The Town House

4.8★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

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Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

12 Customer Review(s)

Tracey
December 2024

“Thank you so much for letting us rent your property over Christmas.”

It was beautifully decorated and very comfortable. What a gem. It was a really thoughtful touch leaving a sumptuous hamper, Christmas decorations around the house and a tray to roast the Turkey in. We couldn’t have asked for more. The bit the rest of the world doesn’t need to know: the shower on the top floor wasn’t draining properly and the tray became full of water too quickly. This got worse as the week progressed so probably just needs a bit of bleach in the drain. It was ...

It was beautifully decorated and very comfortable. What a gem. It was a really thoughtful touch leaving a sumptuous hamper, Christmas decorations around the house and a tray to roast the Turkey in. We couldn’t have asked for more. The bit the rest of the world doesn’t need to know: the shower on the top floor wasn’t draining properly and the tray became full of water too quickly. This got worse as the week progressed so probably just needs a bit of bleach in the drain. It was tricky to read a book in the evening, the lights weren’t good enough. It’s probably just me but I do like to read books on holiday.

- Tracey, December 2024

Hello; Many thanks for your feedback, we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at The Town House, we think it is rather a special property, right in the center of Dorchester, with all it has to offer, and central for touring the area. We do like to put Christmas Decorations throughout the whole house, as we think this style of property deserves them. Glad you also enjoyed the hamper, this is a relatively new local company that we are working with, to provide a little extra for our guests. With regards to your two problems, first of all thank you for bringing them to our attention. We were unaware of the problem with the shower tray not draining properly, we will get this looked at straight away, and hope it was not too much of an inconvenience. With regards to the lighting, again no one has mentioned this before, and we purposely chose to have low level lighting provided by table lamps. We have now purchased a "reading standard lamp", which should make reading a lot easier, and is light enough to move around if needed. Again many thanks for staying at our property, and glad tha you enjoyed your stay, and the lovely feedback. Property Owner
Ann October 2024

“We had a great stay in The Town House.”

Beautifully furnished, comfortable and well equipped. Located perfectly for exploring Dorchester on foot. The welcome hamper, with quality products, was very much appreciated. Comfortable beds and bedding. The street noise was sometimes a bit distracting during the night but all in all a very enjoyable stay. Some minor issues for your information; the en suite bathroom sink was very slow draining and the main bathroom's door handle is very loose. After some heavy rain water leaked through the second floor landing window.

- Ann, October 2024
Anne Louise September 2024

“We had an absolutely wonderful stay and loved the house, which retained its history and period elegance, whilst being very well fitted-out with every possible modern facility.”

Thank you for the wonderful hamper, which was so generous and very delicious. All the beds were extremely comfortable and the bedding was heavenly. The only point to make is that the top bathroom sink kept getting blocked, with the water rising up. We were out all day and didn't want to haul you in to fix it, but you may want to take a look. Probably just needs a good plunger. Anyway, thank you again so much, and we'll be back!

- Anne Louise, September 2024
Joyce August 2024

“We have nothing but good to say about our stay in The Town House.”

When we arrived we were very pleased to receive the welcome hamper - a lovely little touch - and to see what a lovely, clean and spacious house it was. The light in one of the bathrooms wasn't working but after a quick email the maintenance man came and fixed it before we had even gone out which we were very impressed with. The house was spotless when we arrived and there was everything we could possibly need for our comfort. Older guests might prefer the downstairs bedroom as there are a lot of stairs to the en suite at the very top. Car parking was fine, one car behind the other, and we made sure we reversed into them at the end of the day to make exit easier as the main car park was usually quite busy. No problem though - just very good to have the two spaces. Very easy to get to the shops and restaurants in Dorchester and a very good base to see the Jurassic coast. We would highly recommend The Town House as the owners had put so much effort into making their guests comfortable and we had a wonderful stay there with our family. Thank you so much.

