The Red Lion
US$108
/ night
Avg. for October
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US$108
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Red Lion average US$89 in the cheapest month (December) and US$127 in the most expensive month (August), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$116 |
| February | US$100 |
| March | US$100 |
| April | US$104 |
| May | US$112 |
| June | US$117 |
| July | US$112 |
| August | US$127 |
| September | US$118 |
| October | US$108 |
| November | US$97 |
| December | US$89 |
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Most expensive: August (~US$127)
Cheapest: December (~US$89)
About this property
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the bed & breakfast's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms.
Location
When you stay at The Red Lion in Dorchester, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Monkey World Ape Rescue Center and Sculpture by the Lakes. This bed & breakfast is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Weymouth Beach and 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Durdle Door Beach.
What's nearby
Durdle Door Beach(3.6 Miles)
Man Of War(3.6 Miles)
Weymouth Bay(3.6 Miles)
Mill House Cider Museum(3.7 Miles)
Monkey World Ape Rescue Center(4.2 Miles)
Lulworth Cove Beach(4.3 Miles)
South West Coast Path Section 51 Trailhead(4.3 Miles)
South West Coast Path Section 50 Trailhead(4.3 Miles)
Lulworth Cove(4.3 Miles)
The Tank Museum(4.7 Miles)
Ringstead Beach(4.9 Miles)
Sculpture by the Lakes(5.1 Miles)
Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope(5.7 Miles)
Clouds Hill(5.9 Miles)
Lulworth Castle(6.4 Miles)
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)(28.7 Miles)
Heathrow Airport (LHR)(110.7 Miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Garden
Beach (nearby)
Cycling
Location
The Red Lion Hotel, East Knighton, Dorchester, England, United Kingdom
Durdle Door Beach (3.6 Miles)
Man Of War (3.6 Miles)
Weymouth Bay (3.6 Miles)
Mill House Cider Museum (3.7 Miles)
Monkey World Ape Rescue Center (4.2 Miles)
Lulworth Cove Beach (4.3 Miles)
Room options
25
Family Double Room, Ensuite
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
161 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
9
Basic Double Room, Ensuite (Value)
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Wi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
23
Double Room, Ensuite
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
183 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
27
Standard Double Room, Ensuite
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
108 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Guest reviews of The Red Lion
8.4
Very good
Based on 265 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
100%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At The Red Lion, travellers consistently praise the welcoming staff, lively pub with tasty meals including gluten free options, clean and comfortable rooms, and ample parking, making it a friendly base for visiting Lulworth, Durdle Door, and surrounding Dorset sights.
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What guests think
At The Red Lion, travellers consistently praise the welcoming staff, lively pub with tasty meals including gluten free options, clean and comfortable rooms, and ample parking, making it a friendly base for visiting Lulworth, Durdle Door, and surrounding Dorset sights.
Service is a standout, with many noting thoughtful help, quick fixes, and considerate support when travel plans went wrong. Rooms vary in size and style; some feel dated or basic, and a few guests reported heat, weak showers, or noise from nearby equipment, kitchens, or the road. The setting is somewhat isolated, so walking to alternatives in the evening is limited. Expect a friendly country pub stay with honest comforts and strong hospitality.
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Facilities
On-site pub and bar provide a pleasant atmosphere, and multiple reviewers highlight ample on-site parking. No other facilities are consistently mentioned.
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10
Michael
28 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean, comfortable and a super friendly welcome. Abundant parking. Lovely pub restaurant.
Clean, comfortable and a super friendly welcome. Abundant parking. Lovely pub restaurant.
6
Julie
10 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good parking, very friendly helpful staff. Room could do with an update, we were above the kitchen which was very noisy, hence we had to close the windows. This didn’t cut out very much noise and also made for a stuffy hot uncomfortable night.
Good parking, very friendly helpful staff. Room could do with an update, we were above the kitchen which was very noisy, hence we had to close the windows. This didn’t cut out very much noise and also made for a stuffy hot uncomfortable night.
10
Bipin
16 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice staff,proper homemade food and spotless. Large Parking space for vehicles.Liked it.
Nice staff,proper homemade food and spotless. Large Parking space for vehicles.Liked it.
10
Anna
1 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a lovely few days stay last Bank Holiday, it is a charming pub with great staff, nothing is too much for them, very friendly and breakfast was Best! Delicious! My only suggestion would be to have at least brewed coffee! Beautiful place and very calm even though there is open bar downstairs.
We had a lovely few days stay last Bank Holiday, it is a charming pub with great staff, nothing is too much for them, very friendly and breakfast was Best! Delicious! My only suggestion would be to have at least brewed coffee! Beautiful place and very calm even though there is open bar downstairs.
