The Ollerod

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.2

About this property

The Ollerod is set in the heart of beautiful Beaminster and surrounded by stunning countryside. This 700-year-old former priest’s house is steeped in history and character, offering award-winning accommodation and dining. This charming property offers traditional design with log fires in centuries-old inglenooks, stone-mullioned windows, oak beams and candles. The house maintains its original façade and has stylish, modern interiors. The pretty rooms offer contemporary décor, lots of light, Italian Frette bed linen and bathrooms with Lovegrove Essentials toiletries available on request.. The restaurant, which has been awarded 3 AA rosettes, serves creative cuisine prepared with locally sourced produce. Within easy reach of Dorset's fossil paradise, the Jurassic Coast, during your stay you can explore many sites of natural beauty, including Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove and Lyme Regis.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • 2 restaurants
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room type
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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jill
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“friendly , helpful and attentive staff. food first class both breakfast and dinner”
Carol
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Stylish bar and restaurant, very good food and comfortable spacious room.”
Kerryll
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was wonderful; lovely fresh buffet with cooked to order hot food. Menu selection was extensive, with options to have several 'small plates' rather than main meals.”
Anne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good selection for dinner. Breakfast good but slow service.”
Martin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A very comfortable hotel in the lovely village of Beaminster,Dorset. It suited our business needs being very close to Mapperton Hall.”
Louise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Comfortable facilities-bed, bathroom. Food was very good.”
Philip
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were completely above and beyond at every stage of our trip, nothing was too much trouble. They approached every interaction with warmth, making us feel right at home.”
Steve
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely garden for pre dinner drinks, delicious food and friendly staff”
Chris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“All food and drinks excellent.our room was very clean and well serviced.staff were excellent”
Lalor
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was spacious, clean and quiet. The bed was nice and large and was comfortable. The staff were excellent - friendly and helpfull. The breakfasts were excellent.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
The Ollerod
  • Cuisine
    European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
O Bar
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Cocktail hour

Facilities of The Ollerod

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • 2 restaurants
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

House rules

The Ollerod takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
£10 per child, per night
3 - 10 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night
11 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
£35 per child, per night
16+ years
Extra bed upon request
£50 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note the restaurant is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for lunch and dinner (breakfast will still be served). Alternative dining options are available in the area.

Please note that any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request, and it needs to be confirmed by the property.

Please inform The Ollerod in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.