Dorset
Being England, the New Inn is actually more than 400 years old. That shows in heritage-rich rooms where dark panelling and vast gilt mirrors join beams in…
Must-see hotels in Dorset
Bournemouth
Prepare for a winning combo: charming owners and delightful rooms. Themes and colours encompass yachting, deep aquamarine and ruby red. Relaxation comes…
Bournemouth
Still slumber spot of choice for Bournemouth's hip visitors, Urban Beach revels in a 'no-worries' air that sees free loans of wellingtons, umbrellas and…
Dorset
One to delight your inner beachcomber. In this veritable vision of driftwood-chic whitewashed floorboards and aquamarine panels frame painted wicker…
Dorset
Artistry emanates from these history-rich rooms – bright scatter rugs sit on flagstone floors; lemon and oatmeal walls undulate between wonderfully wonky…
Dorset
With its witty designer decor, luxury flourishes and in-town location, this 18th-century terrace is hard to resist. Each room playfully conjures a leisure…
Dorset
It's impossible to know which room to pick: White, with skylight, beams and a hobbit-esque door; Lotus, with its grand furniture; ornate Oyster with its…
Dorset
Despite the name, this altogether fabulous, vaguely decadent guesthouse is far from impoverished. Opulent rooms drip with chandeliers and gold brocades;…
Dorset
The decor here is as gently eccentric as the owner – vivid interiors combine sky blue, purple and shocking pink with fluffy cushions and snazzy modern art…
Dorset
It's almost your archetypal English cottage: framed by flowers and crowned by moss-studded thatch. Inside fresh, simple, gently rustic bedrooms overlook…
Dorset
A B&B for bibliophiles: the charming, chintzy, volume-filled bedrooms here sit inside a four-floor, 18-room bookshop. Ancient tomes that just beg to be…
Bournemouth
In this serene, pristine B&B, stained glass and an elegant stairwell hint at the house's Edwardian age. Contemporary bedrooms are styled in muted colours;…
Dorset
An idyllic setting, pared-down designs, top-notch linen and pamper-yourself toiletries combine to make this a memorable place to stay – especially if you…
Dorset
The airy, easygoing, stylish bedrooms in this fabulous-value guesthouse are full of bay windows, wicker and white wood. Breakfast is delivered to your…
Dorset
Gorgeous, elegant and full of fancy touches, the supremely stylish makeover of this old inn sees vast rooms sporting brass bedsteads, sweet armchairs and…
Dorset
The restoration of this Georgian town house has clearly been a labour of love: elegant fabrics and subtle colours meet bathrooms with tiled floors and…
Dorset
Warm, weathered stone and extensive gardens ensure this 18th-century barn delights on the outside. Inside, exposed trusses frame spacious rooms named…
Dorset
The top-floor rooms here are big on atmosphere and small on head space, with duck-or-regret-it lintels for those over 6ft. It's charming throughout,…
Dorset
Attractive, spacious site, just minutes from the creamy cliffs, and 1.5 miles west of the hamlet of Lulworth Cove. Opt for a good old tent, or a four…
Dorset
In this bijou, delightfully romantic hotel soft lighting shines on satin throws and plump cushions, while minifridges, homemade biscuits and freshly…
Bournemouth
Friendly Baggies makes backpackers smile with bright, well-designed rooms where everyone gets their own locker, power socket and USB charger. Choose from…
Dorset
A delightful air of old England settles cosily over this quayside B&B. It's largely down to the gleaming wood, big burnished brass taps and furnishings…
Dorset
A skilled designer's been at work in this 18th-century town house, producing a contemporary-meets-Georgian style: muted greens, brass lamps, subtle checks…
Dorset
Tucked away in the heart of the village's charismatic streets, Olivers combines honey-coloured beams with country-cottage chic: repro-heritage armchairs,…
Dorset
Tucked just one street back from the water's edge, tall, red-brick Merchant House is boutiquery at its best. Hefty wood sculptures, wicker rocking chairs…
Dorset
From the local produce-packed breakfasts (Dorset Cereals muesli and pork and marmalade sausages) to the fresh milk and biscuits in pristine rooms –…
Dorset
A supremely picturesque whitewashed, six-person cottage clinging to charming Gold Hill with snug, beam-lined rooms, open fires and a hillside garden.
Dorset
In this pristine Georgian terrace you get boating themes in the fresh, white bedrooms, and boats right outside the front door. One room overlooks the busy…
Bournemouth
Amarillo's smart, stylish bedrooms are great value; expect jazzy wallpaper, snazzy throws and subtle lighting.
Dorset
Hills stretch out alongside, and sheep bleat outside, this cosy, chalet-style, edge-of-the-village hostel.
Dorset
B+B delivers simple, streamlined rooms – some with sea views – and a first-floor lounge overlooking the bay that's stocked with guest laptop, daily…
Bournemouth
Three- to six-bed dorms in a suburban house dotted with travellers' totems – one wall is lined with chocolate-bar wrappers from around the world. It's for…
Dorset
The pleasing bedrooms at this tranquil edge-of-village B&B feature pastels and pine, while the Aga-cooked breakfast includes local eggs, homemade jams and…
Bournemouth
Modern furnishings, a central location and good rates lift this sweet B&B above the crowd. Breakfast is £6 extra, served in a cafe across the road.