10
Mr Michael
22 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely old pub. Staff excellent.
Lovely old pub. Staff excellent.
8
Vicky
1 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Double room was clean and pleasant. Restaurant menu had lots of options and was served quickly and piping hot. Breakfast was lovely and my poached egg was perfectly cooked. Large parking area and gardens and the atmosphere in the bar in the evening was very pleasant. Quite isolated so not possible to walk anywhere in the evening. I was made very welcome by everyone.
Double room was clean and pleasant. Restaurant menu had lots of options and was served quickly and piping hot. Breakfast was lovely and my poached egg was perfectly cooked. Large parking area and gardens and the atmosphere in the bar in the evening was very pleasant. Quite isolated so not possible to walk anywhere in the evening. I was made very welcome by everyone.
8
Laura
24 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
I definitely liked having on-site dining options and that the parking was close by.
I definitely liked having on-site dining options and that the parking was close by.
10
timothy
25 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great food, excellent bar. V comfy room, very clean and well appointed. Excellent Car Park. Staff were brilliant. I picked this for closeness to our client's premises and will do so again. A real littel gem of a find. can definitely recommend the Red Lion lager!!
Great food, excellent bar. V comfy room, very clean and well appointed. Excellent Car Park. Staff were brilliant. I picked this for closeness to our client's premises and will do so again. A real littel gem of a find. can definitely recommend the Red Lion lager!!
10
Joe
30 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
even though i was staying above a very busy pub i could not hear anything once in my room. the food was well cooked and speedy.
even though i was staying above a very busy pub i could not hear anything once in my room. the food was well cooked and speedy.
10
Kushal D
1 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Our stay at the Red Lion Hotel was very pleasant. The room was cozy, vibe in the Pub was full of energy in the evening watching sports games, and the morning breakfast was lovely. Our car broke down nearby and the owners were very supportive and helped us in every way they could to find alternatives. We really thank them for their help and appreciate their kindness.
Our stay at the Red Lion Hotel was very pleasant. The room was cozy, vibe in the Pub was full of energy in the evening watching sports games, and the morning breakfast was lovely. Our car broke down nearby and the owners were very supportive and helped us in every way they could to find alternatives. We really thank them for their help and appreciate their kindness.
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Cleanliness
Rooms are consistently reported as clean, with fresh linens. A few maintenance niggles were noted, such as weak showers or small fixes needed.
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Paul
10 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely stay, very friendly staff, rooms comfortable & clean, great breakfast. Nice traditional pub with an Olde World charm. Nice location close to Lulworth Cove & Dorchester
Lovely stay, very friendly staff, rooms comfortable & clean, great breakfast. Nice traditional pub with an Olde World charm. Nice location close to Lulworth Cove & Dorchester
10
Michael
28 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean, comfortable and a super friendly welcome. Abundant parking. Lovely pub restaurant.
Clean, comfortable and a super friendly welcome. Abundant parking. Lovely pub restaurant.
10
Marcin
3 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing.Comfy beds.Clean.Relaxing.Everything was so good and the food was delicious.Loved my stay!!!:)
Amazing.Comfy beds.Clean.Relaxing.Everything was so good and the food was delicious.Loved my stay!!!:)
10
Angela
19 Aug 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We were given a large family room which had plenty of space for the 4 of us. The staff were really friendly and helpful, the hotel and room were both very clean throughout , breakfast was very tasty and they were very accommodating to our requests. The shower in our room was not very powerful, but it was still good enough for all of us to have showers (3 of us have long thick hair)
We were given a large family room which had plenty of space for the 4 of us. The staff were really friendly and helpful, the hotel and room were both very clean throughout , breakfast was very tasty and they were very accommodating to our requests. The shower in our room was not very powerful, but it was still good enough for all of us to have showers (3 of us have long thick hair)
10
Jyrki
2 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean. Personnel is absolutely superb! Very friendly service and great food. Absolutely fantastic stay and will come again.
Room was clean. Personnel is absolutely superb! Very friendly service and great food. Absolutely fantastic stay and will come again.
10
Amit
7 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The room was clean, the linen was spotless,and the meals were excellent. The English breakfast was exceptional.
The room was clean, the linen was spotless,and the meals were excellent. The English breakfast was exceptional.
8
Vicky
1 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Double room was clean and pleasant. Restaurant menu had lots of options and was served quickly and piping hot. Breakfast was lovely and my poached egg was perfectly cooked. Large parking area and gardens and the atmosphere in the bar in the evening was very pleasant. Quite isolated so not possible to walk anywhere in the evening. I was made very welcome by everyone.
