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The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

3.5 star property

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Indulgence Plus Double Room
Indulgence Plus Double Room
Bar (on property)
Garden
Restaurant

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
12 Queen Mother Square,, Poundbury, Dorchester, England, DT1 3DD
  • Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
    2 min drive
  • Maiden Castle
    6 min drive
  • Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens
    6 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    55 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Plus Double Room

Deluxe Plus Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Indulgence Plus Double Room

Indulgence Plus Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfy Accessible Double Room

Comfy Accessible Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Indulgence Double Room

Indulgence Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

Inn in Dorchester with a restaurant and a bar
Along with a restaurant, this inn has a bar/lounge and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free.
The Duchess of Cornwall Inn offers 20 accommodations. This Dorchester inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
During your stay at The Duchess of Cornwall Inn, you'll be within walking distance of The Keep Military Museum. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a terrace
  • Just a 2-minute drive from The Keep Military Museum and a few minutes from Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.
For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Duchess of Cornwall Inn has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends: GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 15.95 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Toilet grab bar height (centimetres): 91

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 15.95 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Property is also known as

The Duchess Of Cornwall
The Duchess of Cornwall Inn Inn
The Duchess of Cornwall Inn Dorchester
The Duchess of Cornwall Inn Inn Dorchester

The Duchess of Cornwall Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Emma

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kettle was broke and there was a constant drip in the bathroom. Apart from that it was nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

richard

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dog friendly hotel
No concerns great location for our needs. Dog friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well worth visiting
Friendly efficient check in. Good room service from a very cheerful young team. Excellent breakfast. All in a lovely unique setting with lovely walks straight out of the door and superb beaches a short drive away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Useless air conditioning making unpleasant stay.
Our first stay at The Duchess of Cornwall Inn and we wont stay again. It's perfectly situated for a stay in Dorset to tour the County. We booked it as it's a recent built 3* hotel (2016) and expected it to provide current standards for a modern building. It's clearly been Eco-friendly constructed and is particularly attractive both inside and out. However our stay was made miserably on the warmer days we experienced. Night time temperatures in our 4th floor Indulgence plus room measured at 28'c for 3 nights. The air conditioning was set for 19'c but we couldn't feel any effect from it. Instructions next to the controls advised keeping the windows shut for best effect - it was worse, the temperature rose - we had to open the window and some cooler air dropped the temperature back to 28'c. Ambient temperature for hotel rooms is 21'c. We understand this country can have heatwaves but in todays changing climate, buildings of this age should be constructed to adapt to this. After the 2nd sleepless night I approached the check-in desk and asked if anything could be done, basically the answer was NO. We considered moving to another hotel but we were unable to find a vacancy, so we endured our booked stay. Our last night the temperature had fallen to 25'c - with the window open - as a result of the night time outside temperature falling to 13.2'c (information obtained from a weather station 300mts from the hotel). Other facilities at the hotel were as expected.
28'c overnight in room
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and good pub.
It’s very nice, if you can find it. On Sunday there are no buses into Poundbury so you have to walk through the development. There’s minimal signage and few people around to get directions. The B&B itself is quite nice and my room,#8, was quiet with a view for miles over the countryside. Ideal location to catch the local bus to Lyme Regis.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

dean

Excellent hotel and such a unusual urban extension of Dorchester.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay however the room was not as clean as we would expect. The toilet was very stained at the bottom and the furniture had not been cleaned thoroughly. There was lots of dust.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Excellent Stay
We have stayed here a few times now and always enjoy The Hotel Bedrooms Beautifully presented very comfortable Beds Bar and Restaurant service excellent Staff are always friendly and welcoming Thank you we will come again soon
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Russell

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Faryal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Model village.
Experience at the hotel was marked by its stunning beauty and convenient free parking amenities. However, the check-in process left much to be desired. Despite the bustling atmosphere at the pub entrance, where main check-ins are conducted, the wait to be attended to was longer than expected. Moreover, discovering that the room wasn’t ready added to the frustration, culminating in a significant delay well past the official check-in time. This hiccup, following a lengthy journey, marred an otherwise promising stay. The room itself boasted delightful views and thoughtful touches such as complimentary tea and coffee, enhancing the overall experience. However, the serenity was disrupted when the fire alarm sounded during the stay, causing understandable concern. Compounding matters, the following morning brought disappointment as the stoves were non-functional, depriving guests of a hot breakfast. These unforeseen issues detracted from an otherwise enjoyable stay, highlighting areas where improvement is needed for a seamless guest experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Stay
Nice comfortable room, quality toiletries, nice soft towels and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice hotel in an unusual town. A god stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with family
We stayed in room 3 for one night. There are good and bad points. Hence the average score based on the price and expectations. Good - we liked the decor and the quirky touches like the kettle, radio, night lighting, pillow options and air con. The bed was comfortable. Poundbury has nice shops (gallery / garden centre) and cafes nearby including a handy Waitrose. Parking was convenient. Bad - we had to ask twice to be given shower gel. There are no phones in the room which meant going downstairs twice to flag which was annoying after a long drive when we wanted a bath and had already flagged this 3 hours earlier. We expected face cloths in the room and both myself and my husband slipped getting in and out of the bath so think they should have non slip mats. Food wise we were underwhelmed - especially at breakfast. There were no bowls or plates out for fruit and no jams,marmalades, honey etc on the table. All the food felt like it had been thrown in the deep fat fryer and was greasy. For both breakfast & dinner we had to flag staff to serve us. We paid nearly £180 and think we would have got a nicer breakfast and room at a b&b for half the price. Sure the bedroom was nice but the bathroom hadn’t been properly cleaned - there was a huge hair on the tiles, stains on the ceiling, one of the taps was missing the cold button sign. Little things but when you’re paying a luxury price you expect more. In short I wouldn’t stay again as I feel it was over priced.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
We stayed for 3 days / 2 nights and wanted to use the hotel as a base for house hunting . There was no internet available throughout our stay which was a serious issue as we were receiving emails from local agents. The lift was out of action so my wife who has a heart condition had to climb 64 stairs to our room. At breakfast we had to ask for milk orange juice and dishes as there were none available. I cannot drink coffee or tea but was told that mint tea was not available. The cutlery was dirty .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrine

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place very close to friends we were visiting. Food very good and reasonable priced. If your staying overnight was abit pricey.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alun

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good choice!
Fautless apart from Wi-Fi connection variable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel
Lovely contemporary site. Rooms very comfortable. Food great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024