Homestays in Dorset, United Kingdom

By far the best hotel in Dorset, or even the UK (in my opinion) the service is exceptional, the food is to die for, the rooms are lush and the views outside are second to none. I stay there every year as a treat and will continue. This place is a hidden gem

I stayed at the George with my son for one night, and it was everything we needed. The beds were comfy, the service was efficient and very friendly, with appropriate Covid measures in place to make us feel comfortable and safe. Everything was very clean, including our shared bathroom. Due to Covid, the breakfast room was closed, so breakfast was brought to our room, and was fine - bacon bap, croissant, etc. As you would expect from a many-roomed guest house, there was a bit of TV noise from adjoining rooms, but nothing that disturbed us, and my son enjoyed the large TV screen! A short walk from the front and reasonable prices made this an excellent choice for us.

What a great little find! We were desperate for a short break, and to see the sea, so we booked the Amarillo based on the reviews it had received. All of the reviews are very justified, the property is in a fantastic location to access the town centre, the beach and the railway station in order to explore some more of Dorset. The owners of the property, Jane and Ged, are some of the most helpful and informative people you will ever meet. The recommendations provided made our trip easy and enjoyable, from bus routes to restaurant recommendations. The stay was without fault. Parking was very easy (and we were kindly allowed to leave our car there after checkout), the continental breakfasts were very good, the property was spotlessly clean and the hosts were brilliant. We stayed in room 8 which is the room stating ”private bathroom”. This room's bathroom is a very short distance from the room itself and caused no issue at all, a robe was even provided to make the short journey! One small word of advice to anyone booking, the ceiling to this room is very low in places, and myself being 6ft + made it slightly difficult at times. THIS IS NOT A NEGATIVE, if you are slightly taller then I would very highly advise that you book one of the other rooms, because the stay is definitely worth it.

From the moment we walked in we were made to feel welcome. Nothing was too much trouble. The room was lovely we stayed in. Extra blankets available too. Tea and coffee with biscuits and mini fridge for fresh milk (not the uht stuff in the annoying pots you can't open) every detail was thought of. Room was clean and smelt fresh. Plenty of hangers too. There is a small tuck style shop which was cheap if you fancied a bottle of water/drinks and snacks. It is an honesty box, which I think is so lovely. Breakfast included was really good. My husband went full on out on full English and said it was excellent. The bacon was lovely and cooked how I requested. I think it was local. Plenty of toast and top ups of coffee - they were amazing hosts. I loved the personal side of having a chat and interest of what we were doing and helped with recommendations. When you walked back in to the B&B after being out it felt homely walking back in. That's down to them as hosts and being so available to help at anytime even taking bags to the car...outstanding. We normally stay in hotels but I would pick this over any hotel. It was 5* and can't wait to return. Thank you for making us feel welcome. Keep doing what your doing you have got it so spot on.

Come back with me now to a time of stately good manners and attentive service and a relaxed ambiance with well spaced tables and gleaming cutlery within the dining room to........ La Fleur de Lys. We had booked fairly late so only a small bedroom was available and whilst adequate for our one night stay I would recommend ensuring a larger room if staying longer. The en suite shower room, no doubt added subsequently was compact to say the least and someone for example of the size of Boris Johnson would have struggled to use whilst dreaming up his next flawed cabinet appointment. Good quality toiletries .Tea and coffee tray in the room well equipped plus mineral water and milk in fridge. Bedding of good quality but half way through the night I realised why I much prefer duvets to confining sheets.. The room size prevented me from starring ”excellent” at the top of this review. The main reason we booked was for the dining and we were not disappointed, Interesting dishes on the menu with local produce all well presented and enjoyable. As you might expect a super choice of wines, good range by the glass and more half bottles than usual. Breakfast was promptly served and good quality ingredients. The car park is small but the most pleasant owners are well versed in its operation so can move cars around so you can extricate your car on departure without problem; the driveway is narrow and you need to approach from the far side of the road on arrival. Definitely a venue for those who prefer independent and individual to corporate hospitality, certainly not inexpensive but worth seeking out for a special occasion.

By far the best hotel in Dorset, or even the UK (in my opinion) the service is exceptional, the food is to die for, the rooms are lush and the views outside are second to none. I stay there every year as a treat and will continue. This place is a hidden gem

I stayed at the George with my son for one night, and it was everything we needed. The beds were comfy, the service was efficient and very friendly, with appropriate Covid measures in place to make us feel comfortable and safe. Everything was very clean, including our shared bathroom. Due to Covid, the breakfast room was closed, so breakfast was brought to our room, and was fine - bacon bap, croissant, etc. As you would expect from a many-roomed guest house, there was a bit of TV noise from adjoining rooms, but nothing that disturbed us, and my son enjoyed the large TV screen! A short walk from the front and reasonable prices made this an excellent choice for us.

From the moment we walked in we were made to feel welcome. Nothing was too much trouble. The room was lovely we stayed in. Extra blankets available too. Tea and coffee with biscuits and mini fridge for fresh milk (not the uht stuff in the annoying pots you can't open) every detail was thought of. Room was clean and smelt fresh. Plenty of hangers too. There is a small tuck style shop which was cheap if you fancied a bottle of water/drinks and snacks. It is an honesty box, which I think is so lovely. Breakfast included was really good. My husband went full on out on full English and said it was excellent. The bacon was lovely and cooked how I requested. I think it was local. Plenty of toast and top ups of coffee - they were amazing hosts. I loved the personal side of having a chat and interest of what we were doing and helped with recommendations. When you walked back in to the B&B after being out it felt homely walking back in. That's down to them as hosts and being so available to help at anytime even taking bags to the car...outstanding. We normally stay in hotels but I would pick this over any hotel. It was 5* and can't wait to return. Thank you for making us feel welcome. Keep doing what your doing you have got it so spot on.

We spent one night here and had room 8 on the second floor. We knew about the stairs and no lift from other reviews but this was no problem. We checked in via the Railway Tavern next door. The staff checked us in despite us being earlier than anticipated and showed us to our room. We were unsure about the car parking. However the helpful staff explained that for a refundable deposit of £10, you get a parking voucher to display on your dashboard which enables you to park in the Swannery car park a flat 5 minute walk from the hotel. You are able to park briefly outside the hotel in a loading bay to check in and similarly to return the parking voucher to the hotel and loads your bags on check out. We found all the staff helpful and polite. Our room was large and overlooked the front of the hotel. The shower in particular was fantastic. The breakfast offering is great - you can choose from cereals, full cooked breakfast, eggs on toast in various ways or a bacon or sausage sandwich. We went out for the evening to an amazing Thai restaurant - Monas' - and on our return, we had a couple of drinks in the Railway Tavern. We were not disturbed by any noise from the pub.

Faultless, from the warm welcome to the comfy, stylish and spotless rooms and the superb breakfast … we highly recommend. Wonderful sea views from the classy lounge and some bedrooms; close to amenities. We will definitely return. We come by train so can’t comment/advise on parking, but the hosts, Jonathan and Karen are so friendly and helpful that I’m sure it wouldn’t be a problem. There are steps up to the main door, and steps inside to the rooms and down to the beautiful breakfast room, so may not suit someone with mobility issues.

By far the best hotel in Dorset, or even the UK (in my opinion) the service is exceptional, the food is to die for, the rooms are lush and the views outside are second to none. I stay there every year as a treat and will continue. This place is a hidden gem