The Black Dog Inn
4.5
Excellent(622 Reviews)Hotel in West Dorset District
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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About this hotel
Set in a 19th-century pub just a 10-minute drive from Dorchester town centre, The Black Dog Inn has an outdoor children’s playground. Real ales are served in the traditional bar, and food is served 7 days a week.
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of West Dorset District
Available Rooms
1 Queen or 2 Single • 129 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Double or 2 Single • 172 ft²
Sleeps 3
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1 Double • 215 ft²
Sleeps 4
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££££
Reviews
4.5
Excellent(622 Reviews)100% verified reviews
4.5
Great location, plenty parking, great staff. lovely breakfast. Thank you.
Nothing
4.5
ALL
NOTHING
4.5
Most staff were friendly, charming and helpful. The food was excellent. It was ideal for us, as we were attending a wedding locally.
Room was small - really a single rather than a double. We had requested a twin, but this had not been actioned (they offered to split the bed, but.this would have made the room even smaller!) furniture a little tatty and worn.
Wherever you stay, the shower should have a non-slip mat (we asked for one, which was forthcoming) . Showers should also be fitted with a grab handle for those not too steady on their feet. Our room was very hot! (Not the fault of the pub, I realise!)
4.5
Room was clean and well presented. Staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was really good.
Donna, our breakfast waitress, was really nice and we left each morning with a smile. Thank You
Nothing to do with the accomodation but a better Bus Service would be good for the area
4.5
Excellent service. Breakfast was amazing.
4.5
The family room was so much bigger than we anticipated, very happy. Dinner and breakfast was amazing!!!
4.5
The room was very stylish
The food was excellent quality
The service was very friendly
Traffic noise during early hours can be a little noisy.
4.5
Large room with very comfortable bed and lovely bedlinen. Breakfast was great with a good selection of options. Dinner was good although too large for our needs!
The only thing we would have liked was a lace blind for the bedroom window (like in the en-suite) as it overlooked the beer garden!
4.5
The room was bright and airy, it was a very comfortable bed with beautiful bed linen. Towels were big and fluffy. The shower pressure was great. Bathroom and bedroom both well equipped plenty of sockets. Good tea making facilities.
The staff were great and could not do enough to make you feel welcome. Our breakfast and evening meals were delicious, and good value for money. There were plenty of parking spaces available. And it's in a very nice village.
Nothing at all.
4.5
The whole place was perfect, the people were friendly, nothing was too much trouble. The food was delicious. The room comfortable and very clean.
There wasn't any thing we didn't like.
4.5
Our stay was excellent. Staff were so polite. The room we stayed in was 10 out 10, very clean. Food was absolutely 💯.
Everything
4.5
Both food and accommodation very good value for money.
4.5
Food was very good and the staff were helpful
The pub maybe lacked a bit of atmosphere
4.5
Friendly staff made it an excellent stay. Good facilities and clean. Great food and service both for breakfast and dinner. Will go there again.
4.5
great staff and food was Resturant quality
4.5
Nice rooms in a nice pub
4.5
This was our second stay at the Black Dog and we will definitely be returning. The family suite is large and well equipped. All of the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The food both at dinner and breakfast was fabulous. Highly recommend. A great base for visiting Dorset’s coastline and attractions.
4.5
Location, ambience.
One of the staff complaining about the chef having to cook breakfast for two people, in front of us. We were the two people.
4.5
There was a warm welcome to this delightful inn. The food was excellent - do eat here too. The bedroom was large, clean and comfortable. Ample parking.
A tiny bit of noise from downstairs, but very minimal. Some of the bathroom fittings had seen better days but overall smart clean bathroom.
4.5
great village inn with lovely staff, room was very spacious, modern and extremely clean
4.5
We liked the friendly atmosphere, the staff were all great. Every aspect of the Black Dog was all you could hope for, for a great holiday.
There was nothing we didn't like.
4.5
it was dog friendly
n/a
4.5
The room was a good size, clean and the bed was very comfortable. The food was great and staff were friendly.
4.5
The room was clean and comfortable with excellent toilet and shower and complete with tea and coffee making facilities.
The full English breakfast was more than enough to start the day off. There was a good selection for alternative items if you didn't fancy a fry up.
Everything was fine - no complaints.
4.5
staff, & breakfast
The shower was COLD and stating that the room had an ensuite was wrongly listed. The staff made 3 excuses that stopped us leaving after the first morning's cold shower.
4.5
Lovely rooms ,excellent breakfast , brilliant staff , great location
nothing
4.5
Nice rooms, good parking, excellent food
Bit of road noise but nothing major
4.5
Fantastic hidden gem - great location, very friendly but professional and accommodating staff, clean throughout, food was awesome, comfortable and quiet room. Couldn’t fault it so we’ve booked to go back again.
There was nothing not to like - great job to all the staff!
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in West Dorset District?
The average price for a rental in West Dorset District is £105 per night. This rental is £12 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Black Dog Inn. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Black Dog Inn pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Black Dog Inn?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, balcony or patio, and tv.
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