- Joyce, August 2024
Deborah November 2023

“Very nice and convenient place to stay, will book again.”

Thank you.

- Deborah, November 2023
Anne October 2023

“Fantastic property right in the centre of Dorchester.”

Beautifully furnished, immaculately maintained, extremely well equipped and very comfortable. Great to have parking right outside the house. Lots of stairs as the house is on 4 floors but no problem to us. Really lovely and owners have made it exceptionally beautiful with their choice of furnishings. We loved it.

- Anne, October 2023
Stuart August 2023

“We have just returned from a lovely week's holiday at The Town House.”

The accommodation is excellent, with a very well stocked kitchen and super comfy beds and is decorated and furnished to a high standard throughout. Its town centre location is ideal for anyone wishing to explore Dorchester and its only a short drive to Weymouth and the Jurassic Coast. The only caveat to be aware of is that the town centre location means that it can be a bit noisy due to traffic. Also, thank you very much for the lovely welcome package, filled with scrummy foods from Dorset Happy Hamper - we really enjoyed munching our way through that!

- Stuart, August 2023

Many thanks for your excellent feedback, and so glad you enjoyed your stay at The Town House, we think it is rather a special place. So glad that you appreciated the way it is furnished and decorated, we put a lot of time into making it comfortable and a pleasant place to stay. Yes, being right in the centre of a busy town there is inevitably some street noise, but we think the location makes up for that. So glad you enjoyed your Dorset Happy Hamper, this is a new local company, using all locally sourced products, that we have chosen to support. I hope you enjoyed your stay in Dorchester, with its central location, making it easy to visit many local places. Thank you. Property Owner
Colette April 2023

“Very comfortable accommodation in a great spot for exploring many of Dorset’s attractions.”

The kitchen was well-equipped and the WiFi was excellent. It was a bit noisy at night, situated as it is on a main street with a pub next door but that’s just one of those things and the price you pay for being centrally located. It would have been helpful to have had more information about recycling. We ended up visiting the local household waste recycling centre but it seemed that dry recyclables hadn’t been collected for months - perhaps because guests are unsure what to put out and where to put the bin. Not everyone will look it up as we did. Beware the bath - the taps are the wrong way round so hot water comes out of the tap marked cold, and vice versa!

- Colette, April 2023
Nicola February 2023

“Very beautiful and comfortable property with excellent facilities.”

We thought initially that the dinner plates were too big to go into the dishwasher until we found out how to adjust the top shelf. Very well located for shops and other local services. The lampshades in the top two bedrooms may not provide enough light for some people who want to read in bed.

- Nicola, February 2023

Many thanks for your feedback, and so glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciated our property, sorry about the dishwasher issues, but glad that you managed to solve the problem. Thanks for the feedback on the upstairs lampshades, I must admit we hadn't realized this, so will look into changing them. Property Owner
Michael October 2022

“Some lights not working, bathroom toilet position in relationship to bedrooms not ideal but understand the best that could be made with the layout.”

Overall a very good experience

- Michael, October 2022
Keith September 2022

“The property was furnished beautifully and equipped to a very high standard.”

The town centre location, with a commanding view of Dorchester's main street, was ideal for us. Would we stay there again? Yes we would.

- Keith, September 2022

Thank you so much for your feedback on your stay at The Town House, we think it is a rather special property, with its views down the High Street. We are glad you enjoyed your stay, and would love to see you back again. Property Owner
Carol September 2022

“Really enjoyed our stay at this lovely property.”

There were some initial issues regarding Wi-Fi but these were dealt with as promptly as was possible. Great location.

