Welcome to Marley House Bed & Breakfast, where warm hospitality meets serene surroundings. Begin your day with a delicious breakfast, then unwind on the garden terrace or rejuvenate in the spa tub. Guests appreciate daily housekeeping and satellite channels in their rooms.
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 55 min drive
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 142 min drive
Wool Station - 8 min drive
Moreton Station - 16 min drive
Wareham Station - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Hurricane Terrace & Bar - 10 min drive
Orchard Tea Room - 11 min drive
Lulworth Cove Inn - 6 min drive
Monkey World Cafe - 8 min drive
Smugglers Inn - 12 min drive
About this property
Marley House Bed & Breakfast
At Marley House Bed & Breakfast, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door Beach. Guests can enjoy the outdoor tennis courts, and hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and mountain biking are nearby. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.
At a glance
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Hotel size
7 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite extended parking
Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free breakfast
Barbecue grills
Traveling with children
Playground
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Outdoor tennis court
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
Satellite TV channels
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
This property is professionally cleaned.
Also known as
Marley House & Dorchester
Marley House Bed Breakfast
Marley House Bed & Breakfast Dorchester
Marley House Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast
Marley House Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast Dorchester
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Marley House Bed & Breakfast?
Yes, pets are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Marley House Bed & Breakfast?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Marley House Bed & Breakfast?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Marley House Bed & Breakfast and nearby?
Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
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Reviews
Marley House Bed & Breakfast Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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9.6
Cleanliness
9.6
Amenities
9.6
Staff & service
9.0
Eco-friendliness
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, with many guests praising the quality, choice, and customisation options. (8 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2025
Lovely hospitality and wonderful time spent for a few days to unwind. The hosts were really lovely and ensured a smooth and relaxed stay. Close to touristy activities. Would highly recommend 👌
shannon
shannon, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 10, 2025
A three night break in a lovely location
Breakfasts were excellent. Gluten free was available for me.
In our room we had a huge bed that we could stretch out in.
Nothing was too much trouble for our hosts Mark & Jan.
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 10, 2025
Excellent scenic village accommodation
Good humoured friendly hosts. Excellent breakfast offering superb choice including local produce.
Rooms were very comfortable. The house is grade2 listed and the decor is very much in keeping.
It's situated in a picturesque village a few miles from Lulworth Cove and Durdell Dore.
We really enjoyed our stay, and along with a number of International guests were made to feel very welcome.
We would happily return and definitely recommend it to other visitors.
Brian
Brian, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2024
Couldn't fault our stay. The owners/staff were fantastic and the room was brilliant. Very clean and it made our holiday all the better. The breakfast was incredible and we look forward to possible future stays here.
Grace
Grace, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2024
It is a beautiful place to stay in an adorable village. Customisable breakfast options and the hosts are brilliant at what they do. We were very relaxed and happy throughout the stay and that is the best compliment we can give for a B&B.
Thanks for having us and hope to stay again in the future.
Emanuela
Emanuela, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2022
Personal service from the owners who excelled in their desire to make guests feel comfortable and at ease.
John
John, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 14, 2023
Great B&B with great hospitality
Great B&B located between Weymouth and Poole. Only 10min to tank museum or monkey world. 15min to Weymouth sea front. Hosts were welcoming and friendly. Breakfast was great and service was brilliant. Would definitely be staying again.
Wesley
Wesley, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2022
Lovely stay at Marley House. The photos of the house do not do it justice. Beautiful gardens bordered by the Rover Win, excellent location to Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove and a very warm welcome from Mark and Jan. Our room was very comfortable, beds great, fridge with cold water and new shower room.
Karen
Karen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2022
Very well maintained property and excellent hosts. Mark went above and beyond to help us. Both hosts helped us with heating the milk for baby and also providing and asking about our sleep. Breakfast was good and pointers from host allowed us to use our time for the best.
girish
girish, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2022
Awesome
We had a fantastic stay. Brilliant location. Wonderful house, excellent couple running this place. Very friendly and helpful. We stayed in the apartment so had our own kitchen , with a good sized fridge/freezer which was so useful given the hot weather at the time. The location is really good for Durdle Door. Really nice pub only a mile away so walking distance. Would definitely recommend and we'll be going again. Oh, and the outside area is great too and a social space to chat with other guests.
Reef
Reef, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 11, 2024
Marley House was amazing. Jan and Mark were incredible. Jan had contacted us ahead of time to ensure that our child's sleeping arrangements were what we wanted.
The property itself had ample parking and was in a very quiet area with a small play area in the grounds.
Mark was extremely friendly and welcoming on arrival.
The room was clean, spacious, with plenty of storage and the amenities that you would want and need.
Breakfast was delicious and totally customisable.
Every day Mark and Jan provided local knowledge and insights into what we had planned giving us some wonderful ideas of things to do in the local area that we would have been none the wiser about.
This was our first family holiday since our child's birth 3 years ago and staying at Marley House was the beat experience we could have asked for.
Jez&Katy
Jez&Katy, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 3, 2022
Quiet break
On arrival the house uses a "ring" doorbell,which we had to try a few times. We eventually it was answered Mark came across as rude, we didn't see anyone when we entered and had to guess where our room was, first names were written on a piece of paper with room number, but mine wasn't written down properly. However the room was pretty with a lovely view. In the room information handbook it said that we needed to state what time we wanted breakfast but again there was no one to tell.
Eventually met Mark in the evening who was pleasant enough. Breakfast was average and despite the fact I had informed them that we were vegetarian no real alternatives were offered and although it said vegan options were on offer there wasn't really anything. Having said all that we had a nice break and it was quiet. Mark and Jan could benefit from having contact with their guests on arrival.
Veronica
Veronica, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2025
Anne
Anne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2024
Danny
Danny, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 2, 2024
Brynjar
Brynjar, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 22, 2023
Samantha
Samantha, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2023
Wendy
Wendy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2023
david
david, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2023
Tim
Tim, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2023
Melony
Melony, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 23, 2023
C L PERKS
C L PERKS, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2022
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2022
We loved the peaceful setting and beautifully presented house. Excellent freshly cooked breakfast and amusing host!
Our room was tastefully decorated with a very comfortable bed - small negative was the noisy boiler in the adjoining area switching on and off, and the water pressure in the bath/shower could have been a bit higher.
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2022
A lovely guesthouse in a beautiful countryside setting. Very helpful, friendly staff and we were able to bring our dog too!
Linn
Linn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 28, 2021
Great place to stay, lovely friendly welcome and great advice on places to eat locally. Perfectly located for visiting Dorset's attractions. We'll definitely be back.