The Rivers Arms

3.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Dorchester B&B

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Exterior
Aerial view
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Balcony
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

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The Rivers Arms. Cheselbourne, Dorchester, England, DT2 7NW
  • Place, Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Poole Harbour
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Durdle Door
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

Panoramic Cabin

  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 6 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Panoramic Cabin

  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 6 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

About the area

Dorchester

In Dorchester .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Dorchester B&B, you'll find Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Hardy's Cottage and Sculpture by the Lakes.

What's nearby

  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lulworth Cove - 34 min drive - 31.1 km
  • Poole Harbour - 38 min drive - 35.3 km
  • Durdle Door - 43 min drive - 30.7 km
  • Bournemouth Beach - 45 min drive - 41.7 km

Getting around

  • Dorchester South Station - 24 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thimble Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Blue Vinny - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Martyrs Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Fox Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Farm Stop & Food Bar - ‬13 min drive

About this property

The Rivers Arms

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Dorchester B&B
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The Rivers Arms also features a terrace and a garden. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Dorchester bed & breakfast.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Rivers Arms offers 7 accommodations with hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Vineyard

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Visual fire alarm

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 60 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

Property is also known as

The Rivers Arms Dorchester
The Rivers Arms Bed & breakfast
The Rivers Arms Bed & breakfast Dorchester

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Rivers Arms to the airport?

The Rivers Arms is 28.2 mi (53-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Rivers Arms have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Rivers Arms.

How close is The Rivers Arms to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 15.4 mi (32-min drive) from Overcombe Beach and 15.7 mi (32-min drive) from Preston Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Rivers Arms offer free breakfast?

The Rivers Arms offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Rivers Arms?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Rivers Arms?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Rivers Arms?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Rivers Arms have a pool?

The Rivers Arms does not have a pool.

Does The Rivers Arms have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Rivers Arms have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Rivers Arms to downtown Dorchester?

The Rivers Arms is 0.7 mi away from Cheselbourne.

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