgrade and given the suite on the top floor. Karl and Jocelyn are very friendly and happy to offer suggestions for restaurants and place's to visit in the area. Our room was very clean and comfortable and seemed to be newly decorated. The breakfasts are great, lovely local produce served by the hosts in a large, bright conservatory. We would happily return.
10
Christopher
Feb 5, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
excellent hosts friendly, helpful, non intrusive but very responsive to request for help and advice. - location is fantastic with museums castle roman house all very short walk away. public car park v close. generous and well prepared breakfast. close to pubs and restaurants Room clean and comfortable. Wifi worked well very fair price - would return should i stay in Dorchester again
excellent hosts friendly, helpful, non intrusive but very responsive to request for help and advice. - location is fantastic with museums castle roman house all very short walk away. public car park v close. generous and well prepared breakfast. close to pubs and restaurants Room clean and comfortable. Wifi worked well very fair price - would return should i stay in Dorchester again
10
Tim
Aug 15, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
What a gem! Nestled near the top of the road running through Dorchester, Westwood is easy to find and get to. We were greeted by Karl and Midas (their gorgeous dog), who showed us to our room; he was super friendly and ensured that we had everything we need. Having fresh milk and cold water in the room was great. The room was immaculate, quiet, and comfy. Jocelyn made an impeccable breakfast in the morning with first-rate coffee, fluffy pancakes and fantastic porridge. My only regret is that we only got to stay for one night! Thanks for the wonderful stay.
What a gem! Nestled near the top of the road running through Dorchester, Westwood is easy to find and get to. We were greeted by Karl and Midas (their gorgeous dog), who showed us to our room; he was super friendly and ensured that we had everything we need. Having fresh milk and cold water in the room was great. The room was immaculate, quiet, and comfy. Jocelyn made an impeccable breakfast in the morning with first-rate coffee, fluffy pancakes and fantastic porridge. My only regret is that we only got to stay for one night! Thanks for the wonderful stay.
10
Rachel
Aug 12, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Jocelyn and Karl are the perfect hosts. So friendly, beautiful boutique hotel, delicious breakfasts, very accommodating, and always offering suggestions and recommendations that are spot on. Their industry experience and warm nature is such a welcome combination for a hotel. The property is located on High Street as a great location in proximity to museums, shops, restaurants, and transportation. The room was immaculate and spacious for two people with a separate private sitting room. Anything we needed, they had and gladly helped. And with a smile. Other guests were mature. No parties or loud noises from other guests. We'll return again next year!
Jocelyn and Karl are the perfect hosts. So friendly, beautiful boutique hotel, delicious breakfasts, very accommodating, and always offering suggestions and recommendations that are spot on. Their industry experience and warm nature is such a welcome combination for a hotel. The property is located on High Street as a great location in proximity to museums, shops, restaurants, and transportation. The room was immaculate and spacious for two people with a separate private sitting room. Anything we needed, they had and gladly helped. And with a smile. Other guests were mature. No parties or loud noises from other guests. We'll return again next year!
10
Stephen
Oct 19, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Very comfortable and well-run B'nB in the centre of Dorchester. Clean, comfortable and well-appointed rooms with helpful and friendly hosts.
Very comfortable and well-run B'nB in the centre of Dorchester. Clean, comfortable and well-appointed rooms with helpful and friendly hosts.
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Jordan
Sep 9, 2023
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Absolutely superb in every way. Lots of attention to detail. Spotless clean very friendly. Great breakfast choices would highly recommend. Five stars across the board 👍😍😍
Absolutely superb in every way. Lots of attention to detail. Spotless clean very friendly. Great breakfast choices would highly recommend. Five stars across the board 👍😍😍
10
Lisa
Apr 21, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Westwood House was a wonderful place to stay. The room was very clean and comfortable, a lovely big bathroom and all the extras you need such as nice shampoos and soaps etc. The host, Tom, was very lovely and extremely helpful. The breakfast was nice in the conservatory and overall I would love to stay here again.
Westwood House was a wonderful place to stay. The room was very clean and comfortable, a lovely big bathroom and all the extras you need such as nice shampoos and soaps etc. The host, Tom, was very lovely and extremely helpful. The breakfast was nice in the conservatory and overall I would love to stay here again.
