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Our top choices for Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum hotels

A thatched-roof building with wicker furniture and hanging flower baskets.

1. Yalbury Cottage

Yalbury Cottage
3.5 star property
3 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (112 reviews)
"This was a super cute little inn, and the management was extremely nice. We loved our stay!"
United States
Tara
The price is AU$147
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Yalbury Cottage
A restaurant with a large copper dome, wooden tables, and potted plants.

2. The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

The Duchess of Cornwall Inn
3.5 star property
1.9 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (199 reviews)
"Beautiful building. Ian, the manager, was absolutely fantastic. Highly recommended place to stay."
United States
Michael
The price is AU$126
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The Duchess of Cornwall Inn
A modern dining area with a round table set for six, large windows, and a view of the garden.

3. Bay Tree House

Bay Tree House
4.0 star property
1 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (400 reviews)
"Easy to check in, all available facilities in good working order."
United Kingdom
colin
The price is AU$175
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Bay Tree House
A room with a purple sofa, a grey sofa, and a white table with a vase of flowers.

4. Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester
3.0 star property
0.1 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (623 reviews)
"A lovely clean hotel with a big room & bathroom. The bed was v comfortable. Nice to have the option to have a drink in the lounge area. Will definitely stay again"
United Kingdom
Michelle
The price is AU$125
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester
A building with multiple windows, some with signs, and a signboard for 'Old Ship Inn' accommodation.

5. Old Ship Inn

Old Ship Inn
2.0 star property
< 0.1 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum
7.4 out of 10, Good, (31 reviews)
"Lovely comfortable, clean room, friendly staff, and pet friendly. "
United Kingdom
Mrs S
The price is AU$111
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Old Ship Inn
A cozy living room with a television, a sofa, and a coffee table. There is a kitchen area with cabinets and a dining table.

6. Frome Lodge House

Frome Lodge House
3.0 star property
0.9 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum
The price is AU$1,038
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Frome Lodge House
A white door with the number 8, a black mailbox, and a stone wall with purple flowers.

7. The Heritage Bed & Breakfast

The Heritage Bed & Breakfast
3.5 star property
11.2 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (79 reviews)
"A lovely b&b. Absolutely perfect for us. Would recommend anyone."
United Kingdom
Carol
The price is AU$181
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The Heritage Bed & Breakfast
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a blue patterned rug.

8. Barton Cottage Bed and Breakfast

Barton Cottage Bed and Breakfast
3.5 star property
5.7 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"Very clean, excellent breakfast and the host was very friendly and helpful. "
Switzerland
Roger
The price is AU$225
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Barton Cottage Bed and Breakfast
A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of the garden.

9. Birch House B&B

Birch House B&B
5.0 star property
9.5 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (97 reviews)
"Delightfully homely and attractive B&B. Great breakfast. Very friendly welcome."
United Kingdom
James
The price is AU$175
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Birch House B&B
A window with binoculars and a mug on the windowsill, overlooking a beach with waves and a cloudy sky.

10. Channel View Guest House

Channel View Guest House
3.0 star property
10.9 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (52 reviews)
"Great location, great host! Would stay again!"
United States
Anthony
The price is AU$198
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Channel View Guest House
A room with a bay window overlooking a beach, featuring wicker chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of people on the beach.

11. Lichfield House

Lichfield House
3.0 star property
10.8 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (47 reviews)
"had a lovely stay, very friendly and great breakfast"
United Kingdom
Anonymous traveller
The price is AU$208
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Lichfield House
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a chandelier, and a geometric-patterned wall.

12. Ashmira Guest House

Ashmira Guest House
4.0 star property
10.6 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"Clean and very friendly and helpful owner. Good parking onsite."
United Kingdom
es
The price is AU$180
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Ashmira Guest House
A table with various bottles and glasses of drinks, including a raspberry liqueur, tonic water, pink grapefruit gin, and fever-tree tonic water, set outdoors with a green umbrella and a stone wall in the background.

13. The Frampton Arms

The Frampton Arms
3.5 star property
9 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (663 reviews)
"Great place to stay as a central location"
United Kingdom
Robert
The price is AU$115
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The Frampton Arms
A traditional pub with a clock, wooden beams, and outdoor seating.

