The Black Dog Inn

Hotels
9 (603 reviews)
50 Main Street , Broadmayne , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Soundproof rooms
Darts
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Delicious food
Cons:
Hot room
Shower issues

Categories

Cleanliness
9.21
Rooms were nice and clean.
Service
9.18
Staff always friendly and nothing is too much trouble.
Location
9.22
The location is great, just where we needed to be.
Room Quality
8.67
The room was big enough but had issues with heating.
Amenities
8.7
The pub looked good, but had some issues with water bottles.
Value for Money
9.16
Great food at a good price.
Food and Beverage
9.21
Excellent food and huge portions.
Overall Experience
8.68
Overall a lovely stay with various minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 20:35

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!

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • 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

9
Based on 603 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.21
Service: 9.18
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 8.67
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 9.16
Food and Beverage: 9.21
Overall Experience: 8.68
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Anastasiia • couple • gb
10
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Bennett • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Friendly staff. Great room the beds are so comfy and the breakfast is exceptional

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Everything

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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rachel • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great location for our stay staff were welcoming from minute we walked in to when we left
Pros:

Friendly and welcoming

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Keith • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Kirsty19 • couple • gb
10
Fantastic stay and staff were very accommodating! Nothing was too much trouble.
Pros:

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.

Cons:

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.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Dharmesh • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Susannah • family_with_children • gb
7
Good all round.
Pros:

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.

Cons:

Issue with no wifi in room - reported twice to on duty staff but not resolved until 3rd night. Better staff communication was needed.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Marc • solo_traveller • gb
6
Mostly OK but cold and noisy room and no breakfast when you need to leave early
Pros:

Great restaurant food and excellent beer, most of the staff were very pleasant and engaging.

Cons:

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.

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • gb
10
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Ian • extended_group • gb
8
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Edward • family_with_children • gb
8
Enjoyable weekend in Dorset
Pros:

Clean and tidy

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Clean, comfortable, good food, good beer

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Shirley • solo_traveller • gb
9
Good location, plenty of on site parking, clean, comfortable and good food.
Pros:

Clean and comfortable with good food and friendly helpful staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Jason • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Leonard • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Excellent service, lovely and fresh food.

Cons:

Friendly atmosphere, garden.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • gb
10
Just beautiful and so welcoming.
Pros:

It’s in such a beautiful location the staff are superb so friendly and welcoming, the food is 10/10 very good quality and attention to detail and would definitely be my go to stay again and would highly recommended this lovely place, also the history of this place is amazing and having photos of what it used to look like was just amazing thank you all for a lovely stay.

Cons:

Can’t fault anything just wonderful.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Eric • couple • gb
1
Cons:

Booked room not available despite TWO phone calls to confirm. Alternative room offered was dirty and had obviously been used and not serviced. Tried to use WiFi and found it only worked in the corridor, not in the room. No attempt made to fix the problems, so we walked out.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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rebecca • couple • gb
7
Lovely b&b and would stay again...
Pros:

Restaurant lovely both dinner and breakfast huge portions and delicious.
Rooms were nice ans clean and had a good night's sleep.
Staff always friendly and nothing is too much trouble.

Cons:

The shower was freezing cold which was a shock to the system.

2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
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Alan • extended_group • gb
10
Pros:

The most friendly and helpful people I have ever met

Cons:

Only problem shower tray could have mastic freshen up

2025-11-14 • via Nuitee