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A wooden table with a fruit basket, two glasses of champagne, and small white cups on a wooden board.

A dining table set with plates, glasses, and candles, with a fireplace in the background.

A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, two armchairs, and a patterned sofa.

A traditional thatched-roof cottage with brick walls, multiple windows, and potted plants.

1. Yalbury Cottage

3 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

Ardyce

AED 291

AED 350 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A restaurant with a large copper dome, wooden tables, and potted plants.

A bar area with a checkered floor, wooden staircase, and bar stools.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

A view through a window with a book on a windowsill.

2. The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

1.9 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

"This is the perfect definition of a small english town stay. I loved the vibe of the rooms and the location. The rooms were clean and they provide complimentary biscuits and tea. The customer service was good as my boyfriend needed to catch a taxi somewhere and couldn’t do it himself so the Inn was able to call for him. The breakfast felt a bit pricy, but there was a cold buffet in addition to any hot item on their menu. Their fresh honey comb was really cool!"

Samantha

AED 249

AED 299 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern dining area with a round table set for six, large windows, and a view of the garden.

A courtyard with potted plants, a small table, and chairs.

A modern building with large glass sliding doors, a brick facade, and potted plants outside.

A modern bedroom with a flat-screen TV, a round mirror, a dresser, and a small ottoman.

3. Bay Tree House

1 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

John

AED 485

AED 582 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A room with a purple sofa, a grey sofa, and a white table with a vase of flowers.

A two-story building with a flag, windows, and a street in front.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a fireplace, a mirror, and a bookshelf with books.

4. Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

0.1 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

Christopher

AED 242

AED 290 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A building with multiple windows, some with signs, and a signboard for 'Old Ship Inn' accommodation.

An outdoor patio area with multiple wooden picnic tables and benches, surrounded by a wooden fence.

A sign for the Old Ship Inn Accommodation with a nautical theme.

A wall with a historical quote and a menu board for the Old Ship Inn.

5. Old Ship Inn

< 0.1 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

Mrs S

AED 230

AED 276 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A cozy living room with a grey sofa, a green throw blanket, and a dining area with wicker chairs.

A conservatory with a glass table and wicker chairs, large windows, and a view of a garden.

A conservatory with a glass door, a table, and two wicker chairs.

A row of red brick houses with white doors and windows, a narrow pathway, and lush greenery.

6. 2 Bathsheba Terrace

1 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

Rachael

AED 1,777

AED 2,133 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A building with a black door, a lion statue in front, and a sign reading "The Town House".

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a window with curtains, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A dining area with a wooden table set for four, surrounded by blue chairs. There is a dark-colored sofa with a red pillow in the adjacent living area.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

7. The Town House

< 0.1 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

AED 3,498

AED 4,197 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A view through a window of a coastal area with a beach, a pier, and buildings.

A room with two blue armchairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and large windows with a view of buildings.

A beach scene with two people standing in shallow water, a sunset in the background, and ships on the horizon.

A hotel room with a bed, floral pillow, white towels, and a view of a statue and ocean through large windows.

8. Chapter 1 Hotels

11.6 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

wendy

AED 626

AED 751 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table with a vase, and a view of the beach.

A row of brick buildings with blue window frames and a sign reading "AARAN HOUSE".

A harbor with boats docked, buildings along the waterfront, and a clear sky.

A breakfast buffet with various food items and condiments.

9. Aaran Guesthouse

11.9 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

Paul

AED 435

AED 522 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A table with food and drinks, a bottle of wine, and a view of the beach through a window.

A room with a bed, two yellow armchairs, a small table with a vase, and a window with a view of the beach and sea.

A beach with a clear sky and distant rocky coastline.

A hotel room with a large bed, two windows with patterned curtains, a painting on the wall, and a view of the sea.

10. Acqua Beach

11 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

Matthew

AED 448

AED 538 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A window with binoculars and a mug on the windowsill, overlooking a beach with waves and a cloudy sky.

A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with orange bedding, a decorative pillow, and a wall with a jungle-themed wallpaper.

