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The Rivers Arms

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Dorchester with free breakfast and restaurant

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
Shower, rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Terrace/patio

Panoramic Cabin

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 6 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Panoramic Cabin

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 6 Double Beds and 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Dorchester, The Rivers Arms is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Durdle Door and Durdle Door Beach. Badger Watch Dorset and Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens are also worth visiting.
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The Rivers Arms. Cheselbourne, Dorchester, England, DT2 7NW

What's nearby

  • Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 24 min drive - 23.3 km
  • The Tank Museum - 25 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Lulworth Cove - 37 min drive - 30.8 km
  • Durdle Door Beach - 40 min drive - 30.3 km
  • Durdle Door - 44 min drive - 30.7 km

Getting around

  • Dorchester South Station - 24 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Oak Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Thimble Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Antelope Inn Pidney - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Fox Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gaggle of Geese - ‬21 min drive

About this property

The Rivers Arms

Bed & breakfast in a rural location
Free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at The Rivers Arms. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self-parking
Room features
All guest rooms at The Rivers Arms have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Rainfall showers, hairdryers and shampoo

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Vineyard

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 60 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

The Rivers Arms Dorchester
The Rivers Arms Bed & breakfast
The Rivers Arms Bed & breakfast Dorchester

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rivers Arms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Rivers Arms?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Rivers Arms?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Rivers Arms?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Rivers Arms located?

Situated in a rural location, this bed & breakfast is within 9 miles (15 km) of Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum and Hardy's Cottage. Sculpture by the Lakes and Badger Watch Dorset are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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The Rivers Arms Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

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