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The Red Lion

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Dorchester with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

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A352, Winfrith Newburgh, Dorchester, England, DT2 8LE
  • Place, Lulworth Cove
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Durdle Door Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Durdle Door
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Double Room, Ensuite

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon OR 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Dorchester

The Red Lion places you within a 15-minute drive of popular attractions such as Lulworth Cove and Corfe Castle. This 5-room, 3-star bed & breakfast has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 8 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • The Tank Museum - 10 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Lulworth Cove - 12 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Durdle Door Beach - 12 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Durdle Door - 16 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Wool Station - 7 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hurricane Terrace & Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Orchard Tea Room - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lulworth Cove Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Monkey World Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Frampton Arms - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Red Lion

Bed & breakfast in Dorchester with a coffee shop and a restaurant
The Red Lion features free WiFi in public areas and a garden. If you drive, take advantage of free parking.
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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • High chair

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 25.0 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: GBP 25.0 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property is professionally cleaned
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

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

Red Lion Inn Dorchester
Red Lion Dorchester
Red Lion
Dorchester
The Red Lion
The Red Lion Hotel Dorchester
The Red Lion Hotel Bed & breakfast
The Red Lion Hotel Bed & breakfast Dorchester

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to The Red Lion?

This bed & breakfast is located in Dorchester, close to Durdle Door, Durdle Door Beach, and Lulworth Cove. You'll also find Weymouth Bay and Monkey World Ape Rescue Center within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Red Lion?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does The Red Lion include a casino on the premises?

No, The Red Lion doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Red Lion?

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

Is The Red Lion a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this bed u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some guestrooms include premium bedding and garden views.

Are there hot tubs at The Red Lion?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Red Lion have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Red Lion serves free on-the-go breakfast from its restaurant.

Does The Red Lion have connecting rooms?

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

Where is the closest airport to The Red Lion?

The closest major airport to The Red Lion is Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), which is 28.7 mi away (58 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Red Lion?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Red Lion.

Reviews

The Red Lion Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 235 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 235 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 235 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 235 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 235 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberleigh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was absolutely lovely. They helped with everything and were so delightful. Im definitely staying there again!
Supercute room
Charm of an old English Inn.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

eugene

Traveled with family
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, good food and very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

andrew

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old pub. Staff excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

Pleasant Stay

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
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jevgenia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most welcome I’ve ever felt anywhere! Great food and lovely atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

6/10 Okay

Nithin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanitha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to mention
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Dorset stay

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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Welcoming cozy country pub

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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great home from home breakfast was a bit overcooked but would happily recommend and will be staying again in the future
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

chi choi

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host is very friendly, polite
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

C

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Whole stay was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dasa

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

Loved our stay

A lovely small hotel with a lot to offer! The staff was welcoming and attentive, making our stay enjoyable. Breakfast was delicious, with a nice variety of cereals that our kids loved. Our room was spacious, clean, and comfortable, and it was great that they provided a dog bed for our pet, which made us feel very welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shinoy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mohammad

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024