10
Rachel
Aug 12, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Jocelyn and Karl are the perfect hosts. So friendly, beautiful boutique hotel, delicious breakfasts, very accommodating, and always offering suggestions and recommendations that are spot on. Their industry experience and warm nature is such a welcome combination for a hotel. The property is located on High Street as a great location in proximity to museums, shops, restaurants, and transportation. The room was immaculate and spacious for two people with a separate private sitting room. Anything we needed, they had and gladly helped. And with a smile. Other guests were mature. No parties or loud noises from other guests.
Jocelyn and Karl are the perfect hosts. So friendly, beautiful boutique hotel, delicious breakfasts, very accommodating, and always offering suggestions and recommendations that are spot on. Their industry experience and warm nature is such a welcome combination for a hotel. The property is located on High Street as a great location in proximity to museums, shops, restaurants, and transportation. The room was immaculate and spacious for two people with a separate private sitting room. Anything we needed, they had and gladly helped. And with a smile. Other guests were mature. No parties or loud noises from other guests.
10
Olga
Jul 29, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location. Very clean and spacious rooms. Breakfast with nine items on the menu ranging from full English to vegetarian options. Fantastic hosts, helpful and caring. Great place to stay overall!
Great location. Very clean and spacious rooms. Breakfast with nine items on the menu ranging from full English to vegetarian options. Fantastic hosts, helpful and caring. Great place to stay overall!
10
Susan
Apr 19, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The breakfasts were amazing, Karl and Jocelyn were delightful, and the room was furnished with understated good taste. Lots of little touches - gorgeous sandalwood soap, Tunnoch's milk chocolate caramel wafers, lovely solid waterglasses, comfy sofa, thick pile carpet - and it's all unbelievably clean. (We used to run a guest house ourselves and know clean when we see it.) Oh, and there's a fabulous dog. The guest house is perfectly located, especially if you're planning a visit to the splendid Dorset Museum and Art Gallery. We don't often leave reviews but Westwood House is exemplary.
The breakfasts were amazing, Karl and Jocelyn were delightful, and the room was furnished with understated good taste. Lots of little touches - gorgeous sandalwood soap, Tunnoch's milk chocolate caramel wafers, lovely solid waterglasses, comfy sofa, thick pile carpet - and it's all unbelievably clean. (We used to run a guest house ourselves and know clean when we see it.) Oh, and there's a fabulous dog. The guest house is perfectly located, especially if you're planning a visit to the splendid Dorset Museum and Art Gallery. We don't often leave reviews but Westwood House is exemplary.
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Rooms
Rooms are comfortable, often spacious and quiet, with quality furnishings and large bathrooms.
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Paul
Mar 24, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Westwood House is on the High Street in Dorchester, ideally located for everything in the town. We were met by the owner Karl on arrival and offered an upgrade and given the suite on the top floor. Karl and Jocelyn are very friendly and happy to offer suggestions for restaurants and place's to visit in the area. Our room was very clean and comfortable and seemed to be newly decorated. The breakfasts are great, lovely local produce served by the hosts in a large, bright conservatory. We would happily return.
Westwood House is on the High Street in Dorchester, ideally located for everything in the town. We were met by the owner Karl on arrival and offered an upgrade and given the suite on the top floor. Karl and Jocelyn are very friendly and happy to offer suggestions for restaurants and place's to visit in the area. Our room was very clean and comfortable and seemed to be newly decorated. The breakfasts are great, lovely local produce served by the hosts in a large, bright conservatory. We would happily return.
10
Warrick
Apr 14, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Christopher
Feb 5, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
excellent hosts friendly, helpful, non intrusive but very responsive to request for help and advice. - location is fantastic with museums castle roman house all very short walk away. public car park v close. generous and well prepared breakfast. close to pubs and restaurants Room clean and comfortable. Wifi worked well very fair price - would return should i stay in Dorchester again
excellent hosts friendly, helpful, non intrusive but very responsive to request for help and advice. - location is fantastic with museums castle roman house all very short walk away. public car park v close. generous and well prepared breakfast. close to pubs and restaurants Room clean and comfortable. Wifi worked well very fair price - would return should i stay in Dorchester again
10
Chloe
Feb 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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!
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!
10
Andrew
Sep 14, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Really well located guest house in Dorchester. Handy for the high street and main town. My room (1) was spacious, really well decorated and very comfortable. Karl and Jocelyn were great hosts, really friendly, helpful and a super breakfast.
Really well located guest house in Dorchester. Handy for the high street and main town. My room (1) was spacious, really well decorated and very comfortable. Karl and Jocelyn were great hosts, really friendly, helpful and a super breakfast.
