The Manor House

Hotels
9 (1021 reviews)
West Bexington , Puncknowle , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Express check-in
Free wired internet
Snack bar/deli
Golfing on site
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Private picnics
Wine release events
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Excellent food
Cons:
Small rooms
Worn amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.46
Reviews imply cleanliness is maintained, though some areas noted wear.
Service
9.43
Staff were consistently praised for being friendly and helpful.
Location
9.47
Location was highlighted as a strong positive factor in many reviews.
Room Quality
7.92
Some rooms were noted as small or needing updates, affecting comfort.
Amenities
8.95
Not extensively mentioned, considered 'standard quality for this hotel tier'.
Value for Money
8.91
Perceived as fair pricing for the quality received.
Food and Beverage
9.46
Food consistently praised as excellent quality.
Overall Experience
9.43
Overall sentiment is very positive despite some criticisms.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 14:11

Property Description

Historic Charm and Coastal Beauty
Located in West Bexington, just steps away from Chesil Beach and Lym Bay, The Manor House is a delightful 16th-century property with a beautiful garden and terrace.

Elegant Accommodation and Sea Views
Individually decorated rooms at The Manor House feature modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and en-suite bathrooms. Some rooms even boast stunning sea views, providing a truly unforgettable stay. Enjoy complimentary WiFi in public areas.

Local Dining and Relaxing Atmosphere
Treat yourself to delicious dishes made with local ingredients at the on-site restaurant, or unwind with a drink and snacks at the cellar bar. With a serene countryside setting, The Manor House offers a tranquil escape just a short drive from Weymouth.

Experience history, comfort, and natural beauty at The Manor House - book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

Please note only some rooms offer sea views.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.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
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Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1021 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.46
Service: 9.43
Location: 9.47
Room Quality: 7.92
Amenities: 8.95
Value for Money: 8.91
Food and Beverage: 9.46
Overall Experience: 9.43
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N42QPchrisd Family Leicestershire, England
10
Wedding party
Pros:

Just had three days The Manor to celebrate my daughters wedding, what can I say what perfect hosts Mick and Sarah were, they’ve only taken over the hotel just recently and how well they’ve turned it round, we’ve been using it for over 10 years whilst on holiday down in Dorset, and noticed how run down it was becoming, well it’s now back to its best, great food, great beers, welcoming staff, spotlessly clean, they look after over 80 wedding guests over 3 days, a special thank you goes out to Emma from Ivy Heart events, the wedding planner she made everything run like a Swiss watch, she covered everything down to the last detail. Thanks again to Mick,Sarah all the staff and not forgetting Emma, hopefully see you all next year.

2026-08-06 via Tripadvisor
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B7913DSsuea Solo travel
10
Beautiful sea views
Pros:

I had a wonderful stay at The Manor Hotel, West Bexington, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it.

From the moment I arrived, I received such a warm welcome. It’s a lovely family-run hotel, and that personal touch really shines through. Every member of the team was friendly, welcoming and genuinely made me feel at home throughout my stay.

The location is simply beautiful. My room was incredibly comfortable with stunning sea views, and waking up to the coastline each morning was a real highlight. The beach is just a short walk away, making it perfect for a peaceful stroll.

I also loved spending time in the quiet, relaxing garden with a glass of wine – the perfect place to unwind after a day exploring the area.

Breakfast each morning was freshly prepared, delicious and a wonderful start to the day.

If you’re looking for a peaceful coastal retreat with exceptional hospitality, comfortable rooms and breathtaking views, I can’t recommend The Manor Hotel highly enough. I’ll definitely be returning.

2026-08-03 via Tripadvisor
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M6129LQdanieln Family
10
Delicious Summer lunch in dreamy setting.
Pros:

We took our family for lunch to celebrate an 80th Birthday and had the most wonderful time. The food was delicious and good value, perfect for Summer time.. The garden is full of gorgeous flowers with a view of the sea that’s hard to beat. The new owners are so friendly and welcoming we wish them all the best with their new business and will definitely be going back. Thank you.

2026-07-25 via Tripadvisor
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DebbieWag Couples Lincolnshire, England
10
Perfect Hospitality
Pros:

We had the most marvellous stay at this beautiful hotel. We stayed at the beginning of July when the new owners were still putting it all together, somehow they managed to pull this off and find a way to put their guests first all of the time.
We could write forever about the lovely location, the beautiful views, so close to the beach, first class food and an excellent cooked-to-order breakfast. But what sets this place apart is the owners and staff, the approach that nothing is too much trouble, the care and attention they give to their guests, and a desire to ensure you treasure every moment of your stay.

2026-07-24 via Tripadvisor
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KatrinaW779 Couples Emsworth, Hampshire, England
10
Amazing beautiful place
Pros:

We travel from Portsmouth to this pub as often as possible because the food is the best. Very good service with friendly staff. Someone else has taken over the hotel and restaurant and they are doing a bar menu for the moment and the food is divine.

