Beggar's Knap

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.7

We are situated 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 situated 150 yards from the town centre was originally built in 1881. Beggar’s Knap Guest House offers 4-star accommodation in the centre 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 non-smoking 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • 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

Lesley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Mark was helpful and welcoming. The room was lovely with huge windows. The whole place is quirky and interesting!”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location excellent. Room spacious with seats and a coffee table. 4 poster bed a nice bonus. Lack of breakfast is not a problem as there are plenty of esablishments within walking distance.”
Phillips-green
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property is extremely beautiful and unique. Mark, the host, was very professional and kind. I'd had a really exhausting day but he was so welcoming and carried my bag to my room. The room was stunning. I had a four poster bed which was...”
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I wish we stayed longer. Lovely room and ideal spot. Mark is the perfect host. Would love to go again. Maybe in the summer and for longer.”
Maria
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location for walking into town and easy proximity to Brewery Square for eating out Spacious room, comfortable bed, warm and cosy, easy check in, good communication”
Elizabeth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent location, fabulous room and facilities. Private carpark.”
Georgina83
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“An absolute gem of a place, amazing building with incredible character. Mark the B&B owner, was incredible.”
Debra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was great. The room large and well appointed. Our host was welcoming and Informative.”
Stephanie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good location. Extremely clean and well presented. Lovely host.”
Gabriella
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, friendly communication and a lovely comfortable room. Would definitely stay again.”

Host Information

9.6
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

Property surroundings

House rules

Beggar's Knap takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 5 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

All rooms are en-suite.

We are situated one minute walk from Dorchester town centre 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

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