Lantern House
Lantern House descritpion
Overlooking Borough Gardens in central Dorchester, Lantern House offers elegant rooms and a range of breakfast options. This Dorset guest house has free parking and WiFi and is just 4 minutes’ walk from Dorchester West Train Station.
Each room has a seating area, wardrobe, flat-screen TV and tea and coffee facilities. An en suite or private bathroom has a shower, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, some of which also have a bath.
A cooked breakfast is served each morning, along with a continental selection of croissants, ham and cheeses. There are also cereals, yoghurt, fruit juice, tea and coffee.
Known for its connections to Thomas Hardy, Dorchester is also home to a Dinosaur Museum and the Dorset Teddy Bear Museum, both around 10 minutes’ walk from Lantern House. Other attractions within 15-30 minutes’ drive include Monkey World, Lodmoor Country Park and Lulworth Castle.
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Facilities of Lantern House
Pets ：Pets are not allowed.
Food & Drink ：Special Diet Meals (upon request)
Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking ：Free!Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
General ：Heating | All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
Reviews for Lantern House
Review 1：Nothing !
Review 2：Warm welcome , large clean room with own separate bathroom. Extremely comfortable bed and close too main part of town. Excellent breakfast and all for £65...100% would stay again if in the area.
Review 3：not much, had a good stay, parking was a bit hit and miss, but we managed to park OK.
Review 4：made to feel welcome, breakfast was good, Pauline & Geoff made you welcome, very helpful.
Review 5：The breakfast really let us down, it was quite greasy, no option of how to have the egg. Had thought that as they were chipolatas not sausages they would be really special, but they weren't. Would've liked to have known it was locally sourced really good quality produce but unfortunately it tasted poor quality.
Review 6：Room was lovely, very clean and comfortable.
Review 7：The host and hostess were extremely friendly and made us feel welcome. The location is a 5 min walk to the city center. Loved the room and its decor. The house overall looked really beautiful, especially the garden area.
Review 8：Friendly and comfortable. Nothing was too much trouble. Compensated for the quite awful weather. Thanks to you both, I am sure we will see you again.
Review 9：We were incredibly happy to have stayed at this lovely B&B. With such fantastically nice hosts you feel welcome from the very first moment the door is opened. Right next to a beautiful park, close to the city center, it's the best accomodation imaginable and we sure know where to go when we return to Dorset.
Review 10：The Lantern ticks all of the key boxes: central location, comfortable accommodation and a varied breakfast menu all provided by friendly, helpful and good humoured hosts. An en-suite bathroom would have meant a 10.0 score!
Review 11：Parking was limited to just two spaces and we actually damaged the skirt of our car whilst parking due to the slope of the drive
Review 12：We had a lovely room with extra seating and large window. The bed was one of the most comfortable we have slept in - real home from home! Easy walking distance to the town.
Review 13：It met all criteria for an excellently run B & B: excellent hosts, clean room and delicious breakfast. What impressed me was the care that had gone into the room decoration, the info on local sights and the friendliness of all the staff.
Review 14：Spacious high quality room, generous tea facilities, lovely hosts. Lovely homemade fresh bread daily. Hosts put themselves out to accomodate parking for guests
Review 15：Good location, free car parking, nice garden to sit in and chill. Excellent breakfast, friendly reception, made to feel comfortable, would recommend to friends, and willing to return.
Review 16：We were made very welcome on arrival. Lantern House is convenient for shops and restaurants in the centre of Dorchester. Our room was comfortable with everything we needed together with an excellent breakfast in the morning.
Review 17：Dorchester disappointing. Museum poor, archaeology closed. Displays poor. Roman amphitheatre information board covered in graffiti.
Review 18：Guest house fine, walk in to town. Good breakfast. Bathroom separate from room down corridor. Friendly hosts.
Review 19：Limited parking area at rear of house but we were provided with temporary resident on-road parking so not really a problem.
Review 20：The two pianos! Excellent breakfast and plenty of useful suggestions for local trips.
Review 21：The property is on a main road so a little noisy at night - but our room was at the front and I doubt this would be an issue if you were in one of the other rooms.
Review 22：Very comfortable bed and good sized room with generous Tea and Coffee available. Varied and generous breakfast. Pauline and Geoff welcoming and friendly. Didn't use the Wi-Fi so can't comment on this
Review 23：Nothing.
Review 24：General facilities such as wifi, TV, tea and coffee were very good. The comfort of the bed was excellent. The area was quiet despite being in the heart of Dorchester.
