Aquila Heights Guest House

Facilities

• Maximum group size

Provider Preferences

• In town/city centre - Aquila Heights offers superb, en suite guest accommodation in the heart of Thomas Hardy country. Within easy reach of this historical town's centre and all its facilities and amenities. Panoramic views of Maiden Castle. An ideal, central base for business, pleasure and leisure, visiting Dorset’s abundance of historical sites, places of interest, gardens, museums and neighbouring towns as well as touring and exploring Dorset’s countryside and World Heritage coastline.
• Non smoking establishment
• Townhouse - Large, Georgian Style detached house set in a quiet location in Dorchester, the county town of Dorset. Complete renovation and conversion of this house has created exceptional quality guest accommodation.

Accessibility

• Facilities for the Disabled

Children & Infants

• Accept children (Minimum age)
• Accept children all ages
• Cot
• Food/bottle warming available
• Highchair

Parking & Transport

• Car parking - We have our own car park for 5 cars and there are no yellow line restrictions on street parking in this area.
• On site parking

Leisure Facilities

• Access to golf course - Came Down and Wolfdale Golf Clubs within 3 miles.
• Cycle hire - Available from Dorchester Cycles.
• Gym - At nearby Thomas Hardye Leisure Centre & Physiques and Shapes Health Club.
• Swimming pool - At nearby Thomas Hardye Leisure Centre.
• Tennis court - At nearby Thomas Hardye Leisure Centre and Dorchester Borough Gardens.

Catering

• Cater for vegetarians - Selection on menu to choose from.
• Local Produce English Breakfast
• Serve breakfast - Excellent breakfast choice from an extensive menu using the finest fresh local produce where ever possible.
• Serves Local Food

Payment Methods

• Delta accepted
• Maestro accepted
• MasterCard accepted
• Visa accepted

Room / Unit Features

• Colour television in all bedrooms - New LCD television with integrated DVD and Freeview in all bedrooms
• Electric shaver point
• Free View TV
• Fridge
• Ground floor bedrooms available - Room 1.The Garden room is a two-roomed suite with level, ramped access available direct from the private parking area. Specifically designed for those guests with disabilities and wheelchair users. A 4ft 6in Double bedded en suite room with a spacious adjoining Garden Room. A wide doorway with double curtains links the two rooms. There is ample room for the two full sized 3ft single beds in Garden Room with a comfortable 3-seater sofa. The Garden Room is very light and airy, with windows the length of two walls overlooking the patio and garden. An outer door opens directly onto the patio.
• Hairdryer in all bedrooms
• Non smoking rooms available - All of the rooms in the guesthouse are non smoking but smokers are welcome to smoke in the garden and on the patio.
• Tea & coffee making facilities in all bedrooms - Generous Tea, coffee and biscuits hospitality tray in every bedroom. A large jar of individually wrapped sealed sachets of herbal teas and fruit infusions is kept on the landing for self selection if prefered.

Establishment Features

• 24 hr return laundry service - No charge is made for this service for guests staying for 5 or more nights. There is no launderette in Dorchester
• Business facilities (eg. Fax/ modem) - Wireless internet access available.
• Central heating throughout - Full central heating with individual radiator thermostats for temperature control throughout
• Garden/patio for guests' use - Pretty enclosed garden with patio and garden furniture. A haven to relax and unwind after a busy day.
• Ironing facilities
• Real log/coal fires - The guest lounge has an open fire that is lit from late afternoon/early evening during the colder weather
• Separate guests' lounge - Separate Dining Room with individual tables and a comfortable Guest Lounge
• Welcome single sex groups, eg stag/hen parties
• Wireless Broadband Internet Access

Specialist Features

• Honeymoon Breaks
• Marketed as green/environmentally friendly
• Mobile Phone Reception
• Special provisions for cyclists - Secure overnight cycle storage area.
• Special provisions for lone female travellers
• Special provisions for walkers - Drying facility for wet clothes and boots.