Double room was clean and pleasant. Restaurant menu had lots of options and was served quickly and piping hot. Breakfast was lovely and my poached egg was perfectly cooked. Large parking area and gardens and the atmosphere in the bar in the evening was very pleasant. Quite isolated so not possible to walk anywhere in the evening. I was made very welcome by everyone.
10
Lauren
28 Aug 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff were very polite, helpful and hospitable. Breakfast was top notch! We felt very looked after and would definitely recommend this B&B is you're visiting Lulworth, Durdle Door or weymouth! The rooms are comfortable and clean. Thank you to all staff at the Red Lion! <3
The staff were very polite, helpful and hospitable. Breakfast was top notch! We felt very looked after and would definitely recommend this B&B is you're visiting Lulworth, Durdle Door or weymouth! The rooms are comfortable and clean. Thank you to all staff at the Red Lion! <3
10
Priunka
1 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was very clean and perfect sized for my family. Only one problem at night , my next door neighbour was so loud when they were talking, even we could hear clearly their conversations. Its not Red Lion's fault. People need to consider others. The host was very very friendly and professional as well. We had supper and breakfast. Both were very good. We enjoyed the food.
Room was very clean and perfect sized for my family. Only one problem at night , my next door neighbour was so loud when they were talking, even we could hear clearly their conversations. Its not Red Lion's fault. People need to consider others. The host was very very friendly and professional as well. We had supper and breakfast. Both were very good. We enjoyed the food.
10
christopher
30 May 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Clean rooms, good food and very friendly staff
Clean rooms, good food and very friendly staff
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Rooms
Room sizes range from small and cozy to large family options; beds are generally comfortable but decor can feel dated or basic. Some guests noted noise from equipment or the road, heat during warm weather, and occasionally weak showers.
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Paul
10 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely stay, very friendly staff, rooms comfortable & clean, great breakfast. Nice traditional pub with an Olde World charm. Nice location close to Lulworth Cove & Dorchester
Lovely stay, very friendly staff, rooms comfortable & clean, great breakfast. Nice traditional pub with an Olde World charm. Nice location close to Lulworth Cove & Dorchester
8
Victoria
7 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff were really good - friendly and efficient - and the food was great too. But we were there during a heatwave and our room was very hot. A fan was supplied but it didn’t make much difference and if we left the windows open loads of flies came in so sleeping was a bit uncomfortable. Not much the pub could do I guess. The bed itself was comfy though and the bathroom very clean.
The staff were really good - friendly and efficient - and the food was great too. But we were there during a heatwave and our room was very hot. A fan was supplied but it didn’t make much difference and if we left the windows open loads of flies came in so sleeping was a bit uncomfortable. Not much the pub could do I guess. The bed itself was comfy though and the bathroom very clean.
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Julie
10 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good parking, very friendly helpful staff. Room could do with an update, we were above the kitchen which was very noisy, hence we had to close the windows. This didn’t cut out very much noise and also made for a stuffy hot uncomfortable night.
Good parking, very friendly helpful staff. Room could do with an update, we were above the kitchen which was very noisy, hence we had to close the windows. This didn’t cut out very much noise and also made for a stuffy hot uncomfortable night.
10
Angela
19 Aug 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We were given a large family room which had plenty of space for the 4 of us. The staff were really friendly and helpful, the hotel and room were both very clean throughout , breakfast was very tasty and they were very accommodating to our requests. The shower in our room was not very powerful, but it was still good enough for all of us to have showers (3 of us have long thick hair)
We were given a large family room which had plenty of space for the 4 of us. The staff were really friendly and helpful, the hotel and room were both very clean throughout , breakfast was very tasty and they were very accommodating to our requests. The shower in our room was not very powerful, but it was still good enough for all of us to have showers (3 of us have long thick hair)
10
Matthew
19 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
It's hard to know where to start but the owners and staff are a good place to start. Extremely friendly and personable, attentive without being overbearing and they make you feel comfortable immediately. The room was small, clean and the bed very comfortable with a lovely view of the countryside. The pub was extremely comfortable and welcoming and within minutes it felt like a place I would be at a couple nights a week if I lived locally. What was really unexpected was that for a small pub with rooms above was that they were extremely knowledgable about food allergies. I'm celiac (very much so) and I was going to miss the beer and food. Except I didn't, they have very good gluten free beer and do an excellent gluten free beer battered fish and chips (with the best chips I've had in years, crisp and fluffy inside) and an English breakfast. They were so careful on what was safe to serve and what not and I had no contamination issues at all. This was easily the best hotel experience I've had in at least two decades and it's not even close. I would vacation here again with my wife just to stay here.