2026-07-22 via Tripadvisor
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Journey62405394875 Family
10
Outstanding views and service.
Pros:

We have just returned from a wonderful stay at The Manor.
The new owners and team are exceptional and made the visit so welcoming with everyone going that extra yard which is so positive.
There are 2 outdoor seating areas and around 2 acres of land where well behaved dogs can exercise and stay in rooms.
Our room had a great sea view that was really good to wake up to in the morning.
The bar serves some very nice local beers including Otter Bitter (3.6%).
The food we had in the evening was very well prepared and tasty, the piece of steak I had was the best for a long time and was perfectly medium rare.
Full marks to everyone there and much success for the future.

2026-07-21 via Tripadvisor
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ianmY6772JM Solo travel
10
Lovely place
Pros:

I think the food is far better than the photos I saw online

2026-07-20 via Tripadvisor
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R5336OPmiked Friends getaway
10
A Dorset Gem
Pros:

We stayed for two nights after having cycled past and wondering if there was accomodation avalible.

We had a truly wonderful stay.The building is a atmospheric gem with wonderfull gardens to sit amongst whilst having a drink or meal looking out at the beautiful vista.

Our bedrooms where comfortable and fairly priced.

The new owners Sarah,Mick and family bringing their collective lovely energy to this old and important local building.

We ate dinner on both nights Sarah is an excellent cook, she knows her stuff offering very tasty quailty understated food.

A rare find

2026-07-08 via Tripadvisor
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Ronaldovdp Couples Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
10
A little slice of Dorset heaven…!
Pros:

A short weekend stay at the wonderful Manor house hotel in West Bexington. Sarah and Anna have the knack of making all their guests feel special. Their genuine warmth rubs off on everyone staying there. We didn’t want to leave!

2026-07-05 via Tripadvisor
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504amandajayneh Couples
10
Return stay but best so far NEW OWNERS, were so friendly and accommodating highly recommended. Great location.
Pros:

Family business with heart and soul

2026-06-26 via Tripadvisor
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Vacationer696949 Family
10
Wow - beautiful place and food
Pros:

Wow what a stunningly beautiful place. We sat on the terrace with an expansive Seaview. Friendly hosts who have just taken over Sarah, Anna and Mick We had lunch which was a very tasty twist on a faccacia ham and cheese toastie. Served beautifully with accompanying salad and condiments. Dog friendly.

2026-06-21 via Tripadvisor
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Robert couple au
9
It was fine for what we needed but the new owners willl have a lot of work to bring it up to a standard that will attrac
Pros:

Great location and views. The staff were excellent

Cons:

It was pretty run down and as it was about to close for renovations there was now cooked food service .

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Philip extended_group gb
2
Extremely disappointing .
Pros:

Old English guest house near the sea

Cons:

No restaurant. Tiny showers. Lack of staff. Shambolic administration. Awful communication with guests.
For they told us the day before arrival that the kitchen was closed , so no restaurant for evening dinner and no hot breakfast , both of which we relied on when booking, a group needing four bedrooms, this did not give us the opportunity to cancel and cost us £50 per night in unwanted taxis. Supplied “continental breakfast “ was derisory and for some later arrived guests non existent as not replenished. One night the bar tender suddenly closed the bar 5 minutes after guests received a nightcap and literally told the 8 guests there to leave, retire to the lounge where we discovered only seating for six. Also derisory was an offer of a £4 discount for the breakfast situation.
So we had to waste time and energy contacting Red Cat head office to resolve things, not what you want when on holiday. There is more but what is the point as they are selling the business within days.

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Caroline couple gb
5
Lovely building, comfortable rooms and stunning location
Pros:

Comfortable and cosy. Good parking

Cons:

The biggest problem was that there was no bar and no restaurant and no warning of this closure.

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Jose solo_traveller nl
7
Pros:

Leuk gebouw met historie

Cons:

Een beetje muffige lucht op de kamer

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Katja solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

Das Personal war sehr sehr freundlich und ich habe mich gleich wie zu Hause gefühlt! Die Lage ist suoer ruhig mit Blick auf den Atlantik und mit dem Restaurant und der Bar war es für mich perfekt. Das Haus ist aus dem 16. Jh. und zusammen mit diesem herrlichen Garten und hat es einen einzigartigen Charme!

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Jane couple gb
9
Enjoyable and comfortable stay in lovely location
Pros:

Staff member we met on arrival and at dinner was welcoming and helpful. Location was beautiful with great views. We were also given an upgrade on our room so that was very spacious and comfortable.

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Maria couple gb
8
Great location, very picturesque with sea views 😊
Pros:

Great location with sea views, very picturesque.

Cons:

It needed some TLC and a good clean, there was lots of cobwebs hanging from the ceilings!

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Sarah extended_group gb
7
Lovely weekend
Pros:

Location . Friendly staff

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Carina couple at
10
2026-05-11 via Nuitee