The Durbeyfield Guest House, Dorchester

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Deluxe Family Room

Max 4 Adults

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Providing free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The family room provides a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 3 beds.

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Max 2 Adults

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Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a shared bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The double room provides a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

Standard Double Room

Max 2 Adults

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Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The double room offers a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Category	Facilities
Activities	Live music/performance, Cycling, Beach, Fishing, Hiking, Pub crawls, Temporary art galleries, Golf course (within 3 km), Diving.
Others	bar, parking, wifi.
Cleanliness & disinfecting	Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay.
Miscellaneous	Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Designated smoking area, Pet bowls, Non-smoking throughout.
Safety features	Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, First aid kit available.
Accessibility	Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Entire unit located on ground floor, Walk-in shower.
Bathroom	Private bathroom, Bath or shower, Spa bath, Free toiletries, Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Slippers, Bath, Shower, Body soap, Conditioner, Toilet, Shared toilet, Bathrobe.
Room Amenities	Wardrobe or closet, Clothes rack, Carpeted, Fold-up bed, Non-feather pillow, Heating.
Food & Drink	Refrigerator, Electric kettle, Kitchenware, Toaster, Kitchenette, Dining table, Dining area, Outdoor furniture, Tea/Coffee maker.
Safety & security	Smoke alarms, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas, Smoke alarm, Fire extinguisher.
Services & Extras	Towels.
Media & Technology	TV, Flat-screen TV.
Food & drink safety	All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized.
Common areas	Garden.
Reception services	Express check-in/check-out, Invoice provided.
Physical distancing	Cashless payment available, Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed.
General	Pets allowed.
Pool and wellness	Beachfront.

About This Property

Set 200 metres from West Bay East Beach, 500 metres from West Bay Beach and 8.1 km from Golden Cap, The Durbeyfield Guest House offers accommodation located in West Bay. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking.

Guest Ratings For This Property

8.0

Based on 659 Reviews

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Comfort

8.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Value For Money

7.8

Facilities

7.9

Guest Reviews

David

young couple

7.0

Good

Great food and location. Some issues to work on.

Loved the breakfast. The cook went out of her way to get the sausages I like as I don't eat meet. She was super lovely too. An asset to any guest house or hotel. Great parking and ideal location, a stone's throw from the beach. Comfortable bed, clean towels and linen. Sea and harbour view. Didn't hear other guests on our 2nd night when apparently it was a full house (we were the only 2 in the building on the first night).

People need holidays. I absolutely understand this. But not having anyone to greet us on the first night or the full house on the 2nd night made it feel like a holiday let, rather than a guest house/B&B. Had to fill out a form of how many units of breakfast items we wanted on both days. I also understand this is to probably combat food waste issues and save money, but it made it feel like I was filling out what I wanted for my meals on a hospital visit on a ward. Found it a bit unnecessary. Every guest house and B&B we've been to generally have a menu. I would have been happy to tick an option, rather than fill out this form. Unfortunately we were there during a storm. The windows of our room weren't made to keep the conditions out. We had to place toilet roll in the gaps of the windows to stop the rattling and keep out the draught. The radiator under the window was a bit pointless as any heat went out of it. There was a never ending banging within the wall itself that could do with addressing. It's a seaside area that is prone to strong winds throughout the year. It's evident that the storm caused the banging and having no wind would have stopped it. But also investigating behind the plaster wall and fixing the issue would also stop it. Having to write all of our details and leave it in the reception area for all to see wasn't good either. An online check-in system would be better. This way you aren't breaking GDPR law as a business. Also sending a cleaner to clean 1 single room (we were the only ones in the building on night 1) was also unnecessary. "Would you like you room cleaned?" would be a question to put on an online check-in form. You'd save money on unnecessarily sending staff to a room when guests are still there and aren't messy people and don't require the room cleaning when we're still in it. A lot of places will have a hanger to place on the door to say it isn't needed.

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Published on 02 Jan 2024

Jonathan

young couple

9.0

Superb

Lush

Was great

Published on 30 Dec 2023

Hazel

family with young children

3.0

Poor

Thank goodness we only stayed for 1 night!

Good location to the beach and amenities.

Very poor, dated and tired. Shocked no staff on site overnight. Emergency exits not informed off if something dreadful happened. Guests were left to own devices. Windows rattled in wind and extremely draughty and cold. Mattress was very old and uncomfortable. We could hear guests in other rooms talking etc. we will never stay again. Breakfast was average. Such a shame as great location.

Published on 03 Dec 2023

Rebekah

young couple

8.0

Very good

Really enjoyable stay in a great location

Very friendly staff and excellent breakfast!

Published on 26 Nov 2023

Tiny

young couple

9.0

Superb

Visit

Lovely quirky old building with wonky floors and old tiles. Cosy bar area. Room was a nice size with a big bathroom. Comfortable bed with nice soft white sheets. Ample parking. The best cooked breakfast we have had.

The property would really benefit from a day of weeding etc

Published on 24 Oct 2023

Kelly

family with young children

9.0

Superb

Will return

Breakfast great. JoJo always welcoming and friendly.

Published on 22 Oct 2023

Mark

young couple

8.0

Very good

Overall very good

Excellent breakfast

Sharing a bathroom as some people left it in a state especially the shower

Published on 19 Oct 2023

Derek

family with young children

8.0

Very good

Good location. Well fitted 'older' room, comfortable. Good breakfast.

Air BNB style collection of keys despite being in the arrival time window

Published on 16 Oct 2023

Philip

family with young children

5.0

Passable

I would not spend any length of time there, it is quite dilapidated and forlorn.

The breakfast and service were very good. The location and parking were excellent.

I requested on booking for cotton sheets and a wool blanket for the double bed, and it was confirmed by return, On arrival Simon knew nothing about it and was not able to fulfill my request. I have a skin allergy to synthetic fabrics and had to sleep in my cotton clothes. Most upsetting and disappointing!

Published on 11 Oct 2023