It's hard to know where to start but the owners and staff are a good place to start. Extremely friendly and personable, attentive without being overbearing and they make you feel comfortable immediately. The room was small, clean and the bed very comfortable with a lovely view of the countryside. The pub was extremely comfortable and welcoming and within minutes it felt like a place I would be at a couple nights a week if I lived locally. What was really unexpected was that for a small pub with rooms above was that they were extremely knowledgable about food allergies. I'm celiac (very much so) and I was going to miss the beer and food. Except I didn't, they have very good gluten free beer and do an excellent gluten free beer battered fish and chips (with the best chips I've had in years, crisp and fluffy inside) and an English breakfast. They were so careful on what was safe to serve and what not and I had no contamination issues at all. This was easily the best hotel experience I've had in at least two decades and it's not even close. I would vacation here again with my wife just to stay here.
10
Samuel
15 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Run by a friendly family. Room was small but nice funiture/ equiped. An old house bur cosy
Run by a friendly family. Room was small but nice funiture/ equiped. An old house bur cosy
8
Antony
5 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed while on a break to Dorset, close to Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. Close to lots of towns and sites in the area with easy road access. Friendly staff and breakfast included. Large, spacious room that was clean and tidy. This is an old pub and therefore the building is not like a modern hotel but that is the charm of staying in the English countryside. Our room was upstairs and no lift should that be a necessity.
Stayed while on a break to Dorset, close to Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. Close to lots of towns and sites in the area with easy road access. Friendly staff and breakfast included. Large, spacious room that was clean and tidy. This is an old pub and therefore the building is not like a modern hotel but that is the charm of staying in the English countryside. Our room was upstairs and no lift should that be a necessity.
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Matthew
21 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Apart from the brilliant bar/restaurant staff, this was probably the worst "hotel" I have ever stayed in - especially for the money. The food was barely edible, and the room (number 4) was beyond tired. The bed was uncomfortable, and the room was right next to some kind of air conditioning unit that was noisy and made sleep impossible!! The shower was hardly functioning (more of a dribble, than a shower)... Breakfast was overcooked and poor in the extreme. Not the sort of evening you need the night before a business meeting. Staff 5* Hotel 0*
Apart from the brilliant bar/restaurant staff, this was probably the worst "hotel" I have ever stayed in - especially for the money. The food was barely edible, and the room (number 4) was beyond tired. The bed was uncomfortable, and the room was right next to some kind of air conditioning unit that was noisy and made sleep impossible!! The shower was hardly functioning (more of a dribble, than a shower)... Breakfast was overcooked and poor in the extreme. Not the sort of evening you need the night before a business meeting. Staff 5* Hotel 0*
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Joe
30 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
even though i was staying above a very busy pub i could not hear anything once in my room. the food was well cooked and speedy.
even though i was staying above a very busy pub i could not hear anything once in my room. the food was well cooked and speedy.
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Andrew
16 May 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Friendly and efficient staff.Good food. Cramped en suite facilities. Noisy main road.
Friendly and efficient staff.Good food. Cramped en suite facilities. Noisy main road.
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and attentive, with staff and owners often going above and beyond. Guests highlight help arranging transport, resolving issues quickly, and thoughtful support during travel problems.
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Kenneth
6 May 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
A very warm welcome, greeted by very friendly staff. The room radiator wasn't working but it was fixed within a few minutes. Excellent breakfast in very comfortable surroundings. Perfect location for Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove etc. Very good value for money. Highly recommended.
A very warm welcome, greeted by very friendly staff. The room radiator wasn't working but it was fixed within a few minutes. Excellent breakfast in very comfortable surroundings. Perfect location for Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove etc. Very good value for money. Highly recommended.
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Matthew
31 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I've stayed here multiple times and it is a gem. Located close to the Bovington Tank Museum it has cozy rooms and a wonderful pub with a solid menu, including being extremely good for people with food allergies. I have celiac disease and having several gluten free options (e.g., starters, entres, deserts, beer, etc) at a small hotel is unexpected. The staff is also extremely nice and helpful and even put together a gluten free tradiitoonal breakfast to go since my train left before they opened breakfast.
I've stayed here multiple times and it is a gem. Located close to the Bovington Tank Museum it has cozy rooms and a wonderful pub with a solid menu, including being extremely good for people with food allergies. I have celiac disease and having several gluten free options (e.g., starters, entres, deserts, beer, etc) at a small hotel is unexpected. The staff is also extremely nice and helpful and even put together a gluten free tradiitoonal breakfast to go since my train left before they opened breakfast.