Review 25：Location, comfort and friendly welcome. Lovely park for walking to admire the flowers and trees. Good choice of breakfast Information available about Dorchester
Review 26：Nothing worth moaning about
Review 27：Lovely Victorian family home conversion overlooking the park in Dorchester. Very friendly. Comfortable large room. Tasty breakfast.
Review 28：Shame about the strong smell of gloss paint from the newly decorated stairwell which permeated the room, especially at night.
Review 29：Clean and comfortable room. Relaxed atmosphere
Review 30：Really enjoyed our stay here. The owners make you really welcome from the start. The room was very clean and comfortable, it had a tv and tea coffee making facilities and never a problem with the wifi. Breakfast was great and the homemade bread was fantastic. Would recommend to family and friends and would definitely stay here again.
Review 31：I found our hosts very helpful and friendly. The room was lovely, very clean and comfortable. The location of the B and B is really good as it is so close to the centre of Dorchester
Review 32：Parking is tight but not impossible. Shower flow is ok but not fantastic.
Review 33：The room was comfortable, warm (too warm first night, but we figured out how to turn heat down) and the location was quiet. Good wi-fi, lovely breakfast room, nothing was too much trouble for the hosts. Tip: Do book a superior double room if you can : they are worth the few extra pounds. I Would gladly stay here again.
Review 34：Lovely couple made us feel very welcome...plenty of advise on where to go for all our needs...room was great it even had an extra sitting room, clean and tidy , warm with lots of extras...highly recommend ...
Review 35：The owners of the home were very warm and hospitable. They gave great attention to my daughter and me as we toured Dorchester in research of our Puritan forefathers who left to the new America in 1630. We were most impressed with the Lantern House and would recommend to anyone for a nice comfortable stay. The breakfast was delicious!
Review 36：Could not find fault.
Review 37：Very friendly and welcoming hosts. Became home from home for three nights. Full English is highly recommended as is the the locally produced Dorset Cereals muesli - "Simply Delicious"
Review 38：Stayed in the saffron room it needed a bigger mirror in more light, and a bit bigger tv,
Review 39：Location, parking, clean, very friendly, wonderful breakfast, just an all round wonderful place
Review 40：Nothing to report
Review 41：Very good b and b. Great breakfast and friendly owners. Normal situation of limited parking in a city. Owner even parked our rent car in his driveway behind the b and b.
Review 42：Nothing
Review 43：We were welcomed with open arms, even though we turned up two hours earlier than planned. A lovely comfortable room with excellent facilities and a really cosy comfy bed. Great breakfast and lovely coffee. Thank you for looking after us during our short stay.
Review 44：Having to leave!
Review 45：Great location, despite what appears to be a main road into or through town... just easy for strolling into town to discover its delights. Warm and friendly welcome. Great breakfast choices. Next visit we will travel by train to chill out even sooner.
Review 46：We asked for twin room and although it was very nice the private bathroom was outside the room and down a hall way, I think it would have been nice if it had been mentioned at time of booking. The double rooms were both ensuite.
Review 47：Immaculately clean and every comfort provided. Friendly hosts and attentive in every way. The breakfast was more than adequate and freshly prepared.
Review 48：although we had a space to park, may be an issue if hotel full
Review 49：the position to the town the owners and their friendliness the breakfast the room the fluffy towels overall stay
Review 50：A warm welcome, excellent accommodation in a beautiful house (best B&B I've ever stayed in) with lots of thoughtful little touches and great breakfast options. Surprisingly quiet location in the heart of Dorchester. Their high score is well-deserved.
Review 51：The Green Room I stayed in was Devine. Bed very comfy, spotlessly clean, roomy and classy furnishings. Breakfast was good quality. I have to say this place bests any 4 star standard hotel. Would highly reccomend.
Review 52：It rained!
Review 53：Everything from the welcome to the 'goodbye' was great. If you want a nice room, comfortable be and everything done correctly this is for you
Review 54：Had own bathroom, but not ensuite. Not enough room for all guests to park, but owners were very helpful and provided street parking permits. Neither of these proved to be a problem.
Review 55：Friendly owners. Comfortable room. Excellent breakfast. Easy walk into town through Borough Park.
Review 56：Possibly a parking issue in case all the rooms are occupied. But didn't happen to us.
Review 57：Great location almost right in the city center, lovely staff, excellent facilities. If you plan to spend some time in Dorchester, the Lantern House is a must visit!
Review 58：Returning to Jersey from Weymouth the folowing day, this guest house is ideally located. The price is excellent and much better vfm than similar Weymouth places. It is close to the centre of Dorchester and stil only 15 mins drive to the ferry point. Extremely clean and the individual rooms are excellent.
