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Bay Tree House

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Dorchester with a fitness center and an outdoor tennis court

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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4 Athelstan Road, Dorchester, England, DT1 1NR
  • Place, Dinosaur Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Dorset Teddy Bear Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room

Double Room, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bathroom

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Private Bathroom

Single Room, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Dorchester

Bay Tree House places you within a 10-minute stroll of Max Gate and Hardy Literary Locations. This 7-room, 4-star bed & breakfast welcomes guests with conveniences like free self parking, a gym, and a computer station.
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What's nearby

  • Hardy Literary Locations - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dinosaur Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dorset Teddy Bear Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Terracotta Warriors Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tutankhamun: The Exhibition - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Dorchester South Station - 10 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Trumpet Major - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Vivo Lounge - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Bay Tree House

Bed & breakfast in Dorchester with a fitness center and an outdoor tennis court
Guests staying at Bay Tree House enjoy a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and an outdoor tennis court. Free parking is included with your stay. Friendly staff can provide luggage storage, and also offer advice about sightseeing. This bed & breakfast also has a computer station.
Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor tennis court and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor tennis court

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests planning to arrive outside of the posted hours must contact the hotel in advance to arrange check-in.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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 and cash
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near Bay Tree House?

This bed & breakfast in Dorchester is within a 10-minute walk of Max Gate, Hardy Literary Locations, and Dinosaur Museum. You'll also find Tutankhamun: The Exhibition and Terracotta Warriors Museum less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Bay Tree House?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does Bay Tree House feature a casino?

No, Bay Tree House doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Bay Tree House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

Is Bay Tree House a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this bed u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like an outdoor tennis court plus some guestrooms include free Internet access and espresso makers.

Does Bay Tree House have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does Bay Tree House have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Bay Tree House doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Bay Tree House allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Bay Tree House.

Are there connecting rooms at Bay Tree House?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Bay Tree House?

The closest major airport to Bay Tree House is Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), which is about 26.4 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Bay Tree House?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Bay Tree House.

Reviews

Bay Tree House Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 267 out of 379 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 379 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 379 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 379 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 379 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheng Yang

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts and value for money!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas, Moreno Valley

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I originally booked this property 4 months ahead of time. I was led to believe our room would be in the house as most B & B's are. A month after booking the room I got a message from Bay Tree that our room wasnt available do to over booking. The proprietor said he would furnish an annex room in back of the property that was usually reserved for Air B N b business. My wife and I were not happy with that but, as time goes bye it gets harder to find a place to reserve for a stay so, we agreed to the annex room as long as we had full access to the breakfast dining area. We arrived in the late afternoon after a 10 hour flight where I phoned the property owner. He asked for an approximate time of arrival which I gave him. Then he said he wouldnt be there and to me to check front door for message that said Allison would come bye at 4 pm to let us in room. She was late of course.. Then I said how do we get our bags from the car to the room?. She said bring the through the house to the back yard. First problem. There was no pavement to pull our bags over, it was 18" cement pads spaced out with gravel between them. Not good. Then Allison opened door to room and told us we couldnt go back through house to our car. Why? because the yapping dogs the owner had were going to be turned loose in the house. I said how do I get to the car? We had to walk on the paving pads through the rear properties to the next block over. Then walk all around the block for our car. NO WAY JOSE!!! We Left
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My very pleasant stay at Bay tree House

I had a single room with a very comfortable bed and slept very well. The breakfast was ideal for me and I was offered a cooked breakfast too. Gary was extremely helpful and made life a lot easier for me.I loved the atmosphere of Bay Tree House and would happily stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bay Tree is in a quiet location and easy walking distance to Dorchester town. Gary, our host, was excellent, very pleasant and friendly. Breakfast was relaxed in a lovely room aroind a table of about 8 settings, perfect to have a morning chat with fellow guests. Nice to chat and get to know new people from different places. The rooms are tastefully furnished and well equipped with tea/coffee making facilities. Good shower ensuite. Very comfy bed, excellent night's sleep. Quiet house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Review of Bay Tree House

Excellant communication prior to stay. Comfortable room with ensuite, tea, coffee and water supplies. Additional use of fan over night was good. Good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marjana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was not cleaned for a while! Spiders everywhere. The bed sheet not clean, yellow marks everywhere. Horrible
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean - a good stay. The hosts were really great when I arrived quite late at night due to a missed train, and were really helpful in making sure I could get right into my room easily. I really appreciated their helpfulness and easy communication. There are a number of pets about the house including dogs, who make a bit of noise in the evening and early morning, but not too bad. I would be quite happy to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Astrid

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The toilet had blue splodge on it I am not sure where it was didn't come off with wiping it off. Apart from that it was a lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Traveled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Swee Lin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfy stay

Gary was very friendly and helpful. He called on the day I was checking in to check on my arrival and also recommended places to eat. The room was well appointed with a comfortable bed. The bathroom is spacious but has a lot of cobwebs and some of the residents. The bedside is really convenient but I found someone else’s finger nails on it 😓 Breakfast the next morning was hearty and set me off to a good start.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fantastic night here and the breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

N

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice B&B

Nice B&B. Owners were friendly. Room was a little dated, quite dusty and incredibly hot.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Bay Tree House was lovely. The room was clean and comfortable; Gary was friendly and helpful; and the location is a short walk to town. I also walked to both of Thomas Hardy’s homes. Max Gate was a leisurely ten minutes away; the cottage was a longer walk, but the route through the Dorset countryside was indescribably beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A relaxing stay

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The services are as described, the breakfast options are extensive and my room is spacious and clean. I appreciated the fact it is located within walking distance to the centre, but away from any noise to ensure a quiet night's sleep. If I'm in Dorchester again, I would certainly stay again. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short Notice

I booked late and last minute through an app, but it was no problem. After over 5 hours of driving I was ready to relax and sleep and Bay Tree was perfect for this. I booked the single room with ensuite so had to climb to the top floor but did this with ease, even with three bags. The room was clean and wonderfully comfortable. The breakfast in the morning was lovely and set me up well for my drive home. I would definitely stay here again if in the area. Hopefully in nicer weather so I could take advantage of the gorgeous looking outdoor area they have.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Two night stay

Very friendly host who kept me in the loop what was happening- made contact before booking as I was going to be late. Breakfast great choice- pity the weather(snow) played havoc with my plans!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very convenient location for Dorchester centre which was a 15 minute walk. The landlord was very friendly and helpful and made my 4 night stay very comfortable. There was a great choice at breakfast where the landlord was able to sort me out with porridge.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gill

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great host, friendly clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024