The Rivers Arms

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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Staff

9.2

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Rivers Arms in Dorchester offers family-friendly rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, electric kettle, and dining area. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy British cuisine at the on-site restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner. The restaurant offers vegetarian and vegan options in a welcoming atmosphere. Breakfast includes a full English or Irish selection with warm dishes, fresh pastries, and juice. Leisure Facilities: The inn features a garden, terrace, and balcony. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Additional amenities include an outdoor seating area and free on-site private parking. Local Attractions: Located 43 km from Bournemouth Airport, The Rivers Arms is near Monkey World (20 km), Corfe Castle (35 km), and Poole Harbour (36 km). Other attractions include Sandbanks and Golden Cap, each approximately 45 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

  • Free private parking available on-site

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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Chantelle
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“We had an amazing stay, the staff were absolutely brilliant, so welcoming and couldn’t do enough for us, the accommodation was perfect and just what we were after, the food was beautiful, we can’t fault anything! will definitely be returning”
Charlotte
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was a nice quite location. Food was lovely and so was the couple that run it. Will definitely be returning”
Helen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nicely situated in a quiet village. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean. It felt very cosy during heavy rain and strong winds. Fellow guests complained about the food in the bar but we found it tasty and well cooked. A cooked breakfast...”
Liz
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“Nice casual feel Homely, eclectic decor. Cosy chalet and comfortable bed Friendly host Nice breakfast”
Wilkins
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The cabins where cozy clean and good value for money .Loved seeing all the guinea pigs running wild !.The breakfast was adequate not a lot of choice but enough.”
Ray
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Charming hosts made me feel really at home. Superb location, great food quaint individual fully equipped cabins. Highly recommend this for short or long stay. Fantastic value for money. Rachael is a hoot!..”
Shaun
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The accommodation was very comfortable, clean and spacious. Food was good for the most part. Having free range guinea pigs was fun to watch. The views are lovely.”
Kathryn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was peaceful and quiet. The host was friendly and helpful and the stay was good value for money.”
Pankaj
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Quiet and relaxing, quality of cabins is very good.”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was unusually quirky but very comfortable. The absence of television was not even noticed. Two very minor problems in the room were rectified immediately. The welcome we received on arrival was exceptionally friendly and the freshly cooked...”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
The Rivers Arms Restaurant & Bar
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan
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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 09:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. That's about US$132. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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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 via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.