- Carol, September 2022

We are glad that you enjoyed your stay at The Town House. As discussed with you, we apologise about the Wi-Fi, but we were let down by BT on two prior booked appointments, but pleased that we were able to sort it out during your stay. We hope you enjoyed your visit to Dorset. Property Owner

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Summary

Over four floors
Ground floor entrance and stairs only - 1st floor king size bedroom (no bathroom) landing area with writing desk- 2nd floor family bathroom with free standing bath, walk in shower, basin and WC, 2nd floor kitchen diner and separate sitting room, utility
3rd floor 1 x twin room and separate 1 x kingsize bedroom with en suite shower, basin and WC
Central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine
2 x TV, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. In rent
Bed linen and towels inc. In rent
Off-road allocated parking for 2 cars
no smoking
2 small dogs are allowed
Park 0.4 miles, Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles

The property

Nestled in the heart of Dorchester, overlooking the county museum and historic Highstreet, is this charming dwelling, The The Town House.

Dating back over 500 years, The Town House welcomes families and friends looking for a central location in this bustling town, with easy access to pubs, restaurants, shops and attractions.

Internally, the property is set over three floors and enjoys two sought-after off-road parking spaces.

The ground floor is comprised of a small entrance lobby, while the first floor offers the first of the bedrooms, with a sumptuous king-size bed (no bathroom).

Continue to the second-floor to reach the main living quarter; the kitchen comes well-appointed with contemporary appliances and fittings, so you can easily prepare home-cooked dishes.

Pop open a bottle of fizz and set the dining table for a feast, before loading up the dishwasher and heading to the sitting room for a TV catchup; large bay windows overlooking the town provide a quaint sitting spot for people watching.

You will also find the family bathroom on the second floor with stand alone bath and walk in shower.

The top floor houses the final two bedrooms, including a king-size with en-suite shower and a twin, both neutrally presented with traditional features and furnishings to retain the age old feel of the building.

Just opposite lies the Dorset Museum, which features exhibits on the history and culture of the area, while also nearby is Maiden Castle, a hillfort that is among the largest and most complex in Europe.

Dorchester has two railway stations, and also connects with the Jurassic Coaster bus service, ideal for people who want to walk a section of the South West Coast Path.

The town is home to a selection of pubs, restaurants and takeaways, so there’s plenty of choice when you don’t feel like cooking.

Take off to the seaside town of Weymouth, offering a number of attractions, including the SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth, Weymouth Harbour and Sandworld Weymouth.

Enjoying a central position in the county town of Dorset, The Town House promises a holiday full of interest and adventure.

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About the location

DORCHESTER

Weymouth 7 miles.

A trip to Dorset is not complete without visiting the market town of Dorchester, with its Roman roads, museums and a wide selection of pubs and restaurants. Enjoy a scenic walk around Maiden Castle, the largest hillfort in England, or visit the County Museum which has a room devoted to Thomas Hardy, born just two miles away in Bockhampton. Just seven miles away are the glorious gently shelving beaches and picturesque harbour of Weymouth, and the rugged peninsula of Portland, linked to the mainland by Chesil Beach, part of the breathtaking World Heritage Coastline. In fact, you’ll find yourself so intoxicated by Dorset’s magic spell, you won’t want to return home at the end of your stay!

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Dorchester, Dorset (Ref. 1077743)

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Reviews & Ratings

“Thank you so much for letting us rent your property over Christmas.”

“We had a great stay in The Town House.”

“We had an absolutely wonderful stay and loved the house, which retained its history and period elegance, whilst being very well fitted-out with every possible modern facility.”

“We have nothing but good to say about our stay in The Town House.”

“Very nice and convenient place to stay, will book again.”

“Fantastic property right in the centre of Dorchester.”

“We have just returned from a lovely week's holiday at The Town House.”

“Very comfortable accommodation in a great spot for exploring many of Dorset’s attractions.”

“Very beautiful and comfortable property with excellent facilities.”

“Some lights not working, bathroom toilet position in relationship to bedrooms not ideal but understand the best that could be made with the layout.”

“The property was furnished beautifully and equipped to a very high standard.”

“Really enjoyed our stay at this lovely property.”

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The property

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About the location

DORCHESTER