Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Packed lunches
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean rooms
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
Food could be improved
Limited room amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.56
Rooms were noted as clean and comfortable with friendly staff.
Service
9.03
Staff were consistently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating.
Location
9.07
The hotel is well-located for exploring nearby attractions and is described as peaceful.
Room Quality
8.52
Rooms described as big and comfortable, but with some minor issues mentioned.
Amenities
8.55
Amenities such as the spa bath and breakfast were positively noted.
Value for Money
8.51
Given as great value, with high ratings for staff and services.
Food and Beverage
7.56
Food quality was occasionally criticized, with some disappointment in dinner options.
Overall Experience
9.03
Overall, guests expressed a high level of satisfaction and intent to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-05 02:24

Property Description

Georgian Country House Charm in Dorset Countryside

Luxurious Rooms with Modern Amenities
Indulge in free Wi-Fi, LCD TVs, and Egyptian cotton linen in every room. Pamper yourself in en suite bathrooms stocked with White Co. toiletries and plush white towels.

Sustainable Dining Experience
Enjoy a Zero Waste kitchen that offers delicious meals prepared based on your menu choices. Savor breakfast and a la carte dinner options daily, with special dietary needs catered to.

Tranquil Outdoor Setting
Relax by the seasonal outdoor heated pool surrounded by acres of woodland, meadows, and ponds. Embrace nature's beauty during your stay at Fernhill Hotel.

Book now to experience luxury and sustainability at Fernhill Hotel.

Important information:

Please note that the seasonal outdoor pool is open from May until September.

Please note all rooms are on the first or second floor and, in keeping with the building's style, there is no elevator. The property can provide help with the luggage.

Please note that extra beds are only available for the Luxury Twin and Luxury Double rooms.

All Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
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.
Swimming pool: Closed from Sat, Nov 1, 2025 until Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for £15 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for £30 per person per night 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.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 160 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.56
Service: 9.03
Location: 9.07
Room Quality: 8.52
Amenities: 8.55
Value for Money: 8.51
Food and Beverage: 7.56
Overall Experience: 9.03
D
Dorothy couple gb
8
A much needed break in a familiar location
Cons:

Stairs!

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
K
Keith couple gb
9
Looking forward to staying again
Pros:

Whole stay was very good, staff exceptional.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
P
PHILLIP couple gb
10
Perfect
Pros:

Really clean and very friendly helpful staff , great location , very clean and comfortable room .
The breakfast was lush

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
S
Sylvia couple gb
9
We enjoyed our one night stay
Pros:

Everything was very acceptable and what we would expect. Breakfast was all brought out quickly and everything well prepared. We opted for dinner which was excellent.

Cons:

We found everything to our liking.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
S
Simon couple gb
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
R
Rinat family_with_children gb
3
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
J
Jayne extended_group gb
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
E
Emma family_with_children gb
9
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
A
Adrian couple gb
8
2025-11-18 via Nuitee
R
Rochelle family_with_children au
6
Quiet and pleasant
Pros:

Friendly reception staff. Big room and the spa bath was great. Quiet and clean.

Cons:

Food was disappointing. There was a set dinner time, but even then we had to wait, which was not highly desirable after a 6 hr drive.

2025-11-04 via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth couple gb
10
Great location for exploring the Jurassic Coast.
Pros:

Great location and very welcoming.
Excellent food all freshly prepared.
Very comfortable large room.
All the staff were very helpful and courteous.

Cons:

The room lighting was a bit dim and the towel rail did not heat up.

2025-10-29 via Nuitee
S
Stephannie couple gb
9
Pros:

The hotel was close to Charmouth Beach and Lyme Regis. The staff were very friendly and the rooms are clean. The breakfast is also very good and very filling, we liked the concept of zero-food waste.

Cons:

None.

2025-10-21 via Nuitee
R
Robert couple au
10
2025-10-10 via Nuitee
V
Victoria couple gb
10
2025-10-04 via Nuitee
L
Linda couple gb
9
Very comfortable bed and helpful staff
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
T
Tracy couple gb
9
2025-09-20 via Nuitee
A
Andrew couple gb
10
Pros:

Fantastic place to stay !!! Staff are amazing and nothing was to much trouble

Cons:

Nothing everything was amazing

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
P
Pieter couple nz
8
2025-09-12 via Nuitee
J
Julia couple gb
9
2025-09-06 via Nuitee
C
Carol couple gb
9
Perfect place for a short break and excellent swimming pool
Pros:

Breakfast and location very good. Staff extremely helpful.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-09-03 via Nuitee