Beggar's Knap | House in Dorchester

| 8.7 (337 Reviews) |   5 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  5 Guests
Dorchester House | Beggar's Knap

5 Bedroom House in Dorchester

We are located just a 1 minute walk from.'Brewery Square', where you can find numerous outlets offering wonderful breakfasts including Gluten free and Vegan options.Please note,You are booking room only. Outlets are available for breafast within a short walk from the house. Beggar's Knap located 150 yards from the town center was originally built in 1881. Beggar’s Knap Guest House offers 4-star accommodations in the center of historic Dorchester. It is just 3 miles from Hardy’s Cottage, the birthplace of Thomas Hardy. The rooms at Beggar’s Knap have carpeted floors, with flat-screen TVs and hospitality trays. Free Wi-Fi is available, and guests can make use of free private parking on site with 24-hour surveillence. The building is nonsmoking throughout. Brewery Square is a 1 minute walk away. Dorchester West and Dorchester South rail station are just a 5-minute walk from Beggar’s Knap. The shops and amenities of central Dorchester are just 150 yards from Beggar's Knap.

Beggar's Knap is located in Dorchester.

This 5 Bedrooms House is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Security/Safety, Fireplace/Heating, Guest Services, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 337 reviews with the average score of 8.7 . Coming to Dorchester and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this House for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Parking
View
Security/Safety
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Internet

Facility Overview

Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Free parking
General
  • Family rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Guest Services
  • Private check-in/out
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
Outdoors
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Cashless payment available
  • Contactless check-in/out

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

All rooms are en-suite, we are located one minute walk from dorchester town center and 'brewery square' where , please note that you are required to inform beggar's knap in advance of your expected arrival time. there is no 24-hour reception. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation, access to our car park is from great western road opposite the thai restaurant, please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, this property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.68
Location:
9.63
Staff:
9.56
Facilities:
8.56
Comfort:
9.1
Cleanliness:
9.09
Gabriella
Nov 5, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Great location, friendly communication and a lovely comfortable room. Would definitely stay again.
Summary: Beautiful house, very comfortable room
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Double Room with Four Poster Bed
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 27 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Double Room with Four Poster Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Chocolate/Cookies, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Bathtub, Towels, Bathtub or shower, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Toilet, Free toiletries, Conditioner, Body soap

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Heating

Living Area

Sitting area, Sofa

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack
Superior Double or Twin Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 26 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Superior Double or Twin Room

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Chocolate/Cookies, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Towels, Bathtub or shower, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Toilet, Free toiletries, Conditioner, Body soap

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Heating

Living Area

Sitting area

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack
Classic Single Room with Shower
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Chocolate/Cookies, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Bathtub or shower, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Toilet, Free toiletries, Conditioner, Body soap

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Heating

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Building Characteristics

Detached

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack
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