A room with a bed, two wicker chairs, a small table with a glass, and a view of the sea through a bay window.

A dining area with a table set for four, a view of the street with parked cars, and a sign advertising vacancies in en-suite rooms.

11. Channel View Guest House

10.9 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

Anthony

AED 388

AED 466 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A building with a green door and a sign that reads "DRIFTWOOD BED & BREAKFAST".

A room with a dark blue sofa, a green and white striped pillow, and a wooden dresser.

A kitchen with a green countertop, a coffee machine, and jars of spices.

A mirror with a wooden frame mounted on a wall.

12. Driftwood B&B

11.5 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

Andrew

AED 451

AED 451 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A beach with a statue, people, and buildings in the background.

A building with a sign reading "Alexandra" and a café bar sign below it.

A breakfast buffet with various food items and beverages.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a mirror, a television, and a window with curtains.

13. Alexandra Hotel

11.9 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

sheelagh

AED 285

AED 342 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A view from a window overlooking a busy street with a beach and ocean in the background.

A beachfront apartment building with ivy-covered walls, outdoor seating, and a sign reading "BEACHVIEW APARTMENT".

A hotel lobby with a check-in desk, seating area, and large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV. There is a window with a view of the beach.

14. Fairhaven Hotel

11.8 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

Shaun

AED 279

AED 334 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, clear poolside railing, and a no diving sign.

A bar area with a wooden counter, two chairs, a wine glass, a bottle, and a vase with flowers.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a black headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A bar area with a tap system, shelves of liquor bottles, and a display of beer taps.

15. Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

10.5 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

David

AED 383

AED 460 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A table with various bottles and glasses of drinks, including a raspberry liqueur, tonic water, pink grapefruit gin, and fever-tree tonic water, set outdoors with a green umbrella and a stone wall in the background.

A stone building with two banners reading "The Frampton Arms" and "FREE HOUSE." There are windows, a red door, and a small garden area with plants.

A bar area with a brick wall, hanging pendant lights, and a counter with various bottles and glasses.

A wooden play structure with a slide and climbing area.

16. The Frampton Arms

9 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

Robert

AED 239

AED 287 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A patio area with a wooden fence, a potted plant, a wooden table with a chair, and a door leading to an interior space.

A compact kitchen with a dining area, a television mounted above the counter, and a view of the outside through a large window.

17. Hide-a-way

12.8 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

Kim

AED 1,677

AED 2,012 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, a bathtub, and a wooden staircase.

A stone building with a central entrance and multiple windows, illuminated by exterior lights.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a patterned carpet, and a bookshelf in the background.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a wooden bench.

18. The New Inn

10.7 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

Nick

AED 606

AED 727 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A grassy area with a view of a calm body of water and distant landforms.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a dining table set with white chairs and polka-dotted tableware.

A row of terraced houses with distinct pastel colors, a brick wall, and a paved street.

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a TV, a radiator, and a white chair.

19. Lobster Cottage

12.2 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

Sharon

AED 2,055

AED 2,466 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A room with a large window overlooking a beach, a table with a vase of flowers, and a chair with a floral pattern.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a wardrobe, a radiator, and a window with a view of a harbor.

A guest house entrance with a sign reading "The Beach View Guest House."

A living room with a beige sofa, a red armchair, a fireplace, a bookshelf, and a window with curtains.

20. Beach View Guesthouse

11.9 km from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

Matt

AED 364

AED 436 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Yalbury Cottage	9.4 Exceptional 110 reviews	View
The Duchess of Cornwall Inn	9.2 Wonderful 192 reviews	View
Bay Tree House	9.2 Wonderful 399 reviews	View
Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester	8.8 Excellent 611 reviews	View
Old Ship Inn	7.6 Good 29 reviews	View

Top Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum Hotel Reviews

Yalbury Cottage

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay and friendly staff"

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

10/10 Excellent

"It was fine."

Westwood House

10/10 Excellent

"First Class a must visit to see"

Delightful thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy Dorset village and countryside

10/10 Excellent

"Great place, very cute and quirky, and well decorated. The property was clean, well equipped and close to lots of place to visit. The beds were comfortable and there are lots of places in the house to relax."

