The Old Mill Bed and Breakfast

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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Staff

9.9

About this property

Situated just 10 minutes' drive from both the Tank Museum and Monkey World in Bovington, The Old Mill Bed and Breakfast offers free Wi-Fi and free onsite parking. This peaceful property is set within 2 acres next to the Bere Stream, in Bere Regis. Poole, Blandford, and Dorchester are 10 miles away. The airy and light rooms at The Old Mill Bed and Breakfast benefit from its own entrance, to ensure guests' privacy. They all feature a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and an en-suite bathroom with free toiletries. Locally sourced ingredients are used to produce a hearty cooked breakfast, which includes eggs from the onsite chickens. Bournemouth is a 30-minute drive from The Old Mill, and the edge of the New Forest National Park can be reached in around 40 minutes by car.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Karen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“David and Lorna are exceptionally welcoming hosts. The breakfasts were excellent. Nothing was too much trouble. We were attending a wedding party nearby. David even offered to give us a lift to our car and Lorna bought in special food for my...”
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“David and Lorna are great hosts and the property is beautiful. Our room was large and had everything we needed in it without feeling cramped. Bathroom had a lovely deep bath and a large shower and piping hot water. We also had a small private...”
Bunton
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good options for breakfast, very comfortable bed, plenty room for parking and very welcoming hosts.”
Nicole
Netherlands Netherlands
“Hosts were welcoming and very accommodating. The room ensuite was very spacious and squeaky clean, with all the amenities you would expect. Two local pubs within walking distance, we choose The Drax Arms, under new ownership, good pub food and...”
Smith
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location on very edge of small village, with easy access to local road network which is close, but but does not impact the peaceful location. Clean rooms, good shower & excellent breakfast. Very well laid out & organised with seperate entrance...”
Oonagh
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very central to everything we wanted to do. Loved the Alpacas 🦙”
Jo
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great full English- use of home products and local.”
Deborah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Large, well-equipped double room. Friendly hosts and good food.”
Page
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was very comfortable and clean - lovely breakfast and very friendly hosts. Very good value for price.”
Ella
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very friendly BnB. Clean and nice rooms with a bit of character. Would stay again.”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.9Based on 213 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Originally working in the Automotive industry, we decided to relocate to Dorset to fulfill an ambitious lifestyle change.

Property information

The Old Mill was originally built around 1750 and was operational until the 1930's, when like many others it ceased operating as a Mill. Originally a flour mill, but the turn of the century it was being used to saw wood.

Neighbourhood information

Dorset has an abundance of interesting activities and sights to suit all tastes. We are lucky enough to have the Jurassic coast about 40 mins away and gorgeous Blue flagged sandy beaches and Bournemouth and Weymouth. Closer to home, and for many of our visitors we are ideally located for both Monkey World and The Tank Museum both in Bovington. In our village, Bere Regis, we have two pubs, a shop and a post office to meet the needs of our guests. There is also our Church, St John the Baptist, which is well worth a visit just to see the lovely wooden carvings of the 12 apostles in the roof dating from 1485

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Old Mill Bed and Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:30 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 5 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

5 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Old Mill Bed and Breakfast in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.