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Aquila Heights

44 Maiden Castle Road
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 2ES

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About

*LATEST UPDATE* Re-opening on 4th July

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.

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Opening Times

Open Christmas
Open New Year
Opening (29 January 2021 - 2 January 2022)

Guide Prices

Number of Rooms / Units
8
Room / Unit TypeRoom / Unit Tariff*
Double (En-Suite)£90.00 per room (breakfast included)
Single Room (Private)£55.00 per room (breakfast included)
Superior Double (En-Suite)£105.00 per room (breakfast included)
Twin (En-Suite)£90.00 per room (breakfast included)
Twin Occupancy of Superior Double (En Suite)£105.00 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.

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Telephone: +44(0)1305 267145

Gradings

  • DAVAS Dorset Approved Visitor Accommodation Scheme
DAVAS Dorset Approved Visitor Accommodation Scheme

Awards

  • Visit EnglandSilver Silver 2015
  • Visit EnglandBreakfast Breakfast 2015
  • TripAdvisor AwardsTripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2017
  • Regional and MiscellaneousJurassic Coast Trust Business Partner Jurassic Coast Trust Business Partner 2018

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

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.

Map & Directions

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Road Directions

Follow the brown Maiden Castle tourist signs from the A35 Dorchester bypass at the Football Club/Tesco roundabout. Turn onto the B3147 towards Dorchester then take the first left into Maiden Castle Road. Aquila Heights Guest House is about 500metres along on the facing corner of the second turning on the right - at the junction with Florence Road

Public Transport Directions

From Dorchester South Rail Station [mainline from Waterloo], Coach and Bus Station: Turn left at T junction. Continue straight ahead at the lights then third right into Maiden Castle Road. From Dorchester West Rail Station [mainline from Bristol]: turn right at 1st set of lights then right again at the 2nd. Maiden Castle Road is then the third turning on the right. From Dorchester Town Centre: Follow the Weymouth signs south along Weymouth Avenue. Continue straight ahead at the lights 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 of the junction with Florence Road.

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