Guests say
Guests have had exceptional experiences at Dorset Castle, celebrating significant birthdays and enjoying family gatherings. The property is praised for its outstanding quality and the helpfulness of the organisers. It is described as a wonderful place to stay, lacking nothing in terms of amenities, although a minor mention is made of missing coasters and table mats.
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide an accurate score for this category.
The reviews do not provide specific comments on the location, hence a score cannot be determined.
Comfort is not directly referenced in the reviews, so we cannot assign a score for this category.
The property is highly praised for its facilities, described as outstanding and the best of its type globally. The only minor issue noted is the absence of coasters and table mats, which suggests room for improvement.
While guests express gratitude for the assistance provided, there is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches in the reviews, so we cannot provide a score for thoughtfulness. It should be noted that while gifts can enhance the experience, they are not guaranteed.
About this property
Dorset Castle holds a wonderful location on the iconic Isle of Portland and enjoys magnificent sea views over Church Ope Cove and the famous Jurassic coastline, an area so special, it is regarded by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The neo-Gothic Castle makes a completely unique holiday home for those looking to stay in style while exploring all of the beauty the county of Dorset has to offer.
The Castle can comfortably accommodate up to twenty guests across nine beautifully-appointed bedrooms, each with en-suite facilities. On the ground floor is the impressive living accommodation, a spacious drawing room and library, ideal for socialising while enjoying the sea views, a cosy study, a formal dining room as well as a fully-equipped kitchen which boasts all the tools you could possibly need to whip up a delicious meal. On the mezzanine-style floor above are the first two bedrooms, a super-king and a twin room, both complete with en-suite facilities. Upstairs on the first floor are seven of the bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom or shower room. The master bedroom is truly special, positioned within the turret of the castle it boasts impressive views out to sea and features an emperor bed and freestanding handmade bath. On this level, there are a further five king or super-king rooms as well as a fantastic family room which can be set up with either two super-king beds, four singles or a combination!
The real wow factor can be found in the orangery, during selected months, guests will enjoy splashing around in the indoor heated pool while enjoying the wonderful sea views. The tranquil gardens are perfect for afternoon strolls or picnics, after action-packed days spent exploring this delightful part of Dorset, guests will enjoy laidback meals al fresco on the terrace.
Dorset Castle is situated on the Isle of Portland, the most southernmost point on the Jurassic coast, a tied island joined to the mainland by Chesil beach. Despite being relatively small in size, there is plenty to see, do and explore without even leaving the isle, enjoy a visit to the 16th century Portland Castle, Rufus Castle or Portland Bill Lighthouse or simply choose to spend afternoons lazing in the sun on Church Ope Cove.
The seaside town of Weymouth is just a 20-minute drive away, a resort hugely popular with families and it’s easy to see why with its golden sand beaches, sand sculptures, crazy golf and Sea Life Centre. Further afield, the popular market town of Lyme Regis is an hours’ drive away while dramatic West Bay, made famous from the ITV series Broadchurch, is just 50-minutes away.
Accommodation
Ground Floor
- Drawing room with large bay windows and beautiful sea views
- Library with French windows and sea views
- Study/ TV room
- Fully-equipped kitchen with six-hob range cooker and large island breakfast bar
- Formal dining room
- Conservatory with doors opening on to the terrace
- Swimming pool/ orangery (Please see the T&C's tab for opening dates)
- Gym with Peloton bike, free weights, rebounder and yoga deck
Mezzanine Floor
- Bedroom with super-king bed and en-suite bathroom (can be set up with twin beds on request)
- Bedroom with twin single beds and en-suite shower room
First Floor
- Master bedroom with emperor bed, sea views, freestanding handmade bath and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with super-king bed and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with king-size bed and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with super-king bed and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with four poster king-size bed and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with king-size bed and en-suite shower room
- Family bedroom with two super-king or four single beds and en-suite shower room
Exterior Grounds
- Beautiful English, Italian, Japanese and Tropical gardens
- Terrace with dining facilities
- Extensive lawns & terraces
- Gas barbecue
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- TV
- Washing machine & dryer
- Garden games
- Plenty of parking
Nearby points of interest
- Durdle Door
Reviews (6)
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Sue A.
Just a communication to tell you how much we enjoyed our weekend at the castle. We all agree (28 family) that it was one of the best weekends of our lives. Your organisation and helpfulness with our plans was very much appreciated and responsiveness to any problems whilst we were there was brilliant.
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Sue A.
Just a communication to tell you how much we enjoyed our weekend at the castle. We all agree (28 family) that it was one of the best weekends of our lives. Your organisation and helpfulness with our plans was very much appreciated and responsiveness to any problems whilst we were there was brilliant.
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David & Hazel
We thought was quite outstanding, probably the best accommodation of its type we have ever stayed at anywhere in the world! The property lacked for nothing although we did wonder about the lack of coasters & table mats.