10
Adrian
3 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Super nice staff, very helpful in getting us a cab.
Super nice staff, very helpful in getting us a cab.
10
Jyrki
2 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean. Personnel is absolutely superb! Very friendly service and great food. Absolutely fantastic stay and will come again.
Room was clean. Personnel is absolutely superb! Very friendly service and great food. Absolutely fantastic stay and will come again.
10
eugene
27 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We didn't stay at the Red Lion since Expedia somehow didn't forward our reservation- which we didn't find out until we arrived and they were fully booked. But the hotel bent over backwards to find us a room in a nearby hotel about 10 minutes away and apologized profusely about the error (which was not their fault). 5 stars for their professionalism and customer service. Be warry of booking this hotel through this site though, the Red Lion indicated another potential guest had the same problem earlier this year.
We didn't stay at the Red Lion since Expedia somehow didn't forward our reservation- which we didn't find out until we arrived and they were fully booked. But the hotel bent over backwards to find us a room in a nearby hotel about 10 minutes away and apologized profusely about the error (which was not their fault). 5 stars for their professionalism and customer service. Be warry of booking this hotel through this site though, the Red Lion indicated another potential guest had the same problem earlier this year.
10
Benjamin
12 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay. Alan perfect owner.
Great place to stay. Alan perfect owner.
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STEPHEN
29 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a wonderful and rustic B and B. The rooms are small, but the innkeepers are wonderful and make up for any shortcoming. The food in the tavern is fantastic. Lizzie (the owner) is an angel and she saved the day for us when we could not get transportation to our event. She drove us herself!!!!
This is a wonderful and rustic B and B. The rooms are small, but the innkeepers are wonderful and make up for any shortcoming. The food in the tavern is fantastic. Lizzie (the owner) is an angel and she saved the day for us when we could not get transportation to our event. She drove us herself!!!!
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paul
16 Feb 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
The Red Lion is now a family business, and what a lovely family they are. From first welcome to final farewell, they couldn't have looked after us better.
The Red Lion is now a family business, and what a lovely family they are. From first welcome to final farewell, they couldn't have looked after us better.
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Kushal D
1 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Our stay at the Red Lion Hotel was very pleasant. The room was cozy, vibe in the Pub was full of energy in the evening watching sports games, and the morning breakfast was lovely. Our car broke down nearby and the owners were very supportive and helped us in every way they could to find alternatives. We really thank them for their help and appreciate their kindness.
Our stay at the Red Lion Hotel was very pleasant. The room was cozy, vibe in the Pub was full of energy in the evening watching sports games, and the morning breakfast was lovely. Our car broke down nearby and the owners were very supportive and helped us in every way they could to find alternatives. We really thank them for their help and appreciate their kindness.
10
Kimberleigh
29 Jun 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The staff was absolutely lovely. They helped with everything and were so delightful. Im definitely staying there again!
The staff was absolutely lovely. They helped with everything and were so delightful. Im definitely staying there again!
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Location
Convenient base for Dorset attractions such as Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door, and the Bovington Tank Museum, with easy road access. Some noted the setting is isolated and not walkable in the evening, and a few mentioned road noise.
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Paul
10 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely stay, very friendly staff, rooms comfortable & clean, great breakfast. Nice traditional pub with an Olde World charm. Nice location close to Lulworth Cove & Dorchester
Lovely stay, very friendly staff, rooms comfortable & clean, great breakfast. Nice traditional pub with an Olde World charm. Nice location close to Lulworth Cove & Dorchester
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Matthew
31 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I've stayed here multiple times and it is a gem. Located close to the Bovington Tank Museum it has cozy rooms and a wonderful pub with a solid menu, including being extremely good for people with food allergies. I have celiac disease and having several gluten free options (e.g., starters, entres, deserts, beer, etc) at a small hotel is unexpected. The staff is also extremely nice and helpful and even put together a gluten free tradiitoonal breakfast to go since my train left before they opened breakfast.
I've stayed here multiple times and it is a gem. Located close to the Bovington Tank Museum it has cozy rooms and a wonderful pub with a solid menu, including being extremely good for people with food allergies. I have celiac disease and having several gluten free options (e.g., starters, entres, deserts, beer, etc) at a small hotel is unexpected. The staff is also extremely nice and helpful and even put together a gluten free tradiitoonal breakfast to go since my train left before they opened breakfast.
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Jennifer
1 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A wonderful welcome from Jay. Breakfast was excellent and a great location to visit local attractions!
A wonderful welcome from Jay. Breakfast was excellent and a great location to visit local attractions!
