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Facilities
Property facilities
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Offsite parking discounted rates available
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Parking
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Non-smoking rooms
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Restaurant
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Terrace
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Family rooms
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Soundproof rooms
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Darts
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Non-smoking throughout
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Kid meals
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Outdoor furniture
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Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Cashless payment available
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First aid kit available
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Contactless check-in/check-out
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Free wired internet
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Golfing on site
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Playground on site
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Self parking (surcharge)
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Offsite parking discounted rates available
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Internet access
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Wine release events
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Japanese garden
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Secured parking
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Vegetarian menu options available
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Property Description
Charming 19th-Century Pub Setting
Nestled just a short drive from Dorchester town centre, The Black Dog Inn offers a unique stay in a historic pub setting. Enjoy the outdoor children's playground and savor real ales in the traditional bar.
Relaxing Garden Area and Delicious Dining
Unwind in the expansive garden seating area during the summer months or indulge in full English breakfasts and evening meals served in the restaurant.
Comfortable Soundproofed Rooms with Modern Amenities
Each room at The Black Dog Inn features a flat-screen TV, soundproofing for a peaceful stay, and tea/coffee making facilities. With free private parking and Weymouth just a drive away, this inn is the perfect blend of comfort and convenience.
Book your stay at The Black Dog Inn for a memorable getaway!
Please note that a lively pub is located in the hotel and guests may experience noise from the bar during opening hours
Rooms can be accessed via the internal stairs as well, whenever the pub is open - from 11:00 until 23:00. Please note that access to the accommodations is via a single-story staircase and may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
Please note the following restaurant opening hours:
Monday to Sunday: 12:00 to 14:30 and 18:00 to 21:00
Please note that The Black Dog is closed between 14:30 and 17:00 from Monday until Saturday. Guests will not be able to check-in during this time, unless arranged in advance.
Please note that early check-in is possible from 13:00 to 14:30.
Property Policies
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Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
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Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
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Children and extra bed policy
Children of any age are allowed.
Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
Children up to and including 15 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
Children up to and including 15 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management. -
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Location
Guest Reviews
Nice friendly place to stay
Good location for the Tank Musuem, and plenty of free parking. We were lucky enough to be staying on a ‘Friday Steak Night’, which provided a beautifully cooked 8oz fillet with tasty buttery mash. Staff were all very good and our twin room was very comfortable.
Our bedroom window opened on to the main road (the clue is in the address!), but wasn’t too noisy after 11pm and a couple of pints of very tasty Butcombe Original amber ale.
A relaxed visit and tasty breakfast.
We had the pleasure of staying at The Black Dog Inn for one night on 19th March 2026, and what a fantastic experience it turned out to be. From the moment we arrived, the service stood out. The team kindly helped us gain early access to our room, which immediately set the tone for a warm and accommodating stay.
The manager and staff were genuinely attentive and welcoming throughout, striking that perfect balance between professionalism and friendliness. Nothing felt like too much trouble, and their effort to make our stay comfortable did not go unnoticed.
The food deserves special praise. Dinner was absolutely delicious, clearly prepared with care and quality ingredients. Breakfast the next morning was just as impressive – hearty, fresh, and exactly what you’d hope for before a day exploring the stunning nearby coastline.
Overall, The Black Dog Inn offers not just a place to stay, but a genuinely enjoyable experience. Thoughtful service, excellent food, and a cosy atmosphere make it somewhere we’d happily return to without hesitation. Highly recommended.
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Nice and friendly staff. Room was a good size and very nice. Ate there, and the food was good.
Really friendly, Tracey was fantastic, room was excellent and comfortable with good shower etc
Food was excellent, Friday night is stake night rib eye was really well cooked
Breakfast was well cooked and decent portions etc
Good car parking etc
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Friendly staff. Great room the beds are so comfy and the breakfast is exceptional
Friendly and welcoming
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The staff were all fantastic and nothing was too much trouble. We had food in the evening and also breakfast. Breakfast was delicious and great choice! Lots of options for the evening menu. Plenty of tea and coffee in the rooms. Overall, a very pleasant stay indeed. Wouldn't hesitate to stay here again! Thank you for a great stay.
The room was very hot - we didn't notice the thermostat until the morning - Doh! However, the room was equipped with a fan.
Food menu was provided in the room, but it wasn't an up to date menu - nonetheless, there was still lots of other great choices! I appreciate the menu does change, but would have been nice to have a more recent menu.
Breakfast excellent and other food superb. Room very clean and warm, beds comfy. Good and comfortable community pub with lots of locals and community atmosphere. Lots of parking. Waiting staff in restaurant very helpful and friendly. Location excellent for easy access to places such as Lulworth, Durdle Door etc. No children with us but there was a very good and secure playground area. Also very dog friendly.
Issue with no wifi in room - reported twice to on duty staff but not resolved until 3rd night. Better staff communication was needed.
Great restaurant food and excellent beer, most of the staff were very pleasant and engaging.
Room was basic but clean and tidy; unfortunately it was very noisy from the road and cold (no heating available).
Early breakfast seems to be a challenge; on my first morning I knew that I needed to be out before breakfast started and I was provided with a packed lunch in lieu which was fine. On the evening of day 1 the bearded guy behind the bar, the exception to my comment above about the staff, asked if I was having breakfast the next day. When I said yes he suggested 8:30. As I needed to leave for work by 7:30 I asked what time was the earliest, he told me 7:00 to 7:15 so I opted for 7:15 as this would be tight but he made me feel like I was being unreasonable to even ask.
In the morning I got down at about 07:05 to find the very pleasant breakfast hostess who told me the chef wouldn’t even arrive until 7:15 so I went without again as there simply wasn’t time to wait for the chef to get the kitchen ready, cook my food and for me to eat. I asked for breakfast at 7:15 and expected the kitchen to be ready to at least take my order and start cooking it at that time, not once everything had been warmed up.
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