10
Sarah
Jun 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Peter
Jan 1, 2024
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Lovely comfortable room. In the centre of Dorchester. Quiet room. Excellent breakfast cooked to order. Would stay here again. Many thanks
Lovely comfortable room. In the centre of Dorchester. Quiet room. Excellent breakfast cooked to order. Would stay here again. Many thanks
10
Rachel
Aug 12, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Jocelyn and Karl are the perfect hosts. So friendly, beautiful boutique hotel, delicious breakfasts, very accommodating, and always offering suggestions and recommendations that are spot on. Their industry experience and warm nature is such a welcome combination for a hotel. The property is located on High Street as a great location in proximity to museums, shops, restaurants, and transportation. The room was immaculate and spacious for two people with a separate private sitting room. Anything we needed, they had and gladly helped. And with a smile. Other guests were mature. No parties or loud noises from other guests. We'll return again next year!
Jocelyn and Karl are the perfect hosts. So friendly, beautiful boutique hotel, delicious breakfasts, very accommodating, and always offering suggestions and recommendations that are spot on. Their industry experience and warm nature is such a welcome combination for a hotel. The property is located on High Street as a great location in proximity to museums, shops, restaurants, and transportation. The room was immaculate and spacious for two people with a separate private sitting room. Anything we needed, they had and gladly helped. And with a smile. Other guests were mature. No parties or loud noises from other guests. We'll return again next year!
10
Saqib
Sep 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was excellent and Hospitality was the best i have had. Karl really went the exra mile to make sure everything from the room to your breakfast was perfect. Will 100% stay here again and i would even say this was soo much better than alot of hptels i have stayed in.
Room was excellent and Hospitality was the best i have had. Karl really went the exra mile to make sure everything from the room to your breakfast was perfect. Will 100% stay here again and i would even say this was soo much better than alot of hptels i have stayed in.
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Rachel
Aug 12, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Jocelyn and Karl are the perfect hosts. So friendly, beautiful boutique hotel, delicious breakfasts, very accommodating, and always offering suggestions and recommendations that are spot on. Their industry experience and warm nature is such a welcome combination for a hotel. The property is located on High Street as a great location in proximity to museums, shops, restaurants, and transportation. The room was immaculate and spacious for two people with a separate private sitting room. Anything we needed, they had and gladly helped. And with a smile. Other guests were mature. No parties or loud noises from other guests.
Jocelyn and Karl are the perfect hosts. So friendly, beautiful boutique hotel, delicious breakfasts, very accommodating, and always offering suggestions and recommendations that are spot on. Their industry experience and warm nature is such a welcome combination for a hotel. The property is located on High Street as a great location in proximity to museums, shops, restaurants, and transportation. The room was immaculate and spacious for two people with a separate private sitting room. Anything we needed, they had and gladly helped. And with a smile. Other guests were mature. No parties or loud noises from other guests.
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Service
Hosts Karl and Jocelyn are consistently praised as friendly, attentive, and accommodating, offering local tips and thoughtful touches. Several guests note flexibility with early breakfasts and support for dietary needs.
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George
Jun 27, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Karl and Jocelyn were wonderful hosts. Breakfast was very good.
Karl and Jocelyn were wonderful hosts. Breakfast was very good.
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massimo
Jul 15, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
I frequently go to Dorch for business. The room is excellent and quiet, and the bed is very comfy. Very accommodating owner to provide early breakfast at the weekend. Parking close by.
I frequently go to Dorch for business. The room is excellent and quiet, and the bed is very comfy. Very accommodating owner to provide early breakfast at the weekend. Parking close by.
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keith
Sep 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
From the time we arrived to the time we left hosts were brilliant. Fantastic breakfast and helpful when we had any questions
From the time we arrived to the time we left hosts were brilliant. Fantastic breakfast and helpful when we had any questions
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Michael
Jun 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Owners are so friendly and welcoming.
Owners are so friendly and welcoming.
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Richard
Mar 23, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very friendly and helpful service. Great breakfast choice and enjoyed chatting to owner Karl at breakfast time.
Very friendly and helpful service. Great breakfast choice and enjoyed chatting to owner Karl at breakfast time.
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Yosef
Aug 21, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
The couple that runs the place are the nicest people! Were fun talking to over breakfast, and took really good care of me as a vegan. Room was great, very specious and feels like home. Good bed, big closet, nice shower, well-equipped bathroom, well-stocked hot drink station. Place is within a walking distance of all main attractions and train stations. Would stay again!