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Vicky
1 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Double room was clean and pleasant. Restaurant menu had lots of options and was served quickly and piping hot. Breakfast was lovely and my poached egg was perfectly cooked. Large parking area and gardens and the atmosphere in the bar in the evening was very pleasant. Quite isolated so not possible to walk anywhere in the evening. I was made very welcome by everyone.
Double room was clean and pleasant. Restaurant menu had lots of options and was served quickly and piping hot. Breakfast was lovely and my poached egg was perfectly cooked. Large parking area and gardens and the atmosphere in the bar in the evening was very pleasant. Quite isolated so not possible to walk anywhere in the evening. I was made very welcome by everyone.
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Paul
12 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel was a little old fashioned, but we enjoyed our stay, it was handy for our visit to the Dorset coast and friends, staff were friendly and accommodating, food was good, plenty of parking
Hotel was a little old fashioned, but we enjoyed our stay, it was handy for our visit to the Dorset coast and friends, staff were friendly and accommodating, food was good, plenty of parking
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nathalie
3 Aug 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Nous avons été très bien reçus par l'ensemble des personnes qui se sont occupé de nous. Nous les remercions pour leur accueil et leur gentillesse à notre égard durant les 2 jours passés dans ce pub authentique, et ce malgré la barrière de la langue.Nous avons adoré, à 10 minutes de durdle door et lullwoth cove. Merci
Nous avons été très bien reçus par l'ensemble des personnes qui se sont occupé de nous. Nous les remercions pour leur accueil et leur gentillesse à notre égard durant les 2 jours passés dans ce pub authentique, et ce malgré la barrière de la langue.Nous avons adoré, à 10 minutes de durdle door et lullwoth cove. Merci
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timothy
25 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great food, excellent bar. V comfy room, very clean and well appointed. Excellent Car Park. Staff were brilliant. I picked this for closeness to our client's premises and will do so again. A real littel gem of a find. can definitely recommend the Red Lion lager!!
Great food, excellent bar. V comfy room, very clean and well appointed. Excellent Car Park. Staff were brilliant. I picked this for closeness to our client's premises and will do so again. A real littel gem of a find. can definitely recommend the Red Lion lager!!
8
Antony
5 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed while on a break to Dorset, close to Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. Close to lots of towns and sites in the area with easy road access. Friendly staff and breakfast included. Large, spacious room that was clean and tidy. This is an old pub and therefore the building is not like a modern hotel but that is the charm of staying in the English countryside. Our room was upstairs and no lift should that be a necessity.
Stayed while on a break to Dorset, close to Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. Close to lots of towns and sites in the area with easy road access. Friendly staff and breakfast included. Large, spacious room that was clean and tidy. This is an old pub and therefore the building is not like a modern hotel but that is the charm of staying in the English countryside. Our room was upstairs and no lift should that be a necessity.
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Paul
6 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very welcoming cozy country pub. Tasty breakfast included - eggs done really well. Gluten free options. Just the base we needed for a weekend walking on the coast nearby
Very welcoming cozy country pub. Tasty breakfast included - eggs done really well. Gluten free options. Just the base we needed for a weekend walking on the coast nearby
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Andrew
16 May 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Friendly and efficient staff.Good food. Cramped en suite facilities. Noisy main road.
Friendly and efficient staff.Good food. Cramped en suite facilities. Noisy main road.
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Dining
The pub food and breakfasts receive strong praise for taste and portion sizes, with quick service and notable gluten free options. A few guests found breakfast overcooked or food disappointing at times.
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Matthew
31 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I've stayed here multiple times and it is a gem. Located close to the Bovington Tank Museum it has cozy rooms and a wonderful pub with a solid menu, including being extremely good for people with food allergies. I have celiac disease and having several gluten free options (e.g., starters, entres, deserts, beer, etc) at a small hotel is unexpected. The staff is also extremely nice and helpful and even put together a gluten free tradiitoonal breakfast to go since my train left before they opened breakfast.
I've stayed here multiple times and it is a gem. Located close to the Bovington Tank Museum it has cozy rooms and a wonderful pub with a solid menu, including being extremely good for people with food allergies. I have celiac disease and having several gluten free options (e.g., starters, entres, deserts, beer, etc) at a small hotel is unexpected. The staff is also extremely nice and helpful and even put together a gluten free tradiitoonal breakfast to go since my train left before they opened breakfast.
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Jyrki
2 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean. Personnel is absolutely superb! Very friendly service and great food. Absolutely fantastic stay and will come again.
Room was clean. Personnel is absolutely superb! Very friendly service and great food. Absolutely fantastic stay and will come again.