The Casterbridge

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was lovely, suitably large with 2 good wardrobes and a light over the dressing table mirror. The mattress was very comfortable and table water was always available. Breakfast was served in the conservatory with a lovely view of the enclosed garden. We ventured away from the Full English to try the omelettes which were delicious! The owner, Noorani Willamson is charming, chatty and very knowledgable about the surrounding area."

Newly refurbished thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy village

8/10 Good

"Had an enjoyable stay. It is a lovely quaint cottage, parking was sufficient for two cars (an estate and hatchback). Generally clean but a few things were missed or could have been cleaner. We also had a bit of trouble opening and locking the doors might have been user error or possibly the weather? Despite the above we had a nice time"

A wonderful base to enjoy your next holiday.

10/10 Excellent

"We had 4 nights at Woodlander and found it to be a charming and practical space. The property is clean and well laid out with good kitchen facilities, a spacious lounge, 2 good-sized bedrooms and a very good bathroom with large shower cubicle. A couple of car parking spaces really helps too. Decor and furniture in the lounge creates a very homely effect and in general accommodation is possibly better than expected. Pauline’s communication was helpful as were the numerous leaflets about places of interest to visit in the area. This property was ideal for our visit and we would certainly stay there again. Many thanks Steve & Jill"

Charming Country Retreat on Old Sherbourne Road

10/10 Excellent

"Really nice cabin set in a private location. Host was lovely and very helpful"

Other attractions near Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

Tutankhamun: The Exhibition

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Tutankhamun: The Exhibition, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Dorchester. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area, or check out its lively bars.

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Dorset County Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Dorset County Museum during your trip to Dorchester. While in this quaint area, you can savor the lively bars.

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Borough Gardens

8.8/10 (5 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Borough Gardens, a lovely green space in Dorchester. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.

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The Keep Military Museum

You can browse the exhibits at The Keep Military Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Dorchester. Amble around this culturally rich area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

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Roman Town House

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Dorchester when you take a trip to Roman Town House. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.

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Dinosaur Museum

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Dinosaur Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Dorchester. Amble around this culturally rich area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

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Dorset Teddy Bear Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can study the exhibits at Dorset Teddy Bear Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Dorchester. Amble around this culturally rich area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

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Terracotta Warriors Museum

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Terracotta Warriors Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Dorchester. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum?

Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum is located in Dorchester. This welcoming area is known for its bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 32 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum?

Adjacent to Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum, Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and conference space. Other good options within a short distance include Old Ship Inn and Westwood House.

How many hotels will I find near Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum?

Expedia has 32 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum.

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What can I see and do near Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Tutankhamun: The Exhibition, Dinosaur Museum, or Dorset Teddy Bear Museum. Maiden Castle, Hardy's Cottage, and Roman Town House are landmarks that you won't want to miss. Enjoy the outdoors at Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens, Dorset National Landscape, or Borough Gardens.

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Our top choices for Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum hotels

1. Yalbury Cottage

2. The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

3. Bay Tree House

4. Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

5. Old Ship Inn

6. 2 Bathsheba Terrace

7. The Town House

8. Chapter 1 Hotels

9. Aaran Guesthouse

10. Acqua Beach

11. Channel View Guest House

12. Driftwood B&B

13. Alexandra Hotel

14. Fairhaven Hotel

15. Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

16. The Frampton Arms

17. Hide-a-way

18. The New Inn

19. Lobster Cottage

20. Beach View Guesthouse

Compare popular hotels close to Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

Top Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum Hotel Reviews

Yalbury Cottage

Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester

Westwood House

Delightful thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy Dorset village and countryside

The Casterbridge

Newly refurbished thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy village

A wonderful base to enjoy your next holiday.

Charming Country Retreat on Old Sherbourne Road

Other attractions near Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum

Tutankhamun: The Exhibition

Dorset County Museum

Borough Gardens

The Keep Military Museum

Roman Town House

Dinosaur Museum

Dorset Teddy Bear Museum

Terracotta Warriors Museum

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