Beggar's Knap

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Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.6

Property highlights

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About this property

We are located just a 1 minute walk from.'Brewery Square', where you can find numerous outlets offering wonderful breakfasts including Gluten free and Vegan options.Please note,You are booking room only. Outlets are available for breafast within a short walk from the house. Beggar's Knap located 150 yards from the town center was originally built in 1881. Beggar’s Knap Guest House offers 4-star accommodations in the center of historic Dorchester. It is just 3 miles from Hardy’s Cottage, the birthplace of Thomas Hardy. The rooms at Beggar’s Knap have carpeted floors, with flat-screen TVs and hospitality trays. Free Wi-Fi is available, and guests can make use of free private parking on site with 24-hour surveillence. The building is nonsmoking throughout. Brewery Square is a 1 minute walk away. Dorchester West and Dorchester South rail station are just a 5-minute walk from Beggar’s Knap. The shops and amenities of central Dorchester are just 150 yards from Beggar's Knap.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Maryann
United States United States
“Location to train station and town center perfect.”
Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The position was superb for the purpose of our visit. The Victorian elegance of charm and quality was very unique, and tasteful. Mark the host was excellent with his local knowledge and his recommendations for worthy visits were first...”
Simon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really nice change to stay somewhere that had style and genuine character which hit you the moment you stepped through the front door. Mark met us at the door and made us feel welcome. Wished our stay had been longer”
Nick
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything was brilliant. Mark (the owner) was exceptional. His communication before, during and after my stay was top quality. The location is perfect for the train, restaurants, bars etc. The room was stunning and the bed so comfortable.”
Susan
Switzerland Switzerland
“Character property decorated beautifully for christmas.”
Jennie
United States United States
“The manager was very friendly. I arrived early and he let me iinto my room early”
Olivia
United States United States
“Absolutely gorgeous room, in the center of the town, walking distance from the train station. Lovely staff, absolutely wonderful stay.”
Gale
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We were staying there because my parents were on holiday in Weymouth, my father was taken to hospital in Dorchester so we needed local accommodation. Mark was lovely and bent over backward to accommodate us and help us out especially with my...”
Jeffery
United States United States
“If you like quaint old houses, this is the place for you.”
Abdulaziz
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
“The host was really friendly and the decorations. I loved the pictures and the paintings”

Host Info

9.5
Host Review Score
All rooms are en- suite. We are situated in the town centre 100 yards from the main shopping area. Brewery Square with it's various restaurants and bars is 1 minute walk away. Both mainline railway stations are a 4 minute walk away.
Language spoken: English

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 5 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

5+ years
Extra bed upon request
£45 per person, per night

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There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

All rooms are en-suite.

We are located one minute walk from Dorchester town center and 'Brewery Square' where

Please note that you are required to inform Beggar's Knap in advance of your expected arrival time. There is no 24-hour reception. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Access to our car park is from Great Western Road Opposite the Thai restaurant.

Please inform Beggar's Knap of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.