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Sarah
26 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The Red Lion is not only inviting, it’s friendly, convenient, cosy, the food is amazing, we had ribs which had been smoked & were delicious. Service is quick & efficient. Staff are super friendly & the owner is awesome. Friendly, helpful, great sense of humour, fantastic host & nothing is too much trouble. Breakfast was delicious with a large range of choices. We had cooked which again was fresh, very tasty & even got croissants to take away for our journey home. We only stayed one night but could have stayed a lot longer. The room was lovely with a big bed & a double sofa bed for our son. It was clean & had everything we needed & more. We will be back in the future & would highly recommend staying here ☺️
The Red Lion is not only inviting, it’s friendly, convenient, cosy, the food is amazing, we had ribs which had been smoked & were delicious. Service is quick & efficient. Staff are super friendly & the owner is awesome. Friendly, helpful, great sense of humour, fantastic host & nothing is too much trouble. Breakfast was delicious with a large range of choices. We had cooked which again was fresh, very tasty & even got croissants to take away for our journey home. We only stayed one night but could have stayed a lot longer. The room was lovely with a big bed & a double sofa bed for our son. It was clean & had everything we needed & more. We will be back in the future & would highly recommend staying here ☺️
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Claire
23 Aug 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff are all so friendly and welcoming. Felt very well looked after. We had dinner and breakfast here, both were very good. The room was clean with lovely fluffy towels and a reasonable size for a family of 4. Only negatives was that the roast dinner was only available till 3.30pm.
Staff are all so friendly and welcoming. Felt very well looked after. We had dinner and breakfast here, both were very good. The room was clean with lovely fluffy towels and a reasonable size for a family of 4. Only negatives was that the roast dinner was only available till 3.30pm.
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Anna
1 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a lovely few days stay last Bank Holiday, it is a charming pub with great staff, nothing is too much for them, very friendly and breakfast was Best! Delicious! My only suggestion would be to have at least brewed coffee! Beautiful place and very calm even though there is open bar downstairs.
We had a lovely few days stay last Bank Holiday, it is a charming pub with great staff, nothing is too much for them, very friendly and breakfast was Best! Delicious! My only suggestion would be to have at least brewed coffee! Beautiful place and very calm even though there is open bar downstairs.
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Vicky
1 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Double room was clean and pleasant. Restaurant menu had lots of options and was served quickly and piping hot. Breakfast was lovely and my poached egg was perfectly cooked. Large parking area and gardens and the atmosphere in the bar in the evening was very pleasant. Quite isolated so not possible to walk anywhere in the evening. I was made very welcome by everyone.
Double room was clean and pleasant. Restaurant menu had lots of options and was served quickly and piping hot. Breakfast was lovely and my poached egg was perfectly cooked. Large parking area and gardens and the atmosphere in the bar in the evening was very pleasant. Quite isolated so not possible to walk anywhere in the evening. I was made very welcome by everyone.
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Priunka
1 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was very clean and perfect sized for my family. Only one problem at night , my next door neighbour was so loud when they were talking, even we could hear clearly their conversations. Its not Red Lion's fault. People need to consider others. The host was very very friendly and professional as well. We had supper and breakfast. Both were very good. We enjoyed the food.
Room was very clean and perfect sized for my family. Only one problem at night , my next door neighbour was so loud when they were talking, even we could hear clearly their conversations. Its not Red Lion's fault. People need to consider others. The host was very very friendly and professional as well. We had supper and breakfast. Both were very good. We enjoyed the food.
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timothy
25 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great food, excellent bar. V comfy room, very clean and well appointed. Excellent Car Park. Staff were brilliant. I picked this for closeness to our client's premises and will do so again. A real littel gem of a find. can definitely recommend the Red Lion lager!!
Great food, excellent bar. V comfy room, very clean and well appointed. Excellent Car Park. Staff were brilliant. I picked this for closeness to our client's premises and will do so again. A real littel gem of a find. can definitely recommend the Red Lion lager!!
