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Located near Dorchester, The Rivers Arms has a restaurant, bar, garden, and free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. A Full English/Irish breakfast is available each morning at the inn. The Rivers Arms offers a terrace. Bournemouth is 26 mi from the accommodations, while Weymouth is 17 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 27 mi from The Rivers Arms.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.0
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
6.7
Low score for Dorchester
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Edwardpattinson
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely fantastic hosts, from the clientele to the staff to the owners really nice people. I was visiting the Bovington Tank Museum for research on a book I'm currently writing. The Museum is only a 25min drive and Stone henge approximately...
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great little place away from the madding crowds in Dorset, due to its more isolated rural location away from the coast. Nice little bar / restaurant. Clean, adequate chalets (but quite small). There is no TV so if you rely on this to amuse...
  • Patricia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The publican and his wife were friendly and helpful. The cabins were clean and the breakfasts were very good. The location suited us as it was reasonably close to our family but not in a built up area.

Area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • The Rivers Arms Restaurant & Bar
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan
  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Amenities of The Rivers Arms
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Living Area
  • Dining area
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • French

    House rules

    The Rivers Arms takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of GBP 100 is required on arrival. That's about USD 124. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about The Rivers Arms

    • Check-in at The Rivers Arms is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The prices at The Rivers Arms may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The Rivers Arms offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • The Rivers Arms has 2 restaurants:

        • Restaurant #1
        • The Rivers Arms Restaurant & Bar

      • Room options at The Rivers Arms include:

        • Double

      • Guests staying at The Rivers Arms can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

        Breakfast option(s) include:

        • Full English/Irish
        • À la carte

      • The Rivers Arms is 6.2 miles from the center of Dorchester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.