The couple that runs the place are the nicest people! Were fun talking to over breakfast, and took really good care of me as a vegan. Room was great, very specious and feels like home. Good bed, big closet, nice shower, well-equipped bathroom, well-stocked hot drink station. Place is within a walking distance of all main attractions and train stations. Would stay again!
10
Imran
Jul 11, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent family run business with an attention to personal service. Great location and breakfast with a smile every morning. Look forward to visiting again soon.
Excellent family run business with an attention to personal service. Great location and breakfast with a smile every morning. Look forward to visiting again soon.
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Richard
Jun 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Fantastic stay - brilliant hosts - you wont be disappointed
Fantastic stay - brilliant hosts - you wont be disappointed
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Mike
Oct 8, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
My first stay at Westwood House and it was certainly wonderful, Karl & Jocelyn are fabulous hosts and nothing is too much trouble. I thoroughly enjoyed my 4 nights stay and have planned to stay again when I'm next there in March
My first stay at Westwood House and it was certainly wonderful, Karl & Jocelyn are fabulous hosts and nothing is too much trouble. I thoroughly enjoyed my 4 nights stay and have planned to stay again when I'm next there in March
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Tom
Jun 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely place in a great location. Owners were fantastic and as I couldn’t stay for breakfast due to having a meeting early in the morning made me a delicious bacon butty for the road! Couldn’t recommend them highly enough.
Lovely place in a great location. Owners were fantastic and as I couldn’t stay for breakfast due to having a meeting early in the morning made me a delicious bacon butty for the road! Couldn’t recommend them highly enough.
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Location
Central on Dorchester’s High Street and within easy walking distance of museums, shops, restaurants, and transport.
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Paul
Mar 24, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Westwood House is on the High Street in Dorchester, ideally located for everything in the town. We were met by the owner Karl on arrival and offered an upgrade and given the suite on the top floor. Karl and Jocelyn are very friendly and happy to offer suggestions for restaurants and place's to visit in the area. Our room was very clean and comfortable and seemed to be newly decorated. The breakfasts are great, lovely local produce served by the hosts in a large, bright conservatory. We would happily return.
Westwood House is on the High Street in Dorchester, ideally located for everything in the town. We were met by the owner Karl on arrival and offered an upgrade and given the suite on the top floor. Karl and Jocelyn are very friendly and happy to offer suggestions for restaurants and place's to visit in the area. Our room was very clean and comfortable and seemed to be newly decorated. The breakfasts are great, lovely local produce served by the hosts in a large, bright conservatory. We would happily return.
10
Christopher
Feb 5, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
excellent hosts friendly, helpful, non intrusive but very responsive to request for help and advice. - location is fantastic with museums castle roman house all very short walk away. public car park v close. generous and well prepared breakfast. close to pubs and restaurants Room clean and comfortable. Wifi worked well very fair price - would return should i stay in Dorchester again
excellent hosts friendly, helpful, non intrusive but very responsive to request for help and advice. - location is fantastic with museums castle roman house all very short walk away. public car park v close. generous and well prepared breakfast. close to pubs and restaurants Room clean and comfortable. Wifi worked well very fair price - would return should i stay in Dorchester again
10
Andrew
Sep 14, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Really well located guest house in Dorchester. Handy for the high street and main town. My room (1) was spacious, really well decorated and very comfortable. Karl and Jocelyn were great hosts, really friendly, helpful and a super breakfast.
Really well located guest house in Dorchester. Handy for the high street and main town. My room (1) was spacious, really well decorated and very comfortable. Karl and Jocelyn were great hosts, really friendly, helpful and a super breakfast.
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Philippa
Mar 26, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Westwood House is a real gem! Such a warm welcome from Karl, felt at home immediately. It's really central and my room was fantastic, with a little area to do my work which was separate to the sleeping area. Really comfortable bed with good linen and all spotlessly clean. Breakfast was just amazing. Huge choice and everything I tried was plentiful, of the best quality and beautifully cooked. I was sad to leave and would love to go back.
Westwood House is a real gem! Such a warm welcome from Karl, felt at home immediately. It's really central and my room was fantastic, with a little area to do my work which was separate to the sleeping area. Really comfortable bed with good linen and all spotlessly clean. Breakfast was just amazing. Huge choice and everything I tried was plentiful, of the best quality and beautifully cooked. I was sad to leave and would love to go back.