Review 59：This is a fine Victorian house, with spacious rooms, large windows, etc., with sympathetic decoration and furnishings. It was a pleasure to stay there, and I expect to return.
Review 60：shower was a little unpredictable.
Review 61：good location, walking distance to town centre. spacious room and comfortable bed. very clean. confident and professional hosts. good scrambled egg!
Review 62：Nothing to write here:)
Review 63：-Pauline and Geoff were lovely hosts. -Room was spotless (so clean) which makes me a happy girl -great location to restaurants -room had all the perfect touches and so relaxing -again, Pauline and Geoff were absolutely lovely!
Review 64：The bathroom could do with a few more hooks to hang towels & clothes on.
Review 65：Very friendly and competent hosts - great breakfast - pleasant and clean room with enough space to store one's belongings - nice bathroom - good beds - free parking Location is perfect: opposite a park and within walking distance of town centre and train station.
Review 66：My husband and I had a lovely stay at Lantern House. Pauline and Geoff were very friendly and accommodating. We had very enjoyable breakfasts with lovely home made bread. The room was vey comfortable and clean and there was a very relaxed atmosphere. I chose Lantern house for the reviews and the look of the rooms, we were not disappointed and would definitely stay again if we returned to Dorset. Dorchester is a lovely town with many good shops and restaurants.
Review 67：On the hottest nights the room was a bit airless. But very hot nights are rare in England.
Review 68：Geoff & Pauline great breakfasts helpful attitudes welcoming ambience nice room big bed ensuite bathroom
Review 69：Nothing to dislike.
Review 70：Great hosts - lovely people. Large, airy and very comfortable room with all the little extras (coffee/toiletries/hairdrier etc) provided. Breakfast was excellent.
Review 71：No place in the bedroom for getting ready i.e dressing table, and no en suite
Review 72：Location
Review 73：Friendly, helpful, efficient welcome. Nice accommodation.
Review 74：Ideal for a weekend base in Dorchester.
Review 75：That we had to go home!
Review 76：We were made to feel very welcome, given space to relax and treated to delicious breakfasts.
Review 77：Pleasant room overlooking gardens, good facilities
Review 78：Very friendly atmosphere and service, we were made to feel very welcome. Location was good as was the cooked breakfast.
Review 79：We would prefer an en suite bathroom
Review 80：Clean, comfortable and well presented accommodation; pleasant staff and good food (breakfast). Overall a very good experience.
Review 81：There was nothing amiss
Review 82：The friendliness of the hosts and the excellent room and facilities
Review 83：Busy road, difficult parking
Review 84：Staff, service, breakfast
Review 85：Very comfortable , quiet and lovely breakfast . Convenient to town centre and restaurants. Parking available .
Review 86：Vey pleasant lovely atmosphere spotless clean
Review 87：Lovely hosts and clean comfortable room
Review 88：No bad experience but the room was a little cold on occasion.
Review 89：Good sized room and excellent breakfasts. Owners very friendly.
Review 90：parking on site was a challenge with one car already on site and 2 cars parked across the narrow road
Review 91：the sunny conservatory off our bedroom
Review 92：Location was perfect being virtually in the Town Centre.
Review 93：Friendly couple providing excellent accommodation in good location. Very clean and all needs catered for.
Review 94：Friendliness and attention of the proprietors.
Review 95：Car park space is limited to two cars
Review 96：Lovely hosts, lovely comfy bed and very enjoyable breakfast. A home from home.
Review 97：Parking is very limited behind the house so you may have to park in the street
Review 98：We were made most welcome
Review 99：Very friendly and helpful host and hostess. Great suggestions for dining places.
Review 100：Everything was lovely. Nice bed, great breakfast and very nice people who run the B&B.We really recommend this! The best B&B ever!
Review 101：Close to town centre. Very friendly hosts. Right next to a lovely park.
Review 102：Interesting hosts
Review 103：Central location within easy walking distance to High Street and restaurants.
Review 104：Large, comfortable, clean room. Opposite a beautiful immaculate municipal park. Short walk into town.
Review 105：Excellent hosts, very welcoming and sociable. Clean and comfortable room during our weeks stay. Quiet location.
Review 106：Both hosts are friendly people ideally suited to the hospitality trade. The house is well situated for a walk into the town for an evening meal.
Review 107：Lovely room - with our own little conservatory! Very comfortable with lots of little personal touches. Loved every bit of our stay!
Review 108：Lovely room overlooking the park, big comfy bed, warm welcome and immaculately clean facilities.
Review 109：Separate bathroom albeit exclusive.
Review 110：The owners, breakfast and location