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Matthew
21 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Apart from the brilliant bar/restaurant staff, this was probably the worst "hotel" I have ever stayed in - especially for the money. The food was barely edible, and the room (number 4) was beyond tired. The bed was uncomfortable, and the room was right next to some kind of air conditioning unit that was noisy and made sleep impossible!! The shower was hardly functioning (more of a dribble, than a shower)... Breakfast was overcooked and poor in the extreme. Not the sort of evening you need the night before a business meeting. Staff 5* Hotel 0*
Apart from the brilliant bar/restaurant staff, this was probably the worst "hotel" I have ever stayed in - especially for the money. The food was barely edible, and the room (number 4) was beyond tired. The bed was uncomfortable, and the room was right next to some kind of air conditioning unit that was noisy and made sleep impossible!! The shower was hardly functioning (more of a dribble, than a shower)... Breakfast was overcooked and poor in the extreme. Not the sort of evening you need the night before a business meeting. Staff 5* Hotel 0*
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Paul
6 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very welcoming cozy country pub. Tasty breakfast included - eggs done really well. Gluten free options. Just the base we needed for a weekend walking on the coast nearby
Very welcoming cozy country pub. Tasty breakfast included - eggs done really well. Gluten free options. Just the base we needed for a weekend walking on the coast nearby
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barry
21 Sept 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Mixed bag this one Two of the staff very friendly and helpful
Mixed bag this one Two of the staff very friendly and helpful
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celia
15 Sept 2026
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Stayed 1 night
liked this place . clean tidy pleasant host
liked this place . clean tidy pleasant host
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Jagadish
29 Aug 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The room was not clean and the shower room was minscule and not usable. The breakfast was not great either.
The room was not clean and the shower room was minscule and not usable. The breakfast was not great either.
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Jilly
12 Aug 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Shower old and not enough water and not enough power coming through to wash your hair. Wouldn’t turn off after a shower and next day no hot water. As we were going to a wedding this was highly inconvenient. SaniToilet wouldn’t flush and constantly making the grinding noise all night. Reported it and someone came to sort it but it happened again. Stopped doing food at 730pm because of ‘the weather’ it was really warm and too busy’ Went down for breakfast and sat for 30 mins no one came to take order and we were told we should have ordered breakfast the night before. Ran out of breakfast. Told my friend she could have a big bowl of scrambled eggs as nothing left that she could eat on low residue diet. Actually given a little dessert bowl of small serving of scrambled eggs. Cobwebs everywhere, in all the windows outside. Needs a really clean outside. Sat outside and cobwebs everywhere on the wooden gazebos. Disabled toilet in the bar would not flush, had to lift the cistern and do it. Would not book again or recommend.
Shower old and not enough water and not enough power coming through to wash your hair. Wouldn’t turn off after a shower and next day no hot water. As we were going to a wedding this was highly inconvenient. SaniToilet wouldn’t flush and constantly making the grinding noise all night. Reported it and someone came to sort it but it happened again. Stopped doing food at 730pm because of ‘the weather’ it was really warm and too busy’ Went down for breakfast and sat for 30 mins no one came to take order and we were told we should have ordered breakfast the night before. Ran out of breakfast. Told my friend she could have a big bowl of scrambled eggs as nothing left that she could eat on low residue diet. Actually given a little dessert bowl of small serving of scrambled eggs. Cobwebs everywhere, in all the windows outside. Needs a really clean outside. Sat outside and cobwebs everywhere on the wooden gazebos. Disabled toilet in the bar would not flush, had to lift the cistern and do it. Would not book again or recommend.
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Bryan
9 Aug 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Had to find another restaurant to eat, last orders called at 10 pm on Saturday night in July. Very basic breakfast offering.
Had to find another restaurant to eat, last orders called at 10 pm on Saturday night in July. Very basic breakfast offering.
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FAQs about The Red Lion
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self parking is available onsite. Parking is limited and does not require a reservation.
Is breakfast offered at the hotel?
Yes, breakfast is available. Guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe.
Does the property allow pets?
Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of GBP 25.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 22:00, and check-out is by 10:30. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
What accessibility features are available at the property?
The property has step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Specific details about bathroom accessibility are not provided.
What is the location of the hotel in relation to key attractions?
The hotel is located in Dorchester, within a 15-minute drive of Lulworth Cove and Corfe Castle. It is 3.6 miles from Durdle Door Beach and 10.3 miles from Weymouth Beach.
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- 2026-11-06: 120.94789565391541USD
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- 2026-12-07: 120.4903777015686USD
- 2026-12-08: 121.12053941001894USD
- 2026-12-09: 121.12053941001894USD
- 2026-12-10: 121.12053941001894USD
- 2026-12-11: 121.12053941001894USD
- 2026-12-12: 121.12053941001894USD
- 2026-12-13: 120.73029972839356USD
- 2026-12-14: 121.12053941001894USD
- 2026-12-15: 121.12053941001894USD
- 2026-12-16: 121.12053941001894USD
- 2026-12-17: 121.12053941001894USD
- 2026-12-18: 121.12053941001894USD
- 2026-12-19: 121.12053941001894USD
- 2026-12-20: 121.12053941001894USD
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Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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
- A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
- The property is professionally cleaned.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
- Pet fee: GBP 25.0 per accommodation, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees
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