The King's Arms
Pub with rooms in Dorchester, Dorset
From £105 per night
Curator's notes:
- Iconic hotel; Thomas Hardy literary links
- Stylish, eclectic decor throughout
- Period feel & modern touches
- Modern British menu; sound cooking
Pub with rooms in Dorchester, Dorset
Curator's notes:
Rooms from:
27 doubles: £105; suites from £190
Good to know
Major credit cards accepted (except Amex)
Alfresco & private dining
Disabled access; lift; rooms not equipped
Parking available
Dogs stay: £10
A touch of culture
Thomas Hardy designed and built Max Gate, a short walk from the town centre, and lived in the house for 43 years, writing Tess of the D'Urbervilles, Jude the Obscure and The Mayor of Casterbridge here. There are some mementos in the dining room and drawing room - his original study has been rebuilt at the Dorset County Museum.