A distinguished and long established high quality guest house occupying a prominent position in the heart of Dorchester, the historic county town of Dorset. This elegant Grade II Listed property is believed to date from around 1740 and offers substantial, character filled accommodation suited to owner occupiers and lifestyle buyers.
The property provides eight bedrooms in total. Six en suite bedrooms are currently used for letting, while the private owners accommodation includes two en suite bedrooms and a dressing room. Public areas include a private lounge, guest lounge, orangery, dining room and a well equipped kitchen. The interior is comfortably furnished to a high standard and reflects the quality and reputation the business has built over many years.
Outside there is a pretty enclosed garden. A garage is included nearby, with the option to rent two further garages, all of which provide valuable guest parking via their individual driveways.
A well regarded bed and breakfast attracting a mix of tourist and commercial guests. Booking.com and TripAdvisor both rate the business as Very Good, with 254 Excellent or Good reviews from 290 on TripAdvisor.
The business is run by one proprietor with part time staff and is offered for sale due to retirement. From choice, the turnover is kept below the £90,000 per annum VAT threshold, achieved through seasonal opening, with closure during November, December and January. Room tariffs typically range from £120 per night plus breakfast at £12.50 per person, up to £175 per night depending on room and season.
The current owner has continued to improve the property, including repairs to the orangery glazed roof and other upgrades including new boilers providing high pressure. The business has also gained national recognition through success on Channel 4’s Four in a Bed.