14. The Smugglers Inn

The Smugglers Inn
3.0 star property
10 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (88 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean and cosy rooms, tasty food and a great location"
United Kingdom
Mr C J
The price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The Smugglers Inn
A kitchen with a green countertop, a coffee machine, and jars of spices.

15. Driftwood B&B

Driftwood B&B
3.5 star property
11.5 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (235 reviews)
"Room clean and tidy, tea,coffee making facilities even biscuits which was a nice touch,only thing for me would be bath towels to dry off after shower. Property in a good location for town centre,parking was available but limited."
United Kingdom
Stephen
The price is AU$104
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Driftwood B&B
A room with a wooden floor, a pool table, a bench, and a mural of a beach.

16. Jurassic Bay Holidays

Jurassic Bay Holidays
2.0 star property
11.1 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (13 reviews)
"Great stay."
United States
Daniel
The price is AU$171
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Jurassic Bay Holidays
An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, clear poolside railing, and a no diving sign.

17. Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt
3.0 star property
10.5 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Best hotel in Weymouth first came here 26 years ago on the way to and from Gurnsey CIs with my late wife"
United Kingdom
john
The price is AU$154
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt
A beach with a lifeguard station, inflatable toys, and beachgoers.

18. Timrick Lodge Hotel

Timrick Lodge Hotel
3.5 star property
10.9 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum
7.8 out of 10, Good, (117 reviews)
"Great value"
United Kingdom
Martin
The price is AU$103
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Timrick Lodge Hotel
A coastal landscape with a prominent rock arch formation, a sandy beach, and cliffs.

19. Gloucester House

Gloucester House
5.0 star property
11.3 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (312 reviews)
"We had a great stay. The room was very comfortable, the staff were friendly, and the breakfast was very tasty and filling"
United States
Tony
The price is AU$262
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Gloucester House
A canal lined with buildings, boats docked along the water, and a clear sky.

20. The Jubilee Hotel West- with Spa Facilities

The Jubilee Hotel West- with Spa Facilities
3.0 star property
10.9 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum
7.2 out of 10, Good, (154 reviews)
"Newly refurbished rooms and very clean, friendly staff and very close to the sea side."
United Kingdom
Mihai
The price is AU$150
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The Jubilee Hotel West- with Spa Facilities
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Compare popular hotels close to Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A thatched-roof building with wicker furniture and hanging flower baskets.
Yalbury Cottage
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
112 reviews
View
A restaurant with a large copper dome, wooden tables, and potted plants.
The Duchess of Cornwall Inn
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
199 reviews
View
A modern dining area with a round table set for six, large windows, and a view of the garden.
Bay Tree House
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
400 reviews
View
A room with a purple sofa, a grey sofa, and a white table with a vase of flowers.
Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester
3.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
623 reviews
View
A building with multiple windows, some with signs, and a signboard for 'Old Ship Inn' accommodation.
Old Ship Inn
2.0 star property
7.4
Good
31 reviews
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Top Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum Hotel Reviews

Bay Tree House

Bay Tree House

10/10 Excellent
"All in all a great stay. Served its purpose, and will be back. Host was amazing, very helpful. Room was clean and well equipped Breakfast was basic, but no complaints as I was made well aware prior to booking!"
Luke 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Bay Tree House

Other attractions near Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

Tutankhamun: The Exhibition

8.4/10 (5 reviews)
Travel back in time to ancient Egypt and discover the secrets of the pharaohs in Dorchester's celebrated mummy museum.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum?
Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum is located in Dorchester. This welcoming area is known for its bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 32 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum?
Adjacent to Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum, Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and conference space. Other good options close by include Old Ship Inn and Westwood House.
How many hotels should I expect to find near Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum?
Expedia has 32 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum.
What can I see and do near Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum?
You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Tutankhamun: The Exhibition, Dinosaur Museum or Dorset Teddy Bear Museum. Maiden Castle, Hardy's Cottage and Roman Town House are landmarks that you won't want to miss. Enjoy the outdoors at Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens, Dorset National Landscape or Borough Gardens.