Curated romantic hotels in Dorset

With a stay at The Dorset Resort in Wareham, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Monkey World Ape Rescue Center and Corfe Castle. This golf aparthotel is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Durdle Door and 15 mi (24.1 km) from Poole Harbour.

Located in Dorchester, Summer Lodge Country House Hotel is in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Yeovil Country Park. This luxury hotel is 23.7 mi (38.2 km) from Chesil Beach and 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Mapperton Gardens.

Located in Dorchester, The Brace of Pheasants is within a 15-minute drive of Badger Watch Dorset and Cerne Abbas Giant. This inn is 16.3 mi (26.3 km) from Monkey World Ape Rescue Center and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

With a stay at Lulworth Cove Inn in Wareham, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. This inn is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Durdle Door Beach and 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Monkey World Ape Rescue Center.

Set in beautiful gardens with a tennis court and croquet, surrounded by fields and a stream with excellent walking and sightseeing nearby. Plumber Manor is a timeless hotel that boasts a restaurant which has been in the Good Food Guide for the last forty years. With free parking and WIFI, the hotel is 5 minutes from Sturminster Newton.

Bedrooms and bathrooms are very spacious with Molton Brown toiletries, tea and coffee facilities and homemade shortbread. There are flat-screen TVs and relaxing seating areas in all the rooms. 3 of our rooms are dog friendly so please call in advance to avoid disappointment.

Situated 3.3 km from Sturminster Newton, Plumber Manor Hotel offers 4-star accommodation with a tennis court and a garden. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi. Guests can enjoy British dishes at the fine dining restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar.

When you a stay at The Bull Hotel in Bridport, you'll be by the sea, just steps from Bridport Tourist Information Centre and Bridport Arts Centre. This hotel is 11.2 mi (18 km) from Chesil Beach and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Bridport Museum.

Featuring a bar, The King's Arms is set in Dorchester. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace. Private parking can be arranged at no extra charge.

At the hotel, every room includes a wardrobe. At The King's Arms all rooms include a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.

à la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options are available every morning at the accommodation.

Bournemouth is 33 km from The King's Arms, while Weymouth is 17 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 36 km from the hotel.

With a stay at Moonfleet Manor in Weymouth, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Weymouth Beach and Dorset and East Devon Coast. This family-friendly hotel is 19.4 mi (31.2 km) from Durdle Door and 8.7 mi (13.9 km) from Chesil Beach.

Located on the Jurassic Coast, our Georgian manor is the perfect base for exploration – go on a fossil hunt, roam along the coastal path, and enjoy family activities at the Verandah.

Family Stays - At Moonfleet Manor, we're not just family-friendly, we're family-focused. Our hotel is a place where kids can explore, parents can unwind and families can reconnect, with a complimentary 90 minute session in our ofsted-registered kids club per nights stay (subject to availability)

Couple Stays - Spend your days strolling then return to our boltholes for a dip in the pool, spa treatments and seasonal dining.

Situated in Dorchester, 24 km from Monkey World, The Poachers Inn features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the various facilities are a terrace, a restaurant, as well as a bar. Free WiFi is available and Corfe Castle is 39 km away.

At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a desk. The rooms include a private bathroom with free toiletries, while some rooms are fitted with a patio and others also feature pool views. All rooms in The Poachers Inn are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

Poole Harbour is 40 km from the accommodation, while Golden Cap is 41 km from the property. Bournemouth Airport is 47 km away.

The Rose & Crown In Trent features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Trent. This 5-star inn offers room service and free WiFi. Guests can make use of a bar.

The units in the inn are equipped with a CD player. At The Rose & Crown In Trent every room has a private bathroom with a shower.

A Full English/Irish, vegetarian or vegan breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

The accommodation offers a children's playground. Guests at The Rose & Crown In Trent will be able to enjoy activities in and around Trent, like fishing and cycling.

Golden Cap is 44 km from the inn, while Monkey World is 49 km away. Bristol Airport is 63 km from the property.

Located in Yeovil, The Masons Arms is within a 5-minute drive of Montacute House and Ham Hill Country Park. This property is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Huish Park and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Yeovil Country Park.

Located in Sherborne, TheHillbrookSherborne is within a 5-minute drive of St John's Almshouses and Sherborne Museum. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Sherborne Abbey and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Global Images Gallery.

With a stay at Pen Mill Hotel in Yeovil, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Yeovil Country Park and 11 minutes by foot from Cineworld Yeovil. This hotel is 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from Huish Park and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from St John's Almshouses.

Located in Blandford Forum, The Museum Inn is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Chettle Play Park and Larmer Tree Gardens. This hotel is 16.6 mi (26.8 km) from New Forest National Park and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Vale of Allen Parish Council.

Located in Somerton, The Red Lion Inn is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Lytes Cary Manor and Montacute House. This bed & breakfast is 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Glastonbury Tor and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Haynes International Motor Museum.

When you stay at Captains Club Hotel in Christchurch, you'll be on the riverwalk, within a 15-minute drive of New Forest National Park and Bournemouth Pier. This eco-friendly hotel is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Poole Harbour and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Bournemouth Beach.

Located in Shepton Mallet, The Natterjack Inn is a 3-minute drive from Royal Bath and West Showground and 8 minutes from Mill on the Brue. This inn is 20 mi (32.2 km) from Longleat Safari and Adventure Park and 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Glastonbury Tor.

Located in Ilminster and with Golden Cap reachable within 40 km, The Barrington Boar provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. Built in 19th century, this 4-star inn is within 19 km of Woodlands Castle and 33 km of Sherborne Old Castle.

Every room comes with a kettle, while some rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and an oven.

The inn offers a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast. At The Barrington Boar you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested.

Dinosaurland Fossil Museum is 35 km from the accommodation, while Wells Cathedral is 42 km away. Exeter International Airport is 52 km from the property.

Located in Sturminster Newton, The Crown at Marnhull is within a 15-minute drive of Sturminster Newton Mill and Shillingstone Railway Project. This inn is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Gartell Light Railway and 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.