# 12 Dog-friendly hotels and B&Bs in Dorchester (2026)

> 12 dog-friendly hotels and B&Bs in Dorchester, best reviewed first — including The Frampton Arms. Ratings, locations and details.

Source: https://staycation.co.uk/dorchester/hotels/dog-friendly (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version.

12 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 31 August 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All hotels and B&Bs in Dorchester](https://staycation.co.uk/dorchester/hotels)

[Dog-friendly 12](https://staycation.co.uk/dorchester/hotels/dog-friendly) [Families 16](https://staycation.co.uk/dorchester/hotels/family-friendly)

[Dorchester The Frampton Arms ★ 4.4 (1,317) A traditional pub-hotel on the edge of Dorchester, surrounded by Dorset countryside good for walking and cycling.](https://staycation.co.uk/dorchester/hotels/the-frampton-arms) [Dorchester The Duchess of Cornwall ★ 4.2 (1,813) A 24-hour hotel on Queen Mother Square in Dorchester, with free on-site parking and a handy base for the Jurassic Coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/dorchester/hotels/the-duchess-of-cornwall) [Dorchester New Inn - Dorchester ★ 4.7 (739) A straightforward town-centre base for travellers exploring Dorchester and Dorset, with free parking and a restaurant and bar on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/dorchester/hotels/new-inn-dorchester) [Dorchester The Countryman Inn ★ 4.3 (1,223) A small 8-room pub inn near Dorchester, Dorset, suited to travellers who want a quiet countryside base with a proper bar and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/dorchester/hotels/the-countryman-inn) [Dorchester The Brewers Arms ★ 4.7 (556) Small pub-hotel in Martinstown near Dorchester with a proper bar and restaurant, just two rooms and free parking, handy for the Jurassic Coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/dorchester/hotels/the-brewers-arms) [Dorchester The Fox Inn ★ 4.4 (811) A traditional pub-hotel in Lower Ansty near Dorchester, with 11 en-suite rooms above a proper Dorset local.](https://staycation.co.uk/dorchester/hotels/the-fox-inn) [Dorchester Gaggle of Geese Pub & Shepherd Huts ★ 4.7 (476) Shepherd huts with en-suite bathrooms on Locketts Lane near Dorchester, attached to a traditional pub with its own garden and bar.](https://staycation.co.uk/dorchester/hotels/gaggle-of-geese-pub-shepherd-huts) [Dorchester The Junction Hotel by Marstons Inns ★ 4.2 (983) The Junction Hotel by Marstons Inns offers en-suite rooms with free WiFi in central Dorchester, plus free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/dorchester/hotels/the-junction-hotel-by-marstons-inns) [Dorchester The Brace of Pheasants - Inn ★ 4.7 (335) Eight en-suite rooms above a village inn at Plush, near Dorchester, with a bar, restaurant and garden for exploring rural Dorset.](https://staycation.co.uk/dorchester/hotels/the-brace-of-pheasants-inn) [Dorchester The Rivers Arms ★ 4.6 (290) A village hotel in Cheselbourne, Dorset countryside, with free parking and easy reach of Maiden Castle and the Jurassic Coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/dorchester/hotels/the-rivers-arms) [Dorchester The Oak at Dewlish ★ 4.6 (247) A two-room B&B in Dewlish, near Dorchester, well placed for exploring the Jurassic Coast and Dorset countryside.](https://staycation.co.uk/dorchester/hotels/the-oak-at-dewlish) [Dorchester The Sydney Arms ★ 4.4 (280) A small, traditional five-room inn on Bridport Road in central Dorchester, with free parking and its own garden.](https://staycation.co.uk/dorchester/hotels/the-sydney-arms)

## Quick answers

How many dog-friendly hotels and B&Bs are there in Dorchester?+

We list 12 in Dorchester. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which dog-friendly hotels and B&Bs in Dorchester are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: The Frampton Arms (4.4/5, 1,317 reviews), The Duchess of Cornwall (4.2/5, 1,813 reviews) and New Inn - Dorchester (4.7/5, 739 reviews).

Is this list up to date?+

It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.