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David
May 20, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The Westwood 🏠 is on high street close to all amenities. Very helpful owners. Tom gave us information on the surrounding area, and a great suggestion on a fabulous restaurant only 2 blocks away. The breakfast was delicious, so many options. Every thing was in walking distance. The room had lots of light and a comfortable bed. Thanks for a great time. D&D.
The Westwood 🏠 is on high street close to all amenities. Very helpful owners. Tom gave us information on the surrounding area, and a great suggestion on a fabulous restaurant only 2 blocks away. The breakfast was delicious, so many options. Every thing was in walking distance. The room had lots of light and a comfortable bed. Thanks for a great time. D&D.
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Peter
Jan 1, 2024
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Lovely comfortable room. In the centre of Dorchester. Quiet room. Excellent breakfast cooked to order. Would stay here again. Many thanks
Lovely comfortable room. In the centre of Dorchester. Quiet room. Excellent breakfast cooked to order. Would stay here again. Many thanks
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ANTONELLA
Jun 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Karl and his partner were absolutely lovely, very welcoming and friendly! The rooms are stunning and very comfortable, walking distance to everything in Dorchester. I had the best time, i strongly recommend this guest house!!
Karl and his partner were absolutely lovely, very welcoming and friendly! The rooms are stunning and very comfortable, walking distance to everything in Dorchester. I had the best time, i strongly recommend this guest house!!
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Liz
Jan 21, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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!
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!
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Rachel
Aug 12, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Jocelyn and Karl are the perfect hosts. So friendly, beautiful boutique hotel, delicious breakfasts, very accommodating, and always offering suggestions and recommendations that are spot on. Their industry experience and warm nature is such a welcome combination for a hotel. The property is located on High Street as a great location in proximity to museums, shops, restaurants, and transportation. The room was immaculate and spacious for two people with a separate private sitting room. Anything we needed, they had and gladly helped. And with a smile. Other guests were mature. No parties or loud noises from other guests. We'll return again next year!
Jocelyn and Karl are the perfect hosts. So friendly, beautiful boutique hotel, delicious breakfasts, very accommodating, and always offering suggestions and recommendations that are spot on. Their industry experience and warm nature is such a welcome combination for a hotel. The property is located on High Street as a great location in proximity to museums, shops, restaurants, and transportation. The room was immaculate and spacious for two people with a separate private sitting room. Anything we needed, they had and gladly helped. And with a smile. Other guests were mature. No parties or loud noises from other guests. We'll return again next year!
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Rachel
Aug 12, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Jocelyn and Karl are the perfect hosts. So friendly, beautiful boutique hotel, delicious breakfasts, very accommodating, and always offering suggestions and recommendations that are spot on. Their industry experience and warm nature is such a welcome combination for a hotel. The property is located on High Street as a great location in proximity to museums, shops, restaurants, and transportation. The room was immaculate and spacious for two people with a separate private sitting room. Anything we needed, they had and gladly helped. And with a smile. Other guests were mature. No parties or loud noises from other guests.
Jocelyn and Karl are the perfect hosts. So friendly, beautiful boutique hotel, delicious breakfasts, very accommodating, and always offering suggestions and recommendations that are spot on. Their industry experience and warm nature is such a welcome combination for a hotel. The property is located on High Street as a great location in proximity to museums, shops, restaurants, and transportation. The room was immaculate and spacious for two people with a separate private sitting room. Anything we needed, they had and gladly helped. And with a smile. Other guests were mature. No parties or loud noises from other guests.
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Dining
Breakfast draws repeated praise for quality, variety, and cooked-to-order dishes, with options for dietary needs. Early or takeaway breakfasts were also provided on request.
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Paul
Mar 24, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Westwood House is on the High Street in Dorchester, ideally located for everything in the town. We were met by the owner Karl on arrival and offered an upgrade and given the suite on the top floor. Karl and Jocelyn are very friendly and happy to offer suggestions for restaurants and place's to visit in the area. Our room was very clean and comfortable and seemed to be newly decorated. The breakfasts are great, lovely local produce served by the hosts in a large, bright conservatory. We would happily return.
Westwood House is on the High Street in Dorchester, ideally located for everything in the town. We were met by the owner Karl on arrival and offered an upgrade and given the suite on the top floor. Karl and Jocelyn are very friendly and happy to offer suggestions for restaurants and place's to visit in the area. Our room was very clean and comfortable and seemed to be newly decorated. The breakfasts are great, lovely local produce served by the hosts in a large, bright conservatory. We would happily return.
