The Red Lion | Bed & Breakfast in Dorchester

Q: How much does it cost per night to stay in The Red Lion?

Best-rates for the The Red Lion starts from $132 per night with includes Parking, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, Restaurant, Bar, Child Friendly, Internet with all other amenities. Perfect for Weddings is committed to ensuring every guest experiences a comfortable and extraordinary stay, whether planning a romantic getaway, a honeymoon, a pet-friendly stay, or celebrating with the entire wedding party.

| 8.4 (256 Reviews) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

East Knighton Bed & Breakfast | The Red Lion

1 Bedroom Bed & Breakfast in East Knighton, Dorchester

This smoke-free bed & breakfast features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden.
The Red Lion offers 5 accommodations.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Parking
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Restaurant
Bar
Child Friendly
Internet

Policies

Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 pm; check-in end time: 9:00 pm minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out Check-out before 10:30 am

Payment Policy Pet fee: gbp 25.0 per accommodation, per stay service animals are exempt from fees the above list may not be comprehensive. fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Child Policy Children are welcome. rollaway/extra beds are not available. cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy Pets allowed for an extra charge of gbp 25.0 per accommodation, per stay service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Other Policy Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property accepts credit cards this property is professionally cleaned

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Reviews

Keith Jul 18, 2026 09:12:29 AM

Summary: The Red Lion is an old style country pub that served good quality evening meals and breakfast and is ideally situated to see the sights of the surrounding area.

John Jun 16, 2026 06:20:46 PM

Summary: As a pub, the Red Lion is a typical Hall & Woodhouse inn offering lovely ales and decent food. However, our bathroom had evidence of the previous guest in the loo with blue cleaner fluid trying to hide it. The shower toiletries were empty. The room guide said breakfast started at 8am. When we went down it was in darkness. We found the chef in the kitchen who was very kind and apologetic and said he doesn't start till 8:30. We went back at 8:30 and was greeted by a surly waitress. The breakfast was very tasty though. So we understand that hospitality is suffering and staff retention is tricky. But when pubs get it right they are wonderful and when they get it wrong, this is what happens. Such a shame. Fine for a drink and food. Don't bother staying though.

Hussein May 28, 2026 07:45:01 PM

Summary: On the morning of our check out there was a power cut and the shower flooded overnight leaving the bathroom smelling like sewage. This meant that we had no internet to find our way to durdle door, could not use the shower, didn’t get breakfast, and our electronic devices could not be charged. Whilst we appreciate power cuts are not in the control of the hotel, the staff’s reaction to the power cut and to the flooded shower tray was unhelpful. They simply stated these things happen and said another room’s bathroom was flooded. No discount was offered for the inconvenience or lost amenities or apology was given.

Femi Apr 28, 2026 03:35:00 AM

Summary: Over all ok but bed sheets of fudon bed where not clean one other things where fine

Richard Apr 22, 2026 01:41:18 AM

Summary: IT WAS OK BUT TWO NIGHTS WERE ENOUGH WOULD NOT STAY A WEEK THERE. FOOD GOOD. STAFF FREINDLY

Philip Apr 3, 2026 01:58:13 PM

Summary: My bedroom was slightly noisy over night, as it was adjacent to the kitchen with its freezers or other machines, working through the night. Really enjoyed my stay there, staff extremely helpful and building was very clean , inside and out . Would definitely stay again.

Jyrki Nov 2, 2025 09:17:16 PM

Summary: Room was clean. Personnel is absolutely superb! Very friendly service and great food. Absolutely fantastic stay and will come again.

Matthew Oct 31, 2025 09:30:00 PM

Summary: I've stayed here multiple times and it is a gem. Located close to the Bovington Tank Museum it has cozy rooms and a wonderful pub with a solid menu, including being extremely good for people with food allergies. I have celiac disease and having several gluten free options (e.g., starters, entres, deserts, beer, etc) at a small hotel is unexpected. The staff is also extremely nice and helpful and even put together a gluten free tradiitoonal breakfast to go since my train left before they opened breakfast.

Julie Oct 10, 2025 07:30:57 PM

Summary: Good parking, very friendly helpful staff. Room could do with an update, we were above the kitchen which was very noisy, hence we had to close the windows. This didn’t cut out very much noise and also made for a stuffy hot uncomfortable night.

Vicky Oct 1, 2025 11:42:11 PM

Summary: Double room was clean and pleasant. Restaurant menu had lots of options and was served quickly and piping hot. Breakfast was lovely and my poached egg was perfectly cooked. Large parking area and gardens and the atmosphere in the bar in the evening was very pleasant. Quite isolated so not possible to walk anywhere in the evening. I was made very welcome by everyone.

FAQ's

Is this The Red Lion pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the The Red Lion have a swimming pool?

No, this The Red Lion does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in The Red Lion?

Best-rates for the The Red Lion starts from $132 per night with includes Parking, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, Restaurant, Bar, Child Friendly, Internet with all other amenities. Perfect for Weddings is committed to ensuring every guest experiences a comfortable and extraordinary stay, whether planning a romantic getaway, a honeymoon, a pet-friendly stay, or celebrating with the entire wedding party.

Is The Red Lion a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this bed & breakfast 3 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the bed & breakfast has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the The Red Lion wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the The Red Lion has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the The Red Lion?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the The Red Lion indicates 1 day stay policy at this bed & breakfast. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for The Red Lion?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the The Red Lion are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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Nightly rates from:

US $132