Aquila Heights

About

Aquila Heights is a friendly and comfortable guest house offering quality B&B accommodation in Dorchester. Our south-facing Edwardian house has 6 individual light and airy bedrooms offering modern facilities and original period character.

Home from home comfort, with large extra-length beds, quality bedding and well stocked bathrooms

The indulgent Aquila breakfast - loads and loads of choice, lots of local Dorset ingredients, all freshly prepared and cooked to order

Free off-road parking. Free high-speed fibre WiFi. Freeview TV

Hospitality trays with choice of teas, coffees, hot chocolate, water and local Dorset biscuits

Secure dry overnight cycle storage. Rental bikes delivered direct to the door. Wet clothes drying for cyclists and walkers

Free collection and return from railway and coach stations

Quiet, easy to find location. Walking distance to the town centre and ideal for touring and exploring West Dorset, Hardy Country and the Jurassic Coast.

Panoramic views from the bedrooms include the ramparts of Maiden Castle, Hardy's Monument & the South Dorset Ridgeway.

Guide Prices

Number of Rooms / Units: 8

Room / Unit Type	Room / Unit Tariff*
Double (En-Suite)	£79.00 per room (breakfast included)
Single Room (Private)	£49.00 per room (breakfast included)
Superior Double (En-Suite)	£89.00 per room (breakfast included)
Twin (En-Suite)	£79.00 per room (breakfast included)
Twin Occupancy of Superior Double (En Suite)	£89.00 per room (breakfast included)

*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Gradings

DAVAS Dorset Approved Visitor Accommodation Scheme

DAVAS Dorset Approved Visitor Accommodation Scheme

Awards

Visit England Silver 2015
Visit England Breakfast 2015
TripAdvisor Awards TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2017
Regional and Miscellaneous Jurassic Coast Trust Business Partner 2018

Map & Directions

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Road Directions

Follow Maiden Castle signs from the A35 Dorchester Bypass. Turn onto the B3147 then first left into Maiden Castle Road. Aquila Heights Guest House is about 500metres along Maiden Castle Road on the right hand side – on the facing corner at the junction with Florence Road.

Public Transport Directions

From Dorchester South Rail Station [mainline from Waterloo] [also Coach and Bus Station] turn left at T junction. Straight ahead at the lights then third right into Maiden Castle RoadFrom Dorchester West Rail Station [mainline from Bristol] turn right at 1st traffic lights then right again at the 2nd light then third right into Maiden Castle Road Aquila Heights Guest House is about 500metres along Maiden Castle Road on the right hand side – on the facing corner at the junction with Florence RoadDorchester Town Service bus stops across the road from the guest house

Facilities

Other

Free Wi-Fi available
Within 1 Mile of a Train Station

Catering

Cater for vegetarians - Excellent selection on our menu to choose from. Most special diets catered for
Local Produce English Breakfast
Serve breakfast - Excellent breakfast choice from an extensive menu using the finest fresh local produce when ever possible.
Serves Local Food

Children & Infants

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

Establishment Features

Central heating throughout - Full central heating with individual radiator thermostats for temperature control throughout
Free car parking
Garden/patio for guests' use
Ironing facilities
Open All Year - Closed during January
Wireless Broadband Internet Access

Key Features

In town/city centre - Aquila Heights offers superb, en suite guest accommodation in the heart of Thomas Hardy country. Within easy reach and walking distance of this historical town's centre and all its facilities and amenities. Easy to find. 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, Edwardian style detached house set in a quiet peaceful location in Dorchester, the county town of Dorset. Ideal location for NCN Cycle Routes 2 and 26 Complete renovation and conversion of this house has created exceptional quality guest accommodation.

Leisure Facilities

Access to golf course - Came Down Golf Club (original home of the Ryder Cup) and Wolfdale Golf Club. Both are excellent courses and within 3 miles of Aquila Heights Guest House
Cycle hire - Cycles can be hired and delivered to the guest house.
Gym - At nearby Dorchester Sports Centre in Coburg Road - 25m Swimming Pool and Fitness Suite + Physiques and Shapes Health Club at The Grove.
Swimming pool - At nearby Dorchester Sports Centre in Coburg Road.
Tennis court - At nearby Dorchester Sports Centre and Dorchester Borough Gardens.

Parking & Transport

Off site parking - No yellow lines or parking permit restrictions for street parking
On site parking - Car park on-site for 5 cars.

Payment Methods

All major credit cards accepted
American Express accepted
Delta accepted
Maestro accepted
MasterCard accepted
Visa accepted

Room / Unit Features

Central Heating
Colour television in all bedrooms
Colour Television in all units
Digital TV
Electric shaver point
En-suite
Free View TV
Free Wi-Fi
Fridge - Guest fridge in reception hall
Hairdryer in all bedrooms
Non smoking rooms available
Tea & coffee making facilities in all bedrooms - Generous hospitality tray in every bedroom with teas, coffee and biscuits. etc. Herbal teas and fruit infusions available on the landing. Fresh milk available from the guest fridge.
TV in all bedrooms
WiFi

Specialist Features

Honeymoon Breaks
Mobile Phone Reception
Pets (Proprietors) on premises
Special provisions for cyclists - Secure overnight cycle storage area. Wet clothes drying.. On NCN Cycle Routes 2 and 26.
Special provisions for lone female travellers
Special provisions for walkers - Ordnance survey maps plus a selection of books with walking routes. Drying facility for wet clothes and boots.

Travel & Trade

Wi-fi available

Opening Times

Open Christmas

Open New Year

Opening (29 January 2019 - 2 January 2020)

Access Information

PARKING

Drop-off point for guests immediately outside the main entrance

Route from the parking area to the entrance is:

Flat, (i.e. without steps)

BUILDING ENTRANCE

There are steps to the main entrance

There are 1 steps to the main entrance

ACCESS TO PUBLIC AREAS

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds), or access by a ramp or lift:

To a public toilet

RESTAURANT / BREAKFAST / DINING ROOM

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds), or access by ramp or lift

Meals for guests with special dietary requirements

Non-smoking area in

Restaurant / breakfast / dining room

BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS: GENERAL

Bathroom(s) available with:

Separate shower unit

Bedroom furniture can be re-arranged if requested by the guest

Bedrooms with non-allergic bedding (e.g. non-feather pillows) available

Separate shower units:

With fixed shower seats or shower chairs available

With support handrails available

GENERAL QUESTIONS

Non-smoking policy throughout establishment

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

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