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Warrick
Apr 14, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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George
Jun 27, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Karl and Jocelyn were wonderful hosts. Breakfast was very good.
Karl and Jocelyn were wonderful hosts. Breakfast was very good.
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Philippa
Mar 26, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Westwood House is a real gem! Such a warm welcome from Karl, felt at home immediately. It's really central and my room was fantastic, with a little area to do my work which was separate to the sleeping area. Really comfortable bed with good linen and all spotlessly clean. Breakfast was just amazing. Huge choice and everything I tried was plentiful, of the best quality and beautifully cooked. I was sad to leave and would love to go back.
Westwood House is a real gem! Such a warm welcome from Karl, felt at home immediately. It's really central and my room was fantastic, with a little area to do my work which was separate to the sleeping area. Really comfortable bed with good linen and all spotlessly clean. Breakfast was just amazing. Huge choice and everything I tried was plentiful, of the best quality and beautifully cooked. I was sad to leave and would love to go back.
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keith
Sep 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
From the time we arrived to the time we left hosts were brilliant. Fantastic breakfast and helpful when we had any questions
From the time we arrived to the time we left hosts were brilliant. Fantastic breakfast and helpful when we had any questions
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Andrew
Mar 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Overnight stay on rout from Heathrow to home. Hosts very attentive and friendly without being intrusive the breakfast choices and quality was outstanding. The room, the en-suite bathroom and bed/linen was of very high quality. The bathroom was very tastefully decorated. Near to restaurants and pubs.
Overnight stay on rout from Heathrow to home. Hosts very attentive and friendly without being intrusive the breakfast choices and quality was outstanding. The room, the en-suite bathroom and bed/linen was of very high quality. The bathroom was very tastefully decorated. Near to restaurants and pubs.
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Yosef
Aug 21, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
The couple that runs the place are the nicest people! Were fun talking to over breakfast, and took really good care of me as a vegan. Room was great, very specious and feels like home. Good bed, big closet, nice shower, well-equipped bathroom, well-stocked hot drink station. Place is within a walking distance of all main attractions and train stations. Would stay again!
The couple that runs the place are the nicest people! Were fun talking to over breakfast, and took really good care of me as a vegan. Room was great, very specious and feels like home. Good bed, big closet, nice shower, well-equipped bathroom, well-stocked hot drink station. Place is within a walking distance of all main attractions and train stations. Would stay again!
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Peter
Aug 12, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Very friendly host and great chef.
Very friendly host and great chef.
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Tom
Jun 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely place in a great location. Owners were fantastic and as I couldn’t stay for breakfast due to having a meeting early in the morning made me a delicious bacon butty for the road! Couldn’t recommend them highly enough.
Lovely place in a great location. Owners were fantastic and as I couldn’t stay for breakfast due to having a meeting early in the morning made me a delicious bacon butty for the road! Couldn’t recommend them highly enough.
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Susan
Apr 19, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The breakfasts were amazing, Karl and Jocelyn were delightful, and the room was furnished with understated good taste. Lots of little touches - gorgeous sandalwood soap, Tunnoch's milk chocolate caramel wafers, lovely solid waterglasses, comfy sofa, thick pile carpet - and it's all unbelievably clean. (We used to run a guest house ourselves and know clean when we see it.) Oh, and there's a fabulous dog. The guest house is perfectly located, especially if you're planning a visit to the splendid Dorset Museum and Art Gallery. We don't often leave reviews but Westwood House is exemplary.
The breakfasts were amazing, Karl and Jocelyn were delightful, and the room was furnished with understated good taste. Lots of little touches - gorgeous sandalwood soap, Tunnoch's milk chocolate caramel wafers, lovely solid waterglasses, comfy sofa, thick pile carpet - and it's all unbelievably clean. (We used to run a guest house ourselves and know clean when we see it.) Oh, and there's a fabulous dog. The guest house is perfectly located, especially if you're planning a visit to the splendid Dorset Museum and Art Gallery. We don't often leave reviews but Westwood House is exemplary.
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Check-in is from 16:00 to 21:00, and check-out is by 10:30. Early or late check-in/check-out availability and costs are not specified.
What is the property’s location in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Dorchester, within a 15-minute drive of Weymouth Beach and Tutankhamun: The Exhibition. It is 0.1 mi from Borough Gardens and close to various attractions such as The Keep Military Museum and the Dinosaur Museum.
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