The Old Ship Inn
16 High West Street, Dorchester · Hotel
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A historic inn on Dorchester's High West Street, with a bar, restaurant and garden right in the town centre.
What's nearby
- The Royal Oak next door
- Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Dorchester next door
- The Tutankhamun Exhibition next door
- Dorset Museum & Art Gallery next door
- Plaza Cinema Dorchester next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
About The Old Ship Inn
The Old Ship Inn occupies a historic building on High West Street, right in the centre of Dorchester. It's the kind of old coaching inn where guests can expect a mix of period character and straightforward comforts, with easy walking access to the town's shops, pubs and restaurants.
Rooms come with en-suite bathrooms and family rooms are available for those travelling with children, along with drinks available in room. Downstairs there's a restaurant and bar on site, plus breakfast served each morning, and a garden with outdoor seating for warmer days. Practical extras include free WiFi, 24 hour reception, luggage storage and meeting rooms for those combining business with a stay.
Dorchester itself puts guests within reach of the surrounding Dorset countryside, and there's a golf course nearby along with further pubs, bars and restaurants dotted around the town. It's a straightforward base for exploring the area on foot, with the inn's own facilities covering most of what's needed for a night or two in the centre.
Reception hours
- Monday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
At a glance
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- 16 High West Street, Dorchester
- Good for children
- No
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Destination
- Dorchester